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4 Steps to Prepare for the Summer Surge of Hospitality Hiring

Whether guests stay at a hotel for a getaway, to visit family, or for business — they rely on those hotels to be a temporary second home they can trust. From hotel managers to waitstaff, hotel employees are the face of the company, representing the values of the brand. Employees of the hospitality industry are often…

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Resilient and Flexible Workforces Are Key to Retail Success

The retail industry is facing a labor shortage, and companies are thinking creatively about how to solve staffing challenges. According to the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, there are more unfilled jobs than unemployed retail workers and many employees left the retail and hospitality industries for good during the pandemic. The natural seasonality of retail adds…

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How a Streamlined Candidate Workflow Helps Companies Adapt to the Next Normal

The last 20+ months have forever changed how people view and approach work. When asked about priorities when considering a future career move, 88% of those surveyed will look for complete flexibility in hours and location, Harvard Business Review revealed recently. Businesses that want to attract and retain skilled, virtual talent must reimagine engagement throughout…

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HR Professionals: Do You Know What Job Candidates Really Want?

There is no hiding from the fact that the hiring landscape has been a bit bumpy over the last couple of years, with even more changes happening over the last six months. Whether you’re involved with recruiting, background screening, and onboarding, or whether you’re a job candidate currently going through these processes, navigating hiring shifts…

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Hiring Trends in the Staffing Industry: Sterling’s 2022 SIA Report Reveals Identity Fraud Is on the Rise

Over the past few years, the staffing industry has experienced a number of unpredictable twists and turns. Since the emergence of the Covid-19 pandemic, it seems like almost everything we’ve known and come to expect — whether from the hiring process or from the workplace as a whole — has had to be dramatically re-evaluated,…

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Criminal Record Checks 101: What Job Candidates Need to Know

Here’s the scenario: you’ve just applied for a job you really want. You’ve already been through a few rounds of interviews and you’re sure you nailed the position. Then HR asks for your social security number and a signature of release for a background check. You panic. What in the world do they want to…

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Celebrating and Supporting Women in the Workplace and Beyond

March was Women’s History Month, and it was a meaningful period for all of us at Sterling as we continue to make a concerted effort to advocate for women’s rights within the workplace. In the HR space, we know that diversity and inclusion is critical when building out authentic teams and work cultures. In honor…

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