Talent Newsletter March 2016 In This Issue How to be an effective employee An interview with a Rockstar Randstad talent! Pictures from our Talent Appreciation Day Recommendations for Randstad Don’t Forget… Refer your co- workers, friends or family that have office, administrative or accounting skills to Randstad & receive a $25 gift card! Top 3 Mistakes New Employees Make According to Forbes 1.Skipping Lunch: More than 85% of employees claimed that taking regular breaks during the day would make them more productive, according to a 2014 study from Staples. Recent evidence suggests that taking breaks improves focus, which can help executives concentrate and improve decision-making skills. 2.Working Late: Studies have found that working late at the office can increase your chances of heart disease and stroke. It can also set unrealistic job performance expectations. A better strategy is to observe the culture and work flow. Find out the typical office hours and adopt similar hours. If you are worried about getting finished with work on time, come in a few minutes early and stay a few minutes late. 3.Checking email late at night: A survey of workers by Good Technology, a mobile-software firm, found that 50% of people checked work email while in bed. This level of connectivity is bad for your health and productivity. It’s crucial to unplug and decompress so that you can head into work the next day completely refreshed and energized. Talent Appreciation Our Staffing Consultants across the region dropped by to visit talent on assignments and take selfies on February 17th. More pictures on the next page! Q&A with a Randstad Rockstar! We interviewed Charles Johnson, a Talent currently on a temporary assignment through our Lombard, IL branch!