Many American professionals are saying “goodbye” to the nine-to-five and embracing freelance work with open arms. The flexibility, pay, and remote options are attractive for workers. At the same time, lower costs and accessible talent are valuable to businesses that may not need or want to hire a full-time employee. Hiring freelancers is an excellent way for companies to get the expertise they need without putting too much of a strain on their budget. However, hiring freelancers can be complicated and fraught with pitfalls for small businesses. Here are some tips to avoid common mistakes and hire freelancers effectively. Common Mistakes When Hiring Freelancers Not Understanding The Cost Of Hiring Freelancers When hiring a freelancer, you need to be clear about what compensation will be given. You should also clearly define what type of compensation it will be and how that type of compensation will… [Read More]

As a business owner, filling positions with quality candidates is difficult. Hiring a temporary employee through a staffing agency like NexusCW helps you hire the right candidate without worrying about stressful tasks. Here are the top ten benefits of hiring a staffing agency to fill your temp positions. 10 Benefits Of Hiring A Staffing Agency Save Time On Recruiting And Interviewing As a small business owner, you know how tedious the recruiting process can be. You must find and screen candidates, schedule interviews, extend offers, and onboard. But when you use a staffing agency to fill your temporary jobs, all this work is taken off your plate.  A good staffing agency will assist throughout the hiring process, from reviewing resumes and conducting phone screens to scheduling interviews and coordinating references. This can simplify your workload and help ensure that you hire only top performers. Put… [Read More]

The holidays are a joyous time with lights twinkling on every street corner and stores full of shoppers eager to find that “perfect gift.”While spirits are brighter than ever, so too is demand for goods and services, which in a tight labor market, one of the tightest in modern history, makes managing that demand challenging. With the talent pool dwindling by the minute, how can companies meet seasonal workforce demands? Hiring for the holidays doesn’t have to make you feel like the Grinch; here are five tips to help you secure the workers you need. Hiring For The Holidays: 5 Tips To Keep You Merry  #1 Think Outside Of The (Gift) Box  When it comes to hiring for the holidays, especially in 2021, employers must think outside of the box. Instead of only hiring perfectly qualified candidates that check every box, open up seasonal roles… [Read More]

As we all know the job market is tough for graduating college seniors right now. However, that doesn’t mean that it is all despair and unemployment in your future. When it comes to finding a job online, there is always hard work and active networking that can be done. If you’re graduating this May we wanted to share some tips that will come in handy while you’re looking for your entry-level job in your career of choice. Build and impressive resume. One of the biggest mistakes new job seekers make is not reviewing their resume enough to ensure that it is error-free and engaging to the reader. Keep your format consistent throughout. Be very clear about the important information like your degree and experience. Showcase your skills with data and accomplishments. Talk about leadership positions you held in school. Most importantly, customize the document to… [Read More]