4th Day of Giving – Western Milling/OHK Logistics
The 4th Day of Giving has arrived and it’s ALL ABOUT THE KIDS! The holidays are such a special time, especially for little ones! We chose to support Western Milling/OHK Logistics in their efforts to provide toys to all of the deserving children at Goshen Elementary School! Their goal is to make the holidays a little bit brighter for these students.
Western Milling/OHK Logistics will be collecting toys between now and the end of this week, as the school goes on winter break starting Friday the 8th. Our Hire Up elves brought a bag full of toys today and invite you to do the same. Remember, no donation is too big or too small… anything makes a difference. To find out more details about dropping off toy donations, contact De Anna by email at: dfitzgerald@westernmilling.com or by phone at: (559) 302-1078. Please make sure all toys are new and still in the package!
Check out our Hire Up elves spreading the joy!
3rd Day of Giving – Community Medical Providers
We searched high and low for charities that really stood out to us and found this amazing cause that Community Medical Provides is supporting. They are collecting coats for the homeless to support Christian Motorcycle Association’s annual charity. This year Community Medical Providers is asking for warm coats of all sizes. These will help homeless women and men in your community that cannot afford to purchase their own. With temperatures dropping down to the 30’s some nights this winter, these coats will provide much needed warmth to many. A little donation goes a long way! We invite you to support this charity. To get involved contact Rhonda by email at: RMalewski@santehealth.net or by phone at: Phone: 559-437-7348
Here are some photos of our Hire Up elves making their day 3 delivery!
2nd Day of Giving – Adventist Medical Center
On the 2nd day of giving our Hire Up elves worked hard to spread the cheer. They decided to help a company who’s doing amazing things this year! Adventist Medical Center’s annual holiday charity drive is “Adopt a Family”. They are collecting donations for entire families in need. The items requested are drawing books (pink), trains, coloring books (pink), socks (women’s size 10), blankets, and boots (size 10). Inexpensive items like these go a long way for the parents and children throughout the cold winter months.
If you are interested in supporting this cause, please contact Der Moua by email at:
MouaD1@ah.org
Hire Up's 1st Day of Giving – GFS Properties
On the first day of giving our Hire Up elves would like to recognize GSF Properties for their annual charity that supports the well known Poverello House in Fresno! The wonderful team at GSF is working hard to collect donations over the next month. The needed items are; men’s socks, towels, tomato sauce, salt/pepper, other canned goods, and warm winter coats! The Poverello House has been in the Fresno area for more than 50 years and provides daily meals, medical clinics, clothing, rehabilitation programs, temporary overnight shelter, and social services to men, women, and families 365 days a year. We love that GSF is helping a cause that makes such a huge impact in the community.
If you are interested in supporting this cause, please contact Macy by email at:
mblattel@gsfpi.com or by phone at: 559-440-1974
Hire Up Kicks Off Our 12 Days of Giving!
The holiday season is finally here and that means it’s time to kick off our 12 Days of Giving! For those of you who didn’t get to experience the magic last year, I will give you a quick update! Our entire team LOVES to give back to the community. Especially to individuals, companies, and organizations who are doing amazing things for others. Our collective love for philanthropy at Hire Up inspired our team to start the 12 Days of Giving! We’re looking to make this year (our 3rd year) the best one yet.
The main goal here is to help 12 different companies in the Valley boost their reach and charity’s overall success. For each of the 12 causes, our Hire Up elves will be delivering generous donation of our own – one for each of the 12 Days of Giving. Whether these companies are collecting coats, canned food, toiletry items, or gifts for kids, we’re here to help and invite you to do the same!
We chose the top 12 most inspiring causes in the Central Valley to support and we’re excited to say day 1 kicks off tomorrow. Be sure to follow us on Facebook and Instagram to see all of the good people in your community are doing, to check out our Hire Up elves at work, and to stay updated on how you can make a difference!
New Visalia Office Open House! Thursday September 14 ~ 4pm
Summer Sizzle Client Appreciation to Win Fresno State Tickets ~ Nov 4
Tailgate Party on November 4, starting at 2pm!
Any client who hired a candidate through our service November 1st, 2016 to October 31, 2017 will receive an exclusive invite to our tailgating party with free food, dessert and drinks, as well as fun games with prizes.
As a thank you for your business, all our Summer Sizzle top clients will receive 6 Fresno State Bulldog Football tickets to attend the game after the tailgating.
**Top clients are defined as any company who bills more than 1,500 hours or bills any direct hire placement over a certain dollar amount from June 1, 2017 – October 31, 2017. Please call the local Hire Up office for more details.in Big During Summer Sizzle!
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Leaders Love to Learn: 5 Important Habits for Lifelong Learning
There’s always that misinterpretation of leaders as dictators, where in reality a good leader is just as dedicated to a craft as the rest of their group. Leaders commit themselves to lifelong learning – an ongoing and self-motivated pursuit for knowledge and improvement, whether for personal or professional reasons.
It sounds easy enough, right? Here are seven habits to keep in mind as you try to pursue growth as a leader dedicated to lifelong learning:
1. Read. Make it a daily habit, if possible. It doesn’t matter if you read books or blogs, newspapers or magazines, simple articles or everything from cover to cover. It’s ideal to read about leadership traits and other business-related things, but it’s not a bad idea either to read about your hobbies and interests.
2. Write. It’s okay to write in a journal or private blog, but if you can then try to write publicly. This is a great way to articulate and share what you have been learning. In fact, it may possibly inspire others to follow your lead!
3. Create and maintain peer relations. You will always benefit from sharing thoughts and ideas with like-minded people. No one can mature on their own, so have a simple lunch with friends and coworkers in similar positions. Throw ideas around, and benefit from each others’ knowledge.
4. Do personal coaching. It is just as important to share with peers as it is to share with those who look up to you. If time and opportunity allows, do it as personal as possible, such as one-on-one coaching. If not, try to hold a meeting regularly where your team can interact with you in a manner that’s not intimidating for them.
5. Get a mentor (or mentors). In the same way, you will also need at least one other person to guide you, a leader that will teach you to grow and develop in ways you cannot do on your own, and you stay humble as well. You become a great leader when you have someone’s lead you can follow.
It may seem like a lot of hard work at first, but all things worth doing are. If you have a passion for leadership, you will always find time and effort for it. Eventually, these habits become second nature to you and you will have developed a penchant for lifelong learning. This is especially the case if you want to make the best out of your company and lead people into working well and happily.
Our firm holds free educational client luncheons on a regular basis. Follow us on Facebook and on our blog to get updates about these and our other upcoming events!
No Degree? No Problem! Find Work Through a Staffing Agency
A college degree doesn’t make anyone a shoo-in for a job. Inversely, a lack of it cannot stop a person from pursuing a career of their dreams either. There are classic examples of success stories about people who never graduated from college (or attended it, for that matter) yet still were able to make careers of themselves.
It’s What You’ve Done and What You Can Do That Ultimately Matters
While most jobs today still require a college degree, it often helps to have a staffing agency assist you in your job hunt. Experts now say that many companies would gladly hire people with a solid resume showcasing a long-term professional background and results.
Employers often want to know off the bat if they can get the right person for the job, and not necessarily a piece of paper with a title. Companies now often look for those who can provide solutions and results, so they’re willing to consider those with a sense of accomplishment and a proven track record.
A staffing agency can help you create a carefully constructed resume that would highlight their best accomplishments, as well as training or certifications received, which would have to make up for the absence of a college degree.
It’s Also Who You Know
Job hunters often don’t realize that it’s very important to know a lot of people. While some are astoundingly good at networking on their own, a staffing agency can help even the most clueless ones reach whomever they need to in order to land a job.
As a matter of fact, there are plenty of jobs out there today that are not posted online. It may be tiring to physically go from building to building, city by city, just to land interviews. With the help of a staffing agency, however, it’s much easier for a person to reach a wider network of potential employers. Staffing agencies can match a person’s resume to the right companies, big or small, with a few phone calls or at the click of a button.
It’s Not the Be All and End All of Careers
There are a lot of jobs out there that don’t even require a college degree! Such examples are: dental hygienist, web developer, paralegal secretary, insurance agent, industrial machine repairer, cosmetologist or hair stylist, wholesale sales representative, electrical technician, teacher’s aide, and so much more. The possibilities are endless. A staffing agency can cross-check your skillset and recommend you to a number of different job opportunities that suit you, which you might not have considered or even heard of.
If you are in the Central Valley and looking for a new career or even just a new job, call us at (559)579-1331. One of our staffing professionals will be available to help you 5 days a week! To see what types of positions we have open, CLICK HERE