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The Unseen Costs of Overtime

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Has being understaffed cost you a bundle in overtime? The increased costs of wages may be the least of your concerns if you are consistently running overtime or extended shift hours. Statistics show that prolonged overtime can cause serious health and performance issues for employees.

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Overtime including extended shifts and work weeks extending beyond 40 hours worked, are common in many industries including construction, manufacturing, healthcare, and administration. Some industries including the logistics industry, have set forth strict policies to protect employees from the dangers of overtime. What do they know that others don’t? The undeniable costs.

A University of Massachusetts Medical School study found that those working with overtime schedules were associated with a 61% higher injury rate in comparison to those with a standard work schedule excluding overtime. Over 54% of the work related injuries that were observed during the 13 year study, included extended weekly hours, extended commute times, extended working hours in a day, or overtime.

In addition to work related injuries, those working extended shift hours or extended hours in a work week are more likely to experience the following:

  • Hypertension
  • Stress
  • Depression
  • Cardiac Issues
  • Fatigue
  • Chronic Infections
  • General Health Issues

Reducing the amount of overtime and extended shifts that your staff works can greatly decrease their risks for injury and illness. Adding temporary staff, decreasing overtime hours, and encouraging healthy lifestyles can reduce the chances of your staff experiencing serious health issues and injuries.

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

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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.

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Recruiting IT and Engineering Candidates

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What has a shorter shelf life than a package of Oreos at an elementary school? A strong IT or Engineering candidate. The continuously growing demand for experienced and progressive IT and Engineering professionals has put a significant strain on hiring managers across the nation.

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The progressive growth in the technology field will continue to boost career opportunities, experts predict for the next several years. With changes in machining innovation and design, Engineers from internship level through management are also sparse on job boards.

Where does this leave you as hiring manager? In a proactive role. An active candidate with a background in IT or Engineering can be in and out of the job market in less than a week! In cities such as Detroit, candidates are entertaining multiple offers at once, making the job offer package a tight competition for talent. So how do you compete? Simple. Attract the passive candidates.

Passive candidates traditionally are at least fairly happy with their current employer and are not likely to be “job hoppers”. It still takes the right compensation and benefits package to attract these candidates, but retaining them may be easier than a candidate who knows that they have several other opportunities. Creating a strong employment brand, a positive and progressive work environment, and offering flexibility will help attract passive candidates to your organization. Referrals will likely account for the largest portion of passive candidates that you receive, if you work your existing network well. Consider offering referral bonuses to current employees or partnering with an industry specialized Recruiter for access to their book of passive candidates.

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: Kelly Blaskie

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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.

Linked In Photo“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.

Professional Development Day…It's Not Just for Teachers

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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!

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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.

 

Staffing Careers: Recruiter

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Whether you are experienced in the staffing industry or have previous recruiting or HR experience in another industry; if you are seeking a career change a Recruiter position with Trillium Staffing Solutions may be the right fit for you!

Our Recruiters work closely with clients to identify a recruiting strategy aimed at attracting the specific talent they need to excel in their industry. A career as a Recruiter involves attracting potential candidates, screening, and evaluating candidates’ qualifications with great attention to detail. Trillium Staffing provides companies with the top level of talent available in their industry, allowing our clients the opportunity to take on additional work load with the confidence that they have the right staff in place to provide their clients with a viable product and an excellent customer experience.

stockxpertcom_id11978_size1“As a Recruiter at Trillium, I have the pleasure of assisting not only our reputable clients find their next team member, but professionals find their next career opportunity. We take pride in finding quality over quantity which makes us stand out in the staffing industry. With a team-driven environment, we build off each others’ strengths which enables continued growth in your career path. Trillium values each and every one of their employees which is distributed by the reward provided both financially and through industry recognition. I find myself lucky to have found a home at Trillium.” stated Katie Instefjord, Recruiter with Trillium Staffing.

A Recruiter role with Trillium Staffing involves recruiting, interviewing, conducting reference checks, background checking, verifying skills and qualifications, and managing field employees. Our Recruiters interact with employees and clients on a daily basis to conduct dispatching efforts, counsel staff, and conduct hiring and termination procedures. Our Recruiters’ backgrounds range from experienced staffing professionals to those who have previous held recruiting or human resources positions in other industries. If you enjoy a challenging position, are detail oriented, enjoy interacting with others, and have an interest or previous experience in the staffing industry; consider a career as a Recruiter with Trillium Staffing Solutions.

Click here to express interest in a staffing career with Trillium Staffing Solutions, recognized as a national leader in staffing and recruitment.

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.

Staffing Careers: Sales Representative

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Whether you are experienced in the staffing industry or possess outside sales experience in a service based industry; if you are seeking a career change a Sales Representative position with Trillium Staffing may be the right fit for you!

Our Sales Representatives work closely with employers to identify a recruiting and staffing plan that best fits the needs of their organization. Providing companies with the top level of talent available in their industry allows our clients the opportunity to take on additional work load with the confidence that they have the right staff in place to provide their clients with a viable product and an excellent customer experience.

stockxpertcom_id8988282_size2“As a Sales Representative at Trillium Staffing Solutions, I have had the pleasure of working with some of the most dedicated individuals in the industry. Our priority is always the complete satisfaction of the customer. At Trillium, I have been able to combine my experience with the best resources in the business to reach both personal and financial goals. It is very rewarding to watch our customers succeed as a direct result of our partnership.” stated Trent McPheeters, Sales Representative with Trillium Staffing.

A Sales Representative role with Trillium Staffing involves cold calling, following up on client inquiries, providing rates and proposals, account management, and coordination of field staff. Our Sales Representatives’ backgrounds range from experienced staffing professionals to those who have previous held sales positions for service based based businesses. If you are driven to provide results, have previous experience or an interest in the staffing industry, and are looking for a career that provides a strong professional and personal life balance; consider a Staffing Sales Representative career with Trillium Staffing.

 

Click here to express interest in a staffing career with Trillium Staffing, recognized as a national leader in staffing and recruitment.

 

 

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.

Technical Staffing Careers: Technical Sales Manager

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Whether you are experienced in the technical staffing industry or possess outside sales experience in a technical field; if you are seeking a career change a Technical Sales Manager position with Trillium Technical may be the right fit for you!

Our Sales Managers work closely with employers to identify a recruiting and staffing plan that best fits the needs of their organization. Providing companies with the top level of technical talent available in their industry allows our clients the opportunity to take on additional work load with confidence that they have the staff in place to provide their clients with a viable product and an excellent customer experience.

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A Sales Manager role with Trillium Technical involves cold calling, following up on client inquiries, providing rates and proposals, account management, and supervision of staff. Our Sales Managers’ backgrounds range from technical staffing professionals to those who have previous held sales positions for technology based businesses. If you are driven to provide results, have previous experience or an interest in the technical industry, and are looking for a career that provides a strong professional and personal life balance; consider a Technical Sales Manager career with Trillium Technical.

 

Click here to express interest in a technical staffing career with Trillium Technical, recognized as a national leader in technical staffing.

 

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.

Environmental Staffing Careers: Sales Manager

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Whether you are experienced in the environmental staffing industry, or possess outside sales experience in a skilled trade; if you are seeking a career change a Sales Manager position with Trillium Environmental Services may be the right fit for you!

Our Sales Managers work closely with outside contractors and facilities to identify a environmental or heavy industrial staffing plan that best fits the needs of their projects and budgets. Providing contractors and facilities with predictable pricing allows our clients the opportunity to provide more accurate bids and have the security of knowing that they can obtain the skilled trades talent to get the job done right and on time.

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A Sales Manager role with Trillium Environmental involves cold calling, following up on client inquiries, providing rates and proposals, account management, and supervision of staff. Our Sales Managers’ backgrounds range from project managers to those who have previous held sales positions for skilled trades industry suppliers. If you are driven to provide results, have previous experience or an interest in the environmental or heavy industrial industries, and are looking for a career that provides a strong professional and personal life balance; consider a Sales Manager career with Trillium Environmental Services.

 

 Click here to express interest in a construction staffing career with Trillium Environmental Services, recognized as a national leader in environmental and heavy industrial staffing.

 

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.

Driver Staffing Careers: Recruiter

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Whether you are experienced in the driver staffing industry or have previous recruiting or HR experience in another industry; if you are seeking a career change a Recruiter position with Trillium Driver Solutions may be the right fit for you!

Our Recruiters work closely with clients to identify a recruiting strategy aimed at attracting the specific talent they need to excel in their industry. A career as a Recruiter in driver staffing involves attracting potential candidates, screening, and evaluating a driver’s qualifications with great attention to detail. Trillium Driver Solutions takes pride in our ability to locate safe and professional drivers across the country for clients ranging from third party logistics companies to manufacturing facilities. Providing clients with predictable pricing for casual drivers, temp to hire drivers, and permanent drivers; we allow our clients the opportunity to take on additional business and routes with the security of knowing that they’ll have safe and professional drivers to represent them to their customers.

200023885-001“As a Senior Recruiter for Trillium Drivers- National Accounts, I have been able to incorporate my expertise in logistics, my skills in several years of recruiting, and my desire to support the needs of current and prospective clients. The National Recruiting Center for Trillium Drivers is dedicated to assist filling CDL driving positions for long term or permanent placements so our clients can focus on their business at hand. The level of pride our staff takes in their work, our employees, and our clients’ success sets us apart from the competition.” stated Damian Hendricks, Senior Recruiter for Trillium Drivers.

A Recruiter role with Trillium Driver Solutions involves recruiting, interviewing, conducting reference checks, background checking, verifying qualifications and DOT eligibility, and conducting motor vehicle reports. Our recruiters interact with employees and clients on a daily basis to conduct dispatching efforts, counsel staff, and conduct hiring and termination procedures. Our Recruiters’ backgrounds range from former logistics supervisors to those who have previous held dispatching roles for the logistics industry. If you enjoy a challenging position, are detail oriented, enjoy interacting with others, and have an interest or previous experience in the logistics industry; consider a career as a Recruiter with Trillium Driver Solutions.

 

 

Click here to express interest in a driver staffing career with Trillium Driver Solutions, recognized as a national leader in driver staffing.

 

 

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.