Staffing Strategies That Work for Controlling Costs
It does not matter what a business does, finding the optimum staffing level is a challenge for every business. Hiring too many workers and then having them idle part of the time may cost more than hiring too few. With too few workers, however, the cost mounts when productivity suffers or the best producers move on to less stressful jobs. [...]
Winning Strategies to Ace An Onsite Interview
Congratulations! A potential employer has reviewed your resume and likes it. You have successfully completed your phone interview and now have been invited in for a face-to-face onsite interview. What do you need to do to ace the onsite interview and get an offer? I have laid out some strategies below which should increase your odds of receiving an offer [...]
The 2018 Tax Bill – What It Means for the Staffing Sector
In 2016, the staffing industry in the United States reported 150 billion dollars in revenue. Eighty-five percent of this revenue was generated in the temporary and contract employment sector which continues to grow as employment dynamics continue to change. Staffing firms that deal primarily with temporary and contract job positions are gaining momentum in all employment sectors and levels. This [...]
Candidates: Be Aggressive in Your Job Search
I speak with many candidates each day, and I am surprised how passive that the candidates are in the job search. When looking for a new job, most of them think only to contact a recruiter or search various job posting sites. While I recommend all of these steps, I also mention to the candidates that they need to take [...]
Tips for Writing a Resume that will get you to the interview
If you’re applying for a job that is likely to have hundreds of applicants, remember that the first person to read your resume won’t be a person at all, but a machine. Here are some tips you can apply to impress your potential employers and their recruitment software. […]
THE BEST WORKPLACES OF 2017
What makes a good workplace great? More perks? More flexibility? Inspirational management? Here’s a look at the ten best workplaces of 2017, according to Fortune, Great Place to Work, and the opinions of those who work for them. Best work places of 2017 Google Inc. Information Technology Mountain View, California Google is known for its perks, including free gourmet food, [...]