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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

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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