2020 is a big year for staffing. The Bureau of Labor Statistics has been working up to it for some time now as job markets continue to expand. Based on their statistics, many job seekers will be looking to play their hand and dabble in new markets. This may seem promising for you. After all, […]
56 million members of the workforce were born between 1981 and 1996, according to the Pew Research Center. You know this group as “Millennials.” This generation is different than any that came before them and now likely make up a major part of your team. You’ve likely heard some of the negative stereotypes — attention-seeking, […]
Employers are in the middle of a tight labor market where not enough qualified talent is available to fill necessary jobs. Unemployment is hovering around 3.7 percent and the ratio of eligible unemployed workers to available jobs is less than 1:1, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). What does this mean for employers […]
Every employer wants the peace of mind that they can trust their employees to perform critical tasks on-time, per the specifications, and with quality. Finding honest and trustworthy employees to perform tasks with limited supervision is one of the most important functions of an employer or manager. Constantly needing to direct the actions of an […]
It takes a lot of effort to find and train your employees. The whole recruiting and interviewing process can cost your company a lot of money. All of that becomes a waste of your time and energy if the people that you hire continue to leave. The important thing to remember is that it takes […]
New business owners quickly discover how imperative it is to calculate their service company labor and overhead rates in order to keep their finances healthy. Every industry needs to take these numbers into consideration so they can break down costs and ensure that they are making a profit. In order to do so, you will […]
In the ideal HR world, your company would be able to successfully recruit talent and fill key roles with the perfect workers in perfect work conditions. But, we know that’s not the reality. In fact, your reality may be shifting away from internal recruitment and hiring to needing to outsource staffing and recruitment. Consider whether […]
Staffing in healthcare is not a simple task. You not only want to find people with adequate training and experience, you also need to retain your staff long enough to maintain a functioning community and healthy work environment. Staffing and retaining go hand in hand, and keeping that in mind will help you better staff […]
A fundamental component of a successful manufacturing business is a small business staffing plan. You may be finding that you aren’t equipped with the right strategies, or maybe you are struggling to keep up with your competitors. Don’t worry, there are solutions to such difficulties, and we are here to provide them to you. In […]
One of the great things about working in a small business environment is that everything feels more personal and people have the chance to feel seen. This, however, can create some troubles if special care is not being taken to maintain positivity amongst the team. As you prepare your staffing plan for your small business, […]
There is a good reason why most businesses outsource their employee screening process. The process is complex and each U.S. state has its own set of laws and regulations. If the person you have running the background checks is not completely aware of all the necessary steps, your company could be wasting a lot of time […]
A company that recognizes the importance of celebrating their employees knows the positive impact it has on the business’s success. A study at the University of Warwick showed that happy employees are 12% more productive than those who are unhappy in their jobs. That is not the only reason to celebrate them, though. The way […]
As a small business owner, knowing that you can depend on the people you hire to commit to their position and stay for the long run is essential. The fact that there are thousands (even millions) of people in search for jobs every day implies that you should be able to find a few that […]