 You’re probably well aware that there is a worker shortage in the United States right now. Companies are in need of more employees, and not all of them are able to hire the workers that they want to hire.
One possible result of this is more work for everybody else at the company. And more work can mean more shifts and longer shifts. Perhaps you find yourself in this particular situation at the present time, or you anticipate it happening in the near future. If either of these things are the case, then you must prepare for the reality of working these shifts. That’s why we’re presenting three tips for working longer shifts for your new (or existing) employer: #1—Eat regularly and stay hydrated. When you work a longer shift, you’ll be expending more energy. And when you expend more energy, you become hungrier more quickly. So it’s important to not only bring enough food with you, but also to plan when you’re going to eat your food. The last thing you want to do is skip a meal entirely because you don’t have the time or you didn’t plan adequately. #2—Take breaks to refocus. Specifically, you want to take breaks to refocus your attention and your energy. It’s when you’re unfocused and lethargic that mistakes are made, and in an industrial setting, harmful accidents can happen. More than likely, you’ll have scheduled breaks in your shift, probably multiple breaks. Make sure that you take them and that you use the time wisely. #3—Get enough sleep and recuperate. This should go without saying, but we’re going to say it, anyway. And it involves two things. The first is making sure that you get enough sleep on the night (or day) prior to your shift. The second is making sure that you rest and recuperate on your off days. If you work a long shift or back-to-back shifts, then you’ll probably have multiple days off during the week, as well. Use those days to your full advantage. Last year, Time Staffing won ClearlyRated’s Best of Staffing Client and Talent Awards for providing superior service to their clients and candidates. ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing Award is the only award in the United States and Canada that recognizes staffing agencies that have proven superior service and quality based entirely upon ratings provided by their clients and job candidates. Time Staffing received satisfaction scores of 9 out of 10 or 10 out of 10 from 75.4% of their placed talent, significantly higher than the industry’s average of 45%. Contact us today to find out more about the employment opportunities that are available in your chosen field! It’s no secret that companies of all sizes in nearly all industries are looking for employees right now. In fact, organizations in some industries are downright desperate to get them. As a result, successfully identifying and then hiring the right people for your company can be quite challenging in this current environment.
With that in mind, here are five tips for sourcing, engaging, and hiring top-notch employees: #1—Ask for referrals from current employees. If you’re looking for good employees, why not start with referrals from your existing batch of good employees? Many organizations offer referral bonuses to their workers who provide successful referrals. More than likely, if you trust the employee, then you can trust them to provide a referral who will also be a good worker. #2—Write a compelling job description. This is the starting point for attracting and engaging top-notch job seekers and candidates. Right now, there are a lot of companies looking for a lot of workers. That means the market is flooded with job descriptions. The key is to stand out from everybody else. So while you certainly want to include a list of duties and responsibilities in your job description, be sure to put some “sizzle” in there, as well. Give job seekers a reason to want to work for your company, as opposed to your competition. #3—Utilize social media to the fullest extent possible. Not every company uses social media in exactly the same manner. However, it can be an excellent way to not only brand your organization in a positive way, but also to gain exposure for your job openings. Simply put, you want to get your job openings in front of as many qualified people as you possibly can, and social media can be an important channel for doing just that. #4—Communicate consistently throughout the hiring process. This is the next important step in engaging top-notch job seekers and candidates. Once you get them into the hiring process, the last thing you want to do is allow them to drop out. Or worse yet, convince them to drop out because you haven’t communicated with them enough. Job candidates want to know two things. First, where they stand in the process. And second, what the next steps of the process are. Keep them apprised of the situation and they will be more likely to remain engaged. #5—Enlist the services of a reputable and experienced staffing agency. When workers are scarce, using the resources and expertise of an experienced staffing agency can help you in multiple ways. These ways include finding qualified job seekers and candidates and also helping to facilitate the interviewing and hiring process. If you haven’t yet worked with a staffing agency, this is the perfect time to do so! Last year, Time Staffing won ClearlyRated’s Best of Staffing Client and Talent Awards for providing superior service to their clients and candidates. ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing Award is the only award in the United States and Canada that recognizes staffing agencies that have proven superior service and quality based entirely upon ratings provided by their clients and job candidates. Time Staffing received satisfaction scores of 9 out of 10 or 10 out of 10 from 75.4% of their placed talent, significantly higher than the industry’s average of 45%. Contact Time Staffing today to find out more about our placement services for employers! Even though we’re in a tight labor market and job opportunities abound, that is no reason to “rest on your laurels.” If you want to get the best job possible in your field and grow your career the way that you want, then there are certain “soft skills” that can give you an edge over other job seekers and candidates.
Below are five critical skills that can help you get a good job in your field: #1—Communication This is one of the most sought after soft skills in the employment marketplace. Organizations everywhere are in need of employees who can communicate well and do so consistently. Lack of communication and miscommunications cost companies millions of dollars every year (and it may be more than that). Hiring employees who can communicate well is one way to reduce these annual losses. #2—Problem solving For employers, it’s all about solving problems. After all, that’s why they’re hiring people in the first place. They have a problem and they need to solve it. Problem solving is one of the most important skills, as well as one of the best forms of value, that you can offer to an organization looking to hire. Remember: there is an overabundance of problems in the world and a lack of solutions. #3—Initiative The desire to be a “go getter” is as important now as it was 50 years ago. Or 100. The last thing that you want to say to your boss or manager is “That isn’t my job.” Instead, in your never-ending quest to solve more problems—and provide more value to your employer—show initiative in tackling the problems that you do see. Regardless of whether or not they’re part of your official job description. #4—Adaptability (Resiliency) It’s quite possible that this is the skill employers cherish most of all. That’s because just like there are endless problems in the world today, adversity is inevitable. That certainly applies to the world of work and employment. As a result, if you’re able to show resiliency in the face of adversity and “bounce back” from setbacks, then you will offer more value and be more hire-able to companies. #5—Collaboration Not only do organizations want employees who can work well by themselves, but they want employees who can work well with others. If you can apply all four of the skills discussed so far to a group setting and use them to bring about favorable results on a consistent basis, then you’ve set yourself apart from others. And possibly put yourself on the path to a management or leadership position. Last year, Time Staffing won ClearlyRated’s Best of Staffing Client and Talent Awards for providing superior service to their clients and candidates. ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing Award is the only award in the United States and Canada that recognizes staffing agencies that have proven superior service and quality based entirely upon ratings provided by their clients and job candidates. Time Staffing received satisfaction scores of 9 out of 10 or 10 out of 10 from 75.4% of their placed talent, significantly higher than the industry’s average of 45%. Contact us today to find out more about the employment opportunities that are available in your chosen field! |
