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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 »
Do Your Holiday Parties Hurt Productivity?
If you’re like most employers, chances are, they do. Consider the facts. According to a recent study by Harris Interactive of more than 2,000 American workers: 64% of respondents said they either called in sick or knew someone who did so in order to nurse a hangover after a company holiday party. Furthermore, approximately half of workers… Read More »
6 Reference Checking Mistakes You Could Be Making
When managers make a hiring mistake, they often wonder where in the process they went wrong. Was it the phone screen, the interview questions, the skills tests, or something else entirely? While there’s no set answer for every hiring mistake, one simple solution for avoiding them in the future is to conduct effective reference checks.… Read More »
How to Avoid Seasonal Workers Splitting During Your Busiest Time
Does your business depend on seasonal workers during the holidays? If it does, then you’re likely well underway with the hiring process. But do you also have a plan in place for getting the most from those workers – ensuring they don’t walk off the job during your busiest week? If you don’t, as one… Read More »