Questions? Ask a SSOH Employee

What advice can you provide for someone interested in becoming a SSOH employee?

I have worked with/for Staffing Solutions of Hawaii off and on for over 13 years now. When I first approached the agency, it was still a franchise of Remedy Intelligent Staffing. At the time, I was fresh off of a 7-year stint as a convenience retail manager, and had not a clue of what I wanted to do next. Thanks to the very first assignment I had with SSOH I discovered that I had a real knack for working in the medical/health insurance field. That eventually prompted me to return to school to earn my A.A.S. in Medical Office Administration at Heald College Honolulu. I'm now working on a second A.A.S. in Health Information Technology, again at the Honolulu campus of Heald College.

I've had several long-term assignments with SSOH that have turned into permanent placements, and each of those jobs has added to my knowledge and my marketability. And, when the time has come to shift gears and try something new, SSOH has always - ALWAYS - been willing and able to put me back to work.

I think the best advice I can give someone considering working as a temp with SSOH would include the following pointers: a) stay in regular contact with your Staffing Coordinator; b) give honest feedback about your current assignment (in a positive fashion) to your SC; c) be willing to receive feedback from your SC, even if it's in the form of "constructive criticism"; d) always start and end your daily duties on time; e) be positive and flexible; f) remember that your SC is there to make sure that you have everything that you need to do well on an assignment, and to help you improve your skills; s/he is your lifeline!

Miriam E.

Honolulu, HI

How to Break Into a Career in Human Resources

Many people are eager to start a career in Human Resources, as it is a fast-growing field with many lucrative opportunities. Career analysts expect the number of HR jobs to increase in the projected future and the median annual income is above the national average. For these reasons and more, you are probably wondering how to start an HR career of your own. You will find some useful information below that will guide you through the process.

Education and Training for a Human Resources Career

There are HR professionals with a wide variety of educational backgrounds. However, many HR positions require candidates with a minimum of a four-year degree. A bachelor's degree in human resources, personnel or some other related subject will offer the best training for an HR career. Such a degree will also be more highly regarded amongst hiring managers. Still interested?  Read more about jobs in HR.




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Human Resources Management Employment

Looking for basic information about Human Resources employment? Want to know what the Human Resources Department does? Thinking about a career in Human Resources? Are you interested in what Human Resources employees do and what their job titles mean? Looking for Human Resources employment? Is a job in Human Resources your dream? Here are all the basics, the fundamentals about Human Resources employment that you want and need to know.

What is Human Resources? Want to know about Human Resources? Are you interested in understanding Human Resources as a function in an organization and potentially working in Human Resources employment? Need all of the basic information about Human Resources management, job functions, and the role of Human Resources and several HR functions, and the HR department within a company? You've found the basics here.

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Job Interview Tips: How to Interview Potential Employees

Want job interview tips to help you select employees? These job interview tips will help you assess the skills, experience, and cultural fit of your potential employee. The job interview is a powerful factor in the employee selection process in most organizations. While the job interview may not deserve all of the attention that it receives, the job interview is still a powerful force in hiring.

Background checking and checking references are also key factors in your hiring decisions. Hopefully, you have added these checks of factual information to your hiring decisions, too. But the job interview remains the key tool in assessing the candidate's cultural fit. The job interview remains the tool you can use to get to know your candidate on a more personal basis. The job interview process helps other employees own the new employee when he or she joins your organization. Use these job interview tips to help your team select superior employees. Additional Information

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Staffing Solutions of Hawaii: Holiday Hours

In observation of the holiday, Staffing Solutions of Hawaii will be closed on Monday, December 26^th.  We will resume business at our normal hours beginning on Tuesday, December 27^th at 7:30am. 

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Mele Kalikimaka 2011

Mele Kalikimaka

Staffing Solutions of Hawaii

8 Ways To A Healthier Workday

Work can consume the better part of your day, no matter if you work in an office or at home. With so many pressures and responsibilities related to our jobs or businesses, it is easy to forget that work can be challenging to our mental and physical health. But, it doesn’t have to be. With a few simple steps, you can be healthier while you work, and healthier overall.

1. Take breaks
Taking a break is essential during the work day. Find time to step away from the computer or desk once or twice during the day. Working continually can actually hinder your overall ability to stay on task and complete tasks well. Taking a break can help refresh the mind and body and help you pull through the rest of the day. Learn More.





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6 Steps Successful People Take

Ever wonder what makes people successful? I’d be surprised if you answered no. I have yet to meet a person that doesn't wonder what it takes to be a big-time success.

What is so different for successful people? How did they get where they are? Why are you where you are in your life? It’s easier and more comfortable to believe that success just happens to some people. But that couldn’t be further from the truth. Read More.

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Employee Performance Review Tips

Are you interested in what will make your performance reviews effective and motivating? I've pulled together my ten best ideas from participating in and observing performance reviews throughout my career.

Performance reviews are not inherently bad - and done well - can help you create a motivational, rewarding work environment. Done poorly, performance reviews are disheartening and damaging for both the manager and the employee. Learn More.

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Gift Your Boss or Coworker?

Holiday shopping for your boss or a really valued coworker is a challenge. You know the work side of their world, but you may be unfamiliar with their homes, hobbies, or interests.

Even when you are familiar with these aspects of their personal lives, you may be uncomfortable buying them items of a personal nature. Yet, you want to remember them and let them know that they participate in your work world in a meaningful way. (Read More)

Pearl Harbor - 70 Years Ago

Pearl Harbor 70 years ago changed the face of America.

Staffing Solutions of Hawaii would like to especially thank all the WWII Veterans and their families for the sacrifices made. 

SHRM's 2012 HR Trendbook

Feels Like Recession, But ...  

 
Though economists say we are now well into our third year of recovery from the 2007-09 recession, high rates of unemployment, continued economic uncertainty, volatile markets and debt-burdened national economies have made many around the world feel like the Great Recession never ended. These factors are prompting many leading forecasting bodies to readjust their views of what lies ahead in 2012. Most predictions are less optimistic now than they were when 2011 began.

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Questions? Ask a SSOH Recruiter

When screening through resumes, what do you look for? 

When screening through resumes, there are several key components that a resume should include. Key point #1: It is very important one showcases that they are a self-motivated individual that is currently active and can offer an abundance of skill sets/talents/experience to the company they are applying to. Key point  #2: Do your homework! Know who you are applying to and tailor your resume to fit the job description provided along with examples of previous experiences where you have applied these skills and been successful with the results!

Key point #3: Whether you highlight your longevity at your current company, following through with higher education, or volunteering while actively looking for employment, it is crucial that one demonstrates initiative and unswerving persistence and that this is showcased in their resume! If there is a gap in history, explain the reasoning for it and highlight your productivity within that timeframe.

Honolulu, HI 96814

(P) 808-949-3669 (F) 808-949-4022

http://www.staffingsolutionsofhawaii.com/

Celena Kamimura

Staffing Coordinator

1357 Kapiolani Boulevard, Suite 810