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Craft a Strong Job Posting to Gain More Applicants
Posted on 04/04 by Erin Helms
If you’re having difficulty finding strong candidates or getting enough applications when you post an open position on your website, the job posting itself might be partly to blame. Job postings need to be evocative and enticing, containing sufficient information to make a candidate want to work for your company. Here are some details job seekers want to see when reading your job posting -- are you missing these key points?
Posted in Strategic Staffing
Tagged #HowToSourceCandidates #TempStaffing #TemporaryStaffing #BostonStaffing
Where to Find Short-Term Retail Workers
Posted on 11/09 by Erin Helms
Short-term workers represent all demographics and are in all industries. These sales associates work for a pre-determined amount, typically less than three months. Workers like the opportunity to build experience, provide extra income and develop their resumes. Your business gets additional help through your busiest seasons. Here are the reasons you need them and a few tips on how to find them.
Posted in Strategic Staffing
Tagged #TempStaffingWestPalmBeach #LexingtonKyStaffing #WinchesterOhStaffing #TemporaryLabor
Invest in Your Entry-Level Employees
Posted on 08/03 by Erin Helms
If you invest in your entry-level employees, you demonstrate your interest in their future success. It boosts employee engagement and morale. Develop your entry-level talent, and you will arm them with the skills and knowledge they need to succeed in your work environment. Avoid having your disenchanted entry-level employees leave your organization in frustration by investing in them.
Posted in Strategic Staffing
Tagged #TempLabor #TempHireService #TempStaffing
Safety 101: How Often Do Industrial Employees Need Workplace Safety Training?
Posted on 10/20 by Erin Helms
Safety is a significant concern for industrial employees. You want to provide your employees with the best safety training possible for their health and to protect your business. It is vital to ensure compliance. If you lack safety experience, knowing when your employees need to be retrained or receive refresher safety training might be challenging. Here are some fundamental guidelines to point you in the right direction.
Posted in Safety Resources
Tagged #WorkplaceSafety #LightIndustrialStaffing #TempStaffing
7 Things Light Industrial Employers Need on Their Interview Checklist
Posted on 10/06 by Erin Helms
In the light industrial work industry, all companies are different. However, some standards and guidelines can apply across entire industries. Light industrial employers need items on their interview checklist to hire the best people for the job.
Posted in Employers
Tagged #LightIndustrialStaffing #WarehouseStaffingNearMe #TempStaffing
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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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