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May 2017

How Important are Your Really Important Employees and How do You Keep Them?

Similar to professional sports teams, in practically every corporate organization there are key players. They are identified by their ability to exceed expectations and provide innovative solutions to challenges. They are self-motivated, and very reliable. Often referred to as force multipliers, top performing employees are able to work independently as well as with other employees to produce high quality work consistently. You may be wondering just how much better your best employees really are. According to the Harvard Business Review,...

05/03/2017

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April 2017

Feeling the Stress of Staffing? 5 Tips to Get Ahead of Hiring in Today’s Market

It is not uncommon for large local companies to have 200 or more job openings. Recent figures from the Bureau of Labor Statistics indicate that there are still more jobs open than candidates to fill them. Real average earnings for employees increased 0.5% from February to March of 2017. This is creating a level of competition among employers to win top talent. Employers are faced with the need to raise wages in order to attract and maintain key employees. The...

04/19/2017

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Not Like the Others: Tips for Choosing an Experienced Staffing Firm

According to the American Staffing Association, there are nearly 750 staffing firms in Pennsylvania. These agencies vary in nature from large national agencies and overseas companies to smaller, privately held firms. Clients can choose between those firms that provide more of a resume brokerage type of approach, to those that deliver a full service consultation and staffing service. These varying agencies also staff a broad array of jobs, from industrial laborer to chief executive. Here are 4 core qualifications you...

04/05/2017

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March 2017

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5 Key Strategies to Attract and Retain Top Talent

As a corporate trainer we work with recently stated, the war on talent is over – talent won. Qualified candidates, especially recent graduates, are enjoying one of the best job markets in years. Bradley Staffing Group addressed some contributing factors to this in a recent blog post. In a 2016 First Round State of Startups survey, employers rated retention as their primary concern. Quit rates are also the highest they have been in about a decade, according to the recently...

03/22/2017

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Got Grads? Three industry trends that are reducing the talent pool to a puddle

Across practically every industry, employers are finding it increasingly difficult to find qualified applicants to fill a range of positions. While certain industries are feeling the pressure more than others, there is a general feeling that the talent pool is shrinking to more of a puddle. A solid influx of new graduate talent is essential for many of our clients to keep their companies running smoothly. Recent trends among college graduates are adversely affecting the ability of many companies to...

03/08/2017

By AdminEmployersEntry-Level, Graduates, Hiring, Hiring Manager, Job Boards, Talent Pool, Talent Shortage, Understaffing0 Comments

February 2017

5 Reasons Hiring Managers Should Pay Attention to Online Employee Reviews

A recent article by Recruiting Daily referenced a study in which 48% of job seekers* surveyed utilize Glassdoor as a platform to narrow down potential employers. This means that a candidate may not even apply to a company with less than favorable employee reviews in this platform. Here are a few key reasons why it is not only beneficial, but necessary to consider how your company is perceived by current and former employees. Due to the talent shortage, you must be an...

02/22/2017

By AdminEmployersEmployer of Choice, Glassdoor, Job Seekers, Recruiting Daily, Social Media, Workplace Culture0 Comments

January 2017

Top 5 Perks to become an Employer of Choice

According to a recent study by Glassdoor.com, 57% of people consider perks and benefits to be extremely important when accepting a new position. In the current market, top candidates often choose between 5 or 6 offers at the same time. Here are a few perks that will differentiate you as an employer. Paid maternity leave. The United States in one of the only developed countries in the world that does not offer mandatory paid maternity leave. Many larger employers offer paid...

01/04/2017

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December 2016

Tips on How to Calculate Holiday Bonuses for Your Employees

In many cases, a strong holiday bonus can be a great motivator for employees. At the same time, if expectations are not met, it can be a great disappointment and can cause many employees to begin looking for a new position right after the holidays. You must be fair Even if this isn’t the case, assume that your employees will talk and share their bonus amounts. Even if employees do not directly share the amount, often people will buy a new...

12/07/2016

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November 2016

Top 5 Ways to Manage Overtime Costs

On December, 1st, 2016, a new federal overtime law will be implemented. Overtime claims and lawsuits are expected to skyrocket. Here are a few ways to protect yourself as an employer. Use a time management software Time management software will allow you to accurately track the hours of your employees. A timeclock or web-based time tracking system will allow you to record written proof of hours worked, which will allow you to defend yourself in an overtime dispute. This will also...

11/02/2016

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August 2016

5 Reasons You Need to Hire Millennials NOW

We meet with many companies who do not have an effective strategy for hiring and retaining millennial employees. Millennials officially makeup 53% of the labor workforce and not having such strategies in place will effectively cut off access to over half of the entire job market. Here are a few tips to help with your hiring strategy. Tech Savvy Millennials’ learning curve for technology is not steep. Millennials have been working on workplace technology skills since elementary school. Millennials do not remember...

08/17/2016

By AdminEmployersCollaboration, Highly Educated, Hire Millennials, Workforce0 Comments