Developments from the Staffing Industry Daily News and The Staffing Stream to help you focus on emerging movements that could shape your business for the better.


 

trends_1610_nowebNo Thanks

Employees list reasons they turn down job offers.

Low pay is the top reason applicants turn down jobs, while lack of advancement opportunities is the main reason employees leave jobs, according to a survey of businesses by Express Employment Professionals. The top five reasons applicants turn down jobs were low pay, 28%; lack of advancement/opportunity, 27%; long hours, 18%; perfect fit, 15%; and inflexible schedule, 14%.


trends_1610_capwebGaining Ground

Higher education jobs rise in Q at fastest pace since.

Higher education employment posted the largest second-quarter increase for the sector since 2012, according to the higher education employment report from job search site HigherEd-Jobs. The number of jobs in higher education rose 1.8% compared to the same period a year ago, gaining about 31,300 jobs.


trends_1610_climbwebSlow Climb

Pay raises to hold steady in.

Pay raises for US employees are expected to hold steady at 3% in 2017, according to a survey by Willis Towers Watson. Meanwhile, employers will continue to reward their best performers with significantly larger pay raises as they look for ways to keep their top talent.


trends_1610_lurewebLure Them In

Make your firm attractive to skilled workers.

The competition for skilled workers is fierce, and there is no shortage of firms looking for the same person. If your recruiting methods are simple and restricted, then the chances are that you will have a more difficult time finding true skill among applicants. However, you can change that.

Treat each interview as a marketing campaign. The interview goes both ways, and real talent will be looking to find out as much about you as you do about them. Pay attention to their questions, take pride in your company, and put your best foot forward.

Encourage a healthy work-personal life balance. Otherwise, you might be missing out on a truly talented employee who wants to work for you, but can’t because they have children or other duties that do not allow them a regular day at the office.

Be their journey, not their destination. Even for temporary laborers, do not limit their possibilities of future employment. Emphasize personal development. Talented workers will be more tempted to work for you if you allow them time to continue learning, take courses or attend seminars.

Seek referrals. Try to improve your employee referral system by adding extra incentives. Why? Because your employees understand what it means to work for you and what you’re looking for better than any applicant.

Scout for talent like a professional. Look at your best employee and take an interest in where they spend their free time. It’s likely that they have a tighter connection to your company’s niche than you might believe.

Never forget millennials put a great emphasis on company reputation. Everything is accessible through the internet, so make sure you have a good reputation and never stop polishing your image.