ProRecruiters

Quitting With Class Happy April!  This month’s newsletter is about how to quit a job with class.  Some of you might think it is odd that I am writing about quitting a job when you have come to ProRecruiters seeking employment opportunities but many of you are working, so here is some advice. One week ago we had a day when two candidates, who I will remain anonymous, called our office.  Both were on assignment through us in temporary positions.  Both candidates received offers from companies for full-time employment.  We were thrilled for them, but it was how they handled informing us that really set them apart, and was a true display of their professionalism.  The first told us he had been offered a job and his last day on the assignment would be Friday (which happened to be the next day).  We asked if he could give us more time so that we could find a replacement and he said “no, the company wanted him to start Monday the following week.”...

Flexible Schedules During a Talent War Happy spring! Regardless of good or tough economic times, companies always need highly qualified, skilled professionals. But the tides are turning - the work climate is evolving. More people are placing value on flexible schedules and a work-life balance.  It is now among the top 5 most important attributes job seekers look for in an employer, and with unemployment so low why would you not want to figure out a way to attract top talent? Flexible schedules and shift work are slowly replacing the 9 to 5 workday. According to USA Today, nine out of 10 workers cite work fulfillment and work-life balance as their top career priorities. In addition, a CNN Money survey reported 51% of GenXers said they would jump ship for the chance to telecommute and 61% of GenX women would leave their current jobs if they were offered more flexible hours elsewhere. It’s not just the GenXers or Millennials valuing workplace flexibility.  Another ma...

Habits of Happy People Whether it be coworkers or customers, sometimes certain folks are simply unpleasant .  We all know him or her – the work grump, the person in your office who is similar to a black cloud that blocks the sun.  Sometimes you encounter customers who are determined to make themselves feel better by treating you badly.  Those individuals who are intent on spread their negativity around are difficult to help.  It is always easier to assist those that are grateful for the help given to them.  As an example, while our Office Manager, Kourtni, was on her lunch break, one of our Recruiters, Roslyn, filled in on her behalf and answered phone calls coming to our direct line.  What Roslyn took from that experience was that those who called to speak with Roslyn were much less polite when they thought they were speaking to “just a receptionist,” as opposed to someone who they felt could directly help with their search for a job. Here at ProRec...

Happy March!  I have written before about how much luck goes into play when running and owning a business.  ProRecruiters is now 7 years old and I find myself still wondering how much luck as opposed to hard work has played into our success.  However, I feel more strongly now than ever that hard work, solid processes, and a solid team have played a much greater role in growing and sustaining our business.  That brings me to my topic for this month – how many members of your team do you think you found, hired, and have retained from “luck” or was it by actually working hard, following a particular process, and continuing to manage effectively?  If you think a lot of it is luck I would urge you to create some stronger hiring processes because the cost of turnover can be devastating for any business - large or small! Over the course of the last 6 months we were exploring some ideas for expanding our services and subsequently engaged in partnerships to explore ...