Have you ever wondered why you were not selected for a promotion or aren’t being considered for other opportunities in your organization? Your demeanor and office etiquette may be to blame. Here are some great tips to help you excel in an office setting!
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Best States to Make A Living in 2013!
Are you in career transition or looking for a fresh start? MoneyRates has recently released their list of of the best states to make a living in for 2013. Comprised based on average wage and unemployment data, the cost of living, state tax rate information, and the Workplace Environment rankings; the list can give you some insight into where to center your job search.
The top 10 states include:
- Washington
- Virginia
- Colorado
- Texas
- Wyoming
- Minnesota
- Nebraska
- Utah
- Kansas
- Oklahoma
While the financial atmosphere may be ideal to make a living in these areas, locating the ideal position for you may still remain difficult. With economies in some other states still struggling, these states may find an influx of qualified talent seeking long term careers. Having the right representation may be the difference between landing a mediocre position and your dream job.
Trillium is proud to serve top talent candidates and leading employers in the following areas of the top 10 states to make a living in 2013.
Are you a stand out professional, technical professional, or skilled worker seeking contingent, temporary, or long term career opportunities? Visit our job seekers section for more information! Want to learn more about how you can gain access to Trillium’s national network of professionals and skilled workers? Contact us today!
Trillium, a national leader in staffing and recruitment is a valued staffing partner to over 5,000 companies nationwide. Trillium is privately owned by Oskar René Poch.
Is Your New Hire One of the 84 Percent?
If you have ever worked in recruiting or HR this statistic may not shock you. As many as 84% of new hires do not live up to expectations. With today’s screening, testing, and interviewing processes this may seem like a high number. Unfortunately, some behaviors just cannot be predicted.
Truck Orders and Qualified Driver Demands Are Up!
Recent announcements from ACT Research show Class 8 truck orders were up 4.2% in February. With fleets ordering over 23,000 truck in North America alone, last month proved to be the industry’s highest order rate since January of 2012. The spike in orders is a positive indicator for the economy, automotive component manufacturers, and our fleets. How will the existing high demand for qualified drivers be impacted?
EEOC Reports on 2012 Charges
Have you recently faced an EEOC charge? If so, you’re not alone. The EEOC recently announced statistics from fiscal year 2012 that reflect over 99k charges in the private employment sector. What does that amount to for employers?
This Could Effect Your Fleet!
How have recent regulations, weather conditions, and distractions effected your bottom line? Managing a fleet, remaining in compliance, and engaging a safety program is a lot to handle. Often times, employers lose focus on safety in the shuffle of handling multiple job responsibilities and keeping tabs on the latest regulations. How quickly can this add up?
The $650B Per Year Burden For Employers
Following the recent recession, most employers are more cost aware than ever before. Protecting the bottom line and reducing costs has become a topic on the forefront of many employers minds and their strategic planning. Are you looking for ways to reduce costs? You cannot afford to miss out on what is costing employers an estimated $650 billion each year!
Want to Retain Good Drivers?
Any employer knows it’s far more cost effective to maintain good personnel than it is to hire new. The costs and resources associated with employee turnover, recruitment, and training can quickly impact your bottom line and operating expenses. So how to do you hold on to those safe and professional drivers? Here are a few tips!
Staff Recognition and Engagement Return
While it is wide known that employee engagement has a direct effect on employee attendance, production levels, and turnover rate; many employers are not sure how to improve employee engagement. Employers juggling tight budgets along with limited time and resources to dedicate to the cause of employee engagement, often put off the process. While increasing employee engagement can seem like a large project, there are several simple and inexpensive ways to promote engagement within your team.
Before integrating an employee engagement process, it’s important to understand the benefits. According to a report by Hewitt Quarterly, organizations with high engagement rates are 78% more productive and 40% more profitable than those organizations with low levels of engagement. In addition to increased productivity and profits, employees are 87% less likely to leave for other opportunities. Promoting employee engagement should be a consistent process and include multiple forms of motivation to encourage employees with a wide range of interests and appreciations.
Here are some simple ways to promote employee engagement:
- Ask employees what would make them become more engaged in the workplace.
- Speak with your staff about their career ambitions and find ways to foster those ambitions within your organization.
- Recognize their performance, not their presence.
- Recognize and reward employees for outstanding performance with larger opportunities, room for growth, and tokens of appreciation.
As with any program, it is important to regularly monitor the progress and return on investment of your employee engagement program. Metrics on productivity, attendance, turnover, and overall office morale are great indicators. The direct correlation between employee engagement and increased profits and productivity make it a great investment for organizations of any size.
Want to learn more about how you can gain access to Trillium’s national network of top level talent? Contact us today! If you are a stand out in your profession and seeking contingent or long term career opportunities, visit our job seekers section for more information!
Trillium, a national leader in staffing and recruitment is a valued staffing partner to over 5,000 companies nationwide. Trillium is privately owned by Oskar René Poch.
Don't Let A Slip Cost Your Organization!
With winter in full swing, now is a great time to prevent accidents! Slips, trips, and falls account for the majority of general industry accidents according to the U.S. Department of Labor. Almost a quarter of all reported claims each year fall into this category!
What does this mean for you as an employer?
- Loss of productivity and business opportunities
- Increased insurance premiums
- Costs of injuries, loss time, and possible replacement of employees
- Decreased employee morale
What does this mean for your employee?
- Lost wages
- Pain
- Temporary or Permanent Disability
- Depression
- Death
- Changes in lifestyle
- Possible inability to return to their career path
The good news is these types of accidents are highly preventable. Simple housekeeping, maintenance, and proper training can greatly decrease the changes of a workplace injury due to slips, trips, and falls.
Here’s what you can do to help!
- Keep all surface areas clean and dry. Winter snow, slush, and water can quickly turn floors slippery.
- Keep aisles and floors clear and in good repair.
- Make sure each stairway has appropriate railing to prevent accidents.
- Remind your staff of the importance of reporting and who to notify, in case of a spill, leak, or mess that could be dangerous. Keep these areas clearly marked until the hazard has been removed.
- Make sure all entrances are provided with rugs or floor mats to remove water and debris those entering the building.
- Keep walking surfaces clear of cords and hoses.
- Make sure all working and walking areas have appropriate lighting.
- Make sure parking lots are properly maintained, plowed, and salted during the winter months.
While not all slips, trips, and falls are preventable, preventative action can greatly reduce the number of accidents. Encourage your staff to report any unsafe conditions to management immediately and to take pride in their working area for the safety of themselves and others.
Want to learn more about how you can gain access to Trillium’s national network of top level talent? Contact us today! If you are a stand out in your profession and seeking contingent or long term career opportunities, visit our job seekers section for more information!
Trillium, a national leader in staffing and recruitment is a valued staffing partner to over 5,000 companies nationwide. Trillium is privately owned by Oskar René Poch.