Recruiting Challenges Hindering the Growth of Small Business in the U.S.

While the economy is remaining strong, many small businesses in the United States are still struggling to grow their business. One of the biggest challenges facing business leaders today, is recruiting qualified candidates.

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In a recent survey conducted by Indeed with small businesses, 97% of respondents reported difficulty in hiring the right candidate at least occasionally. While even the nation’s largest employers are fighting to attract top talent, small businesses experience a different set of challenges that can increase the difficulty in recruiting, even for lesser skilled positions. A few of their challenges include:

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Recruiters, Your New Best Friend

Do you seem to be receiving calls from Recruiters at the most inopportune moments throughout your busy day? Do you ever wonder why they keep calling?

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Trillium Staffing to Attend Michigan HR Day 2016

Trillium Staffing Solutions is excited to announce their participation in the upcoming Michigan HR Day 2016! The event is to be held at the Lansing Center in Lansing, MI on April 13th. Hours will be 7:30am – 4pm.

 

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Trillium Staffing Awarded By 101 Best and Brightest Companies to Work For in 2016!

Trillium Staffing is proud to announce their repeated recognition with West Michigan’s 101 Best and Brightest Companies To Work For, in 2016. The awards competition provides the regional business community with the opportunity to showcase their best practices and demonstrate why they are an ideal place for employees to work. The awards are presented to organizations based on nominations and direct feedback from employees of each organization.

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Spreading the Appreciation, One Branch at a Time!

Recently, Trillium was awarded one of the National Best and Brightest Companies to Work for in 2015. To ensure that all 90+ branches nationwide share in the triumph, the award is being sent to a different Trillium branch office every month. In an expression of true teamwork, the present branch holding the award will nominate the next branch in line based on merit and hard work.

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Trillium Announces the Acquisition of Atlantic Associates, Inc.

René Poch founder and CEO of Trillium Staffing, announced the acquisition of Boston, Massachusetts based Atlantic Associates, Inc. on Thursday January 14, 2016.

Atlantic Associates, Inc. was founded in 1998 by John Fitzgerald and Jack Harrington who developed a dynamic team and process, allowing the organization to become a leading provider of strategic IT and engineering staffing services.

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The Strangest Non-Work Activities Employees Have Been Caught Performing On The Job

Do you really know what is going on in your workplace? In a 2015 survey by CareerBuilder, employers revealed the strangest non-work related activities that they’ve caught their staff engaging in on the job. You don’t want to miss these!

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Is Casual Friday Getting Too Casual?

Like many things if clear and concise expectations are not set up, casual Friday’s can quickly become too casual. As many as 90% of companies in the U.S. have a “casual” day, with one third allowing casual clothing every day. The key to maintaining a professional environment while allowing casual attire is a clear expectation of what is acceptable, preferably included in the employee handbook.

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Why Your Next Career Should Be In West Michigan

Contemplating a move with your next career? Don’t skip over West Michigan! Offering a diverse set of industries including life sciences, renewable energy, automotive, aerospace, defense, IT, construction, and pharmaceuticals the career opportunities are endless!

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Employers and Staffing Firms Share in Responsibilities to Protect Workers

While agreements between employers and their partnering staff firms often vary, most often the responsibility for Worker’s Compensation claims falls on the staffing firm for contract or temporary placements. However, if you partner with staffing firms to provide you with contract or temporary workers you share in the responsibility for their safety. Not sure what your responsibilities may be? Here’s what OSHA has to say!

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