Using Vendor Management Systems to Save Your Firm Money

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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 »

Dealing with High Turnover: How to Fill in the Gaps and Stop Talent Loss

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Even the best of companies have employees who leave. Whether you’re considered a “best company” to work for, whether you’re large or a small firm of under 10 workers, you’re going to experience turnover. Staff turnover can be slow and relatively steady with workers leaving only because they decided to take another position because the… Read more »

The Different Kinds of Leadership Styles

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When we think of leaders, we think of people who take charge, who speak up, people who can take control of a situation.  But some recent research indicates that this model may not necessarily be true. Sometimes, people who are more reserved are better leaders than those who are more outgoing.  The most important element… Read more »

How the Bad-Tempered Make the Workplace Disagreeable

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One person with an abrasive personality can change the atmosphere in an entire office, according to a recent study by University of Washington researchers. When the offending person is in the office, it can feel like a cold and unfriendly place, but when the person leaves, the place becomes a much more pleasant and welcoming… Read more »

How Much Can Employers Dictate Employees’ Appearance?

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At home, dressing as you like is not a problem. On the job, your appearance comes under the scrutiny of those who sign your pay check and therefore may have something to say about how you present yourself. In addition, your appearance is not limited to just clothing. The list also includes items such as… Read more »

Is it Time to Start Recruiting?

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As the economic crunch begins to ease a little, businesses now are examining their recruiting strategies, assessing how much emphasis they need to put on recruiting, as opposed to focusing on promotion from within. Unemployment is holding steady at around 9 percent, as business has been reluctant to hire because of a lack of demand…. Read more »

Five Key Steps to an Effective Hiring Process

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With the challenges present in today’s employment market, it’s a great time for companies to find quality employees. But even with a considerable talent pool to choose from, how do you figure out who among them is the absolute best fit for your business? Having a simple, repeatable system in place for your hiring practices… Read more »

Writing Effective Job Descriptions

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Writing an effective job description is key to landing and hiring the best employee to fit an open position in your company. There are several considerations to keep in mind during this process. To start, specifics are the key. You need to touch on the highlights of the position. However, it is a delicate balancing… Read more »

Using Social Media for Candidate Screening: Are There Legal Risks?

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According to a recent study, more than half of all employers have used or plan to use social media to help screen job applicants.  The study also revealed that more than one-third of employers rejected job candidates based on objectionable material they found on social media sites. But it is important for employers that do… Read more »

Losing Summer Help? Use Temporary Staffing Services

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With Labor Day behind us, summer’s pretty much finished as well. Sure, the days may stay warm, especially in the Tampa Bay area, but there’s a sense of a “nip” in the air, even it’s only the waft from classroom doors closing behind thousands of students at elementary and high schools, colleges and universities all… Read more »