The definitions have been floating around for a very long time. Passive candidates are currently employed and are not actively looking for a new position. They have a good industry reputation, usually have 3+ years with the same employer and can show a progression in their career path. Active candidates are actively looking for a […]
Now that our 3 part series on the Affordable Care Act has concluded, I thought it would be appropriate to state Snelling’s principles regarding our company’s commitment to compliance with the ACA. In May, the American Staffing Association (ASA) approved a “Statement of Principles” demonstrates our industry’s commitment to ACA compliance and to the well-being […]
(Part 3 of a 3-part blog series) If you employ more than 50 full-time equivalent employees (FTE), your company is considered “large” and the employer mandate section of the Affordable Care Act is applicable. An FTE is a person who has worked (on average) 30 hours per week during the previous calendar year. This includes […]
(Part 2 of a 3- part blog series) Next January, this country’s healthcare system will undergo a massive change, when a large portion of the mandates found in the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act* take effect. This is daunting and confusing for many employers – mainly because the amount of information is scarce, while […]
(Part 1 of a 3- part blog series) January 1, 2014 is “D-Day” for many companies…the day when a large portion of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act’s (PPACA)* comprehensive health insurance reforms roll out. *NOTE: The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) is also known by its abbreviated form – Affordable Care […]
According to a recent Monster study on employee loyalty, 4 out of 5 workers have updated their résumés in the last 6 months and almost 60% search for a job “all the time.” Turnover is a huge cost for many companies – one that can decimate profitability. The fight for talent is increasing, with companies constantly […]
We spend the majority of our day at work, with our co-workers. With this much time spent together, conflict is inevitable. This is not necessarily a bad thing. Conflict is a normal part of the work environment, and no one is immune to workplace tensions. When we come together to resolve conflict is when we […]
As the CEO of Snelling, I have seen this industry grow and change phenomenally over the last several years. Rising labor costs, especially those associated with workers’ compensation insurance, health benefits and unemployment taxes, as well as uncertainty around the Affordable Care Act, have led to an increased use of temporary and contingent workers. With […]
It is a fact. Businesses are more profitable with engaged, satisfied employees. Unmotivated, burnt-out (or burning out) employees hurt your business – in both tangible and intangible terms. In order to maximize profits, improve your employer brand, and become a best-in-class employer, you need to help your burnt out employees. What is burnout? Employee burnout […]
There is a strong relationship between a company’s profitability and its employees’ engagement levels. Profitability – especially during a small window of time – is of extreme importance to seasonal businesses. A lot of money has to be made during the peak sales period in order to survive the “valley” of low sales. Because of […]
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