Labor Day Holiday

Labor Day is upon us and that means the official end of summer. We will be closed on Monday, September 5th. Timesheets are due no later than 1pm on Tuesday, September 6th. Paychecks will be available on Thursday.

Don't forget our Holiday Pay Policy:
Completion of 1200 career hours, including overtime, will qualify you for paid holiday. You must work a minimum of 24 hours during the holiday work week and work the scheduled day before and day after the holiday.


Have a great holiday weekend and thanks for all you do!

Dress Code: When is Business Casual too Casual

The topic of Dress Codes comes up for us all the time. With the wide variety of types of clients, dress codes are very different from place to place. What one company calls "Business Casual" another company would call "Professional" and another still considers jeans and t-shirts to be appropriate every day. DISCOVER STAFFING has even recently implemented a Casual Friday policy for our own office. However, when it comes to dress code there are always gray areas and boundary lines that should not be crossed. Yahoo Blogger Sarah B. Weir offers these insights into what bosses and co-workers really think when it comes to dressing for the office.

Kelly recommends that women have three separate wardrobes: one for the office, one for the weekend, and another for special occasions. While this might seem a little old school, she explains that fashion magazines like to mix casual and professional clothing, but the average person simply doesn't have the eye or the experience to combine styles in one outfit.

We talked to some managers and executives around the country about the worst wardrobe blunders, and bosses agree that conservative professional attire is still relevant today. It seems that looks can kill...your job prospects.

Go here to read the full article.

Cross Posted on our DISCOVER STAFFING Career Resource Center.

Dressing Down for Local Fundraising

You may have noticed the new Friday Dress Code when you've stopped by the office.

Starting with the second quarter of 2011, we decided to implement a casual Friday policy that allows us to pay $2 each Friday for the privilege of wearing jeans in the DISCOVER STAFFING office.

Last quarter we raised $72 for The Drake House, an emergency housing facility for homeless mothers and children in the North Fulton area. We were concerned that our meager funds wouldn't be much help but when we dropped off the money we were told any amount was a welcomed donation.

"Women and children entering The Drake House are offered a variety of support services to assist them in reaching self-sufficiency. Residents participate in a goal setting process and an empowerment plan. Initial goals include addressing medical needs of the family and the educational needs of the children. Onsite life skills classes are conducted every Monday evening on topics such as job readiness, personal finances, parenting skills, and health and wellness. An advocacy program provides encouragement, motivation, and support during the family’s stay."

Starting July 1st, DISCOVER STAFFING, selected the Atlanta Dog Squad. Atlanta Dog Squad is a retriever rescue organization run entirely by volunteers.

"We rescue, foster and find permanent homes for Labrador, Golden, Chesapeake Bay, Flat Coated and Curly Coated Retrievers, as well as retriever mixes.


We’re a small group of volunteers that is growing everyday. Our philosophy is that volunteer work should be rewarding….and FUN!

And, our fantastic group of Dog Squad volunteers tell us that working with our lovable retrievers – as well as with each other – is both. Kinda like the feeling you get when you hug your dog"

Feel free to ask us about our Casual Fridays the next time you're in our office. Stay tuned for our Fourth Quarter Charity in October.

Independence Day Holiday

DISCOVER STAFFING will be closed on Monday, July 4th. Time sheets are due no later than Noon on Tuesday, July 5th. Paychecks will be available on Thursday, July 7th.

Don't forget our Holiday Policy:

HOLIDAY PAY

Completion of 1200 career hours, including overtime, will qualify you for paid holiday. You must work a minimum of 24 hours during the holiday work week and work the scheduled day before and day after the holiday. The holiday must fall on a week day.

Have a safe and wonderful Fourth of July weekend!

Memorial Day

Memorial Day marks the beginning of Summer! DISCOVER STAFFING will be closed on Monday, May 30th. Time sheets are due no later than Noon on Tuesday, May 31st. Paychecks will be available on Thursday, June 2nd.

Remember, to qualify for holiday pay you must have worked 1200 career hours. You must work a minimum of 24 hours during the holiday work week and work the scheduled day before and after.

Have a safe and wonderful holiday weekend, and give our Veterans a moment of quiet gratitude.

Mother's Day, May 9th.

DISCOVER STAFFING wishes everyone a very happy Mother's Day!

Atlanta Celebrates Earth Day

Celebrate Earth Day throughout Atlanta today.

11 Alive gives some links to companies participating with freebies.

The Examiner Gives some ideas for things to do today.

Georgia Tech has some Earth Day Events.

Turner Field is hosting an annual recycling event on Saturday, April 23rd.