The process of requesting a single temporary worker used to be fairly straightforward. You picked up the phone, explained your requirements to a Snelling staffing representative, and received a qualified worker who was ready to perform. Today, neither staffing requirements nor the staffing process are simple. Globalization and the economic downturn in the U.S. have increased […]
Have you conducted a job interview using video services such as Skype, Tokbox or HireVue? If you haven’t, chances are you know someone who has. It takes (on average) 8 weeks to recruit and hire a new employee. During this time, productivity can will suffer; other employees have to take over the work left undone by the exiting […]
What are your workforce challenges? If you are like most executives/owners, your worries focus around fluctuating workloads that are a result of seasonal or unpredictable demand. You also worry about controlling labor costs, managing employee turnover, and quickly locating and hiring talent with the right combination of tangible skills, experience and that intangible “little something […]
It happens earlier every year. Stores are mixing together Halloween and Christmas (and even Thanksgiving) merchandise together. You walk into the store looking for a costume to wear to a Halloween party, and you have to walk by holiday lights, stockings and (even) Christmas trees to get to it. It is still October; but across the […]
Steve Jobs, who passed away this week, was the high-profile leader of what many arguably consider to be the world’s most dynamic tech company. He knew that when he decided to step down from his role as CEO of the company he helped create that the management of that transition would be critically important. However, […]
“If you don’t know where you’re going, any road will get you there.” —Lewis Carroll Strategic planning is in full swing for 2012. What are your company’s goals for the next year? Whether you’re looking to expand business lines, tap into new markets or simply maintain profitability during these uncertain times, a proactive, strategic staffing […]
To hire, or not to hire? That’s the question plaguing many American businesses today. A shaky economy, fluctuating workloads and pressure to relieve overburdened employees can make it extremely difficult to determine if you need to add permanent headcount. On the one hand, you need to get work done. Not having enough direct staff can […]
A protracted economic crisis and worries over a possible double-dip recession are forever changing the ways American companies staff their businesses. Huge layoffs, persistently high unemployment and lowered profits have forced business leaders to re-think the ways the hire, fire and manage human capital. Whether you believe we’re simply in a stalled recovery, or are […]
When I speak with managers at client companies, virtually all of them tell me that they welcome employee complaints and have an open door policy. As a general rule, this is a sound business practice. Trouble occurs, however, when managers step in to resolve conflict too soon and unwittingly fall into communication triangles – discussions […]
Employment related taxes are a large part of business owners’ overall tax burdens. As such, employers are continually looking for ways to reduce that burden. Classifying workers as independent contractors is an attractive option for offsetting employment related taxes. By classifying workers as independent contractors, as opposed to direct employees, employers can: avoid paying Social […]
