MPS Perspectives: Hiring Veterans
By Cindy Johnson, Recruitment Manager: Professional Search Division As we head into mid-May, we start thinking about weekend plans for Memorial Day on the 26th. Some of us will also be thinking about Armed Forces Day on the 17th to honor Veterans and those still on Active Duty. If you’re in the staffing industry, you’re probably now thinking about hiring Veterans. It’s become a movement across many industries to focus on hiring Vets, and we at MPS Technical are doing our part. But how do you take the idea and make it a reality? A job in the military is…
Onboarding: The Importance of Employee Pride
David Lee of HR recruiting resource site ERE writes, “You can be proud to work here. That is one of THE most important messages your new employee orientation program should communicate.” Studies find that employees who have pride in their company and pride in their work are more productive and happier. Mr. Lee also confirms that high caliber employees – those you want to attract and retain – “place a high value in working for an employer of whom they can feel proud.” There are many ways you can incorporate this message into your new hire process. First and foremost,…
Cost of a Bad Hire – Tips to Avoid
The Business Journal cited a Society of Human Resources Management (SHRM) study that found a cost of a bad hire can cost up to five times the bad hire’s annual salary. Costs can include: Recruitment and hiring costs Human Resources time Hiring Management/Team time Orientation and training costs Learning curve productivity loss Work group/team productivity loss Add to that the cost of going through the hiring process again, and organizations – big and small – can quickly see the value of a solid, proven hiring process. MPS Technical provided tips on creating good hiring processes in a March blog post.…
Tips for Reducing Employee Turnover
Not only does employee turnover hurt your operation and productivity, but it can also impact employee morale on the line. High turnover impacts your bottom line due to possible lost orders, downtime and increased hiring and training costs. HR resource website TLNT compiled tips to reduce employee turnover from staffing industry experts. Invest in your workforce. Industry experts advise that this should not be just about compensation, but also about growth opportunities, training and development and fostering the ability to “stretch” into new roles and responsibilities. Collect employee input. Do you regularly ask for your employees’ feedback? Do you have…
Creating a Great First Week for a New Hire
“For new hires, the first day on the job can feel like they’re at the foot of a mountain about to take the first step up a ridiculously tall peak like Kilimanjaro or Everest,” writes Ryan Sanders on HR resource site TLNT. Isn’t that true! As managers we have experienced the nerves and anxiety of starting a new job at a new company. As we hire new employees into our operation, what steps can we take to make that first week as a ‘new hire’ easier: A tour. A tour should not just include the location of the bathrooms, lockers…
Retention Tips for Managers
Forbes Magazine recently published “6 Reasons Your Best Employees Quit You” by Louis Efron. In his article he shares tips to help managers retain top talent. With our own local market tight for skilled employees, retaining the employees we have, especially the good ones, is very important. So what should managers know? Have and share a vision. Managers should not confuse financial goals with a long-term vision. Connect the employee’s work with the big picture. The Forbes article sites a Gallup employee engagement survey question, “The mission or purpose of my company makes me feel my job is important.” Their…