How to Motivate Temporary Employees

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Running a company that relies on a large percentage of temporary employees has its benefits. It can also have some risks. One of those risks involves employing temporary workers who are not 100 percent motivated to get the job done right or on-time. Why is this? Because temps know they are working on borrowed time. […]

Getting What You’re Worth? Salary Guide for Indiana Manufacturing Workers

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How do you know what you are worth in the job market today? This can be tricky to figure out, but it can be done, especially for manufacturing workers in Indiana. Indiana is home to many companies that employ workers in the manufacturing field and the salaries are right in line with the national average […]

4 Mobile Apps to Help You Land a Temp Job

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Unlike the quest for a full time job, finding temporary employment does not have to take all of your time. Instead, it can be accomplished whenever you have free moments during the day. Thanks to the advancements in technology, you can easily use your smartphone or tablet computer to find your next temporary job. Fortunately, […]

8 Things to Include in Your Temp Onboarding Kit

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Making the decision to use a temporary workforce can be a positive one, but once you have done so, it takes some time to implement this workforce into your company. Having a consistent process helps to get the most return on investment from your temp workers. Onboarding is the way to orient and ramp up […]

How the ACA Affects Illinois Temp Employers

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Health care reform is on the mind of many working people, especially those in the Chicago IL and other cities across America. The Affordable Care Act of 2010, also known as the ACA, has transformed the way that individuals think about their personal health. It has also changed the way that companies manage benefits administration […]

Average Temp Wages in Illinois – Where Do You Stand as an Employer?

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With the news that multiple states would see an increase in the federal minimum wage for 2014, many employers in Illinois have been looking for ways to attract the best candidates to their doors with an improved compensation strategy. Although Illinois has one of the highest minimum wages, higher than the national average, there is […]

How to Improve Profit with Temps

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As a well-managed organization, you have probably already realized some of the initial benefits of using temporary staffing services to maintain your human resources. It can be convenient to hire temps for entry level assignments, to fill in for employees who are on leave, or to staff for large projects. But, how well are you […]

Chicago’s Manufacturing Job Outlook for 2014

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Even if you haven’t paid much attention to the news in the past year, all the talk is about job outlook. It is difficult to predict how many jobs will be created or lost each year anywhere in the nation, and the same can be said for Chicago. The most recent Chicago Fed Midwest Manufacturing […]

How to Lead Your Temp Workforce

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As a manager, you may be concerned about how to lead your onsite temporary workforce to greatness as part of your growing team. This is often a gray area that leaves supervisors scratching their heads. However, a temporary workforce is not unlike your other employees – they just need a little guidance to help them […]

How to Follow up After the Interview – 3 Rules in the Hiring Game

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Have you ever experienced an amazing interview only to wait and wait for weeks for the hiring manager to get back in touch with you? Sure, this happens all the time because companies are overwhelmed with their recruitment programs and often don’t have the manpower to respond promptly. The good news is that you don’t […]