Effective screening, interviewing and testing techniques are important to making good hiring decisions. But what about candidate sourcing? Where does that factor into your process? After all, if you don’t have a strong pool of candidates to pull from, then hiring mistakes are bound to happen. So how can you source the best candidates for… Read More »
HR & Management Best Practices
Why You Should Consider Hiring Veterans
With the Fourth of July almost upon us, patriotism is in the air. And one way many companies are letting their American flags fly is by hiring veterans. But as one of the leading Dade County staffing agencies, Future Force Personnel knows doing so isn’t just about good deeds…or federal tax incentives, for that matter.… Read More »
4 Critical Tips for Avoiding Hiring Mistakes
You hire someone who performed great during the interview, only to have them fall short when they’re on the job. Sound familiar? As one of Miami’s top staffing agencies, Future Force Personnel knows that many employers have experienced this scenario a time or two. And unfortunately, making a hiring mistake can cost your company big… Read More »
4 Reasons Your Workplace Productivity is Lagging
As one of the leading staffing firms in South Florida, Future Force Personnel knows that numerous factors contribute to workplace productivity…or a lack thereof. And unfortunately, if it’s the latter you’re facing, there’s no magic bullet to fix the problem. The good news is that if you’re trying to ramp up productivity, and aren’t getting… Read More »
Do You Have an Office Bully?
Bullying incidents have received a lot of attention in the media in recent times. While these situations have involved children or young adults, one bullying scenario that isn’t usually part of the discussion is workplace bullying. That’s unfortunate considering that 49% – nearly half! – of all employees report being impacted by an office bully,… Read More »
5 Biggest I-9 Compliance Mistakes Employers Make
The I-9 is one simple form. And yet, as a temporary staffing agency in Miami, Future Force Personnel knows it can be the source of major hassles for employers. As is true for many other government forms and processes, there are numerous rules, regulations, and potential fines for non-compliance associated with it. So what can… Read More »
6 Tips for Hiring Seasonal Employees
Rushing into a hiring decision is never a good idea, even if you’re simply hiring on a temporary or seasonal basis. So how can you ensure your seasonal hiring process is both efficient and effective? Here’s a look: 1. Start early. Don’t start to think about hiring for the summer on June 1st. As one… Read More »
8 Interview Questions to Help You Evaluate Work Ethic
As one of Miami’s top staffing agencies, we know there are lots of articles out there about hiring individuals who are “top performers,” or “star employees.” While it’s always great to have a few of these on staff, not every person you hire is going to be a stand out. That said, you want every… Read More »
Email Etiquette 101: The Do’s and Don’ts
While some say email is dead, most managers and employees still use it as a primary mode of communication with their bosses and colleagues. And it’s no wonder, considering all of its benefits. For instance, email is a fast and easy way to disseminate information. It offers recipients the opportunity to think about their response,… Read More »
Betting on Sports in the Office – OK or a No-No?
As one of South Florida’s top staffing agencies, we know that informal gambling in the office is as standard a part of work culture as chatting around the water cooler. In fact, according to a recent survey by Career Builder, one in five U.S. employees have participated in March Madness pools and more than one… Read More »