Illinois Equal Pay 2019 Update – What You Need To Know

There are some major changes coming to the Illinois Equal Pay Act of 2013. On September 29, 2019, changes will be made that strengthen… Read More

6 Ways to Reduce Employee Turnover in Your Organization

According to the Work Institute, a human resource consulting firm, 41.4 million US workers voluntarily left their jobs in 2018. That’s more than 27… Read More

Why Should I Work For A Staffing Agency?

Staffing Agencies (or employment agency, as some call them) are organizations that help match qualified employees to ready-to-hire employers. These agencies are normally catered to… Read More

Should My Business Hire a Staffing Agency?

Staffing agencies offer flexible solutions that can help any business develop and grow. But is a staffing agency right for you? Here are a few… Read More

What is the EEO-1 Report?

The 2018 EEO-1 Report deadline is coming up soon! As of the posting of this article, the deadline for EEO-1 reporting is Friday, May 31,… Read More

Preventing Injuries in the Workplace

Workplace injuries are one of the largest preventable costs that companies incur per year. In a report by the Illinois Department of Public Health… Read More

The Value of the Onsite Recruiter

Finding the best talent for your company can be a difficult endeavor to take on. When an organization sees rapid growth and needs to increase… Read More

Rising Pay Rates in Lake and Kenosha County

It is no surprise that pay rates are going up! Official reports from the US Bureau of Labor Statistics show that there has been… Read More

5 Reasons Why You Should Choose Direct Deposit

XCEL loves to offer its employees choices – how they get paid is one of them! One of those choices is Direct Deposit, which offers… Read More

Pre-Employment Screenings – 5 Things to Consider

Deciding whether or not your company should consider pre-employment screenings should not be taken lightly. Screenings have helped companies and human resource managers narrow their… Read More