In the new world that COVID-19 has presented us, virtual interviews are becoming the new way to present yourself. While talking on a camera from the comfort of your home may sound easy, there is a lot of thought that needs to go into it. Here are 6 tips to ace your next virtual interview. […]
The dreaded flu season is upon us, but all is not lost. There are ways you can help reduce the risk of you, or your coworkers, getting sick. 1. Wash your hands This may seem like a no-brainer, but many people forget to wash their hands regularly. 2. Keep high traffic areas clean […]
As business owners and staff, you know how important it is to stay connected with other local businesses and your community. There are many ways to network throughout your city or town. Join the local Chamber of Commerce The local Chamber of Commerce is always hosting events that get local professionals out and mingling. There […]
April is National Stress Awareness Month, so we’ve come up with some great ways to de-stress. As we all know, our home and work lives can get stressful. It’s important to find ways to combat this so our staff and ourselves can be more productive, happy employees. And, these activities don’t have to break the […]
What began as a two-person operation in 1999, focusing on providing quality client service, is now 13 offices spanning 5 states. Born as DES Staffing Services, Inc. in Iowa, our initial area of operation was providing staffing solutions for general labor and light industrial requirements. Based in Des Moines, Iowa – we also have locations […]
It turns out not everyone gets into the holiday spirit or doesn’t get into it as much as others. While many of us enjoy all this season has to offer, not everyone shares that joy. Even at work, the holidays can seem to be in your face with the decorations, music, and attire. Here’s what […]
At the office, fall is one of our favorite seasons! We like to decorate the office in fall leaves and fall-themed decor to share our love of the season with those who come in. We’ve also made a list of some of our favorite things to do during the fall and are hoping to incorporate […]
We all know that work can be stressful some days if not most. We know that stress can eventually affect the staff’s moods and therefore productivity. The good thing is companies can institute ways to combat that stress. Here are some fun and inexpensive ways to reduce the stress of your team members. Ice Cream […]
At DES Employment Group no job is too small. If your company needs one person for a short assignment, then that is something we can help you with. If you need many people for longer term, then we can accommodate that also. We pride ourselves on customer service with a home town feel. However, sometimes […]
We know that trying to find a job, while searching through all of the online job boards, can seem like an endless task. A lot of times you are met with positions that you don’t want and aren’t a good fit for. Employment agencies can be a great tool to use to help you find the career […]
