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How to Hire Staff For Your Next Event
Posted on 07/03 by Erin Helms
Summer is the busy season for just about everyone, between festivals, big corporate events, trade shows, concerts, parties, etc. It’s the time of year when your company might be over-extended in terms of having enough staff on hand to fulfill all your demands, or maybe you just wish you had some extra people to help lighten the workload for everyone and make things run even more smoothly. The good news is that LaborMAX can help! The solution to your stress is hiring staff on an event-by-event basis, as needed, to have extra hands available when needed. As a staffing company, we work with job candidates who have all kinds of specialized skills, some of whom are looking for a little extra cash and would like to take temporary work to fill their bank accounts while they have the chance. Here’s why you should consider hiring staff in partnership with LaborMAX for your summer event needs:
Posted in Employers
Tagged #PortlandStaffing #SiouxFallsTempService #BostonStaffingAgency #EventStaffing
Safety Considerations for Construction Cleanup Crews
Posted on 05/22 by Erin Helms
Safety is the most important thing for all employees, but that’s especially true for cleanup and construction crews. When starting to clean a work site, remember these six hazards to best protect yourself and your crew.
Posted in Safety Resources
Tagged #ConstructionSafety #ConstructionStaffing #BellinghamStaffingAgency #LexingtonStaffing
Why Faster Hiring is a Must
Posted on 05/06 by Erin Helms
When it comes to hiring, time is also talent. The longer you take to hire a new employee, the greater the odds you’ll lose out. One of the top complaints among job candidates is that the hiring process can take too long. Here are ways to speed your hiring process to avoid losing a talented client to a competitor.
Posted in Strategic Staffing
Tagged #HowToHire #StaffingAgencyPortland #ConstructionStaffingAgency
Construction Safety Week in May
Posted on 04/18 by Erin Helms
With the return of spring comes Construction Safety Week! Everyone has a responsibility and a role to play when it comes to keeping workers safe on construction sites. Each spring, we dedicate a week in May to providing smart, sensible, actionable advice to promote safe working environments for construction workers. Here are the topics for this year's Construction Safety Week, taking place May 6-10, 2024:
Posted in Safety Resources
Tagged #ConstructionSafety #WilmingtonStaffing #DundalkStaffing #NewportStaffingAgency
Communicating With Your Candidate Prospects, A Guideline
Posted on 10/05 by Erin Helms
Your job candidates want a comfortable workplace that cares about them and where they can grow. Candidates want to be included and appreciated. Most of all, they want you to communicate with them. Candidates want to know about their job responsibilities, salary, possible challenges, and training. Here are simple guidelines for communicating with candidate prospects.
Posted in Strategic Staffing
Tagged #IndianapolisStaffing #WilmingtonStaffingAgency #StaffingInBoston
Beat the Heat: 10 Tips to Stay Cool While Working in the Hot Weather
Posted on 05/18 by Erin Helms
The summer is coming, and along with it, extreme heat. For warehouse and manufacturing employees, staying cool is a crucial challenge. There are ways to ensure your employees stay cool this summer while working in the heat. Here are some tips.
Posted in Safety Resources
Tagged #SummerWorkSafety #StaffingAgencyNearMe #TempAgencyDenver
Why Choose LaborMAX for a Temporary Job
Posted on 02/23 by Erin Helms
Are you in the market for a temporary job? If you want an ally to help make your job search a success, consider LaborMAX. With 132+ branches nationwide, the professional recruiters at LaborMAX have the experience to put you to work. Why sift through job-hunting books, re-write your resume and cover letter to match every position you are interested in, or worry about maintaining your social media profile? Choose LaborMAX for your next temporary job search, and you will get a dedicated specialist handling your resume from start to finish. You can eliminate the guesswork and increase your chances of finding your dream job.
Posted in Job Seekers
Tagged #WhyChooseLabormaxForAjob #DailyPayStaffingAgency #DayLaborAgency
Recruiting Skilled Labor
Posted on 03/03 by Erin Helms
Everyone is trying to hire skilled labor. So, as you scramble to hire top talent, remember that a simple tweak to your recruiting strategy might be the thing to attract these highly-coveted employees. Carelessly posting job openings on career sites and job boards is no longer enough. You must take an intentional approach using proven tactics to recruit skilled labor.
Posted in HR & Management Advice
Tagged #StaffingAgency #RecruitingSkilledLabor #FloridaStaffingAgency
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How to Stand Out as a Seasonal Worker: Tips for Success
Congratulations, you’ve made the smart decision to take a temporary seasonal job! Your bank account will thank you for the extra deposits from now through the end of the year, or whenever the job ends. But if you’re between full-time jobs, or if you’re thinking about changing careers, a temporary job, even if it’s a seasonal one, can be the starting point of a brand new career. You’re giving yourself the opportunity to meet people who might be able to help you advance your career in the future or, if you’re fortunate enough, you might be making an excellent case for your temporary manager to want to hire you full-time at the end of the season. It’s in your best interest to make a great impression during your seasonal job and stand out from people who are just there for the extra cash. Here’s how to stand out as a seasonal employee and set yourself up for success in the future.
Read more >>Vehicle and Equipment Safety for Colder Seasons
We’re so close to needing to put away all of our summer gear in exchange for the boots, gloves, hats and heavy coats required for working in the cold and snow of winter. Whether winter for you means temperatures dropping below 40 degrees or facing the potential of blizzards and ice storms, it’s important to keep safety top of mind as the seasons change — especially when heavy equipment is involved, or if you might need to drive on icy roads. Here are a few important safety tips to keep in mind for the cold months ahead.
Read more >>What Your Employees Want From Your Company
Stand out as a desirable company to work for, and retain your best talent, by understanding what your employees really want. It’s a common refrain from managers and HR offices in the past few years -- “Nobody wants to work anymore!” For what it’s worth, that’s a complaint that has been voiced for more than 100 years; everything old is new again. The truth is that people don’t want to work for less than what they’re worth; they don’t want to be told to be grateful just for having a job that pays them and they don’t want to feel like they have to sacrifice their personal lives and time for a job that doesn’t appreciate them. As a manager, you might be on the defensive already and that’s understandable. But take a moment and consider what your employees actually want from your company before skipping on to your next piece of reading material. Here’s what employees want:
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