Managing temporary employees is a different process than managing permanent staff. It is important to understand the reasons that temporary employees will leave an assignment. The onus is on management to determine if there are any issues in the workplace that can be solved to keep qualified temporary employees on the duration of their assignment… Read more »
Posts Categorized: HR and Hiring Best Practices
How the ACA Affects Temp Employers
Employers are curious how the Affordable Care Act will really impact business moving forward. Because several of the requirements are related to the number of full time employees many companies are making decisions to work with part time or temporary workers. Employees now have more choices for insurance at reasonable prices. Things will still shake… Read more »
Creative Temp Incentives for Tampa Employees
Because of the unique nature of the role, temporary employees often compare themselves against their permanent counterparts. Temps are passed up when incentives are offered to staff members. It can become frustrating when you know you are working as hard as everyone else but don’t see any added benefits. Even though temporary employees understand the… Read more »
You’re Losing Candidates! Timely Feedback Wanted
As a manager, it is important to understand all aspects of the hiring process. You’ve reviewed resumes, interviewed candidates, and you are finally ready to make an offer. What happens when your chosen candidate informs you they are no longer on the job market? Why does this happen? Understanding the reasons candidates aren’t accepting your… Read more »
10 Interview Questions that Will Help You Analyze the Candidate
Interviews are entirely subjective. How do you really know the way a candidate will handle themselves in the office environment once they are hired? Since you can’t give everyone an opportunity to prove themselves there has to be some deciding factor leading up to your choice. The best assessments companies have at their disposal right… Read more »
Top 2014 HR Predictions
The Human Resources industry has often predicted big changes in the workplace but none may be more drastic than those happening in 2014. The last several years saw a concentration on economic recovery and the skills gap but there may be more sweeping changes over the next 12 months. What are the top 2014 HR… Read more »
6 Simple Things to Offer Your Employees this Holiday Season
It is so easy for employees to wind down their enthusiasm for the job as the end of the year approaches. Family obligations, parties, and outside influences will pull their attention away from the office and to other things. In spite of the cheerful season, stress is a big problem this time of year. How… Read more »
How to Onboard Your Temp Workforce
Working with a contingent workforce is not always the same as dealing with your permanent staff. The process of bringing a temporary employee on board is often taken for granted as managers and other employees believe that the temps can hit the ground running. While it is true that temporary employees usually possess the specific… Read more »
3 Questions to Learn Everything about the Candidate
Every hiring manager needs to have effective interviewing techniques in their back pockets before speaking with candidates. The way you ask the important questions is crucial to determining if the candidate is a right fit for your job. How do you really get to know a potential employee before their first days or weeks at… Read more »
How to Attract Candidates With Your Company Culture
Your company culture may be your most valuable asset. It is the one thing that can set you apart from your competitors because it is unique to your environment, values, and current staff. When you’re seeking new employees to fill your open positions you can use your company culture to attract the right candidates to… Read more »
