“Finders Keepers” Employers have been actively recruiting workers in a ‘finder’s focus’ as economic growth created opportunity over the last decade. Alack of skilled applicants in all sectors and a shortage of basic labor has moved companies to a new ‘keeper’ environment as they seek to retain those in their workforces. Historically low unemployment is moving Sacramento companies from recruiting to retention. When asked, ‘in 2019 where is retention on your list of priorities?’ the majority report it has topped the list. FFifty-threepercent (53%) of those surveyed in direct contacts between Feb ..read more

‘Speed Bump?’   Employers are downshifting in the hiring race as 2019 begins. One regional company is reducing workforce by more than fifty percent (50%) as tariff related contract losses impact Sacramento area employment. In direct contacts with regional employers between November 19th and December 17th, Pacific Staffing discovered fifty-six percent (56%) of companies are hiring in the First Quarter of 2019. Hiring has pulled back from this same time one year ago when sixty-five percent (65%) planned to hire in January, February and March. While the pace of hiring among top Sacramento regiona ..read more

Job demand & hiring trends for local companies in the 4th Quarter of 2018 Special: ‘In’ or ‘Out’ -sourcing? Sacramento employers have slowed hiring with shortages of skills and applicants. However, they continue to seek expansion of workforces in the final Quarter of 2018. Down from sixty-six percent (66%) hiring in the previous three months, Pacific Staffing discovered in direct contacts with top regional employer’s fifty-seven percent (57%) will hire in October, November and December. Twenty percent (20%) of all companies report a lack of applicants as a major challenge. While top region ..read more

Sex Talk at Work? Sacramento employers demonstrate concern in preventing potential sexual harassment on the job. News of workplace sexual harassment, assault and worse occupy conversation across society as part of the #MeToo movement and employers are on guard against workplace problems. Pacific Staffing asked top regional employers about sexual harassment and how often they provide employee training in direct phone contacts between May 29 and June 22, 2018. Anecdotally, top companies said, ‘zero tolerance’ policy, reinforced ‘at need’ training and access to online resources were employed to h ..read more

Light Up or Leave IT Alone?                                             Sacramento employers are caught between a rock and a hard place as marijuana is now a legal recreational drug in California, but still outlawed by the Federal government. In many ways nothing has changed for regional companies with Federal contracts, transportation or safety issues in the workplace despite CA voter approval of ‘pot’ use. Pacific Staffing asked top regional companies if recreational marijuana use in the first three months of 2018 resulted in any issues in the workplace. While not all could or would answer ..read more

Job demand & hiring trends for local companies in the 4th Quarter of 2017 The workplace is always changing. Employers depend on the mutually beneficial relationship based on pay for productivity. Worker productivity comes from a work ethic that Pacific Staffing has discovered may be changing in American workplaces. Since 1992, the Employment Trends has asked Sacramento regional employers questions about workers and workplaces, hiring, market skills, employer demand, industry sector activity and direction of the local economy. In recent surveys employers have noted a changing set of values ..read more

Job demand & hiring trends for local companies in the 3rd Quarter of 2017 Over-parenting Intrudes on Workplaces The latest quarterly survey of Sacramento regional employers has discovered that ‘helicopter parenting’ is apparently landing at work. Polling employers regularly since 1992 it appears a new trend may be emerging in workplaces involving ‘parental hovering’.  HR contacts surveyed say they are hearing more often now from parents than in past years. Contact by a parent on behalf of an applicant or employee was noted by twelve percent (12%) of Service firms, two percent (2%)of manufa ..read more

When it comes to hiring, there are a lot of unknowns. But, as one of Woodland’s top staffing services firms, Pacific Staffing knows one thing is for certain: You have a lot at stake and need to hire exceptional professionals. How can you find them? Start by following these tips to get the most from your hiring function: 1. Look to other top performers. When you’re looking to hire another top performer, other successful employees within your company are an ideal place to start. Evaluate their skills, personalities, communication styles, and backgrounds to look for commonalities. Another tip to ..read more

Burnout is a risk for any employee. But, as one of the top medical staffing agencies in Sacramento, Pacific MedStaff knows that it’s particularly common for those who work in the medical field, especially nurses. And it’s no wonder. They’re the ones on the front line of patient care, dealing with intense stress and handling life or death situations day in and out. And burnout doesn’t simply impact the nurse. It can also affect the patient care delivered. In fact, hospitals with high burnout rates tend to have lower patient satisfaction, according to the National Institute of Health. Likewise ..read more

As experienced headhunters in Northern California, Pacific ExecSearch knows there will be times (hopefully few and far between) when you hire someone and that person turns around and quits six months later. However, considering the cost of a hiring mistake, it’s best to minimize that scenario as much as possible. But this can be tough when you’re hiring for demanding positions, especially those at the senior level. To help you hire the best fit candidates for tough-to-fill roles, here are a few questions to consider: 1. What does the role entail? Before jumping into the recruiting portion of t ..read more