It’s a job seeker’s market and skilled workers have more options than they’ve had in more than a decade. The struggle to recruit workers with the right mix of skills and expertise needed to fill open positions is reaching a fever pitch, which means businesses must go to greater lengths to attract top talent, including […]
In a strengthening economy, the ability to retain top talent is the key to maintaining a competitive advantage. However, during times of increased business activity, the competition for star performers becomes intense. According to Express Employment Professionals’ third quarter 2018 Job Insights survey, 66% of respondents reported a “lack of available applicants” as the top […]
Low Pay is the Top Reason Job Seekers Turn Down Opportunities; Lack of Advancement is No. 1 Reason People Leave Jobs Express Employment Professionals recently released results from a survey of businesses revealing the hurdles that stop applicants from accepting jobs, as well as the top reasons employees leave jobs. Respondents were asked, “What hurdles stop […]
71% Stay for One Year or Less; Three Years of Results Show Generally Consistent Trends Express Employment Professionals recently released new survey results indicating that more than two-thirds of recent college graduates stay at their first career jobs for one year or less. The findings come from a survey of 134 Express franchisees across the […]
Turnover can be costly. So, it’s in a company’s best interest to ensure they have a workforce full of engaged workers. But in order to build a team of happy and content employees, the first step is understanding why they leave. Check out this infographic from Bolt Insurance for some insight into the reasons why […]
The business world lost one of its brightest and most influential minds this week. Stephen R. Covey, world-renowned author, businessman, and motivational speaker built a legendary career based on the principles of truly great leadership. Throughout the course of his life, Covey not only wrote about the essential core values outstanding leaders must develop – […]
Whether you’re preparing to go on medical leave or considering taking a month-long sabbatical to Europe, the thought of you being gone for an extended amount of time can send your team, and maybe even you, into a panic. But, with a little bit of planning, your extended leave doesn’t have to turn into a […]
In a recent report by the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), 30% of employees said they were likely to look for work outside of their organization in 2010. Experts expected job satisfaction rates would be even lower this year due to company layoffs and pay cuts many employees faced during the recession. But, job […]
The need for skilled trades workers remains high across all industries and recruiting for in-demand roles like welders, machinists, equipment operators, and more, is a priority for many businesses. We sat down with a seasoned professional recruiter who specializes in skilled trades positions to learn more about this important segment. Rosa Zermeno of Express Employment […]
Companies on the hunt for new talent are turning to reskilling as a viable solution to labor and skills shortages as 70% of hiring managers say they would prefer to train their current employees for different roles before bringing on new workers, according to a survey from The Harris Poll commissioned by Express Employment Professionals. […]
