The Great Resignation has gotten all kinds of attention this year but there’s another side to the story not getting much notice: How temp agencies are helping burned out Americans who have quit their low-paying, overly demanding gigs find new careers that are good for their pocketbooks and good for their minds, if not their …
Amid the Great Resignation, Temp Agencies Help Workers Find New Careers Read More »
The exact cause of the Great Resignation — labor shortages across the economy even though employment is still five million below its pre-pandemic level — has been hard to explain. Unlike the “skills gap” we saw after the 2008 downturn, the labor shortages this time seem to be real. Workers are quitting at record rates, …
Bored at Your Job? A Temporary Position Could Be the Answer Read More »
The pendulum has swung back; it’s a job candidate’s market now, with millions of jobs available and too few workers to go around. What this means for those who are interested in work is more than merely plenty to choose from. It also means that you might have a good shot at a job even …
If employers need more evidence that hiring is tough for everyone right now, research reports continue to emerge illustrating just how dire the situation has become. Thousands of employees are planning to look for new employers – especially those who are “stuck” in jobs that do not offer remote working opportunities. That’s one of the …
Your hotel restaurant and banquet service had to shut down as the pandemic took its toll on the hospitality industry. Now, as the environment is shifting, you have been given the official green light to reopen. But can you do so with confidence, given the news reports of virus flare-ups, variants, and ineffective vaccines? You …
Temps can lead to success with your hospitality reopening Read More »
The election of Joe Biden as president brought many new faces to Washington. One department head nominee that construction industry employers should be aware of: Doug Parker, the proposed new boss of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration. Parker most recently oversaw California’s OSHA division. Experts in jobsite safety trends predict that a Parker-led OSHA …
The COVID-19 pandemic converted thousands of office workers into home office workers. But not every job can be done remotely. If your gig happens to be warehousing, you need to be onsite. And if you are currently job-hunting, temping may be the right choice. While the pandemic did not convert your job to a remote …
As more people are vaccinated against the COVID-19 virus, plans are being made once again to travel, dine out, and, well, enjoy life again. But the optimism generated by the availability of the vaccine does not quite match the reality that the hospitality industry is experiencing. Most forecasts remain gloomy. Business travel will be depressed …
As Hospitality Recovers, Staffing Services Can Get You Placed Quickly Read More »
As the U.S. economy begins to pounce back, finding qualified construction workers has suddenly become a challenge. Construction is rebounding more quickly than other sectors as postponed projects finally rev up. But as a construction manager, how do you put together a productive team with rival firms also battling to recruit top talent? Savvy construction …
As Construction Rebounds, Staffing Services Ready with Manpower Read More »
Your business took a nosedive during 2020 and you had to lay off half the staff. Now, the work is coming in and hiring is picking up. You’re under pressure to staff up quickly to meet this demand. You consulted a recruiter who brought you top talent in the past. The recruiter advised you to …
