Employee turnover is something that companies of any size and industry need to keep a close eye on. And if you fail to fix employee turnover in your organization, the side effects can be dangerous: Loss of time and money. It’s more expensive for an employer to replace good talent than it is to retain […]
When recruiting employees for your organization, it’s unrealistic to think that only the resumes of A+ talent will magically fall across your desk. Among other things, it takes a good reputation and good old-fashioned hard work to ensure that the best candidates are recruited to your organization. Here are 10 employee recruitment tips to consider […]
Employers don’t have to go it alone when it comes to their hiring their workforce. In fact, using the support of an outside party, like an employment agency, can deliver big benefits – cost savings, time savings, expertise, better candidate matches and better hires. Because of the benefits they offer, it’s no surprise that […]
(This is a guest post by Ira S. Wolfe of Success Performance Solutions.) For decades, posting a job opening was a relatively simple task. All a recruiter had to do was share the job description across the appropriate channels and candidates came pouring in. Today, the competition for talent is fierce and writing content […]
Another year, another round of college graduates who will soon be seeking employment. The University of California San Diego Extension has released their annual list of the top 10 emerging jobs in the U.S. for college grads. Using employment projection data from labor-market data company Emsi, the short list was compiled by combining the highest […]
As more Baby Boomers retire, the skills gap continues to plague many states across the country. Some employers are looking to apprenticeship programs as one way to secure their next generation of employees. According to the National Skills Coalition, close to half of all jobs in the state of Connecticut are considered ‘middle skill’ – […]
When an organization’s hiring strategy needs some help, they often turn to the expertise of a staffing firm. They can offer many benefits like time and cost savings, greater employee retention, peace of mind, to name a few. Here are 7 ways that a CT staffing agency can meet your hiring needs: 1 – Help […]
Wouldn’t it be great if life came with a crystal ball? Companies and their team of HR specialists probably wish the same when trying to predict what the future holds when it comes to workforce trends. But even without a Magic 8 ball, each year brings more definitive signs of what companies can expect to […]
For all the 2018 job seekers out there, cover letters are still an important piece of the submission process when applying for a new job. So, unless you’re told not to include a cover letter with your resume, you should include one – and make sure it stands out from the crowd. Here are 5 […]
Hiring temp workers with the help of a staffing agency can be a smart time-saving and cost-saving move for employers. But, as a recent SHRM article states, just because a temporary worker isn’t employed by your company doesn’t mean your organization is exempt from potential litigation, should any workplace incident, like an injury, occur. Here’s […]