As one of the leading staffing firms in Miami Lakes, we’ve seen our fair share of interviewing mistakes from candidates. But they’re certainly not alone. Plenty of employers out there make scary mistakes when it comes to hiring. What are some of the biggest? Here’s a look: Mistake #1: Doing all the talking. A job interview… Read More »
HR and Management Advice
Stopping Violence at Work
In a suburb of Oklahoma City, a man went back to work after being fired and beheaded a woman and then attacked another with a knife. In the heart of Chicago’s financial district, a recently demoted man shot and wounded his company’s CEO before killing himself. In suburban Chicago, a man walked into his air traffic… Read More »
Dealing With Flu Season at Work
Coughing, sneezing, aching, complaining. Flu season is just around the corner and, as one of Miami’s top temp staffing agencies, Future Force knows it can be a major disruption in the workplace. Employees who work in close quarters – and let’s face it, most do – are especially susceptible. What can you do to ensure your staff doesn’t get sidelined by… Read More »
5 Tips for Recruiting College Grads
As one of South Florida’s leading staffing services firms, Future Force knows that by now you’ve likely received your share of resumes from recent college graduates. While you might be looking for those with more experience, attracting and recruiting new and fresh talent is key to successful business growth. Not only do new college graduates have different… Read More »
4 Mistakes Small Business Owners Make When Managing Employees
You’ve likely heard the saying “your employees are your most important asset.” So then why are you treating them like second-class citizens? As one of the top staffing firms in South Florida, we see small business owners make the same kinds of mistakes when it comes to managing their employees. To help you overcome or avoid… Read More »
To Be or Not To Be…Friends With Your Staff
You get along with your employees. But should you befriend them? As one of Dade County’s top staffing agencies, Future Force can tell you that the answer is “no.” While it’s important to be respectful and have good relationships with each of your staff members, forming friendships with them crosses a line into dangerous territory. Here’s why:… Read More »
Taking a Vacation When You’re the Boss
You’ve got clients that need attention, fires to put out and orders to get out the door. Taking a vacation is the last thing on your “to do” list. But, as one of the leading staffing agencies in South Florida, Future Force knows that to stay effective and productive, you need to take a break from the… Read More »
Advice for Delivering Bad News to Employees
Whether it’s layoffs, lower-than-expected sales, or dealing with poor performance, the last thing you want to do as a manager is deliver bad news to your staff. And yet, as one of the leading staffing services firms in Miami, Future Force knows how you approach this challenging situation can be a defining moment in your career, so… Read More »
Get the Most Out of Your Short-Term, Temporary Employees
2.7 million people. That’s how many workers there are in the seasonal, contract and temporary labor force. If your company is one of the many looking to employ them to staff your business, there are certainly a variety advantages – from reduced employment costs to more flexibility. In fact, for many businesses across the U.S.,… Read More »
Tips for Hiring Your First Employee
Hiring your first employee is a sign your company is headed in the right direction. But if you’ve never interviewed candidates before, where do you begin? As one of Dade County’s top staffing agencies, Future Force knows the last thing your business needs is a bad hire, which can result in all sorts of problems. To… Read More »