While staff turnover happens throughout the year, employers may see a slight uptick during the summer months. Given the current challenges employers face in replacing workers, employees are in the driver’s seat. Now, more than ever, businesses must adapt and be responsive to current trends to retain their top talent.
While worker safety is always important, summer heat poses some unique challenges for those who work in hot conditions. That includes a vast range of occupations, from road construction to restaurant kitchens, from iron foundries to laundries, and from warehouses to mining.
As a recruiter, you know that employment in certain positions requires certain skills. For instance, you would expect an accountant to be good with numbers or a computer technician to be able to troubleshoot a computer problem.
In this competitive job market, it’s more important than ever that employers express appreciation for their staff. These days, many businesses are going beyond traditional employee recognition programs that occasionally acknowledge contributions or hand out awards.
Have job candidates mysteriously stood you up for an interview – or not shown for their first day of work? If so, you’ve been ghosted – and you’re not alone.
The war for talent has turned the recruitment process on its head. Employers who once were flooded with applicants now struggle to fill positions. It’s a job seeker’s market and many candidates are being more selective in their job search.
While some companies have returned to the office, other businesses remain fully or partially remote. How do you support a remote team? The following tips can help if some or all of your staff continue to converse through a view screen.
As the competitive job market continues, companies have found new ways to attract job applicants. Here are a few creative hiring incentives implemented recently by businesses everywhere:
Terminating a staff member is stressful both for the individual and the organization. As the employer, you have the right to terminate someone who is not performing – or who is harassing or endangering other staff. The employee has a right to an explanation and as much dignity as possible under the circumstances.
As a job-hunter, you’re focused on finding a position that’s a good fit for your skills and interests. But how do you know if the company is a good fit – that the organization aligns with your own needs and ideas? Hiring experts advise looking for these “green flags.”
