How to fit in, make friends and succeed from day one. You may ask yourself; Will the work environment be fast paced or laid back? What will my Supervisor think of me? Will I mesh well with my new teammates? How will I fit in? Whether you are starting a new assignment or full… Read more »
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Posts Categorized: Contingent Workforce
Next Year’s Recruiting Headlines, Trends, and Next Practices
Excerpted from an original article by Dr. John Sullivan Want to get ahead of the competition in 2013? Then stop doing what everyone else is doing. If you want to be on the leading edge, you need to take a look at what’s coming in the near future and capitalize on it. 28 Recruiting Trends… Read more »
STAFFING FOR PROFIT
Think about it-staffing expenses are probably the biggest line item on your P&L. The more actively you manage that expense, the more profitable you can become. But, managing staffing is not just about cutting costs. It’s about effectively matching your staffing resources to the challenges and opportunities your business faces. Here are a few ideas… Read more »
10 Strategies for CONTROLLING COSTS
Looking to improve operating margins in your business? Then take a look at your staffing strategy. From the assembly line to the executive office, effective staffing is essential to maximizing profitability. Below are 10 practical strategies for using staffing to reduce overhead, manage operating costs, and improve organizational performance. Convert Fixed Cost to Variable… Read more »
On Time – On Budget: Secrets to Effective Project Staffing
The Challenge Many departments across most organizations have been severely cut during recent months. And just as we’ve become “lean and mean”, the economy seems to be rebounding. Within months, we’re likely to see a deluge of new projects and new demands for technical talent. The pressure is going to be intense. Not only will… Read more »
A Contingent Workforce Strategy as an Effective Part of Workforce Planning
In a constantly changing world, successful organizations must become more flexible. Just as the human body can react and “shift resources” when an infection strikes, successful organizations must also develop contingency plans that allow them to shift their resources rapidly. What is a Contingent Workforce Strategy? A contingent worker is a worker who can easily… Read more »
The Power of Talent–a Leadership Lesson from…Harry Frazee?
The Power of Talent–a Leadership Lesson from…Harry Frazee? In 1919, the Boston Red Sox had a star pitcher who also had home run power like no one had ever seen. He helped them win three world championships. His name was Babe Ruth. At that time they were a powerhouse in baseball–winning 5 of the first… Read more »
50 Behavior Based Interview Questions
Are you looking for behavior based interviewing questions? While the questions and behavior characteristics listed below are by no means comprehensive, they might be just the jump-start you’re looking for. Try These… If You’re Looking For Behaviors that Revolve Around Leadership: Tell me about a time when you accomplished something significant that wouldn’t have happened… Read more »
Pre-Need Hiring and Workforce Planning
Most employment systems were designed in the “dark ages” when business moved at the “speed of rock.” In the past when people resigned, a requisition was created and after a relatively long lag time, another person was hired. If the new hire required initial training at the time of their hiring or if there was… Read more »
Salary Plans What compensation plan is best for your business?
You want to employ the best and the brightest people. But to get them (and keep them) you have to offer the right compensation package. While the solution may be to pay more, often the real answer lies in how you pay. The following outlines the pros and cons of three of the most popular… Read more »
