Whether your goal is to increase productivity or to reduce absenteeism, your ability to lead your staff depends on mutual respect and communication. Earning that respect requires that management model desired behaviors and recognize that employees require a degree of autonomy, flexibility, and a sense that their opinions are valued.Certain strategies can encourage a culture [...]
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The benefits of temporary employment extend to both the employee and the employer. In a competitive, rapidly changing business world, companies and individuals are requiring flexibility in all aspects of business and staffing management. A midyear job forecast for 2013 by CareerBuilder forecasts that while jobs for permanent workers will remain at similar levels found [...]
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Professional contacts can provide valuable knowledge. The latest jobs, industry innovations, news, and events are communicated via social media and staying informed requires staying involved. Knowing that a skilled employee is available for work can help an employer’s staffing strategy. A competitor’s new policy, revealed by an industry contact, might be one that you would [...]
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Las Vegas, located in southern Nevada, is famous for its entertainment and gaming industry. It is no surprise, therefore, that the major industries are tourism and gambling. The major companies based in Las Vegas include the entertainment hospitality giants such as Las Vegas Sands Corporation, Caesars Entertainment, and Wynn Resorts. The metro area has a [...]
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We all wish we had more time in a day. The productive use of time requires realistic expectations and a disciplined plan. A leader who models such a skill will encourage others to do the same. Effective time management ensures that tasks are completed, stress is minimized, and there is adequate time for other activities. [...]
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The recruitment process can be expensive and time consuming. Once a workforce is established, it is difficult for employers to allocate additional resources for staff training and development. While maintaining competitive IT capabilities and systems within your organization requires regular training for IT staff, there are other steps that an employer can take on a [...]
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If you are not happy with your current job, you are not alone. The Society for Human Resource Management reports that only 38 percent of United States employees are "Very Satisfied" with their current job. The recent recession has encouraged individuals to remain in unsatisfactory positions for fear of an even worse situation. However, economic [...]
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New research by Oxford Economics is presented in a paper entitled "Global Talent 2021: How the New Geography Will Transform Human Resource Strategy". The paper examines the global changes that are affecting the staffing and HR industry and what the future role of locally- and globally-recruiting companies might be. Technology innovation, globalization, shifting labor demographics, [...]
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Most employers say that choosing a staffing partner was one of the single most important decisions they ever made for their organization.If you’re beginning your search for the right agency, there are a number of factors to consider. The most important, of course, is what your company needs and what you’re looking to get out [...]
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Keeping workforce costs down is a primary concern for any manager or organization leader. When labor costs begin to rise steadily, this can have a major impact on revenue.In addition to auditing your internal processes and cutting down on unnecessary costs, a common way of developing a strategic and cost-effective workforce plan is to leverage [...]
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November 29, 2013
