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4 Hidden Costs of Being Understaffed
Fears regarding the fiscal cliff and its possible impact on our economy are causing many small businesses to rethink their hiring decisions for 2013. Many will try to do “more with less”. However, when it comes to your workforce, doing “more with less” will cost you more money after everything is said and done. This […]
Does Anyone #*~@&^$! Care About Swearing During an Interview?
Historically, interview coaches, recruiters and most experts across the web have given the same advice….to never, ever curse during the job interview. Even if it causes you to fumble around with your words….the advice goes….do not do it. However, dissension is starting to spread. With the advent of casual dress at work, texting, instant messaging […]
Creating a Polite Workplace Culture Pays Off
Most companies realize that there is an “opportunity cost for rudeness” when dealing with the customer/company relationship. A discourteous company representative can cost a firm money, since customers tend to show their displeasure with their wallets. In a recent report, Civility in America, 69% of customers reported that they will stop doing business with an […]
3 Steps to Becoming a “High-Value Employee”
Your future rests on your shoulders..not someone else’s. Yes, there are times when massive downsizing or even closures occurs ( ala Hostess Brands or American Airlines), and you may be handed a pink slip, but generally, others are not going to hand you a job/promotion/raise out of the blue. In most cases, when downsizing occurs, […]
How is a Manager Supposed to Determine a Job’s Market Value?
When it is time to make an employee an offer, many small businesses find themselves at a loss as to how much compensation should be offered. The Magic 8 Ball will not tell you, nor will the answer fall out of the next tree that you walk by. Aiming too high could blow your budget […]
4 Steps to Make "Temping" A Rewarding Lifestyle Choice
Last month, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that there are over 2.5 million people working in the “temporary help services” industry. This sector is booming with both contractors working long-term assignments and many others working short-field stints as temporary workers. If you are thinking about joining them – for whatever reason – there are […]
Reward Yourself with Extra Time. What is Your Time Worth During the Hiring Process?
Finding the right people to fill empty positions within your organization can be costly and time consuming. The process can easily overwhelm all other company goals, especially if the skills criteria are specific and difficult to locate. In addition, it can be a costly affair. However, thinking of “cost” as a one-dimensional, tangible metric that only […]
Moving From Temporary Worker to Full-Time Employee Takes a Relationship and Time
There is a lot of advice out there on how to turn a temporary assignment into a full-time job. That’s great, because it is the goal for many people. However, there always seems to be something missing in the advice- the fact that this transition will not happen overnight. You will probably not report to […]
A Contingent Workforce is Now a Permanent Part of Many Companies
Rising labor costs have led employers to increase their usage of contingent labor. With the economy expanding in spurts, employers are still not willing to add full-time employees in mass amounts. Therefore, temporary employment is one of the few sectors of the labor market that is growing rapidly. In fact, employers in industries that have […]
Creating Your Employee Brand During Your First Week on the Job
During the recession, many workers hunkered down and stayed at their current places of employment – for fear of losing what they have already achieved. However, now workers seem to be (slowly) moving in to new jobs. Starting out at a new job (or a new job assignment) is exciting and angst-filled. First impressions are […]
