While COVID-19 has shut down much of the economy, not everyone has been sent home. Essential workers remain in action across the country, from medical personnel to police and firefighters to the cashiers at grocery stores and fast-food restaurants. All told, nearly 49 million Americans have been deemed, essential workers. Sanitation workers fall into this category. The industry employs about 2,404,400 people, according to…
The coronavirus outbreak has forced many companies to adopt remote systems for their operational and recruitment needs. As a result, finding the right virtual interview platform has become a sudden priority at many organizations. Choosing the right software is critical for keeping your hiring process on track during the COVID-19 emergency. However, the impact of the decision won’t end there….
The coronavirus outbreak has impacted almost every business. For many, it has meant a complete shutdown. But the quarantines and lockdowns won’t last forever. Eventually, the economy will start to get back to normal, and you need to be ready to restart operations. In other words, you need to prepare to hire again. Up-to-date statistics are hard to find due to…
Benefits of Maintaining Strong Communication With Your Candidates Through A Crisis Communicating with your candidates is always important, but maintaining strong communication with them during a crisis can set you apart from your competitors. Thanks to COVID-19, our economy came to a grinding halt in March, and businesses are facing unique challenges. On one hand, millions of businesses were deemed “non-essential” and were…
Hiring involves a leap of faith. A wrong decision can represent a major setback, costing you time and money. Temp-to-hire positions offer the perfect chance for you to supplement your team, while limiting risk and maximizing long-term potential. When businesses consider adding staff, their plans often split into two categories: full-time team members and interchangeable temps. They look at it…
Work can be a serious, and let’s face it, dreary, place to spend eight hours a day. A little humor can help lighten the mood. However, jokes can turn bad very quickly. A poorly thought out prank Can lead to hurt feelings, reduced morale, and, in extreme cases, legal complications. According to a Harvard Business Review…
Building a competitive team means getting the most out of every hire. However, as important as the recruitment process is, it can also represent a significant distraction. Partnering with a staffing agency can maximize your results while minimizing the cost. A recruiter is a great resource for upgrading your approach to team building. By engaging an expert,…
Dealing with an employee who consistently runs late can cause significant problems. Their behavior affects the rest of the team, demanding a response from you. But what’s the best way to respond in a measured and constructive way? Everyone runs late once in a while due to traffic, bad weather, or other unforeseen circumstances. However, when lateness becomes a habit, circumstances aren’t to…
Hiring for a call center can be a complicated task. You operate on a limited budget, but still need to find a very specialized type of talent. A call center employee combines skills of a good salesperson, a good customer relations representative, and a front–line brand ambassador. Finding the right hire can feel like a search for a unicorn. …
Employees often demand a sharp divide between their personal lives and their careers. However, some workers willingly blur the line with office romances. As an employer, you have to be ready for these relationships and create an appropriate policy to deal with them. An office romance may qualify as borderline taboo in most workplaces, but…
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