Candidates by and large want to work for certain organizations. What do these organizations have in common that attracts great people and keeps them? Listen as Lisa and Tracey discuss how to become an ‘Employer of Choice’ on WISR 680 ‘Let’s Talk’.
We voted for our favorite Butler County businesses in the Butler Eagle 2022 Reader’s Choice Award Contest did you? Tomorrow’s edition of the Butler Eagle (Tuesday January 18th) will be the last chance to vote in this year’s contest. Support Specialized Staffing as your favorite Employment Agency and other local businesses by voting in Tuesday’s Butler Eagle!
We search our little world over to find awesome people to work with our customers. Our customers are awesome companies in the North Pittsburgh region. We are a small but mighty team, and we believe we impact the lives of our candidates & employees as well as the success of our customers businesses.
We’re looking for the next addition to our own team. This new role is primarily business development. Working mostly remotely and collaborating with your team, you’ll help to develop new business by identifying and pursuing opportunities using various resources and established tools and techniques. Around here we switch up activities based on business need, so when we’re super busy because you’ve done such a great job developing new business, you’ll help your team by jumping over to the fulfillment side and assisting with things like screening candidates, talking with references and other stuff. This is a full-time opportunity that offers a competitive compensation package including salary + incentives, excellent benefits and world-class sales training. We both offer and require a flexible schedule.
Are you afraid of a little hard work? (That’s a trick question! If the answer’s ‘no’ keep reading….)
Are you jazzed by helping other people?
Do you have a high energy level?
Do you listen well and have good conversations?
Are you focused working on your own?
Do you like going out and meeting people face to face?
Are you good at getting what you want?
Do you like to set goals and achieve them?
Can we trust and depend on you?
Are you good with technology and social media?
Can you be serious AND have fun?
If this sounds like you, and you’re interested in learning more about what it’s like to work with us, email lisag@thebestworkwithus.com
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DECEMBER 2021 NEWSLETTER
EMPLOYEES OF THE MONTH
Every month, based on customer feedback, we chose an employee to recognize as our employee of the month. This month we are recognizing 2 exceptional employees in our own office. Paula Lowry and Linda Wetzel are the superheroes behind the scenes who track everyone down to make sure they’re paid on time and keep the rest of us reeled in when we’re so busy we’re challenged to even stay organized. They’re the ‘glue’ that holds everything together, often working before/after hours. Thanks for all you do Paula and Linda!
REMINDERS FOR THE UPCOMING HOLIDAYS
Please read the following carefully:
Specialized will be closed FRIDAY, DECEMBER 24th and FRIDAY, DECEMBER 31st to observe the Christmas and New Year’s Holidays.
Please check with the company that you are working at to find out which day/days they will be closed for Christmas and New Year’s. We have 24-hour voicemail, if you need to leave a message over the holiday break. If your call is urgent, we will return it as soon as possible, if not we will call you when we return to work.
Please submit your time sheet before you leave for the Holiday.
We highly suggest that you submit your time sheet before you leave work for the Christmas Holiday and the New Year’s Holiday the following week.
Even though you may be working on Monday, December 27th your time sheet approver may not be, so to be on the safe side, please submit your time before you leave for the Christmas Holiday and the New Year’s Holiday the following week. When completing your time sheet only record the hours you worked on the day that you worked. At the bottom of your time sheet, in the remarks, add the day/days the office was closed.
Late time sheets will not be processed until the following week.
When completing your timesheet, please DO NOT enter Holiday or PTO time into the daily time area but instead list the time in the Remarks area. Only actual hours worked are to be listed on the individual days on your time sheet.
HOLIDAY PAY
The following can be found on the back cover of your employee handbook. If you need a new handbook, please let us know and we can send you one. Specialized Staffing employees are entitled to holiday pay when the company they are working for observes the holiday. The possible eligible holidays are New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, July 4th, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day.
The following requirements must be met to receive Holiday Pay:
W-2s
We NO longer physically mail W2’s. We will upload all W-2’s to the Intuit Workforce website (the same site weekly paystubs are uploaded to).
If you would like a paper W-2 mailed to the address on file or emailed to you, please request either by sending an email or calling our office PRIOR to January 7, 2022.
Very important to register on the website NOW to have access to your paystubs and W-2 information.
If you have any questions, comments, or suggestions, please feel free to contact us at (724) 287-8380 or 1-866-240-5150. Our hours are Monday-Friday 8:30 am-5:00 pm. If you need to contact us after our working hours, please leave a message on our 24-hour voicemail and your call will be returned the next business day.
We wish you and your family a Happy Holiday and Prosperous New Year!
Lisa, Paula, Stella, Joey, Linda, and Teresa
Presentation Title: Set and Attain Minimum Standards
Date: Tuesday, January 4th
Time: 3:00 pm
Description: You must set minimum daily standards to focus on areas that will advance your job search. Finding your next job involves a great deal of research, networking, perseverance, and creative thinking. During this session, we will address the following:
Question you must answer
Daily Activities and Priorities
You Daily Job Search Action Plan
The weekly review to hold yourself accountable
The lines will be open to address your questions following the training presentation.
Registration Link: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/3615033023916964619
Presentation Title: Follow Up Is Critical
Date: Tuesday, January 11th
Time: 12:00 pm
Description: There is often a fine line between effectively following up and being perceived as a nuisance by hiring authorities. You don’t want to be lost in the shuffle of resumes. However, you also don’t want to become a source of irritation to a hiring authority you will be eliminated from consideration. During this session, we will address the following:
• Who to follow up with
• What your follow up says to a potential employer
• When you should follow up
• How time kills deals
The lines will be open to address your questions following the training presentation.
Registration Link: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/8598846553821649680
Presentation Title: Coping with Change
Date: Friday, January 21st
Time: 1:00 pm
Description: Learn to control your emotions so you can get back to work or advance your career faster. To effectively cope with change it takes repetition, practice, building new muscles and developing new skills. During this session, we will address the following:
Inspire you to control your thoughts and emotions
Interrupt your automatic way of thinking
How to get unstuck
Shift for success
Create visibility
The lines will be open to address your questions following the training presentation.
Registration Link: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/6618044470546063630
Presentation Title: Prepare for the Most Difficult Interview Questions
Date: January 25th
Time: 2:00 pm
Description: Have you ever been asked a question during an interview that caused you to draw a blank? Interview questions can differ greatly from one employer to another, and you must be prepared to put your best foot forward. During this session, we will discuss the following topics:
How to handle situational interview questions
What to do if a question is inappropriate
How to address a discriminatory question
What to do if you don’t know the answer
The lines will be open to address your questions following the training presentation.
Registration Link: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/1153701478429598221
2022 is upon us. New Year – New Opportunities! Probably a few barriers as well. Listen as Lisa and Tracey talk about some potential barriers and how to overcome them for a positive and successful new year.https://anchor.fm/wisr-lets-talk/episodes/Specialized-Staffing-e1c5bdi
