Do you want to build a more cohesive team? Research shows you have to start by imagining it. Visualization According to research from Harvard University's Department of Psychology and Center for Brain Science, one minute of positive daydreaming about potential interactions among team members can have a huge, long-lasting impact. During the study, visualization about…

As an entrepreneur, perfection is often your greatest obstacle to productivity. The following reasons explain why this is the case, and how to overcome this issue. Wasted Time In today’s fast-paced business world, letting perfectionism slow you down will kill your company. Rather than testing and retesting your products or services until they’re perfect, you…

The following is a guest post from IES’s President, Peter Limone:  Would you do your taxes without the help of a professional CPA?  With today’s complicated tax codes, the answer is almost certainly no.  Yet, many companies regularly engage in one of riskiest employment practices without professional guidance: hiring independent contractors. Using 1099 workers can…

Skilled workers engaging in negative behavior hurts your bottom line. Use the following tips to fix the problem, and get your workforce running smoothly again. Signs Negative cliques and gossipers constantly bring down leadership and company goals by standing around complaining about what they don’t like. De-energized and unmotivated workers who don’t offer ideas, input, creativity,…

Since the staffing industry is always expanding, you need to stay competitive by continually recruiting top talent while filling your business clients’ needs. To further set yourself apart from other staffing firms, you also need to anticipate and take part in these latest industry trends. Strategic Partnering You want to build meaningful relationships with candidates,…

Are you thinking of expanding your business to include contract placements, but you’re worried about added costs, risks, and additional work? Turn to Innovative Employee Solutions as your Employer of Record to take on the burden and liability of hiring contingent workers. Increase Profits Sourcing, vetting, and interviewing candidates yourself is time consuming and expensive.…

Being more focused means you get more done in less time. Learn three ways you can be more focued at work so you produce a higher level of quality output. Reflect Take time early each day to reflect on your priorities and set your intentions. Shutting out distractions and concentrating on one thing works your…

One of your biggest struggles may be retaining top talent for your business. Investing time in caring for, engaging, and re-deploying contract workers may be your solution. Strong Branding Because contract workers engage with your business clients more often than you, your employees’ opinions of you will pass on to your clients. Your contingent workers…

As a recruiter, you need to stay competitive by accommodating your clients in every possible way. Let Innovative Employee Solutions assist you with all your back office needs while you focus on increasing your bottom line. IES Advantage IES can help with human resources administration, payroll services, and more. Our seasoned professionals stay updated with…

Processing payroll is a time-consuming activity that doesn’t generate revenue. You’re better off outsourcing payroll to the experts at Innovative Employee Solutions. The following are just a few of the benefits outsourcing your payroll can offer. Productivity Calculating payroll, determining tax obligations, preparing checks, and providing management reports is complicated work. Summaries on earning statements,…