Overtime vs. Temporary Staffing – A Cost Analysis
You’ve just won a three-month contract with a major new client – congratulations! Now, you need to figure out how to get the extra work done. Should you pay your current employees overtime, or bring in temporary help? Consider the following sample cost analysis. It is based on an annual salary of $40,000 ($20.51/hr.), vs. time-and-one-half […]
Staffing Employees: Extraordinary Human Resources
What’s the single most important variable in the success (or failure) of your business? Your staff. Steven Berchem, Certified Staffing Professional and Vice President of the American Staffing Association, posted a great article on the ASA website which addresses the ways today’s businesses are using staffing to gain real competitive advantage. Here are a few […]
Quick Tips to Impress Your Boss
Looking for ways to earn a raise or promotion? Get on your boss’s A-List. If you consistently show your boss that you’re doing a great job, you’ll progress further, faster. Here are a few quick tips to get you noticed, separate yourself from the pack and create a lasting positive impression: Communicate clearly. When in […]
How to Ensure Your Temporary Employees are Productive and Efficient
When used strategically, temporary staffing can improve productivity, increase capacity to handle spikes in workload, and provide access to specialized skill sets – all without increasing your fixed expenses. To help ensure your temporary staff is as efficient and productive as possible, be sure to follow these 5 key steps: Step #1: Determine the type […]
Why the Lowest Price isn’t Always the Best Value in Staffing
Most of us today are conditioned to look for the best possible price. In most cases, this makes good economic sense. But when it comes to staffing services, the company offering the lowest prices isn’t necessarily going to deliver the best value. Here are a few good reasons why shopping around for the lowest-priced temporary […]
