Spreading Holiday Cheer in the Lehigh Valley
One of our favorite things to do during the holidays is giving back to the Lehigh Valley community. It brings us such joy to help those in need of a little extra holiday cheer. This year Allied partnered with Valley Youth House to collect gifts for 12 children and teenagers. We are thrilled to see our lobby […]
Allied Named Best Employment Agency
Allied Personnel Services has again been named Best Employment Agency in the 2017 Morning Call Reader’s Choice awards. This is the 11th Reader’s Choice win for Allied. Thank you to all of our employees and customers! Looking for employment? Check out our available positions and apply today. Looking for employees? Contact us to learn about […]
Driving Safely in Autumn Weather Conditions
The quickly changing environment and weather during the autumn season present a variety of challenges for drivers. Sharp declines in temperature can result in mixed precipitation, black ice, and snow. An abundance of falling leaves makes driving surfaces slippery. Extreme sun glare in the mornings and evenings makes it difficult to see clearly. To drive defensively during this […]
Temporary Staffing: The Shepherd’s Hut of Careers
A daily morning read that never fails to provide a huge amount of insight in a tiny amount of time is Seth Godin’s blog. A recent entry makes a great case for the value of temporary employment: Can you live in a shepherd’s hut? The best way to plan a house on a vacant piece of […]
Can you be Too Prepared for an Interview?
A recent discussion here at Allied about trends within the applicant pool gravitated toward one particular trend showing up more and more frequently – candidates who are too coached and how that negatively affects an interview. You may think that “practice makes perfect” applies to interview preparation and the more you rehearse the better you’ll […]
Viewing The August 21st Solar Eclipse
A total solar eclipse visible in the United States is rare – and precious, just like your vision. When the moon crosses in front of the sun on Monday, Aug. 21, skies will darken, stars will twinkle and millions of Americans will be treated to an astronomical show last observed in the U.S. in 1979. […]