Employment Staffing Blog
What are the Benefits of a Temp-to-Hire Option?
A temp-to-hire employee can be the answer to multiple different problems you may face as an employer and can be an ideal solution for an employee as well. We asked our readers to share the benefits of utilizing a temp-to-hire...
Reducing Employee Turnover
A study published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics in 2015, concluded that the average American will have 12 different jobs between the age of 18 and 50. 12 different jobs in a short 32-year span means the average person...
What Can Companies Do to Prepare for the Holiday Season Workload Spike?
For many companies, the holiday season is the busiest time of year. With many employees requesting time off to visit friends and family, keeping the office fully staffed can be the most troubling challenge of all. If you are...
How to Improve Retention Among Call Center Employees
Successful companies usually have several defining characteristics in common, including competent leaders at the helm, a product or service that stands out in their industry, and exceptional customer service. While the first two...
The Importance of Recruiting for Strategic Alignment
In 2018, MIT Sloan Management Review published a startling finding: after interviewing c-suite executives and middle managers in a corporation, they discovered the majority of managers had lacked understanding of the...
How have you used social media platforms to network with other professionals and grow in your career?
For many business owners, networking opportunities are moving online. Social media platforms such as LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter are replacing face-to-face conversations while expanding our ability to interface with...
Why Applicants May Prefer Temporary Positions
According to the United States Department of Labor, temporary employees make up more than 2% of the total workforce. While the percentage may seem insignificant, 2% is equal to roughly 3 million people and is almost double the...
How to Scale Hiring to Meet Volume Demands
According to the 2017 Talent Acquisition Benchmark Report by the Society for Human Resource Management, the average time to fill a position is 36 days. In some cases, the process can take months from the time that you identify...
What are the consequences of choosing an inefficient temporary staffing firm?
Partnering with a top-notch temporary staffing firm can be a lifesaver during times of rapid expansion or increased customer demand. However, choosing to work with an inefficient one can cause a whole host of problems. Keep...
How Temporary Staffing Can Prevent Holiday Disasters
For business owners, the end of the year can be overwhelming. Increased customer business may lead to expanded operating hours. Closing out projects and achieving year-end goals pile tasks and assignments on top of daily...
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