The easy solution to high temp staff turnover or unreliable temps… treat them fairly
This is the plain and simple answer to every employer’s constant headache of searching for replacement temp staff at the last minute. Better still, to completely take the headache out of it, let Martin Personnel ensure they are being treated fairly on your behalf. The more satisfied and happy temp staff are, the more likely
How to answer ‘Tell me about yourself’ in an interview… tips for answering this open-ended question
Why does the question “Tell me about yourself” stop a lot of candidates in their tracks at a job interview? It should be the easiest question to answer because you know yourself more than anyone else, right? It stumps candidates because it is such a broad, open-ended question. This question should be one of the simplest to
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and how they will help align the planets… After thirty years in the industry, Martin Personnel knows what it takes to survive. The difference between surviving and thriving really comes down to four key components. Sales success, operational excellence, fantastic back office systems and being well financed. In my experience, it has been a constant
Starting a new job? 5 important things to keep in mind…
If you are about to start a new job, there are a few things you should be aware of to make sure you are putting your best foot forward in the first few days. Starting out right and making a good first impression could also make a big difference to your reputation within the workplace
Life can be a lonely road when you travel it alone. All of us long for social interaction and to feel part of something bigger and more meaningful than our own lives.
Make it Right – how our associates’ factor into this key value
In this article I discuss the ‘M’ value from the Martin Personnel MARTIN values matrix. M stands for Make it Right. What does that actually mean? To the Martin Personnel team, it’s the ‘putting right’ that counts. Things won’t always go right but they can always be put right with the right attitude. Whether the thing
Make it Right – how our clients’ factor into this key value
We believe our first value is a key differentiator for Martin Personnel – Make it Right (the ‘M’ in the Martin Personnel MARTIN values matrix). In our line of business, we deal with people. People that work for Martin Personnel in various roles across Sales, Operations and Finance. We interact with customers whose roles include that same
Interview Etiquette – First Impressions
Interview etiquette is such a broad topic that this will likely be the first of many articles on this topic. To keep it short, this article focuses on the start of the interview with ‘first impressions’. Here are our top 3 tips on creating a great first impression: 1. Turn up early – (but not
Respect for All - Give respect, earn respect
When we set out to find our values, a common theme that came up was one of ‘Respect’ – or probably more importantly – the lack of it that our candidates and clients have experienced with other recruitment service providers. We try to ensure that everyone is treated with respect. This means our clients, our candidates, our
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