Best Practices for Using Temporary Employees: You've got to make sure you don't blur the line between these temporary workers and your regular staff. Here are some ideas for staying on the safe side of that line.

The economy is starting to come back... maybe. You’ve started to plan for future projects... maybe. You’re thinking about bringing on new staff at some point... maybe.

But in the meantime, the work still has to get done. And, like many other companies around the country, you may be thinking about taking on “contingent” workers to help get it done.It’s a good idea. However, you’ve got to make sure you don’t blur the line between these temporary workers and your regular staff...

Interview Tips: Preparation and the interview:

1. Prior research of the company you are interviewing with is encouraged.
2. Plan on arriving 10 minutes before your scheduled interview time.
3. Bring an original copy of your resume plus extra copies to the interview.
4. Upon Meeting your interviewer greet him/her with a firm handshake, using the interviewer's last name. If you are unsure of the pronunciation, ask the employer to repeat it.
5. Follow the interviewer’s leads, but try to get the interviewer to describe the position and duties to you early in the interview. This will help you to associate and match your background, skills and accomplishments to it during the interview.
6. Practice good poise. Keep your hands and feet still. Don’t lean or slump on the interviewer’s desk, touch anything on the desk, read or appear to read anything that may be exposed on the desk.
   
7. Expect some small talk about the weather, sports or current events. Be informed by reading a daily newspaper.
8. Wait until the interviewer asks you to talk about yourself before you present any of your prepared information. Be sure to be attentive and listen when the interviewer wants to talk.

Work Place Assessment: Maingate Personnel Service Inc is proud to announce that our recent “Work Place Assessment” by the Ministry of Labour resulted in NO ORDERS ISSUED. Not only did we pass our MOL assessment with flying colours, but we also sailed through WSIB and Payroll Audit!

What does this mean to you?

• It verifies that Maingate Personnel Service does things RIGHT!
• We not only protect our employees but we also protect our customers.
• It gives you piece of mind that Maingate Personnel Services meets or exceeds all Government Workplace Standards Criteria.