As 2015 draws to a close, we take a look back at the impact the mandates imposed by the Affordable Care Act (ACA) can have on your business. The ACA requires that all companies that have more than 50 full time equivalent employees, offer healthcare coverage that meet the requirements established by the Act. In… Read more »
Posts Categorized: Employers
Show Job Candidates That You Respect Them
Given the state of today’s candidate-driven recruitment market, it’s important that employers show their applicants appreciation and respect. Offering increased pay and benefits are always attractive to new recruits, but showing them the proper amount of respect can go even further than money and perks. With that in mind, there are a number of techniques… Read more »
Benefits of Working with APS: No Charge for Job Placements
There are a number of advantages to using a staffing firm like Automation Personnel Services. While staffing agencies have been utilized in the U.S. for decades, the practice of staffing employees has grown tremendously in the recruitment and human resources sector. Companies such as Automation Personnel Services are able to use its advanced technical resources,… Read more »
Passive Job Candidates Might Be Your Best Bet
While many employers tend to target jobseekers who maintain an extremely active presence in their job search, there are actually numerous benefits to pursuing those who take a more passive approach. A technique that is especially useful when facing a tight or restrictive candidate market. Recruiting passive jobseekers is a fantastic way to fill the… Read more »
Effectiveness of Root-Cause Training for Operational Managers
Demonstrating effective problem-solving skills is critical for those who are in managerial or supervisory positions. Regardless of the industry or project, your operational leaders will be regularly called upon to assess workplace disagreements, resolve conflicts and ensure the best outcome for all parties. As such, it’s important that your managers and supervisors are well-versed in… Read more »
Dealing with a Difficult Co-Worker
We’ve all had to deal with a difficult co-worker in the past. In fact, some of you might be working alongside one right now. While a difficult co-worker can seem like an insurmountable obstacle to your productivity, there are actually a number of things that can be done to try and place some distance between… Read more »
What Are the Current Trends in Drug Testing in Staffing?
Testing applicants for drug use as a part of the prescreening process, while a highly debated subject, is a rather common occurrence among staffing agencies of the 21st century. Despite the widespread usage of drug testing today, statistics from the American Management Association show that actual numbers of employers who do test their employees are… Read more »
How Can a Staffing Agency Play a Role in Workplace Safety?
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration, also known as OSHA, is an agency that is dedicated to upholding the safety, health and ethical treatment of workers in the United States. As such, they are responsible for establishing and enforcing regulations involving employee health and safety in the workplace. Staffing agencies, however, are in a unique… Read more »
The Impact of Complying with Employment Law as It Changes
There is no denying that the employment landscape has been changing for the last 40 years due evolving employment law, and the impact on companies and employees has been felt. The overall impact of the government regulations has created a safer and more cohesive work environment, but implementing new policies is often time consuming and… Read more »
Top 3 Things to Look for When Examining a Staffing Client
As an employer that relies on staffing agencies to find employees, it is of the utmost importance that you are highly familiar with the ones who are in charge of filling the ranks of your workforce. Just because something works for another company or colleague doesn’t mean that it will necessarily be the ideal solution… Read more »