How to make hiring your business' strength
- August 31, 2016
- / Shannon Nickinson
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If every applicant looks good on paper, how do differentiate the good from the better — and find the best employee for you and your organization?
Make the most of the interview process
- August 29, 2016
- / Shannon Nickinson
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How can you make your interview process work harder for your business? Beck Partners' Kristine Rushing shared some wisdom at the Aug. 25 Studer Community Institute training session.
United Way reports on a year's worth of community building
- August 29, 2016
- / Shannon Nickinson
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United Way of Escambia County's annual meeting highlights the nonprofit's community impact in education, health and financial stability as fiscal year closes.
Employees can be your truthful mirror
- August 28, 2016
- / Quint Studer
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Leaders need to be aware that what they say, how they react in times of stress influences employees — and in turn influences how those employees treat your customers.
Putting poverty on Escambia's map
- August 26, 2016
- / Shannon Nickinson
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Mapping the elementary schools that were graded lowest on the Florida Standards Assessment reinforces the tie between poverty, education.
Photo Gallery: Hiring Talent Aug. 25 at Hillcrest Baptist Church
- August 25, 2016
- / Shannon Nickinson
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The Studer Community Institute's Hiring Talent Workshop at Hillcrest Baptist Church helped leaders learn the secrets of how great hiring practices can save time, money and stress on your organization.
Smart hiring saves money, time
- August 25, 2016
- / Shannon Nickinson
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How much is your hiring process costing your business? SCI's Hiring Talent workshop offers tools to avoid costly hiring mistakes and have a positive impact on your business.
New law expands overtime protection
- August 25, 2016
- / Reggie Dogan
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SCI training and development workshop provides updates and useful information on the new Department of Labor rules on paid overtime for exempt employees that takes effect on Dec. 1.
University of West Florida Haas Center to study election process
- August 24, 2016
- / Shannon Nickinson
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The UWF Haas Center will survey voters this election season to track satisfaction with the availability of voting options in the county.
New York City offers a model for early education
- August 23, 2016
- / Reggie Dogan
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At a time when leaders and educators across the country are debating the merits of early education, cities like New York are moving ahead with plans and programs to improve early education.