How to Step from Temp-to-Perm in a Timely Manner
Nearly 3 million people are currently employed in temporary jobs and that number, according to the American Staffing Association, is expected to rise more than 15% over the next three years. It has also been reported that two in five employers expect to hire temporary workers this year. Temporary jobs were once considered stepping stones to permanent work, but even in today’s employees’ market, it is a great solution to audition opportunities and advance one’s experience and learning. However, what if you are already employed in a fabulous temporary job and would like to be hired permanently? What steps might…
Are You Working with the Right Staffing Firm?
Which of the following is true for you? You don’t have time/resources to sieve quality talent from an ever-widening You need contingent staffing for seasonal or project demands, and you need workers right away. The talent you’ve been finding has a poor fit with your needs. If you answered “true” to any or all of the above, working with a staffing firm could be the solution to your issues. But how do you choose a staffing firm that matches your interests, needs, and specific industry? How do you find the right partner? Check out these four evaluative tips below. Ask…
Does Your Precision Manufacturing Company Utilize Leadership Strategy?
A leader is one who knows the way, goes the way, and shows the way. ~ John C. Maxwell It’s not enough to know how to drive. A leader has to have a clear vision, a navigable road, equipment to handle breakdowns, a map to chart straight ahead paths as well as detours, and sufficient fuel to reach the destination. Furthermore, the leader must communicate with and motivate managers and employees from the top to the bottom of the organization while leading them to the next milestone. Three Tactics for Leadership Strategy Communicate a strong brand Uphold a brand image…
Four Strategies to Keep Your Temporary Workers from Job-Hopping
Ask any employer who hires contingent or temporary workers what two problems continue to crop up and they would likely say: 1) temps leave the job for even the slightest bump in pay, and 2) temps lack a commitment not only to their job or employer but also to their work. There may be a number of reasons for this job-hopping behavior, not the least of which can be competitive firms wooing away talent, but this article will focus on potential strategies for keeping a temporary worker on the job – without increasing pay. Here are four strategies for meeting…
3 More Surprising Reasons to Embrace Millennials – Part II
By welcoming eager, talented workers, we expand America’s potential for growth and our competitive culture of invention and possibility. – Ron Conway (Brainyquote.com) Last time we discussed three reasons to embrace millennial as a resource to fill the manufacturing labor gap. Those reasons included: A Millennial has a strong work ethic with a sense of purpose. Millennials want to experience everything, and Millennials have ease with technology Let’s take a look at three more reasons to develop this group as a workforce resource. Millennials are vibrant and enthusiastic Though Millennials may have a shorter attention span than older workers, they…
How to Attract and Retain Top Manufacturing Talent: Part II
5 Talent-Sourcing Ideas In Part I, we provided seven start-early ideas for manufacturing workforce solutions. Part II continues the drive for talent with five talent-sourcing ideas. 1. Does your state celebrate “Manufacturing Month”? If your state sponsors a celebration for the manufacturing industry, then hold an open house. Much like a community day, this is the time to showcase your company. Campaign for building a workforce: discuss training, highlight products, and demonstrate specializations. This activity is about the value you can bring to others which, in turn, draws talent to you. 2. Make onboarding an inviting process. New employees can be…