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19 Sep

Posted at 00:58h in Best Practices, Business Consulting, career growth, trends, work culture
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In today's evolving business landscape, employee training is no longer a luxury but rather a necessity. It has become a strategic investment that significantly impacts a company’s bottom line, productivity, and overall success. Whether you're a small business or a Fortune 500 company, developing a robust training program can ensure that your workforce is not only capable but also engaged and motivated. In this article, we will explore the importance of effective employee training programs, why organizations should invest in them, and how you can find the right program to retain your top talent and stay competitive. The Current State of Employee Training Programs While many organizations recognize the need for employee training, gaps still exist between traditional approaches and the...

30 Apr

Posted at 23:57h in Employer Tips, hiring, Best Practices, Business Planning, Business Consulting, small business, trends, staffing trends
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The landscape of employment is undergoing a significant shift. We're witnessing a trend of rising wages across various industries and regions, which presents a unique atmosphere for hiring managers and business owners. Understanding this trend and its potential impact on staffing is important for planning ahead in terms of your workforce. This article offers information and strategies for adjusting to wage increases. We will discuss changing wage regulations and address common concerns related to higher employee pay. We hope to equip you with a better understanding of how rising wages impact hiring practices and receive practical tips for navigating this shifting landscape. The New Landscape of Wage Regulations Effective July 2024, the US Department of Labor's (DOL) Final Overtime Rule implements key...

03 Jan

Posted at 23:54h in Employer Tips, hiring, Best Practices, Business Consulting, startup, trends, recruiting, Recruiting Tips
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The new year brings a chance to improve your organization's staffing approach. It's not just about filling vacancies but aligning your workforce with your goals for success. In 2024, a data-driven, team-focused, and flexible strategy will give you a competitive advantage. By understanding the impact of effective staffing and exploring key approaches, you can build a high-performing team for the upcoming year. How Staffing Can Help Your Business Soar Investing in strategic staffing produces substantial returns. Consider your employees as the key drivers of your business. The appropriate talent, assigned to suitable positions, brings numerous advantages: Enhanced Productivity: With qualified personnel filling crucial positions, tasks are completed efficiently and effectively, leading to increased output and revenue. Improved Innovation: Diverse perspectives and...

14 Nov

Posted at 00:05h in Employer Tips, hiring, Best Practices, Business Planning, Business Consulting, trends, recruiting, recruiting trends, Recruiting Tips
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The use of salary guides in talent acquisition has become an important tool for business owners and hiring managers. They assist in setting fair compensation packages and attracting top talent. In this blog, we will discuss the benefits of using a salary guide in your talent acquisition strategy, how businesses can effectively utilize them, and their role in recruiting top talent in today's competitive job market. What Is a Salary Guide? A salary guide is a resource that offers information on salary ranges for different job roles in various industries and regions. It is used by businesses, job seekers, and hiring professionals to determine competitive compensation packages. These guides cover a wide range of professions, providing details on average salaries, bonuses,...

26 Oct

Posted at 19:27h in Finding A Job, Career Tips, Best Practices, Business Consulting, career growth, trends, Interview, recruiting, recruiting trends, Recruiting Tips
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In today's world of talent recruitment, the way we find and hire top talent has changed. Along with the traditional in-person interview, there is now the option of video interviews. This has become an important part of the recruitment process, with advantages and challenges for recruiters and candidates. In today's globalized world, remote work and adaptability are highly valued. Mastering video interviews is crucial for both recruiters and job candidates. This blog post will cover all aspects of video interviews, including their benefits, drawbacks, and best practices. Do Businesses Prefer to Conduct Virtual Interviews? The landscape of recruitment and hiring has undergone a significant shift, with virtual interviews now being a key component of the process. However, determining whether businesses prefer virtual...

19 Oct

Posted at 23:51h in Temporary Jobs, Employer Tips, hiring, Best Practices, Business Planning, Business Consulting, recruiting
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Payrolling services are a beneficial tool for businesses and organizations that depend on staffing services to help mitigate their personnel gaps or use staffing services during peak or holiday seasons. These services offer an efficient and cost-effective solution for managing payroll for temporary or contract workers, ensuring that they are compliant with labor laws and tax regulations. This article will examine payrolling services, addressing the important questions about their functionality, the concept of employee of record payrolling in staffing, the expenses associated with payroll services (including the cost-saving advantages of utilizing an employee of record payrolling service), the mechanics of employee of record, and the concept of employee of record services. What Is Employee of Record Services? Employee of Record services...

06 Apr

Posted at 01:19h in Employer Tips, Best Practices, Business Consulting, work culture
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Organizational culture lays the groundwork for your company's success. 94% of executives and 88% of employees feel that workplace culture plays an important role in a business' success. It sets the tone for your enterprise, deciding whether your workplace will be productive and supportive or competitive and stressful. A positive organizational culture influences every aspect of your workplace, sometimes in unexpected ways. Employees in companies that emphasize a positive workplace culture routinely score 20% higher than companies that don't. Examples of positive organizational traits include collaboration, work environment, and alignment with your company's values and mission statement. How can one develop organizational culture? Can you really influence how your employees and executives think and feel? And is developing a strong company culture really as mandatory...

23 Feb

Posted at 17:36h in Career Tips, Best Practices, Business Consulting
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With so much communication being done over email and chat, it is imperative to use these tools to communicate clearly and effectively. Whether you are job seeking, in the position of your dreams, or running a successful business you should know how to pen the perfect professional email. We’re sharing four details below that make up a professional email. Spell check, then check again. The worst thing is sending off a professional email to a potential employer, a client or your new boss that is riddled with spelling errors. Especially now that we have tools and spell check in all of our email platforms. Make sure that your spellcheck is turned on- many platforms have an option to check all...

19 Feb

Posted at 06:01h in Temporary Jobs, Employer Tips, hiring, Career Tips, Best Practices, Business Consulting, work culture
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During the course of a single year, American staffing companies will hire about 16 million temporary and contract employees, according to the American Staffing Association. In a given week, this could mean about three million temporary and contract employees are working for temp staffing companies all over the country and are on temp assignments. As an example, you can imagine what would happen if one day the United States experienced a nationwide labor shortage with millions of jobs that needed filling. That is exactly what we have been experiencing in recent years and it has now become commonplace to see temporary workers being hired for certain positions such as customer service agents or retail sales associates. How does one...

28 Jan

Posted at 20:25h in Finding A Job, Job Search Tips, Employer Tips, hiring, Career Tips, Best Practices, Business Planning, Business Consulting, career growth, trends
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For years, economic experts in the United States have discussed the reasoning for a skills gap in the labor force in the country. The advances in technology like artificial intelligence and automation have changed the nature of how work is done. These advances have created a skills gap in which companies are struggling to hire workers that are trained correctly and lack certain skills in order to perform certain jobs the way they are needed. In fact, American senior executives believe that about 44% of Americans lack soft skills like communication, creativity, critical thinking, and collaboration. Executives also believe that workers lack technical skills, software skills, and leadership skills. In this article, we'll explain what exactly the skills gap...

29 Dec

Posted at 20:02h in Diversity, Best Practices, Business Consulting, work habits, work culture
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As we look to wrap up 2021 and move on to 2022, it's important that we look at some of the biggest impacts we've had throughout the last year. For many companies, 2021 was a year of rebounding, rebuilding, or new beginnings. For Scion Staffing, 2021 was about creating an impact that will last a lifetime. Through the creation and the development of the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, or DEI, committee, Scion Staffing has created not only an internal workplace where strong morals and values exist but has also been able to extend it to its external work of staffing individuals across different industries. In this latest part of our Year in Review series, we will take a look at exactly...

29 Dec

Posted at 00:27h in Finding A Job, Job Search Tips, nonprofit CEO, Best Practices, Business Consulting, career growth
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As our nation continues to recover from the global economic stress that was the COVID-19 pandemic, the outlook for the economy in 2022 is still a bit of an unknown. With the development of the latest strain of the virus, however, the United States may be facing another roadblock on the path to recovery. The coronavirus has already caused a significant drop in consumer spending and business investment, both of which are critical components of GDP growth. In addition, the Federal Reserve’s recent interest rate cuts have helped support the economy by lowering borrowing costs for consumers and businesses. But with the potential for future outbreaks of the coronavirus, it seems unlikely that we will see a return to...

09 Feb

Posted at 21:27h in Job Board Websites found at Scion Staffing Blog, Employer Tips, Best Practices, Business Consulting, Where to post a job
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  When you've decided to add a new member to your team, it can be daunting to know where to post your job to attract the best and brightest talent. As a recognized leader in staffing and recruitment, our team at Scion Staffing has a pulse on the best places to post your jobs. Below, we’ve put together a list as a resource for your team! The first that you’ll want to do after you’ve posted the internal open position to your website is post your opportunity on LinkedIn. With hundreds of thousands of candidates actively on LinkedIn, it is vital to post your position there and engage with them. After posting the job to your organization’s LinkedIn page, ask employees...

19 Jan

Posted at 18:54h in Employer Tips, hiring, Best Practices, Business Consulting, small business
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Small business staffing: when should you partner with a staffing firm for your small business? As a small business owner, you know how to juggle. Managing clients, products, marketing, accounting and employees are likely all things you are juggling as a small business owner. The benefits of utilizing a staffing agency are vast-especially for a small business owner. Read on for our top five benefits of partnering with a staffing agency for your growing team. Streamlined Hiring It’s the staffing agency’s job to handle all of the aspects of the hiring process: sourcing and vetting candidates, recruitment and onboarding. Because of this, you will have a much smoother hiring experience. You will have one team managing the hiring process and thus...

12 Jan

Posted at 11:00h in Uncategorized, Diversity, nonprofit, hiring, Business Planning, Business Consulting
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How to ensure your longevity within your nonprofit team.    It’s been said that your organization’s biggest asset is its people. When an organization has the right talent, it runs like a well-oiled machine, regardless of the bumps it may encounter. As nonprofit staffing experts, we have the pleasure of partnering with nonprofits throughout the U.S. to ensure a great fit for the role and for the culture. We have put together a list of ways to ensure longevity within your organization’s team and build a foolproof nonprofit staffing plan.    Have a strong mission.   Individuals who seek work with nonprofit organizations desire a mission that they align with. When your organization has a strong mission and vision, you are then able to easily cast that vision for new employees and as such, they are able to catch and own...

05 Jan

Posted at 11:30h in Employer Tips, Best Practices, Business Planning, Business Consulting
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Start off the new year of 2021 the right way! Create a strategic plan for your business or department to thrive. Happy New Year! As we ring in a new year, we busy ourselves with reflecting on the past year (I’m sure we can all agree, this past year was a doozy) and forge ahead with goals for the year to come. As a recruitment agency, we have successfully helped startups, businesses and organizations save time and money as well as  grow through finding the best and brightest talent for their teams. Regardless of what your business goals are this year, it’s helpful to build out a strategic plan to overview just how you will address your business’s pain points. Begin...