Talent NewsletterMarch 2016

In This Issue How to be an effective

employee An interview with a

Rockstar Randstad talent!

Pictures from our Talent Appreciation Day

Recommendations for Randstad

Don’t Forget…

Refer your co-workers, friends or family that have office, administrative or accounting skills to Randstad & receive a $25 gift card!

Contact Us:Rachael CaraniStaffing Consultant1919 S Highland AveLombard, IL 60148P: 630-620-8914rachael.carani@randstad

Top 3 Mistakes New Employees MakeAccording to Forbes

1.Skipping Lunch: More than 85% of employees claimed that taking regular breaks during the day would make them more productive, according to a 2014 study from Staples. Recent evidence suggests that taking breaks improves focus, which can help executives concentrate and improve decision-making skills.

2.Working Late: Studies have found that working late at the office can increase your chances of heart disease and stroke. It can also set unrealistic job performance expectations. A better strategy is to observe the culture and work flow. Find out the typical office hours and adopt similar hours. If you are worried about getting finished with work on time, come in a few minutes early and stay a few minutes late.

3.Checking email late at night: A survey of workers by Good Technology, a mobile-software firm, found that 50% of people checked work email while in bed. This level of connectivity is bad for your health and productivity. It’s crucial to unplug and decompress so that you can head into work the next day completely refreshed and energized.

Talent Appreciation

Our Staffing Consultants across the region dropped by to visit talent on assignments and take selfies on February 17th. More pictures on the next page!

Q&A with a Randstad Rockstar!We interviewed Charles Johnson, a Talent currently on a temporary assignment through our Lombard, IL branch!

Q: How did you initially hear about Randstad?A: I called around to a few different agencies and Randstad was the most responsive. I was able to come to the office for an interview within a couple days.

Q: Had you worked with any agencies previously?A: No, and I was not familiar with the process, but the Staffing Consultants at Randstad explained it to me.

Q: What was your experience with our interview and hiring process before you were placed at your current role?A: I worked with Randstad in 2007 and then again in 2015. Almost 10 years apart, the process was identical and it went quickly. It was very easy.

Q: After working with us in 2007- what made you work with us again?A: My Profile was still in the system so it was easy to reactivate years later. My first role in 2007 was a temp to hire- I worked as a temp for 8-9 months, and once hired