Apprentice Personnel Blog
Hiring temps for the long term
02/21/12 at 09:04 AMComing out of a recession, employers typically hire temporary employees first, and then begin bring on full-time staff.
Flexibility in staffing
02/14/12 at 09:17 AMHuman resource professionals say working with staffing agencies is more efficient than the traditional approach.
Job hunting? Advice you can use
02/08/12 at 08:48 AMThe unemployment rate is now at a three-year low of 8.3 percent, but a lot of Kansans remain without jobs.
Staffing needs in the hospitality industry
01/31/12 at 10:43 AMWith the economy in recovery, many businesses in the hospitality industry are once again teaming up with temporary employment agencies to bring in extra guides, servers, receptionists, cashiers, ticket-takers, custodians, concessionaires, cooks and maintenance crews.
Staying compliant with immigration laws
01/17/12 at 09:59 AMCompanies are increasingly looking for ways to create a diverse, skilled workforce. But with today’s complex immigration and labor laws, employers have to be careful to avoid violating laws at all stages of the employer/employee relationship.
Staffing in the construction industry
01/10/12 at 10:11 AMGetting the right people in the right positions at the time they’re needed is critical in the construction industry, especially when you're trying to create a solid staff.
Responding to food service industry staffing needs
12/20/11 at 11:59 AMThe food-service industry created almost 9.6 million wage and salary jobs in 2008, making it one of the nation’s leading employers. With its database of 12,000 workers in Kansas and Coloradoto call on, Apprentice Personnel is able to meet the daily, weekly, and sometimes longer needs for temporary staffing of its clients.
Hotels turn to staffing firms to boost banquet business
12/07/11 at 03:03 PMMore and more hotels have been cranking up the competitive heat in the lucrative banquet business over the last several years to offset revenue losses in this tough market. Here's how they do it with help from staffing firms like Apprentice Personnel.
Keeping temp workers safe on the job
11/30/11 at 09:02 AMWho is responsible for the safety of temp workers at the job site? Staffing agencies like Apprentice Personnel take the lead when it comes to protecting workers the agency sends out to local businesses. They make sure employees are skilled and know in advance what they’ll be doing. And, they require employers to provide some level of supervision.
Taking the headaches out of Workers' Compensation
11/22/11 at 02:54 AMWhen a worker gets hurt on the job, employers often must navigate through what can be an overwhelming amount of workers' compensation paperwork. A business’s profit margin and ability to provide quality customer service can really be negatively affected if it’s forced to divert staff away from other tasks to handle these claims, especially in a smaller company.
Relief from payroll processing
11/16/11 at 06:15 AMWhy has the U.S.staffing industry been growing again after losing 1.14 million jobs, or 37 percent of its work force, during the 2007-09 recession? Flexibility: Workers want it, businesses need it and staffing firms provide it.
Getting the most out of your temp
11/09/11 at 01:16 PMSo how do you get the most of out of the temporary employees you’ve hired to fill in during crunch time, manage a short or long-term project, or fill in for staff members on leave?
Making smart hiring choices
11/03/11 at 09:19 AMHiring employees can be a daunting and time-consuming task. Large and small businesses invest a considerable amount of time, money, training and trust on new workers to get them onboard and ready to contribute.
The ease of ordering an Apprentice Personnel temp
10/31/11 at 09:09 AMHow easy is it to get a temp?
Apprentice Personnel offers a trained workforce
10/24/11 at 09:06 AMMany of the temporary workers employed by our firm are specialized professionals. Some have college degrees and years of experience in their fields.
Reliability in temps
10/19/11 at 09:04 AMSurveys have found that some employers assume that temporary workers are somehow less reliable than permanent employees. Is this myth or reality?
Using a temp to find the right permanent employee
10/13/11 at 09:03 AMEmployers regularly bring on temporary workers when they’re looking for permanent help.
The right time to call a temp agency
10/11/11 at 09:00 AMIdeally, your call to a temp agency will be made a day or two before you need a temp. But the best temp agencies should also be able to fill your staffing order within an hour with pre-screened candidates.
The advantages of hiring a temp agency
10/06/11 at 08:54 AMTurning to a temp agency allows you to evaluate a worker without making the commitment of hiring them on permanently.
Temporary Employment Growth
06/27/11 at 02:35 AMNew data shows that staffing employment grew 18% in 2010.
How to select the best temp agency
06/02/11 at 12:00 AMOK, you've decided to use a staffing company. Now what? Well, first, you want to find a firm that knows your industry and can provide skilled workers who are knowledgeable about your needs.
Growth of the temp world in a down economy
05/31/11 at 02:01 AMThe nation’s unemployment rate is improving. That’s the good news. But with confidence in the economy still shaky, nine out of 10 companies are using temporary and contract staffing services.
