When the word “recession” starts buzzing about, employers and employees alike tend to get nervous. Economic worries can cause a lot of stress on individuals as well as companies and organizations. That’s why Labor Solutions is going to take a look at how recessions really affect people who are looking for work and applying for
Turnover is a fact of life in any business. Some industries are known for having higher turnover rates than others. Today Labor Solutions has some ideas to help you lower your turnover rate by retaining the employees you have. Hold On to Who You’ve Got High turnover can be inconvenient as well as expensive.
If you own or operate a business of any size, then you’ve probably had to do some hiring at some point. So you’ve experienced the time-consuming process of listing an open position, screening applicants, and then contacting the most promising candidates to schedule interviews. It can be a real headache! Fortunately, you don’t have to
The modern workplace consists of people from a variety of backgrounds and of a wide range of ages. These differences can sometimes lead to difficulties in communication, disagreements, and other forms of friction. Labor Solutions would like to consider how we can bridge some of those gaps, starting with age differences. Born in a Different
The ability to speak two or more languages fluently is a highly marketable skill. Labor Solutions frequently has open positions where bilingualism is a preferred characteristic of applicants. If you are capable of speaking English plus another language, then make sure you are making the most of that desirable aptitude. Selling Your Bilingual Talent There
Teenagers might think it’s cool to have a “bad reputation,” but working adults should know better! Here at Labor Solutions, we’re not opposed to people having fun during their off time, but it’s important to cultivate a good reputation when it comes to work. Be Known for the Right Reasons We’ve all known people whose
By now, we’ve all heard the jokes about “Googling yourself.” But seriously, it’s a good idea to do so from time to time. At Labor Solutions, we often do a quick Google search on applicants just to see what comes up that could be seen by a potential employer so we don’t have any unpleasant
At Labor Solutions, we conduct a lot of interviews with potential candidates for temporary jobs. It’s always great when an interviewee has some questions to ask us, because it shows that the individual is truly invested in the position they are applying for. If you’re unsure what you should be asking an employer in an
There’s been a lot of talk recently about the role of AI and automation in the creative fields and working world. People are nervous that they could lose their jobs to machines. We at Labor Solutions don’t believe this will be the case, and we’ll explain why. Working Together in the Future At Labor Solutions,
Since 1992, April has been designated as National Stress Awareness Month – a time to recognize the negative impacts that stress can have on the body over time. This year’s specific theme is “anxiety,” so Labor Solutions would like to address the issue of workplace anxiety. Managing Stress and Anxiety at Work We at Labor