Author: Energi Personnel

Why Job Satisfaction Matters

How engaged are your employees, and does engagement matter as long as they’re getting the job done?   According to a Gallup poll completed in 2018, only 34% of employees report being “engaged” at work. While employee engagement is on the rise as a whole, it’s worth noting that the poll also found 53% of

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Explaining Employment Gaps

Employment gaps occur when you have more than a month or two in between jobs. Some people like to make a big deal out of them, but in reality, they are often just an indication that life happens.   The trick is to know how to explain them, so they don’t work against

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Do Temp Workers Receive Benefits? Yes They DO!

In previous posts, we talked about when you should and shouldn’t take a temp job.   One of the most common reasons people give for turning down a temp job is the lack of benefits. It’s a valid reason: employer-based healthcare and paid holidays are hard to turn down.   At Energi

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Interview Questions to Ask to Reveal a Candidate’s EQ

In our last post, we talked about how emotional intelligence (or EQ) can outweigh the value of a candidate’s IQ.   A person’s EQ reflects their ability to pick themselves up when they fail, empathize with others, and motivate themselves. It’s the difference between an indispensable team member and someone who

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The Job Seeker’s Resolution Guide

As the year and the decade has come to an end, it’s time to start thinking about the opportunities that the new year can bring.   For job seekers, it can mean starting a new job, transitioning into a new industry, or going after that promotion.   Are you looking to

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IQ or EQ: Which Is More Important When Hiring a Candidate?

When you hire, you look for the best and the brightest, but what does that mean on the job floor?  Traditionally, hiring the “best” meant looking for someone with a high intelligence quotient or IQ, which demonstrates a candidate’s intelligence potential. A high IQ comes with an assurance that the candidate understands the most technical processes

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