You were intrigued by their resume and impressed in the job interview. You extended an offer with high hopes. Now, a few months later, your bright new star is burning out. Deadlines are missed, work quality isn’t what you want, and their personality isn’t the best fit for the culture. What can you do? As… Read More »
HR and Management Advice
4 Tips on Maximizing Temporary Workers
As a South Florida temporary staffing firm, Future Force knows temporary workers can offer your company a host of valuable benefits, from more flexibility to less overhead. But sometimes getting them up and running – and properly integrated with your core staff – can be a challenge. The good news is that there are steps you… Read More »
Looking Beyond the Resume to Find the Best Candidate
According to a report by one background screening analytics firm, nearly one-fourth of 2,882 job candidates admitted to exaggerating the truth on their resumes. In short: many candidates lie. Whether it’s a small exaggeration or a big one, the end result is that you don’t know who you’re really getting when it comes time to… Read More »
6 Ways to Improve New Hire Orientation
For most employees, the new hire orientation process is a snore. But considering that the first few days on the job can set the tone for an employee’s tenure at your company, it’s vitally important to get it right. As one of the leading staffing firms in South Florida, Future Force knows if you don’t, it could… Read More »
5 Quick Tips for Recruiting Great Candidates in 2017
The good news: The unemployment rate is below 5%, at 4.8%, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. In January, job gains – 227,000 of them – were achieved across many different industries, from construction to retail. The bad news, though, is that recruiting and hiring has gotten tougher, as a result. It’s no… Read More »
How to Check Candidate References – and Uncover Potential Hiring Mistakes
You screened resumes. Conducted interviews. Asked in-depth questions. But, as one of South Florida’s leading staffing services firms, Future Force knows if you’re not also conducting reference checks, you’re at risk for a big hiring mistake. And, despite what you might think, checking references isn’t as hard as it sounds. Here are 4 tips to follow so… Read More »
4 Easy Strategies for Working With a Temporary Staffing Firm in 2017
Are you looking for more business flexibility in 2017? Do you need short-term coverage for an employee’s upcoming maternity leave? Do you have a big project on the horizon – and not enough manpower to complete it? If you answered ‘yes’ to any of these questions, then it’s time to consider temporary staffing. But if you’ve never worked with a… Read More »
6 Strategies for Maintaining Employee Productivity During the Holidays
As one of the leading staffing agencies in Dade County, Future Force knows that the end of the year can be less-than-productive for many companies. You want your employees to enjoy the season, while still getting work done. How can you keep your people happy without hurting productivity and profits? Here are a few tips: Embrace… Read More »
What to Look for When Interviewing Temporary Workers
Whether you have seasonal hiring needs, fluctuating demands, or workers out on vacation, temporary employees can help you fill gaps fast at your company. But when you do hire them, you expect them to get up and running and perform their assignments to the best of the abilities. That’s why – as one of the top temporary staffing firms… Read More »
Gearing Up for Performance Reviews? Here’s How to Get the Most Out of Them
The end of the year is almost here. And for many employees and employers across the country – and right here in South Florida – it means one thing they both dread: performance reviews. But these reviews don’t have to be approached with a mix of fear and trepidation. Instead, think of them as tools that… Read More »