Summer brings unique staffing challenges. Accommodating employee vacation requests and changing business demands is essential. Summer staffing forecasting helps you be proactive rather than reactive with your hiring needs. Implementing the following best practices helps your workforce remain productive. Proactively Forecast Summer Staffing Needs Anticipate your summer staffing requirements as early as possible. For instance,… Read More »
Many employers have teams of recruiters to fulfill their hiring needs. However, partnering with a staffing agency is more cost-effective than hiring in-house. Understanding direct and indirect hiring costs demonstrates why working with a staffing agency costs less than in-house hiring. Knowing the cost benefits lets employers better allocate their resources and improve their hiring… Read More »
Reference checks are a key element in ensuring that you hire a top-quality candidate. You’ll want to know whether the person really has the ability to do the job well, and whether they will contribute to your overall work culture. But be careful, because there are a lot of things you can’t legally ask. Here’s… Read More »
Ensuring a substance-free workplace is vital for safety, productivity, and overall company well-being. But how can you implement policies that support your workers rather than coming across as overly harsh and punitive? Here are some suggestions. Drug Testing Drug testing has become a sensitive issue in the wake of expanding legalization of marijuana. If you’re… Read More »