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Renewable Energy Shows Growth in 2014

A single Verizon business site saved more than $8,000 in one year by increasing its use of renewable energy. The number of remote stations going “off the grid” is predicted to rise from 13,000 in 2012 to 84,000 in 2020, as hybrid power usage equates to smart budgeting as well as environmental conservation. The flexibility provided by hybrid energy sources is a major plus, especially in remote regions. In addition, renewable energy is a tremendous advantage in the event of a traditional power outage. Flexibility makes sense. Using only one energy source may not provide enough power when compared with more flexible hybrid [...]

Renewable Energy Shows Growth in 20142014-05-15T16:06:07-05:00

4 Benefits of Philadelphia Temp Work

If you want to expand your career opportunities by garnering a broad base of business and industry experience, skills and contacts, working as a temporary consultant is an excellent option. It works well for those who are still defining their permanent career paths, as well as for individuals seeking optimal scheduling flexibility. The benefits include: Skills Development Different companies have different systems and operations, even if they’re within the same industry. By spending time temping, you experience new environments and master new skills. This enriches your resume. At the same time, you typically earn a wage comparable to or higher than [...]

4 Benefits of Philadelphia Temp Work2014-05-15T16:02:21-05:00

Career Profile: Benefits Administrator in Philadelphia

Looking for a rewarding career as a Benefits Administrator in Philadelphia? Here we will give you an idea of what it’s like to work as a day in the life of what is becoming one of the most important aspects of business today – the person in charge of company health benefits management. What a Benefits Administrator Does at Work In any given work day, a benefits administrator has a variety of tasks which are often based on the demands of the company and any wellness campaigns occurring. No two days are ever the same for a benefits administrator in Philadelphia. One [...]

Career Profile: Benefits Administrator in Philadelphia2014-05-07T13:30:11-05:00

You’re Invited to Magellan’s Annual Golf Outing!

Fore! Attention all golfers, we would love for you to join us for a fun-filled day of golf with friends, family and colleagues to support a worthwhile cause! On Monday, May 19, 2014 at the North Hills Country Club, the First Annual Magellan Search & Staffing Golf Outing will be held and all proceeds from this event will benefit our partner, For Pete's Sake Cancer Respite Foundation. Through this event, we hope to send at least 3 deserving cancer patients and their families on respite vacations, and with your help we believe this can be achieved. Cancer touches every one of us, [...]

You’re Invited to Magellan’s Annual Golf Outing!Joe2015-03-26T21:36:15-05:00

Financial Analyst Job Salaries in Philadelphia

If you are hiring financial analysts in Philadelphia, offering an attractive compensation package can work in your favor. Not only will this help to attract the best financial and accounting staff to your firm, but it can result in above average productivity that ultimately means more revenues generated. Financial analyst salaries can vary somewhat depending on the type of responsibilities and tasks that each individual will perform, and the level of experience each candidate has; but as a general rule, these rates will stay within a certain median range. Financial Analyst Salary and Compensation in Philadelphia, PA According to several sources, including [...]

Financial Analyst Job Salaries in Philadelphia2014-04-18T18:54:16-05:00

How to Set Up Remote IT Workers

Staying competitive in today’s market means having access to a well-trained information technology (IT) team to securely handle a company’s most precious asset: information. Yet, it can be frustrating trying to find IT staff who have the right training and skills to get the job done. This is especially true when there is a large project underway that requires specialized IT skills and labor. If you have found yourself facing shortages in IT staff, perhaps the idea of hiring at least a portion of remote IT workers is on your radar? This can be a reasonable and very productive way to remain on [...]

How to Set Up Remote IT Workers2014-05-07T13:35:16-05:00

8 Questions to Ask When Interviewing for an Administrative Assistant

Getting ready to interview an administrative assistant for your business? Then you must have some great interview questions prepared in advance to select the right person for the job. Hiring an administrative professional can be a tough decision for a number of factors. The administrative assistant is often the first person your clients will encounter, so the individual has to be a polished professional who will fit well with your company culture. The admin assistant also has to have a work style that fits well with the person they will be reporting too, otherwise this can go wrong. Lastly, the person that you [...]

8 Questions to Ask When Interviewing for an Administrative Assistant2014-04-18T18:45:21-05:00

How to Retain Top IT Performers

Now that the global recession has eased, it’s no secret that top-performing employees, particularly in areas like engineering and IT, are in prime demand. The tide has turned and for A-level talent, it’s become a candidate’s market once again. At the same time, there’s a disconnect between how happy company leaders think their IT employees are and the actual levels of satisfaction reported by these employees. While nearly 75 percent of CIOs in a recent survey rated their workers’ job satisfaction levels as high, more than a third of IT employees said they planned to look for another job within the next year. [...]

How to Retain Top IT Performers2014-04-04T19:06:51-05:00

How to Become a Social HR Manager

Social media is here to stay – and it provides an excellent means for you to connect to high-caliber talent in real time. The exponential growth of social media offers HR managers unprecedented access to vast numbers of job seekers. To optimize your use of social media to find, source and attract leading candidates, it’s important to build relationships that you can rely on when it comes time to hire. While social media is not a panacea, it’s becoming an increasingly critical technological toolkit, integral to your short and long-term recruitment success. Your Social Recruiting Strategy Identify your employment brand and hiring [...]

How to Become a Social HR Manager2014-03-31T15:54:28-05:00

4 Ways to Hire for Administrative Potential

When hiring an administrative assistant, how do you find that top-level professional with the necessary aptitude, determination and savvy to help maximize your business? In essence, the key is to stop thinking “executive assistant” and start thinking “assistant executive.” Then, paint your perfect candidate picture. June Martino started out as Ray Kroc’s bookkeeper. She later took on the roles of corporate secretary, then treasurer and then director. Finally, she became part owner of McDonald’s Corp. Are you starting to get that picture now? Build an Accurate Job Description Your job description for an executive assistant should be so detailed that if someone [...]

4 Ways to Hire for Administrative Potential2014-03-28T18:09:44-05:00

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