The Real Cost of Hiring: Loss of Production

The Real Cost of Hiring: Loss of Production

One of the greatest hidden costs to hiring is the often unaccounted for: loss of production.  The longer a position goes unfulfilled or the longer an onboarding process takes, the more time is taken off of production.  Loss of production can really be measured in two...
The Real Cost of Hiring: Starting with Turnover

The Real Cost of Hiring: Starting with Turnover

As mentioned in our blog series, “Reducing Turnover”, turnover plays a big role the workforce.  By taking all factors to reduce turnover into consideration, companies will in turn decrease their total cost of hiring and ultimately have happier employees....
The Real Cost of Hiring: Onboarding

The Real Cost of Hiring: Onboarding

Onboarding is just one of the many overlooked factors that plays into the cost of hiring.  Onboarding can include everything from training and orientation to activating benefits.  There is the solid cost for each of these items, but there is also a softer cost in...
Reducing Turnover: Part of the Team

Reducing Turnover: Part of the Team

Teamwork is a highly valued asset in an organization.  Even if workers don’t necessarily work in a literal team (some tasks are inherently isolated), successful companies usually encourage employees to share in a greater vision for the company. Many team building...
Reducing Turnover: The First Day

Reducing Turnover: The First Day

The first day of a new job can be daunting for any employee. But for individuals in the temporary workforce, the first day can make or break their short-lived experience with that company. While a temporary workforce may be motivated similarly to your full-time...
Reducing Turnover: Flexibility

Reducing Turnover: Flexibility

While temporary workers are often brought on to meet fairly straightforward needs, they are people who are driven by complex needs.  Often the difference between high turnover and low turnover is a conversation about what works.  According to a study conducted by the...