Have you noticed that your male and female employees seem to be motivated by different things? You’re not alone. Several recent studies revealed what women describe as motivators for them in the workplace, the results may be different than what you would expect…
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Trillium Recognizes Breast Cancer Awareness Month
As an organization including over 80 offices, more than 350 internal staff, and tens of thousands of field staff, we are humbly aware of the impact that Breast Cancer has on our staff and clients.
Building An Employment Brand From The Top Down!
Whether you have struggled to retain or attract talent to your organization, you understand the role that your competitors play in your recruitment strategies. Whether their employment brand is strengthened by fringe benefits or a flexible work schedule, maintaining a competitive edge can be critical to obtaining and retaining the top talent in your industry.
As employment branding has gained popularity in the recent years, many organizations are finding that their time and investments in building a positive employment brand can crumble if unsupported by the organization as a whole. Advertising that your company offers a fun and exciting work environment may assist you in attracting talent however, if the talent you attract is truly seeking that type of environment and finds that isn’t what you offer in the long run your struggle will turn from a recruitment to a retention struggle.
In order to build a lasting employment brand that is true to your organization, you have to start at the top. Involving your owners and leaders down to your entry level employees will help provide you with a well rounded idea of who you are as an organization and where you are going. Those who lead strongly by example are often the best at helping you build an employment brand and work environment that you can be proud of. Consider assembling a team of brand ambassadors who feel passionate about their workplace. A team collaboration can give you a strong idea of why people value working for the organization, a team to bounce ideas off of, and a group to help push your brand consistently.
Want to learn more about how you can gain access to Trillium’s national network of top level talent?Contact us today! If you are a stand out in your profession and seeking contingent or long term career opportunities, visit our job seekers section for more information!
Trillium, a national leader in staffing and recruitment is a valued staffing partner to over 5,000 companies nationwide. Trillium is privately owned by Oskar René Poch.
Manufacturing Jobs in 2014
While most hiring sectors have increased dramatically in recent years, manufacturing has shown one of the strongest and most stable growth rates. In 2014 alone, manufacturing alone has added 168,000 jobs according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Meet The Team: Kelly Blaskie
Kelly Blaskie, Account Manager, began her career with Trillium in 1994. Kelly was looking to rejoin the workforce part-time after having a child. Today, Kelly’s career with Trillium spans over 3 offices and many progressive roles.
“My role today is as an Account Manager while still maintaining my recruiting responsibilities to assist the West MI – Skilled Staffing team. What started out as a part-time job working 25 hours a week has progressed into a career with a team of people that are second to none.” stated Blaskie.
Kelly accepted a part-time role within our Marshall, MI office in 1994, where she quickly became full time and remained for 14 years. Her role involved recruiting, administration, and job placement for a multitude of manufacturing and clerical positions. As the local job market needs began to change, Kelly adjusted to meet the changing demands of her client base. “I worked in Marshall for 14 years until I was asked to split my time between Marshall and Battle Creek to grow the professional placement business.” stated Blaskie.
As the local economy changed, Kelly was relocated to our Kalamazoo, MI office as a Senior Recruiter, which led to more career progression including roles as Operations Manager, Branch Manager, and eventually to her current role as Account Manager.
Kelly’s progression with the organization over the past 20 years, highlights some of the major changes to the recruiting field in recent years. Kelly located her position with the organization after her mother saw an ad in the local weekly paper. Today, Kelly’s recruiting is done primarily through online job boards, direct recruiting, and using Trillium’s applicant tracking system. The local paper that Kelly found her original position in still exists today with only a few job advertisements for manufacturing positions with local factories.
Want to learn more about how you can gain access to Trillium’s national network of top level talent?Contact us today! If you are a stand out in your profession and seeking contingent or long term career opportunities, visit our job seekers section for more information!
Trillium, a national leader in staffing and recruitment is a valued staffing partner to over 5,000 companies nationwide. Trillium is privately owned by Oskar René Poch.
Meet The Team: Chrystel Parsell
Chrystel Parsell, Staffing Coordinator, began her career with Trillium over 7 years ago. Chrystel’s flexibility and passion for the industry has allowed her to work in several capacities within Trillium, giving her a well rounded vision of the organization and its goals. Currently Chrystel is heavily involved in the sourcing, evaluation, and representation of talent for our East Michigan Skilled Staffing group which includes administrative, light industrial, and on-site staffing services.
“I have worked for another staffing organization both as an internal employee and as a contract employee. Trillium Staffing sets the bar high in comparison based on it’s eagerness to watch it’s employees excel in their careers. It is very rewarding to work with an organization that is leading the way in the staffing industry and leaves you with a sense of pride when you turn off the lights at the end of the day.” stated Parsell.
As a Staffing Coordinator, Chrystel’s role within the team requires her to act as an agent and provide professional guidance to candidates and employees to assist them with salary negotiations, job offers, and career development all while balancing the skill sets of her talent with the needs of her clients. “I work towards finding the best qualified candidates to meet my client’s need. My goal is to find a common ground for both my clients and perspective employees in that their relationship will be to a mutual benefit for all involved.” stated Parsell.
Want to learn more about how you can gain access to Trillium’s national network of top level talent?Contact us today! If you are a stand out in your profession and seeking contingent or long term career opportunities, visit our job seekers section for more information!
Trillium, a national leader in staffing and recruitment is a valued staffing partner to over 5,000 companies nationwide. Trillium is privately owned by Oskar René Poch.
Appreciate Your Staff- We Do!
It’s because of each of our valued clients, candidates, employees, and communities that Trillium celebrates our 30th business anniversary this month!
We are excited to recognize our great team of employees nationwide for their contributions to us and their communities. Each week this month we will be randomly selecting several Trillium employees and thanking them for contributions as well as sending them a $50 VISA gift card. We truly appreciate each and every individual who selects us to represent them in their career search!
Want to learn more about how you can gain access to Trillium’s national network of top level talent? Contact us today! If you are a stand out in your profession and seeking contingent or long term career opportunities, visit our job seekers section for more information!
Trillium, a national leader in staffing and recruitment is a valued staffing partner to over 5,000 companies nationwide. Trillium is privately owned by Oskar René Poch.
Professional Development Day…It's Not Just for Teachers
Was the last time you heard the phrase “Professional Development Day” in relation to teachers training while students had the day off? Shouldn’t we all take a day away from our primary responsibilities to refresh our skills and cross train with our peers? Absolutely!
While it may seem nearly impossible to pull your staff away from their day to day duties, the growth and development could be priceless for your organization. Partnering seasoned staff members with those who are new to the organization or even from different departments, can be great way to gain new insights, ideas, and processes.
Here are just a few of the benefits of getting your team together for some training refreshers:
- Increased productivity
- Increased morale
- Better collaboration between departments
- Idea generation increases
- Decreased employee turnover
- Reduction in costs due to errors or lost productivity
- Cross training opportunities
- Increased communication
- Inefficient processes identified
Training and employee development can be performed as formally or informally as you see fit and can be achieved with very little financial investment. The key components to hosting a successful staff development day are having a well planned and organized agenda outlining what areas you hope to cover and what objectives you have to accomplish. Be sure to consider your audience and set clear expectations for everyone who will be joining on what they should bring, what they should prepare for, and any topics that they should be prepared to speak on.
Want to learn more about how you can gain access to Trillium’s national network of top level talent? Contact us today! If you are a stand out in your profession and seeking contingent or long term career opportunities, visit our job seekers section for more information!
Trillium, a national leader in staffing and recruitment is a valued staffing partner to over 5,000 companies nationwide. Trillium is privately owned by Oskar René Poch.
Meet The Team: Steve Rosenberger
Steve Rosenberger, Regional Vice President of Trillium Environmental, began his career with Trillium over 12 years ago. Steve leads our environmental and industrial staffing groups in providing contractors nationwide with support staff for project based shutdowns and turnarounds including: hydroblasters, general laborers, HAZWOPER trained technicians, and tank cleaners. In addition, Steve manages traditional staffing offices in New Orleans, LA and Morton, IL.
“I began my career more than 12 years ago with Trillium. A few short years after I started, I realized I had a real passion and commitment for this industry. Passion and commitment translate into profits by anticipating, planning and delivering quality services to my clients. Exceeding my clients’ expectations has always been the goal. When you do this, you build a very loyal following. Niche services are where I belong. It allows me to do what I do best. Along the way, I have been successful at building a strong team of professional sales and support personnel that has allowed me to spend time on strategic growth issues for the future.” stated Steve Rosenberger.
Leading a division that provides industrial and environmental staffing in all fifty states as well as managing offices in several states across the country, Steve travels fairly frequently. As with any position, maintaining a fair work and personal life balance is essential to finding a career that is mutually rewarding for the employee and the employer long term. “Balance is a very difficult thing to accomplish some days. I do my best to give my employer and my family 100 percent every day. I am lucky, though. My employer promotes work/home balance and my family appreciates the opportunity my career has given me.” stated Rosenberger.
Want to learn more about how you can gain access to Trillium’s national network of top level talent? Contact us today! If you are a stand out in your profession and seeking contingent or long term career opportunities, visit our job seekers section for more information!
Trillium, a national leader in staffing and recruitment is a valued staffing partner to over 5,000 companies nationwide. Trillium is privately owned by Oskar René Poch.
New Hire Probationary Period- How To Rock It
If you think the new hire probationary period is just for temps, you are mistaken. Whether your new employer labels it formally or not, your first few months on the job are likely to be viewed closely to determine your long term role in the organization and identify any negative patterns in your performance or attendance. Many employers implement formal and informal meetings during this period to discuss your progress and on-boarding rate, some even provide merit increases for your successful completion of the new hire probationary period. Here are a few tips to help you rock it!
- Be Observant: While it may be somewhat acceptable to struggle at some duties during this time period, most tasks are expected to be completed efficiently and independently following this period. Take advantage of this time frame to ask questions, take detailed notes, and perfect processes and procedures.
- Join The Team: Be sure to begin rapport building with your peers, clients, and supervisors early on. Each of them have valuable insights to offer you and having a strong working relationship with them from the start can have a large impact on your success in your new role. Take an interest in the organization’s goals, achievements, and the projects of those around you. Do you have any suggestions that may help them reach their goals, based on your previous experiences?
- Prove To Be The Right Hire: Picture your first 90 days as a working interview. Arrive on time, avoid missing work, and be sure to give 100% to your duties and responsibilities. In your first 90 days more than almost any other time, your supervisor will be trying to gauge your dependability, reliability, and ability to perform your essential job duties. Take advantage of this opportunity to draw attention to your strengths and reassure your employer that they’ve made the best hiring decision.
- Solicit Feedback: Follow up with your supervisor and seek their feedback. Find out what areas you are excelling in, areas for improvement, and what their expectations are for the on-boarding process. When do they expect you to be able to work independently? How often should you expect feedback?
While you have landed the job, you still need to prove yourself to be the right person for the job. As a new employee following protocol and getting along with others is imperative. Be sure that you have familiarized yourself with the employee handbook, understand your employer’s expectations, and are making a strong effort to learn and excel at your responsibilities.
Want to learn more about how you can gain access to Trillium’s national network of top level talent? Contact us today! If you are a stand out in your profession and seeking contingent or long term career opportunities, visit our job seekers section for more information!
Trillium, a national leader in staffing and recruitment is a valued staffing partner to over 5,000 companies nationwide. Trillium is privately owned by Oskar René Poch.