One of the more difficult issues you may face as a manager or employee is the loss of a co-worker. While these occurrences may seem rare and there is little training on the topic, a 2003 report by The Grief Recovery Institute found that deaths of co-workers, friends, and extended family members cost U.S. businesses $7 billion annually in loss productivity.
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9 out of 10 Staffing Employees Are Satisfied With Their Employer
Considering a position through a staffing firm may be intimidating if you have never partnered with one before. What were some times formerly referred to as “temps”, used to be seen as beneath direct employees of a company. With the huge surge in staffing and contract work, the tables have significantly turned.
Trillium Recognized for Growth and Excellence In 2016!
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René Poch founder and CEO of Trillium Staffing, recently announced that Trillium had recently been recognized for several new accomplishments in 2016. Those recognitions included:
- 2016 Best Construction & Engineering Recruitment Firm 2016 by Corporate Vision
- 2016 24th Largest Industrial Staffing Firm in the United States by Staffing Industry Analysts
- 2016 60th Largest Staffing Firm in the United States by Staffing Industry Analysts
Recruiting Challenges Hindering the Growth of Small Business in the U.S.
While the economy is remaining strong, many small businesses in the United States are still struggling to grow their business. One of the biggest challenges facing business leaders today, is recruiting qualified candidates.
In a recent survey conducted by Indeed with small businesses, 97% of respondents reported difficulty in hiring the right candidate at least occasionally. While even the nation’s largest employers are fighting to attract top talent, small businesses experience a different set of challenges that can increase the difficulty in recruiting, even for lesser skilled positions. A few of their challenges include:
Banning The Box? What’s The Big Deal?
Recently, counties across the country have begun rallying around a new initiative called “Banning the Box.” But what could this mean for your company or you as a job seeker? Let’s start with what does “Banning the Box” actually mean? Simply put, “Banning the Box” means removing the check box on an employment application that asks whether or not a candidate has been previously arrested or convicted of a crime.
Jump Start Your Job Search with Summer Networking
Did you just graduate and are looking to get your foot in the door? Are you looking to grow in your current role? A lot of you may not realize it but the job search process begins long before you even think of submitting an application with a company. The best way to get things rolling is simply through networking.
Trillium's 2016 Food Drive Results!
For the last 3 years, Trillium has instituted a program to provide all of the branch offices a way to give back to their local communities. Every March, Trillium offices nationwide have participated in an Annual Food Drive! Through the last few years, it has become obvious that our network of local offices, chambers and clients have had a deep dedication to their local communities.
Trillium Staffing Announces Direct Hire Services in Fishers, Indiana!
Trillium Staffing Solutions a national leader in staffing and recruitment services, is excited to announce the offering of their direct hire services in Fishers, Indiana! After many years of servicing the Greater Indianapolis area, the need for direct hire services for mid-level and professional level placements has grown tremendously for our existing client base and new clients seeking our services.
“We’re excited to share our services led by Fishers native Zachary Mayner. Harnessing our existing pool of nearly 1 million candidates in addition to Zach’s personal and professional network in the community, we are confident that we can assist our local clients with their growth and expansion by providing the industry’s best talent for their professional openings.” – Jenna Mathieu, Marketing Manager
The Trillium brand of companies is privately owned by René Poch and provides more than 30 years of industry leading recruitment and staffing services through its divisions including: Trillium Staffing, Trillium Construction Services, Trillium Driver Solutions, Trillium Marine, Trillium Technical, Trillium Environmental, and Trillium Techs. With approximately 90 offices nationwide and nearly 400 internal recruitment professionals, the Trillium brand is proud to be recognized by Staffing Industry Analysts as a Top 25 Largest Industrial Staffing Firm in the U.S., a Top 100 Largest Staffing Firm in the U.S., a Top 100 Fastest Growing Staffing Firm in the U.S., and a 2015 winner of National Best and Brightest Companies to Work For. For more information please visit www.trilliumstaffing.com.
Trillium Announces the Acquisition of Atlantic Associates, Inc.
René Poch founder and CEO of Trillium Staffing, announced the acquisition of Boston, Massachusetts based Atlantic Associates, Inc. on Thursday January 14, 2016.
Atlantic Associates, Inc. was founded in 1998 by John Fitzgerald and Jack Harrington who developed a dynamic team and process, allowing the organization to become a leading provider of strategic IT and engineering staffing services.
The Strangest Non-Work Activities Employees Have Been Caught Performing On The Job
Do you really know what is going on in your workplace? In a 2015 survey by CareerBuilder, employers revealed the strangest non-work related activities that they’ve caught their staff engaging in on the job. You don’t want to miss these!
