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Making a promise to your clients and candidates, and sticking to it, not only makes their business run smoothly but also helps yours to grow! This is a philosophy that Renoir Staffing sticks to: we promise to do implement the best practices in finding qualified candidates, bringing our clients, and the candidates themselves, the perfect match for their needs.

Another promise we fulfill is our guarantee: if a client is not satisfied with the candidate we have placed for them, they are under no obligation to keep that individual at the property, and will we right the wrong by finding the best possible replacement. And that promise is the same to candidates should they discover that the position in which they have been placed is not for them, we will find them a better fit.

Temporary agencies not only have the privilege of strengthening the community through employment services but we also make promises to that community which we want to live and stand by.  The saying goes “treat others how you would want to be treated,” and case in point: we have plenty of candidates who are now clients and vice versa. That means we’ve done our job, kept our promises, and the community that we are honored to serve is stronger for it. This is the level of professionalism and service our clients and candidates should receive from any staffing agency.

Connie White, Account Executive

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Industry events are an important part of one’s growth in their line of work. While it can be difficult to schedule in an event with all your other duties, the rewards you can receive (such as meeting industry leaders, acquiring new knowledge that can improve your skills, and/or promoting your company) have the potential to move you higher up the business ladder.

We often hear that it’s ‘Not What You Know, But Who You Know.’ If this is occasionally true (because let’s not discount the fact that a strong skill-set will get you far!) then networking with the community of your industry can prove to be beneficial to you if you are looking to move into a new position, or simply want to make new contacts in order to promote your business. At the very least, you can demonstrate your knowledge and advertise your expertise with the people who can contribute to the growth of profession or business.

And speaking of expertise, what better way to increase all the knowledge you already possess than to attend functions that give you the all the latest, up-to-date information available in your trade? And, not only are many events designed to inform you, topics that includes increasing your business are often presented in a workshop manner in which you’ll not only been given examples of how a particular tool has been proven effective, but also the way in which you can utilize it to your own advantage!

Networking is also a great form of advertising your company. We all know that branding is only effective if our target audience is exposed to it, and therefore meeting with potential consumers is paramount. But use it not only as an opportunity to spread the word about your company but also as a way to build a relationship with your consumers. You may notice familiar faces at these events as you begin to attend them regularly. Use this as your chance to get to know people on a more personal level; it can only increase your chances of being relied upon when they have a need!

Wondering how to get started? The first place you should go is the Associations that are relevant to your industry. In our case, it’s property management and therefore we belong to, and attend events by, the Rental Housing Association (RHA) of Sacramento, California Apartment Association (CAA), and many more, and the events they have held, such as trade shows and luncheons, have proved an invaluable source of information and opportunities to network.

Another great place to get associated with your industry’s community is LinkedIn Groups. Simply by joining a few relevant groups can open the door to expanding your brand and skills tremendously. You’ll receive emails about current topics of discussion, invites to events, as well as the opportunity to reach out individually to these people, great for the follow-up message after meeting them at a luncheon!

If you’re looking for opportunities to strengthen your relevance to your business community, and we all should be, then attending events should be at the top of your list! The knowledge you’ll gain, as well as the people you meet, can only serve to boost your business or marketability!

Happy Event Browsing!

Jessie Williams, Marketing Coordinator

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Is your office ready to take on the New Year? We found an excellent website, Valen’s Point (www.valenspoint.com), and we had to share with you their tips on how to make 2012 the most productive and prosperous year yet! Here are their 4 recommendations in improving your business ventures this year:

1. Review Current Projects:

Capture lessons learned, customer stories, and case studies. Review and take note of any negative experiences that may have occurred and brainstorm ways to correct these problems before they happen again. The value of your business is in the stories and experience of your best projects and customers.

2. Survey customers to measure satisfaction and look for opportunity:

It is best practice to conduct periodic customer satisfaction in order to address issues or validate your process. Understanding their level of satisfaction and why they continue to do business with you is necessary input for your strategy and plans.

3. Update your business plans.

Be specific with your plans and establish the actions and the measurements you can use to gauge success. Your marketing plan should include the development of content, execution of seasonal programs, and advertisements.

4. Update your referral marketing system resources with current material:

Referrals drive many small businesses and word of mouth advertisement is a significant means of business growth. Optimizing your referral marketing system begins with delivering a remarkable experience and being referral-worthy.

By mapping out the year and taking care in the execution towards accomplishing goals, you can successfully make 2012 an excellent year for your business! Remember that Renoir Staffing is here to provide you with the best temporary and direct-hire employees in the property management industry, which can leave you worry-free to focus on your year’s goals while keeping your business running smoothly.

Here’s to a great new year!

Maria Torres, Staffing Associate

You can find the complete article on Valen’s Point by clicking on the following link: Checklist! Planning and preparing for the New Year

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Education is ongoing and has no boundaries to what is obtainable. Some of us prepared through high school what would be our career choice and obtained a college degree in our field of choice. Some may have stumbled into our professions while pursuing other areas of work. And passion may have driven others into meaningful fields of endeavor.

While all of us have been educated through various trainings that shaped our careers, there is always opportunity to enhance upon what we already know.

New process and procedures dictate that we re-educate ourselves continuously in order to stay marketable; personally and professionally. Our economy dictates that we become octopus-like creatures, being able to perform masterfully in various areas of skill in order to maintain our careers and manage our financial stability which in turn continues or enhances our quality of life.

As the New Year quickly approaches, look at what your current position is; is there room for improvement where you are? Are you financially satisfied? Could you be bored and have been complacent about looking at other opportunities where you can grow? What can you do to challenge yourself at work in order to grow?

Challenge yourself to learn something new in the coming year. It will take you as far as your vision will allow. Make 2012 a year for stimulating and fulfilling yourself intellectually.

To the New Year,

JoElla Barkus, Accounting Assistant

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As we head into a weekend of celebrating family and friends, and preparing for the New Year shortly thereafter, we’ve been reflecting on the history of the company. 2012 is Renoir Staffing’s 27th year in the property management industry, and the company’s path to present time has been quite exciting.

On October 31, 1985 Carol Kotewicz-Dencker started Renoir Staffing Services, Inc. to offer the highest level of service to the property management industry. By 1996, Carol had opened Sacramento Office and the company reached its’ first million dollars in revenue. From that point on, Renoir Staffing continued to prosper and grow, receiving such honors as Largest Woman-Owned Business and Fastest-Growing Private Company from the Business Journal Lists.

In 2010, Kotewisz-Denker retired and sold the company to Blue Lake Rancheria, and we became an LLC. With the new company Renoir opened up two new offices: the Phoenix office in 2010 and Newport Beach in August 2011. It’s been exciting for us to expand our services within the industry and we take our responsility to be relied upon as a leader in staffing seriously. We’re happy to do so too!

2011 has been a year of growth and evolution for Renoir Staffing, and after spending time with our candidates and clients this year, we have noticed that others have experienced these trends as well. A common opinion has been one of excitement. They’re preparing for the future: beefing up their skill-set and expanding the role of their position, or making plans for their property’s community. 2012 appears to be the year of action, and it’s no different for us.

We’ll be busy listening to the needs of the industry and responding with stellar service. We’ll also be offering the tools the industry’s leaders need to grow their own businesses, namely employees that are the best the area has to offer. And we’ll continue and expand our role in finding highly qualified candidates great jobs in their fields. This is why we’re excited for the New Year!

We’d like to wish you a very Happy Holiday season and thank you for being a part of Renoir Staffing’s growth and evolution. May you experience joy and prosperity in the New Year!

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The Team at Renoir Staffing with special thanks to Carol Martinez for providing historical reference of the company.

Growing up I was always very good in math and it was actually one of my favorite subjects in school. When most students were taking art and music and other fun elective courses I was taking any and all types of math courses for my electives. I ventured into taking an accounting class in the 12^th grade and I knew then that was what I wanted to do. After graduating high school I took some accounting courses at a junior college. It was at this point that I realized accounting was what I wanted to do for sure and decided to enroll at Heald Business College.

After graduating, I had the privilege to work for some very good companies that allowed me to use the skills that I learned. Not only did I have the opportunity to utilize my skills but I worked with a lot of people that were willing to teach me areas of accounting that I didn’t know. That is probably where most of my knowledge in accounting comes from; on the job training and people that had confidence in me to teach me more. I know there is still plenty more for me to learn and I will continue to learn through education from accounting courses and asking how and why.

It’s always important to keep in mind that through work experience you can broaden your skills set and uncover new areas in your field of interest that you find interesting!

La Terra Francis, Accounting Manager

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With the New Year right around the corner, it’s important to know what the current trends are for job hunting and how you can be better prepared for the search yourself. The following links will take you to websites and blogs that can help you start 2012 on the right foot!

Getting Ready Now for Job Search 2012 This blog illustrates some of the tools you’ll need in hand when you head out the door to land your target job, including documents.

Six Things to Do Now for Your 2012 Job Search The author of this blog entry, Liz Ryan, guides you step-by-step on not only what you’ll need to take with you on interviews, but also on how to better construct your answers to questions posed by potential employers. A great guide designed to highlight your skills.

Eight Tips for Job Hunting During the Recession Monster.com contributing write Margot lester has compiled some great tips for job hunters in searching for employment in this less-than-perfect economy. One of her tips? Taking a temporary position. We like that!

And, of course, Renoir Staffing! If you’re new to our blog, be sure to check out previous posts because we take great care in providing you effective resources to help you in building your career.

And, on another note, don’t get frustrated! Always remember that there are resources available to you that can help you in your quest and that there are others in your position. 2012 is the year for the new YOU at your new workplace, and Renoir Staffing will continue to provide the workforce essential industry information.

Jessie Williams, Marketing Coordinator

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It has always been said that it is ‘who you know’ that helps someone get a job.  That theory has not changed. In fact, it is even more important now in our current job market.  Hiring managers sift through so many resumes that it is easy for them to skip over yours, even if you are qualified for the position.  But knowing who should receive your resume and/or who to call to speak with, may greatly increase your chances of getting an interview, or the best result, a job!  Seeking an experienced recruiter, in the specific field you work in, can be the answer to your current job search.

Not all recruiters have the perfect job for you or even have open positions, but what recruiters do have are contacts.  Take Renoir Staffing for example, I have been here for six years and I am pretty sure I know most of the regional managers with each company by now.  I know the decision makers, who hires, what positions are most commonly available in their company, I even know if their employees are happy or not!   Not only can I help push you in the right direction, I can also take a look at your resume and make sure it has all the points that a hiring manager wants to see.

I have many job seekers that utilize me just for questions and answers, and that’s okay, too.  In the end, networking is one of the best ways to implement the old saying, “It’s who you know.”  So if you find yourself struggling to get interviews or knowing who to follow up with, contact a recruiter in your field and see where it takes you!

Lia Lovelady, Recruiter

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The holidays have arrived and in the midst of all the preparations, it is easy to lose sight of why they are celebrated in the first place! That being the case, we would like to take this opportunity to express what we at Renoir Staffing are thankful for this Thanksgiving-and that would be you!

While of course there are more than three things we are thankful for this year, these are the ones that stand out to us the most as they are the reasons we are able to provide excellent service to our industry:

Our clients: We truly enjoy working with you and are honored to be your chosen staffing agency. We appreciate your trust and will work hard to continue to deliver you the service you need. Thank you for opportunity to be included in the culture of your communities!

Our candidates: Thank you for all your hard work and for giving us the opportunity to represent you to the industry. It is because of you that our business thrives, and your professionalism and dedication to property management is gratefully acknowledged every day!

One another: Our team culture is special because we work together for the betterment of the company at all times and that is evident by our loyalty and motivation to make Renoir Staffing the only staffing agency that the property management turns to for top talent. We work together to better serve you!

So on this Thanksgiving, please know we will be thinking of the wonderful people who are a part of this industry, grateful for the opportunity to provide them either with a great job, or a stellar employee! We know we are here because of this industry’s amazing community and we are thankful for it!

Happy Thanksgiving!

The Team at Renoir Staffing, LLC

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When you think of the all the ingredients that make an employee stellar in performance and valuable in character, what comes to mind?  A person who is punctual, appropriately dressed for his or her position, or perhaps someone who is goal-oriented, striving for success and is passionately eager to work all day and every day?  Personally, I think of all of the above and more.

Here at Renoir Staffing, it is our goal to maintain a wealth of eclectic top talent in the field of Property Management.  Therefore, when we encounter an employee who has strived above and beyond our expectation, we like to take the time to properly recognize them.  It is with pleasure that I highlight Renzo Acosta for his superb performance on any assignment he has committed to, his consistent dedication to following through in his work from start to finish, and the professional demeanor of which he dons to wow our clients at any given chance.

In February of 2011, we had the pleasure of interviewing Renzo and placing him out to work with our clients.  Since that time, Renzo has worked in different environments alongside a variety of people and has managed to remain professionally poised in each situation.  When on assignment, Renzo has a very positive attitude and gives 100% effort while adhering to both Renoir Staffing’s and the client’s policies and procedures.  His flexibility and willingness to help when needed on the job is very apparent as well as his ability to communicate effectively.  He also has a great sense of urgency to complete important tasks which speaks to his ability to manage his time wisely.  Furthermore, if he is presented with questionable tasks or when he is not quite clear of the expectations of his assignment, Renzo let’s his recruiter know and seeks clarity.

In totality, Renzo is a stellar employee.  His capacity to combine a positive approach to each assignment with professionalism, tact, respect for his duties as well as coworkers, and his can-do attitude speaks volumes.

Renzo Acosta we honor you!  Renoir Staffing sincerely looks forward to witnessing your continued professional growth and successes with our organization.  Cheers and keep up the great work!

Wakema Ligons, Staffing Associate

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