Fiction: December sucks as a time to search for a job. Fact: it’s harder to find work in some ways over the holidays, but there […]
The politics of office holiday parties
Michael Kraft It’s the time of year for office holiday parties. These can be great opportunities and good fun, but they are also fraught. There […]
Meet Sequoia Staff Member Lacie Handley
Lacie Handley is the first person job-seekers meet at Sequoia Personnel Services. She’s the phone answering, front counter greeting, she’s-the-glue team member that every operation […]
So you need to nail an interview on Skype
More and more, a job interview requires you to perform over the web. That applies even locally…a couple of years ago, I applied for a […]
Three reasons why employees should eat healthy
Three reasons why employees should eat healthy to perform better in the work place. Eating healthy has a lot of benefits that people don’t always […]
Did you know?
1. Sequoia Personnel Services, Inc. is unique as a locally-owned, controlled, and operated employment service in Humboldt County? In 1980 Liana Simpson, president, founded Sequoia […]
Humboldt County Economic Index for August 2014
HSU released its monthly Economic Index for August, and although some sectors have seen small decreases in value, overall Humboldt County is experiencing an economic […]
How to Write a Clear and Accurate Job Description
Sitting down to write a job description may be tempting to put off to the last minute, but you’ll be thankful that you took the […]
Why Employers Should Care About Government Supplemental Nutrition Programs
Why Employers Should Care About Government Supplemental Nutrition Programs by Michael Kraft Let’s face it, our region has a high percentage of low-wage jobs. There […]
The High Cost of Turnover
The High Cost of Turnover Turnover rates vary from industry to industry, but what is true across all companies is that the cost of employee […]