Tag: temporary employee

Join us 1/29: Influencing Cultural Transformation – One Small Step at a Time

by placers on January 2, 2015 in Culture, News

 

Please join us on Thursday, January 29th (7:30-9AM) for our Outside-In® Talent Seminar featuring guest speaker, Beth Bunting Arnholt. Sometimes change requires large-scale process. But often you can have more impact by creating seemingly small opportunities and leveraging them as catalysts. Beth will share how she influences cultural transformation one step at a time in her role as VP […]

Why Use a Temp Agency for High-Level Employees?

by wpengine on December 30, 2014 in Staffing, Workforce

 

When employers look to temporary agencies to help search for talent, they are commonly filling short-term assignments or roles that do not require an expanded skill set. However, it is often overlooked that temp agencies can also help fill temporary positions needed for higher-level and more specific roles. We spoke to our recruiters and compiled a list […]

The War on Talent: Tempting the Temp

by wpengine on December 2, 2014 in Culture, Staffing, Workforce

 

In recent blogs, we discussed both the War on Talent and How to Attract & Engage Contingent Workers and shared how now more than ever, staffing firms and employers need to appeal to qualified candidates. The way in which you market your brand, as well as your clients brand, can either make or break your […]

‘Tis the Season: 5 Tips for Landing a Temporary Job

by wpengine on November 19, 2014 in Job Search Tips, Workforce

 

It’s that time of year again—seasonal positions are open and waiting! Whether you’re looking for a temporary job or a part-time gig to supplement your income, seasonal roles are a great opportunity to build your resume and learn some new skills. As large companies hire hundreds to thousands of employees for the upcoming holiday season […]

How Do You List an Employment Agency on Your Resume?

by wpengine on November 11, 2014 in Job Search Tips, Workforce

 

Many are turning to temporary positions to build their skillsets and hone in on new experience. However, it’s often difficult and frustrating to decide how to represent both the employer and the staffing industry on a resume. Here we have outlined several different scenarios with examples to help set you up for success when listing […]

How Can You Attract & Engage Contingent Workers?

by wpengine on November 4, 2014 in Staffing, Workforce

 

In a previous blog, we discussed the war on talent and how it affects both employers and employees. With contingent work on the rise, how can employers attract and engage temps to ensure the best experience possible on both sides? With more open jobs than there are workers, it’s important to market your company and […]

The Working Dead: Interview Horror Stories

by wpengine on October 28, 2014 in Workforce

 

It’s no tall tale that interviews are undoubtedly nerve-racking. Every recruiter has stories of common mistakes such as candidates forgetting resumes or not dressing properly, however; few and far between are bizarre, hilarious, and even scary interview situations. Sweaty palms and awkward handshakes are the least of these recruiters worries when a subpar interview becomes […]

What is The “War for Talent”?

by wpengine on October 21, 2014 in Staffing, Workforce

 

The phrase “war for talent” has been used extensively lately in the staffing industry—what does it mean and how does it affect both employers and employees? Well, for starters, this concept illustrates the shift from the employer to the contingent worker. In the past, staffing industries used to hard sell their services to buyers and […]

6 Benefits of Temping

by wpengine on October 7, 2014 in Workforce

 

As the structure of work is rapidly changing and temporary work is on the rise, many people are asking if a temp position is the right fit for them. We’ve compiled this list of several short-term and long-term benefits of taking on a temp role to help shed some light on the expanding workforce! 1. […]

What is the Contingent Workforce?

by wpengine on June 10, 2014 in News, Staffing, Workforce

 

US temp jobs rise in May, yet again. Each month, the number of temporary professionals in the workforce has been increasing and reaching new all-time highs. When the BLS released the employment numbers last week, they reported an increase that brings the total temporary workers to almost 2.9 million. As temps continue to break records, […]

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