Why Written Job Descriptions Yield Better Temporary Staffing Results
Ever play “whisper down the lane”? Also known as “telephone,” this popular children’s game provides a simple, yet critical illustration of how important information can get lost in translation. Great fun if you’re just playing around, but not so great for business. When it comes to ordering temporary personnel, many of our clients call in their job orders. […]
Strategies for Helping Young Managers Succeed
The newbie. The greenhorn. The tenderfoot. As if these monikers weren’t burdensome enough, the young manager faces yet another challenge because of his age – namely, resentment. You know your new manager has the skills and qualifications to handle heightened responsibilities. But too often, older, more seasoned employees view a fresh manager as a threat, […]
Best Practices for Managing Contract Employees
If yours is like most forward-thinking companies, you are integrating contract employees with direct staff to maximize resources and meet project objectives. But are you getting the best results from your contract staff? To get the most from your contract personnel, you must understand their motivations and develop a culture in which they can succeed. […]
Tips for Effective Employee Onboarding
“You never get a second chance to make a first impression.” When you hear this saying, you may envision a nervous job seeker, compulsively straightening his suit and repeating his 30-second “personal sales pitch” before an interview. But quite honestly, the saying is just as relevant for the hiring company. Why? When you mainstream and […]
Tips for Attracting Women to the Field of IT
In an age where women are everywhere in the workforce – from clerks to chemists to CEOs – women are still sorely underrepresented in the IT industry. In fact: According to the National Center for Women and Information Technology, women hold over half of all professional positions in the U.S. workforce, but only 25% of […]
Give Your Staffing Firm Feedback to Get Better Results
Help your staffing service help you. Continuous improvement should be a goal of any business relationship – your relationship with your staffing provider is no exception. Help your staffing firm deliver better results by providing them with frequent, measurable feedback. By letting them know what they’re doing right, as well as how they can improve, […]
