
Tag: american workforce
Protect Yourself from Job Scams: Recognizing and Avoiding Unsolicited Text Scams
In today’s digital age, job hunting often involves navigating through a myriad of online platforms and social networks unintentionally inviting job scams to get a foot in the door. While these platforms offer vast opportunities, they also attract opportunistic scammers looking to take advantage of unsuspecting job seekers. By understanding what to look for and how to minimize the risk of getting approached by job scams you can protect yourself and find a real job quicker.
The Benefits of Working With a Recruiting Firm When the Economy is Uncertain
The Advantages of Partnering with a Recruiting Firm like JFC
Finding quality job applicants can be a major expense when it comes to time, energy and money if you don’t partner with a reputable recruiting firm like JFC. In an era of economic uncertainty, businesses find themselves facing unique challenges in maintaining a steady workforce while also focusing on growth and stability. The business landscape can shift rapidly, making it increasingly complex for companies to manage their hiring needs effectively. This is where a proficient recruiting firm like JFC can make a significant difference. In this article, we’ll delve into the valuable benefits that partnering with a recruiting firm can bring to your organization during uncertain times, and answer some common questions about the process and investment of working with one.
What Really is Professional Development?
This month’s blog was written by Will Richard of the JFC family. A little about his military service: 4 years in the Army with a year tour in Iraq, Rank: Sergeant, Company: 756th EOD (Explosive Ordnance Disposal), MOS/Job: EOD/Bomb Squad
The term “professional development” can mean a lot of different things to a lot of different people. In its simplest form, it is the continual process of acquiring new skills and knowledge as it applies to their career. It requires turning your focus inward to self-reflect and take an honest appraisal of yourself.
Is Job Tenure a Thing of the Past?
It’s safe to say that workforce trends have shifted over the past decade and especially after the last recession. Today there seems to be more of a self-oriented nature to the workforce and, along with it, job-hopping. Ryan Kahn, a career coach and founder of The Hired Group, says that “job hopping is replacing the concept of climbing the corporate ladder.”
Let’s look at the numbers. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the average number of years that young employees (ages 20-34) have been with their current employer is 2.3 years.
Leadership Coaching Philosophy: The Employee Engagement Effect
What impact does employee engagement have on organizational performance? The contents of this paper will highlight Gallup’s State of The American Workplace Report, analyze the impact of engagement on performance, and evaluate what leaders can do to make improvements. I hypothesize that employee engagement is the single biggest driver in organizational and individual performance. Additional information will address how leadership can adopt a coaching style management philosophy to take employees from sheer compliance to unwavering commitment.
The Coaching Management Philosophy:
In this new edition of the Vistage podcast series, Vistage member Dave Nelsen interviews Jim Carchidi, the co-owner and executive vice president of JFC Staffing Companies, a direct hire or temporary placement company. JFC Staffing Companies was originally started by Jim’s parents, who built it from the ground up, and passed it onto Jim, who has also been a Vistage member since 2009. In this discussion, they talk about what makes a good leader and a positive work environment during a time when there are high levels of employee dissatisfaction.
Customer Service is DEAD…Or is it?
Data is he top 2 reasons customers leave:
- 68% leave because they are upset with the treatment they’ve received: Customer Service
- 14% leave because they are dissatisfied with the product or service: Performance
Data is according to the U.S. Small Business Administration and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce:
The JFC Staffing Companies announced today it has been named as one of Inavero’s 2015 Best of Staffing® for client satisfaction winners. This is the forth consecutive year that JFC was named to the elite list .
5 Ways to Bring Down Your Team
Moods don’t just spread from person to person, they affect entire networks. Recent discoveries in the field of positive psychology have shown poor moods do indeed fuel failure. When we are negative, we become less motivated, energetic, resilient, and productive at work. With that in mind, here are five ways to bring down any team:
Imagine Being Successul Only 46% of the Time
What’s Your Cost of Turnover?
Research by Leadership IQ tracked 20,000 new hires and found that 46% of them failed within 18 months.
- Imagine if a comparable failure rate happened on the manufacturing floor.
- Imagine if the invoices you sent to customers were only accurate 46% of the time.
- Imagine if the payroll checks you issued to employees were only accurate 46% of the time.
Hiring Mistakes Are Costly:
Hiring is a tough business. It takes patience, proper screening and careful analysis. It’s going to take some time to find the one who really fits the bill.