A phrase you may here in relation to staffing companies is “vendor managed services.” If you aren’t familiar with the term it may be helpful to understand the definition before you partner with an employment partner. Local staffing companies can provide a variety of services that fit within your organization. Here is a bit of… Read more »
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Hiring is not inexpensive. Because of these costs advertising, prescreening, and vetting candidates can seem challenging. The costs also include salaries, benefits, and employment related taxes for each employee. A bad hire can cost a company even more with lost productivity and the need to go through the process again. There is good news. Working… Read more »
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 »
This blog post could be very short. The only real answer for the question: “how much does it cost to work with a temp recruiter as a job seeker?” is that it is free. With that being said, it is important to understand how staffing does work before embarking on the process for yourself. Here… Read more »
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 »
Talent assessments and skills evaluations are part of the process when you apply with a staffing agency. Your recruiter to be able to ensure to their clients that the temporary employees they send have the necessary skills for the job. How exactly can you prepare for these tests? Here are some ideas of things you… Read more »
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 »
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 »
When managing a warehouse facility it is extremely important to pay special attention to safety in the workplace. Permanent and temporary workers should be able to perform at top levels without having to worry about the safety of the equipment and facility. Here are a few warehouse safety tips for your manufacturing facility. Train your… Read more »
On a temporary job there are specific rules and regulations that need to be followed. Some common sense situations become difficult to navigate when a new experience arises. When you’re on a temporary assignment, how do you handle texts and emails? Here are a few insider tips for maintaining professionalism on the job. When to… Read more »
