Running a business through the recession and into a stagnant and uncertain economy is tough. Many companies in Miami Lakes and across the U.S. have had to lay off staff just to survive. While doing so may have saved the company, it can also create a culture of fear in the workplace, i.e. employees don’t… Read More »
HR & Management Best Practices
Recruiting Via Social Networking: Should You Take the Plunge?
According to a 2011 poll released by the Society for Human Resource Management, 56% of HR professionals use social networking websites to source potential job candidates, a 34% increase from 2008. So why the drastic uptick? Because recruiting via social networking offers a variety of important benefits to employers in Miami and beyond, including the… Read More »
Are You Making These 6 Common Job Description Mistakes?
Overwhelmed by an influx of unqualified applicants for your job opening? Shocked by the fact that nobody is responding to a job posting you placed? The problem might not be with the candidates. It might be with your job description. That’s right, as a Dade County staffing firm, we see that sometimes the job description… Read More »
One Secret for Recruiting Top Candidates
As a staffing services firm, we know that despite the economy, there’s still tough competition to recruit top-notch candidates in South Florida. So what can you do to enhance your sourcing and recruiting efforts and access high quality talent? One way is by creating an internship program at your company. Not only will you be… Read More »
Are You a Good Boss?
It’s easy to spot a bad boss. But what makes a good boss? Considering the rise of employees quitting their jobs (rather than being laid off ) in the past few months, it’s more important than ever to understand what makes a boss “good” and to do your best to be one. To help, here… Read More »
How to Recruit & Retain Star Performers
Last November, more workers voluntarily left their positions than were laid off, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. What’s more is that November was the fourth consecutive month where more workers left a position, rather than being downsized. The reason for so many employees quitting goes beyond just salaries. In fact, as the economy… Read More »
How to Manage Temporary Employees & Get the Best Results
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. companies are starting to hire again. But it seems like more and more employers are looking to the benefits of temporary staffing to access the skills they need, only when they need them. In addition to enhancing flexibility, temporary staffing can also help to improve productivity, increase… Read More »
How to Improve Morale on a Budget
Cash is always a good way to make employees happy. That said, bonuses aren’t a realistic option for every Miami company right now. So what are some ways you can boost morale, without breaking the budget. Here are 6 suggestions: 1. Set the tone. You’re the leader and you set the tone at your company.… Read More »
How to Reduce the Risk of a Bad Hiring Decision
Ever make a hiring decision you wish you could take back? Most hiring managers have. But through temporary-to-hire staffing, you can reduce your risk of a bad hire. Temporary-to-hire staffing (sometimes called “temp-to-perm”) is a service that allows your Miami Lakes business to try out talent before committing to a hiring decision. So if, for… Read More »
Why Consider Workforce Planning: Part 2
In our last blog post, we talked about workforce planning, what it is, and how your Dade County company can benefit from it. This week, we’ll delve a bit deeper and discuss four steps to implementing such a plan. Step 1. Your first step in implementing a workforce plan should be to get your company’s… Read More »