Category: Business,

Running a business is tough, and the 'to-do' list can feel endless. From product development to customer satisfaction, there's always something that needs attention. One area that can quickly become overwhelming is human resources. That’s where Professional Employer Organizations, or PEOs, can step in. Think of a PEO as your ultimate business team who takes […]

When it comes to running a business, especially in the thriving economy of Reno, NV, effective Human Resource (HR) management can make all the difference. As your business expands, so does the complexity of HR tasks - from payroll processing, benefits enrollment, compliance issues, to even managing company culture. But what if you could delegate […]

Two Decades of TAC A lot can happen in 20 years. Technology has advanced leaps and bounds, social movements have altered the way we interact with one another, and regarding a topic we’re particularly keen on – the American Workforce Landscape has changed drastically. TAC Employment Agency is celebrating our 20-year business milestone, and along […]

In 2020, The Applied Companies has helped numerous local organizations weather the storm of COVID-19 with their Reno staffing solutions. By providing companies with a high-tech HR platform, helping to navigate new HR regulations, and improving employee retention through recruitment and workforce counseling, TAC is working to help local business professionals thrive. Additionally, in 2020 […]

Collecting unemployment is often necessary for some to get by financially - at least for a short period of time. With the recent pandemic, our nation has been fortunate enough to provide many workers who lost their jobs with some financial assistance. However, the benefits of unemployment compared to the benefits of full-time employment are […]

The recent pandemic has left millions out of work and the unemployment rate has skyrocketed as a result. While there were additional funds granted to help aid the surge in unemployment, those funds are starting to dwindle. With unemployment coming to an end, people everywhere are starting to get back to work, but they’re having […]

Too often candidates and employers make the hiring process much more complicated than it should be. The principle that more job seekers and hiring authorities should adopt is Occam’s razor, which advocates for simple assumptions to be used in the hiring process. Not only will this principle simplify the entire recruitment process, but it can […]

Determining whether or not a company should take a political stand is a common concern among businesses. Companies often ask themselves what consequences they might face from taking a political stand, and how their business might benefit from making their voice heard. But, how do you decide if becoming involved in politics is the right […]

2013 Thanksgiving Day may be over, however at Applied Staffing Solutions we try to count our blessings every day of the year. Working with job seekers day in and day out, we see and hear the challenges of people from all walks of life trying to make en...

Tuesday, October 16 is National Boss’s Day. According to most sources Patricia Bays Haroski registered National Boss Day in 1958 with the US Chamber of Commerce while working for her father at the State Farm Insurance Company in Deerfield, Illino...

The locally owned and operated Applied Companies is celebrating its tenth year of business in northern Nevada on August 8, 2012. In honor of this milestone Judy Griggs, Applied Staffing Solutions Senior Staffing Partner and The Applied Companies’...

It is always fun to tell employees how wonderful they are and it is not fun when you have to share that they are not performing at the required levels. Both messages carry enormous value and must be conveyed.
How many times have employees fallen short ...