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03/03/2015

Filling a Key Position Wisely and Economically

Your company needs to fill a key position and management thinks professional recruiting fees will be way too high for your budget. That means many staff hours will be spent creating and posting an ad,…

02/19/2015

Helpful Guidance During Tough Times

With lower oil prices comes layoffs, cutbacks and the ripple effects that hit the Houston area economy. Your management meetings are full of, “Should we adjust our targets, our budget, and our strategy?”Achilles Group builds…

02/11/2015

What did You Learn from Your First Job?

My first real job was as an Employment Coordinator with Achilles Group. I learned that before you ask for a raise – do your research!I will never forget when asking for my first raise I…

02/09/2015

Discrimination Charges are Costly!

Each year over 90,000 U. S. employers will get a notice of charge of discrimination from the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). If that happens, are you prepared to provide an effective response? Who in…

01/12/2015

Best Christmas Ever

Now that the holidays – work, school and personal – are over, we asked Achilleans to remember their favorite Christmastime ever. Here’s our favorite so far:When I arrived at a small family Christmas dinner, I…

12/17/2014

Corporate Christmas Fun

I had never experienced Secret Santa – as an adult, any way. Last year’s event didn’t disappoint!I happily found a new little gift every day on my desk. What fun to find a new pencil,…

12/09/2014

Interesting Items We Have Found on Candidates’ Resumes

1. My favorite is still “I bathe regularly.” What did he mean? Was it a joke? Was he proud of his regular accomplishment? Either way, no interview followed. – Kristen2. Many years ago, while searching…

11/19/2014

Is your Job a Turkey – or are you Thankful for it?

I am grateful for the variety in my job. No two days are ever the same. I am never bored! The flexibility here allows me work-life balance which is important when you’re bringing up 2…

11/14/2014

How was your latest Team Building Experience?

Yesterday the staff at Achilles Group spent the day at The Houston Zoo. We beared the cold, sang and laughed, saw some truly majestic creatures, talked to the animals, learned the difference between a sea…

11/11/2014

Holiday Party Rules

Suggestions for EMPLOYERS hosting a SAFE and fun Holiday Party • Holiday events are meant to reward employees, build camaraderie and provide fun.• Establish a clear company policy that sets expectations regarding employee behavior at sponsored…

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