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Consumer values and ideals are shifting faster than ever before. As a result, it is vital to keep your customer service standards high so you’re not trying to run a marathon when you can barely make it through a mile without stopping. So, no matter how complicated customer service gets, remember not to overthink the… Read more »
You’ve heard the best time to update your resume is when you don’t need to. In fact, many career experts advise that you update it every couple of months to make sure you don’t forget to include your most-recent achievements, professional development, or quantifiable metrics. If you wait until you really need your resume, chances… Read more »
It is with great pleasure that we announce, Focus of Georgia has earned ClearlyRated’s 2020 Best of Staffing award for Client Satisfaction. We are so grateful and humble to help serve our clients in all their business needs. The ClearlyRated award is calculated by measuring client satisfaction with Net Promoter® Score, identifying members on your… Read more »
Phone interviews are not exactly a new normal for us at Focus of Georgia, but they’re important as ever as we continue to social distance and encouraging our clients to do the same. While in person interviews are already nerve-wrecking (yes, we get it!) we imagine phone interviews hold a similar feeling for our candidates…. Read more »
An internet search will tell you that the average lifespan of a company is around 15 years. I’m happy and proud to say that our company, Focus, just finished our 26th year in business! How can a business outlast the average lifespan of businesses by more than 11 years? Well, that answer is really simple:… Read more »
Video interviews are becoming common. Make sure you’re ready to get in front of the camera by following these video interview tips. Right now, many companies are shifting to a virtual hiring process. If you’re looking for a new gig, most of your interviews will move to video, with the help of tech services like… Read more »
Featured photo provided by CDC Hand Washing Campaign. View the full poster here. As a valued member of the Focus of Georgia team, your health and well-being are important to us. While many questions regarding the novel coronavirus remain unanswered at this time, there are practical, commonsense ways for you to take care of yourself,… Read more »
While texting is not a new form of communication, but it’s definitely been a feature our recruiters and staff use on a daily basis. Texting is not only common but it’s a casual form of communication because we text friends, family, and other co-workers. However, texting can be a zone where we must be cautious…. Read more »
Choosing to shift from one career to another is a hard decision, and is definitely not something to be taken lightly. In essence, it’s an investment in both your time and money — and as with all investments, it requires a decent amount of research and information before you can make an informed decision. That… Read more »
Good leaders successfully manage their teams every day, however, great leaders empower their team helping them unleash their potential and providing them opportunities to make an impact. Make the most of your team by empowering them every day. 1. Listen There is nothing better than feeling heard and knowing that your ideas and opinions matter…. Read more »