It’s no secret recruiting is super competitive, not just right now, but constantly and especially for employers seeking to hire hourly staff! You’ve tried everything, right? Your managers are frustrated, your employees are worn out, and the list could go on, so what do you do now? We’ve pulled together 4 things you really need to have in place that will help you jump start your recruiting if you’re feeling a bit let down.  Refresh Your Hiring Plan (and get management buy-in) Whether you’re staffing up for the holidays or some other seasonal event, you need to have a hiring plan in place ..read more

On November 4, 2021, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) filed an Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS) on COVID-19 vaccination and testing in the workplace.  The ETS establishes requirements for large employers (100+) – part-time employees do count towards the company total, but independent contractors do not.  January 4, 2022, is the scheduled deadline for employers to comply. Under the ETS, employers are required to develop, implement, and enforce a workplace COVID-19 vaccination policy.  Employees will need to receive their fi ..read more

The turnover rate in the hospitality sector has been rising steadily for the past several years. This still isn’t quite as bad as it was before the recession, but it is unacceptably high for restaurants that want to operate more effectively. Why is the churn rate so high in the food service industry? What are the real reasons your employees quit? Here are some of the most common reasons your employees quit —and what you can do about it. Six Reasons Your Employees Quit #1 Bad Bosses You may be a great manager, but not every supervisor working under you ends up utterly beloved by their direct r ..read more

You never get a second chance to make a first impression. You also don’t get do-overs with employee onboarding. What a worker experiences during their first days and weeks at a new job will impact their entire experience. Too often, poor onboarding can cut that experience short. In fact, employees often decide within their first 30 days whether they are going to stick with a company. Or, maybe they’ll quit as soon as they can find somewhere else to work. Here are 4 onboarding tips to reduce turnover. #1 Engage Peers in the Onboarding Process It’s nice to have a buddy system. It’s not uncommon ..read more

Many retail stores are skating on thin ice these days with the increasing pressure from the e-commerce sector. But there are still plenty of shoppers who will make a trip to a brick and mortar location—and they are there for a purpose. Here are the top six reasons customers still show up in person at a retail shop: 1. They want to handle or see a particular item or a variety of options before they buy 2. They aren’t sure what they need and want expert input—someone who will answer their questions in person 3. They want a convenient, immediate solution to an unmet need (and even rush shipping ..read more

Seasonal hiring can be a monumental task, and managing hourly workers during busiest time of year is often a challenge. With so much going on, you want to be well prepared for what the holidays bring. Here are five ways that technology and best practices can help ease the burden for everyone through the holiday season. They can also make managing a holiday workforce easier. #1 Review Historical Data and Do Forecasting Assuming you have access to a decent workforce management solution as part of your HRIS, this is the time to start pulling reports from last season. A review of previous history ..read more

Seasonal fluctuations in business bring a host of challenges; not the least of which is hiring the right candidates at the right time to meet the changing demand. But just like anything, with challenges, come solutions. And we’ve brought a few of those solutions right to your screen today to help with your Seasonal Hiring Challenges. Challenge 1: Finding Qualified Candidates Problem Finding qualified candidates is an ongoing issues for businesses. In fact, according to a survey conducted by the National Federation of Independent Businesses (NFIB), 23% of owners cited difficulty finding q ..read more

Turnover can be quite costly for businesses. The time and money invested in finding qualified candidates, going through the interview process, and managing their onboarding and training can be significant. Also, when you experience high turnover, that cost multiplies. Reducing turnover can help alleviate some of the strain. So, one way to reduce turnover is by building trust with your employees through better understanding and communication.   “To effectively communicate, we must realize that we are all different in the way we perceive the world and use this understanding as a guide to ou ..read more

We often get asked, “What is the cost of onboarding new employees?” There is no quick and easy answer to this question, but it isn’t hard to calculate. Every company is different and will have its own processes, policies and... Read more... The post What is the Cost of Onboarding New Employees? appeared first on Efficient Forms ..read more

Running a business with multiple locations, like restaurants, is hard enough without pulling your hair out because of inefficiencies in your hiring process, right? A struggle facing nearly every employer is finding candidates (period) then finding quality candidates and hiring... Read more... The post 5 Reasons to Streamline Your Hiring Process appeared first on Efficient Forms ..read more