Temporary employees are a growing part of the U.S. workforce. In fact, estimates are that by next year, roughly 40% of workers will be contingent – temps, freelancers, and independent contractors. If you use temps at all, it’s crucial to treat them as part of your team at work. If you don’t, the temps you… Read More »
Licensed practical nurses (LPNs) are important providers of hands-on patient care and crucial links in the chain of healthcare teams. If you’re looking to hire LPNs, you’ll review their credentials, qualifications and experience. But, as in any caring profession, it’s important to look for personal qualities that can separate excellent LPNs from so-so providers. Here… Read More »
Attracting high-quality talent to the light industrial workforce isn’t easy, especially in a tight job market like the one we are seeing today. Turnover can be high, so even if good workers walk in the door, they may walk out of the door sooner than you’d like. Even if you’re using temporary workers, it may… Read More »
Summer is a beautiful time of year. But it’s beauty can make it hard for your team to focus at work. The weather beckons. Children are out of school. Let’s face it, even adults keep the school-age focus on summer as a “different” time of year: one that’s more leisurely, with plenty of time for… Read More »
What happens when your organization needs to recruit for a higher-level position? Whether it’s for a C-suite executive, a director or a team leader, hiring at upper levels of your company can present challenges if not approached in the right way – especially if your human resources staff is used to recruiting for entry –… Read More »
Employment levels in the U.S. are currently very high. In fact, the unemployment rate is the lowest it’s been in roughly 50 years. Low Unemployment Rates Make Recruiting Challenging Recruiting and keeping top employees during low unemployment can be, frankly, challenging. First, it means virtually all companies are working at peak levels. They all need… Read More »
Benefits are an important part of looking after the healthcare professionals in your company-and an excellent benefits package is one of the chief methods of ensuring you are competitive with other employers in the area. In fact, benefits, along with salaries, are one of the key elements top performers look for in deciding upon a… Read More »
If you need qualified candidates in today’s marketplace, you’re not alone – in several different ways. First, the U.S. unemployment rate is the lowest it’s been in nearly half a century. That means every company and every recruiter who is trying to find qualified candidates is looking in an environment where top-quality people may be… Read More »
At the core of every great business is an efficient warehouse. In every industry, the ability to smoothly and quickly transport supplies and merchandise is crucial to success. Recently, the online retailer Amazon spent nearly $1 Billion bringing robotic automation into their warehouses. What do they know that smaller businesses are ignoring? If your warehouse… Read More »