You think you’re making polite small talk, or perhaps even asking a question relevant to the job. But what you’re really doing is asking illegal interview questions. And if you have a job candidate who recognizes such a question as off-limits, then you could land in legal hot water, particularly if they don’t get extended… Read More »
HR & Management Best Practices
Are You Sending the Wrong Message to Your New Hires?
In a perfect world, new hires would get to work on their first day with their office and computer set up, paperwork completed, and be ready to hit the ground running. In reality, though, many new hires have a boring or frustrating first day filled with forms and waiting around. But, as one of Dade County’s… Read More »
How to Make Job Postings More Searchable by Top Candidates
Search engines like Google and Bing, along with job boards, are an important aspect of the hiring process. However, if you’re not making an effort to make job postings more searchable, then the top candidates won’t be able to find you. As one of the leading staffing agencies in South Florida, we can tell you… Read More »
To Fire or Not to Fire an Employee: How to Tell
As one of the leading staffing services firms in Miami Lakes, Future Force knows dealing with a problem employee can be…well…a problem for many managers. It can seem easier to simply ignore the situation rather than face it. Or the thinking goes that with a little extra training and support, the employee/employer relationship is salvageable.… Read More »
Are You Making These Common Mistakes When Interviewing Job Candidates?
When it comes to job interviews, there’s a lot on the line. An effective interview can lead to a great hire and increased productivity. On the other hand, a less successful interview can lead to an employer’s worst nightmare – the bad hire. So with that said, what are some common mistakes employers make when… Read More »
Are You Sending Out “Bad Employer” Signals?
When it comes to hiring, you may think the ball is in your court. After all, the unemployment rate is inching up again and most job candidates are desperate for work, right? Not so fast. As one of the leading staffing agencies in Miami, Future Force can tell you that many of today’s top candidates… Read More »
Hiring Unemployed Applicants: Fact vs. Fiction
Not that long ago, there was an uproar in the media that resulted from companies placing job postings stating basically “don’t apply if you’re unemployed.” But while there are certainly employers out there that don’t look too kindly on being unemployed, is it really the “scarlet letter” of the working world that it once was?… Read More »
6 Signs You’re a Helicopter Boss
You’ve undoubtedly seen helicopter parents before; those ones who hover over their children, becoming involved in every aspect of their lives, interfering with any independent decision-making. But, as one of the leading staffing firms in South Florida, Future Force can tell you that there’s also such a thing as helicopter bosses. Like their parental counterparts, these “leaders”… Read More »
7 Reasons Understaffing Can Cost You Big in 2013
You may think you don’t have the time or resources to devote to hiring; that you can’t afford to bring on new staff; that your core team must “do more with” less in 2013. But, as one of the leading staffing firms in Miami Lakes, Future Force knows that while understaffing your business may save… Read More »
Why You Shouldn’t Ask “What Are Your Weaknesses?”
“What are your weaknesses?” As one of South Florida’s leading staffing services firms, Future Force knows that it’s probably one of the most asked interview questions out there. It’s probably also the one question that most candidates lie in response to. After all, how many candidates have you heard respond with “I’m not really a team player,”… Read More »