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 »
Posts Tagged: temporary employees
Setting Effective Performance Objectives
Writing performance objectives for your employees needn’t be exceptionally difficult. Take your time, really think about the nature of the job and be, well, objective as you craft performance standards for your workers. Here are some tips to help you write good performance objectives: Be specific. for example, stating that data entry specialist should be… Read more »
Determining When It’s the Right Time to Hire
Determining When It’s the Right Time to Hire If your small business is starting to pick up, you may be wondering if now is a good time to bring new employees onto the payroll. Here are some factors you should consider before doing so. Are the skills you seek considered hard to find? The U.S…. Read more »
What is Temp-to-Hire and Why You Should Consider It
If your staffing supervisor contacts you about a “terrific temp-to-hire assignment I want to pass by you,” you may wonder what she’s talking about and if this is something you should consider. We’re biased, of course, but if you’re looking for full-time work, our answer to whether you should go on a temp-to-hire-assignment is a… Read more »
Temps Aren’t Just for Fill-Ins Anymore — the Value of Professional Contractors
When your administrative assistant is out on extended leave, you probably have no hesitation about calling StaffEx for a temporary replacement. But what happens when your CFO, even CEO, needs to take an extended leave? And what if you’re just about to launch a product, but your VP of Marketing decides to jump ship? Allowing… Read more »
Employee Referral Program Metrics
Do you have a “feeling” that your employee referral program brings you the best employees, workers that also tend to stick around longer than others? Your gut may very well be right. In fact, well-known talent management consultant Dr. John Sullivan has written that referrals should be the “foundation of any excellent recruiting program, followed… Read more »
How to Turn a Temporary Assignment into a Full-Time Job
A temporary job can be a terrific means to a full-time, “regular” position. Here are some tips on how to do so: There are different types of temporary assignments, those that are “just” temporary and which are expected to end after a set amount of time, and “temp-to-hire” positions, for which the employer has said… Read more »
How to Keep Your Top Performers from Jumping Ship
Once this recession is over — and it’s definitely showing signs of recovery — will your top performers jump ship for greener pastures (a strangled use of two clichés, but apt nonetheless)? In fact, the Wall Street Journal reported May 25 that more and more employees are starting to quit. According to the story: “In… Read more »
The Benefits of Temp-to-Hire Staffing
As the economy improves, you may be thinking of bringing on more “regular, full-time employees” but may be worried about taking on the expenses an employee brings (health insurance, PTO, etc.) should the economy tank again. A temp-to-hire situation may be just the ticket. A temp-to-hire agreement means you ask StaffEx to find you an… Read more »
Getting the Most from Your Temporary Employees
Nearly every business in the world could benefit from workforce flexibility. But what many professionals don’t realize is that “temps” can be used for more than just fill-ins for sick and vacation time. In fact, when used strategically, temporary staffing can improve productivity, increase capacity to handle spikes in workload, and provide access to specialized… Read more »
