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 »
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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 »
Hiring Is Your Most Important Investment
Too often hiring managers treat their decision as an impulse purchase. For example, you met a candidate who seems to check all the boxes and you are immediately in love with their personality. They may even remind you of you early in your career. Your decision is made on the spot but it doesn’t take… Read more »
Great Teams Have Great Managers Like You
Are you looking for your next management position? If so, you may want to consider some of the things that businesses are seeking when it comes to good managers to add to their teams. Here are four things you should know so you can arrive to the interview armed with the right answers and the… Read more »
Can the Use of Company Culture Lead to Better Hires
It may not seem like an important step, but hiring individuals who share the same core values as your organization is critical to performance and success. Dissatisfaction with a job can have a lot to do with a disconnect between your employees and your company culture. You can mitigate this situation by discussing your corporate… Read more »
Communication to Improve Engagement in Your Employees
Employee engagement is a hot topic and as a manager it is up to you to improve your communication skills to breed success in the office. If you are looking for new ways to ensure that your employees are happy on their jobs and doing their best work, here are some ideas to improve your… Read more »
Summertime Office Improvements to Keep Employees Happy
It’s summertime and your employees are getting restless. It isn’t unusual to have that drop in production between Memorial Day and Labor Day as people are thinking about the beach rather than their jobs. Consider these ways to make some subtle changes in your office environment to re-engage employees and make them happier this summer…. Read more »
Develop a Talent Pipeline for Your Business
Many businesses, small and large, want to understand the benefits of working with a staffing company. Not only can a company provide temporary staff for various projects, but they can also help develop a talent pipeline. Partnering with a local agency is a great way to gain access to top talent. Consider these five reasons… Read more »
Using Vendor Management Systems to Save Your Firm Money
As companies take on more contingent labor, some are now beginning to use more information technology to keep track of spending and manage their contingent workforce. This software is called a vendor management system. A recent survey showed that more than 60 percent of companies are using a vendor management system, up from 30 percent… Read more »
Employees and Your Company’s Culture
Achieving corporate success, and reaching success through motivating people, involves paying attention to three important factors – purpose, talent, and corporate culture. Purpose is simply believing in what you are doing, feeling that it is important and worthwhile. It is knowing why you became a part of your company and what the company is trying… Read more »
