
Tag: Management
Rethinking Recruitment Investments: Are Job Boards Like Indeed Truly Worth the Cost?
In today’s competitive job market, finding the right talent is crucial for any organization’s success. As managers, the decisions we make regarding recruitment strategies can significantly impact the quality of our hires and the overall efficiency of our recruitment process. One common approach is using job boards like Indeed, but are we truly getting the return on investment (ROI) we expect from these platforms?
Critical Staffing Shortages Solved by Local Niche Recruiting Firm – A Case Study
Rapid Results & Ideal Matches for Immediate Help Desk Opening
At the crossroads of unexpected staffing shortages and budget constraints, our client faced a challenging dilemma when an employee informed them about their upcoming FMLA leave. With no immediate budget allocation for a new hire, the newly short-staffed company turned to JFC Global, a trusted local niche recruiting firm, for assistance.
Wondering Why You’re Getting Ghosted by Job Candidates After They Apply?
The job market has never been more competitive, which has made finding the right job candidate for a role more challenging than ever before. However, even after making it through the job application process and interviewing stages, many hiring managers are left wondering why they are getting ghosted by job candidates. It can be frustrating, but there is probably a good reason for it, and understanding these reasons can help you improve your hiring process.
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.
Are you looking for a JOB, or do you want a CAREER?
Did you ever go to the doctor and have them refer you to a “specialist?” They want you to have the best care possible for your healthcare, so they are telling you that someone else is going to be the expert on how to treat your condition.
They bring you in for an initial consultation, ask you to fill out a TON of forms, and ask you even more questions about your symptoms. They set clear expectations on what is required from you and discuss the game plan on how to achieve the most positive results.
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: