

60+ (Actually Thoughtful) Compliments to Give Your Coworkers
Workdays are busy, so it can be easy to forget to pause to give our colleagues a professional shout out. That’s unfortunate considering giving coworkers


50+ Office Party Ideas for Every Vibe and Budget — Including Holiday Parties
You’re here for a reason: office party ideas. Whether you’re working at an ad agency, tech start-up, or big corporation, inevitably, it’s no


The OSHA Rule Change — Are You Ready?
If you work in a high-hazard industry, you are familiar with OSHA standards, reporting requirements, and OSHA forms. However, things are changing effective January 1,


20+ Work-Appropriate Costumes (Both for the Office and Remote!)
It’s that spooky time of year again. It can be a challenge to find comfortable, creative, and work-appropriate Halloween costumes — especially if you’re working


HR Decisions To Prep for a Recession
Are we headed for a recession? Are we in a recession? This has been a question many have been asking since the start of the


35+ Jobs Hiring Now in California (by Region)
As California’s top employment agency, the team at Star Staffing gets no end of delight from seeing new job listings each month. Whether you’re searching


You Deserve a Raise — Here Are 4 Scripts to Request a Pay Bump
In an ideal world, your manager will advocate for yearly raises for you and your peers — which account for both cost of living increases


How to Avoid This Instant Morale Killer in the Office
I was catching up with a friend last week who sounded down — her energy was unusually dim, and she couldn’t seem to muster any


California Labor Report (August 2023)
Each month, Star Staffing, an award-winning recruiting and temp hiring firm with locations throughout California, compiles new data and shares expert insights on the


How to Evaluate an Employee Wellness Program
Employee wellness and wellbeing are at the forefront of our people strategies. In an article by Workhuman, they state, “A U.S. Department of Labor and


9 Creative Out of Office Message Templates
We’re all used to the classic out of office messages — you’ve probably read so many of them that your eyes start to glaze over.


How to Get Back on Your Feet After a Layoff
There’s no way around it: Getting laid off feels terrible. And it’s unfortunately in the air these days — tons of industries are seeing reduced