5 Tips to Get Your New Hires Up to Speed

Posted on Sep 30, 2021

Have clear expectations, create a probationary period, measure performance, use the buddy system, make sure you work with a staffing firm that holds onboarding training for your candidates. It will then describe how People Plus holds onboarding training for employees.

Every candidate deserves to start on the right foot. This requires that the employer provide the tools and training they need to bring them up to speed quickly. However, many employers struggle in this area. They may improve their onboarding process but it could also take trial and error that ultimately costs them good people. We’ve seen employers struggle with onboarding. These five tips will help you get your new hires up to speed faster and help retain them longer.

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3 Ways Being an Interview No-Show Impacts Your Career

Posted on Sep 30, 2021

It may seem like there is no harm no foul to skip an interview. This post will discuss the top negative implications of skipping one without giving the company notice.

We’ve all heard about ghosting, which occurs when a candidate fails to show up for an interview. Today, 76% of employers admit they’ve experienced a no-show candidate. If you’re a candidate, this is not only bad form, it could have a serious impact on your career. Here are three ways being a no-show can have negative implications for your future.

Being Blacklisted After a No Show Of course, employers and recruiting firms talk with each other. Your information is recorded in their applicant tracking systems (ATS). This includes any behaviors that would flag you as a bad hire. In this case, if you ghost the employer this will be carefully noted in the ATS. For the recruiting firm...

How to Stand Out from Other Kentucky Job Applicants

Posted on Sep 30, 2021

Ways to differentiate yourself when applying to jobs, how to make a memorable first impression, etc.

Even when it seems like there are lots of jobs available, you still want to stand out as the best candidate on the market. Employers will seek you out, recruiters will want to work with you, and it may even help you leverage more money during the salary negotiation process. But how can you stand out as a candidate? We have tips that will help you be at the top of your game.

Research The Company

You’d be surprised to learn how many candidates fail to prepare themselves for the interview process by conducting due diligence around the company they’ve applied to. You should know the market, the job description, and the company. If you’re on LinkedIn, you should try to connect to other people that work in the company. You may already have...

Feel Stuck? 4 Tips for Quitting a Job You Hate

Posted on Sep 30, 2021

Tips for Quitting a Job

With so many jobs available now is a great opportunity to get out of a job you hate. This post will include tips for leaving like understand what you dislike, start your search before quitting, leave the right way, etc.

Do you hate your job? We’re going to assume you do. Why? Because an astronomical 85% of the global workforce reports they are completely disengaged from their job. Pew Research calls it “the world’s broken workplace.” It’s a sorry state of affairs for employers who are failing to keep their workers satisfied while on the job.

For many workers, being unhappy with your work can make the day seem much longer than it is. But are you really stuck? You may think so, but we have four tips that will get you out of your current situation and into a better one.

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How to Succeed in an Assembly Position

Posted on Sep 9, 2021

Assemblers are key to the manufacturing process. It’s an important job that requires some skills that may surprise you. If you’re considering an assembly job in a manufacturing company, read this article to see what you’ll need to succeed.

The Benefits of Hiring Temporary Warehouse Workers

Posted on Aug 26, 2021

With the current labor shortage, it shouldn’t surprise you that companies are getting creative in their hiring practices. That’s why we’ve seen more companies than ever before hiring temporary warehouse workers to fill gaps in their workflows. Temporary workers can help employers fill gaps in staffing that no other type of employment model can. There are all kinds of benefits that come from hiring a flexible temporary workforce. Here are those benefits and how they can help your business.

Creating an Eye-Catching Email Subject Line When Sending Your Resume

Posted on Aug 26, 2021

If you’re sending a resume by email, it’s easy to miss or neglect the subject line of your resume. You might generally consider making your subject line something kind of generic, like “resume enclosed” or “application for job X.” But is this really the best way to stand out from a crowd of applicants? What can you do in a short email subject line to actually get the attention of a hiring manager? Here are some great ideas that will help you achieve your goal.