Gaps in your resume. Thanks to COVID-19, millions of unemployed Americans are now facing the prospect of trying to find a new job with at least one big gap in their curriculum vitae. Should you be nervous about explaining why that gap exists? Well, it depends, right? Layoffs, needing to take time off to care …
There are plenty of benefits to hiring temporary workers, but there’s also a right way and a wrong way to go about it. We’ve come up with a list of five mistakes companies make in hiring temporary workers that we’re sharing here as more employers begin to restart business operations amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Not …
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More restaurants and hotels are likely to reopen soon, so we expect demand in hospitality to resume in fairly short order.
In fits and starts, we’re getting back to work. As that happens, and as the economy starts up again, employers will need to consider whether to rehire or replace workers they furloughed or laid off as COVID-19 swept the world. Under the best-case scenarios, we could see a sudden, massive demand for goods and services. That …
Congratulations! You’ve been hired for a temporary assignment in the field you love and the pay is solid. So how can you be sure you keep the job? Here are five mistakes that you don’t want to make. 1. Not Arriving on Time Getting to work on time isn’t something you want to do only on your first day …
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By Larry Hannappel The nationwide talent shortage has prompted some employers to rethink hiring people with a criminal background, reflecting a movement to provide jobs to workers looking for a second chance. A background check, of course, can be one of the most important tools in finding the best job candidates. (Apprentice Personnel has the highest level …
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The rules raised to $684 per week, or $35,568 a year, the threshold at which employees are exempt from being paid overtime. That’s a 50.3% increase from the previous threshold of $455 per week or $23,660 annually – and it means more than 1 million workers are now eligible for overtime anytime they work more than 40 hours a week.
It’s that time of year again for employers (and the temporary employment agencies they rely on). Everyone is suddenly knee-deep in holiday hiring. That includes tackling the annual challenge of finding, training, and retaining a seasonal workforce for the hectic holiday season. About 500,000 workers will be added during November alone. We’ll be busy helping to fill …
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Whether temporary or permanent, your employees are a large part of your business success. But what if they aren’t happy? If they aren’t happy, you can bet your customers aren’t either. There’s no shortage of opportunities to make HR mistakes. Here, we take a look at five common problem areas and what you can do to avoid or correct them. …
If your workplace profile needs polishing, keep this list handy. It’ll help remove any doubts about your commitment and ability to be a better co-worker.
