According to reports, one of the primary reasons new hires quit is due to lack of cultural fit. It’s why ensuring a good fit in this area matters so much, yet can be difficult to do. To help you in the process, here are some tips to put to use to hire for cultural fit.… Read More »
When you’re hiring, it can be a challenge to find the right-fit people for your opening. One way to make the process easier is by building a talent pipeline. A talent pipeline is simply a network of people you have relationships with that you can tap when you’re recruiting. It can include past employees, past… Read More »
Everyone has different skills, abilities, and work and life situations. However, the one thing everyone shares is just 24 hours in each day. If you find yourself stretched thin with work demands bleeding into your personal life – and in need of more hours everyday, as a result – then it’s important to focus on… Read More »
Flexible work schedules are at the top of the list of priorities for many job seekers. Since the COVID-19 pandemic, more and more employers have seen the value of allowing employees to work remotely, on a hybrid schedule, or with different work arrangements than what’s traditionally been allowed. If you currently don’t offer flexible work… Read More »
If you’re hiring in the trades, you know there’s a massive shortage of labor. The question is: why? After all, many of these positions offer generous compensation. However, the problem isn’t the lack of salary or benefits. It’s that fewer people from younger generations are entering the skilled trades to start. At the same time,… Read More »
Hiring is incredibly complicated and can feel overwhelming. First, you have to find the right-fit potential new hires. Then you have to engage and persuade them to accept your role, onboard them successfully, and keep them motivated. It’s a lot to get done, and where a staffing firm can help. When you partner with one,… Read More »
Making the wrong hiring decision comes at a cost. Not only are you back to square one in terms of hiring, but morale, productive, and even customer retention can all take a hit. It’s why hiring the right people from the start is vital. To help you do that, here are some qualities to look… Read More »
Today’s employees want to live a more balanced life. They don’t want work to bleed over into the evenings and weekends. At the same time, when they’re at work, they want to be in a culture that’s healthy and supportive. How can you offer this to employees in a way that makes sense for your… Read More »
It’s the time of year for college graduation parties and entry-level openings. If you’re hiring from this crop of new grads, make sure you’re properly training and onboarding them. Why? According to reports, 80% of graduates expect formal training in their first jobs. If you don’t offer it, it could lead to high turnover in… Read More »
Work in manufacturing? You know there’s a major skill gap, one that’s only going to get worse. In fact, by 2030, there will be an estimated 2.1 million jobs that are unfilled in the industry. Just a few years ago the sector was making gains in terms of employment. Unfortunately, those have been erased by… Read More »