From manufacturing to research, the demand for skilled employees is at an all-time high, and companies can struggle to attract, recruit, and retain top talent. Job openings are at a 17 year high, and the unemployment rate is a low 3.9 percent. It’s no surprise that the competition for talent is fierce. However, not all companies can dedicate… Read more »
While the principles of a well-written job description are still important, traditional recruiting is not working like it once was. Recruiting and staffing agencies that don’t keep up with the changing technology trends will fall behind. According to a recent survey from worldwide recruiter Hays, 73 percent of employers say their industry has a moderate to… Read more »
Did you know: One-third of new hires quit their job after about six months. An employees first days, weeks, and months are crucial to their success in their new role. In fact, about one-third of new hires knew whether they would stay with the company long-term after their first week. This means, having a seamless and effective onboarding… Read more »
To some, company culture has become a buzzword in recent years. In fact, most people associate a great culture with trendy perks like ping-pong tables, free snacks, or napping pods. Obviously, these perks are nice, but a company’s culture is about who the company is at the deepest level. An organization’s culture consists of the values,… Read more »
Too early to think about the holidays? Starting now actually makes sense for holiday hiring! For many retailers, the arrival of the holidays means it’s time to ramp up recruiting efforts and prepare for a busy season. This task can seem stressful to many business owners but, following these 5 tips will help streamline your… Read more »
Headway Workforce Solutions operates across all fifty states. How do you keep up with the various regulations, like workers compensation, irregular tax codes, benefit options etc., that are specific to each state? While workers’ compensation management is fairly uniform across the board there are monopolistic states such as Ohio, Washington State, Wyoming and North Dakota,… Read more »
