Posts Tagged ‘temp agency’

When To Use A Temp Agency

In: Society

10 Sep 2010

The idea of a temp agency has been around for over a century. Originally, these agencies supplied mainly domestic help for short term employment. Years ago when families commonly moved their entire household from the city to their country home every spring, it was usually done without taking the regular staff with them – they needed to stay behind to maintain the city home. In the country, they would be met by temporary domestic help who would work for the duration of the family’s stay.

Points to Consider When Applying For Temporary Jobs

In: Business

15 Aug 2009

The current down turn in the economy has resulted in massive layoffs across the country. Many people are now looking to seek employment in a company as a temporary employee. If you are currently unemployed, a temporary job may be the solution to meeting financial obligations as well as giving you a competitive edge to finding full-time permanent employment.

Obligations Of Temp Agencies Towards Workers

In: Business

28 May 2009

Temp Agencies (Temporary Agencies) are business that intermediaries between people looking for temporary work positions and business that have openings of that kind.

Matching Your Skills with the Appropriate Job

In: Business

27 May 2009

When looking for a job, it is crucial that your skills match the job. If the skills dont match, then there is a good chance that your resume will be passed up and the employer will move on to the rest. That is what you dont want to happen.

What Is Human Resource Auditing?

In: Business

21 May 2009

As you work to grow your business, one of the scariest things that could happen, outside of an IRS audit, is a Department of Labor investigation. All it takes is one disgruntled employee who complains of unfair labor practices in your business to spark an investigation. Even if you have done everything according to the letter and spirit of the DOL laws, you will have to undergo a lengthy, time-consuming, expensive investigation if a complaint arises. This can be completely avoided by doing your own human resource auditing. This is a study that proves to you, the business’s owner, that everything is being done as it should in the payroll and human resources departments.

How Temp Jobs can Help Improve Job Skills

In: Society

4 Apr 2009

When the economy falls into a slump, it is inevitable that many people will lose their jobs. This can be a scary time as people look for ways to pay their bills. Large layoffs often mean people may be out of work for a long time. During these difficult times, there is often a concern about maintaining and acquiring new job skills. By taking a temp job, people can maintain and improve current skills while supplementing their income.

Rightsizing for Profitability

In: Business

27 Feb 2009

These days, most companies are looking for ways to save money, and downsizing is one obvious option. The magic number for layoffs seems to be about 10 percent; companies feel they can cut this number of staff as a quick way to boost profitability. But downsizing has a lot of risks: people get demotivated, they become anxious, and some will even jump ship thinking another organization is more secure. On top of this, companies may find themselves with too little talent to bring in new revenue and provide the level of service needed to retain existing clients.

Tips for Finding a Temp Agency

In: Business

25 Feb 2009

Temp agencies can be a great way to find some extra work and are ideal if you are looking for something that isn’t going to be long-term. There are a number of reasons why you might want to use a temp agency to help you find work, but the question we will be dealing with today is how to actually find a good agency.

Improving Employee Retention Before and After Downsizing

In: Business

21 Feb 2009

In a down economy organizations sometimes forget that retaining employees is an important issue. When organizations go through the difficult process of downsizing it’s natural to overlook the need to develop retention programs meant to keep the remaining people happy and productive.

Advantages of Working for a Temp Agency

In: Business

19 Feb 2009

Job hunting is hard work, so anything that makes it just a little easier is a very good thing. Temp agencies can be the ideal way to make everything easier as you set about looking for more work. The advantages are numerous, but too many people avoid temp agencies because they aren’t really sure of how to use them or they think they don’t need help looking for work.


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