We have many warehouse employees failing drug tests due to using Delta-8. Here’s what you should know. What is Delta-8? Delta-8 is a psychoactive compound derived from THC and is legal in the state of Georgia. But just because a drug is legal doesn’t mean that employers can’t discriminate against its usage. Alcohol is also… Read more »
You voted, and the results are in! Employ Partners & Employ NOW is the 2021 Best of Georgia® winner in Georgia Business Journal’s annual readers’ poll. Georgia Business Journal readers and editors have weighed in on the best of everything in Georgia, honoring thousands of businesses and organizations in more than 25 broad business… Read more »
Announcement: New Jasper, GA Office! In our pursuit to be your LOCAL North Georgia partner, we have opened a new Jasper office. 106 Travelers Rest Rd, Suite D, Jasper, GA 30143 Conveniently located near the Waffle House, Kroger, and Home Depot! Our office is next to TitleMax. We are here to serve our North Georgia… Read more »
Announcement: Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Employ Partners, Inc. is open! We are an essential services supplier providing temporary labor to critical infrastructure businesses in manufacturing. Without our clients being fully staffed, their critical products cannot get sent out in a timely manner to those who need it. At Employ Partners, Inc., we are here for… Read more »
Unemployment is extremely low and we’re in an employee’s market. The latest statistic out of the Department of Labor in April says the Atlanta Metro area is just 4.0%. Cobb County is as low as 3.7%. This means it’s harder than ever to find good talent. What are some of the things that companies are… Read more »
Hiring for prior experience only is drastically limiting your candidate pool. Historically, companies have chosen candidates with the most relevant experience over other candidates that show potential to do the job but have never done it before. That standard practice is quickly changing. New statistics show that companies are far more interested in one’s potential in… Read more »
When your company is short on qualified workers, it’s important you quickly fill open positions and remain productive. Your company has the option to work with a national brand in the staffing industry or with a local staffing agency that keeps everything right in your local community. Creating a relationship with a locally owned staffing… Read more »
If you’re new to working with a staffing agency, you probably don’t know exactly what to expect. Follow these guidelines for potentially greater success when working with a staffing firm to secure your next position. Communicate Clearly It’s important you communicate clearly with the staffing agency without taking up an unreasonable amount of time. After… Read more »