Category: Retail HR News

Part-Time Workers: A “New Normal” in Hospitality, Retail

NPRAfter years of being battered by a slow economy, retailers and the hospitality industry are beginning to see a “new normal”—relying more on part-time workers to help keep costs in check. These groups of employees are asked to be extremely flexible—available to cover various shifts, often at a moment’s notice.

This new aspect of temporary workers, interns, contract labor and other part-time staff are changing the way many look at the concept of “work.” Increasingly, employees have to make due with variable and unpredictable schedules, making the most of every hour worked.

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‘Tis the Season for Temp Workers [Infographic]

Holiday sales will rise 4.1 percent to an estimated $586.1 billion, according to the National Retail Foundation.Retailers will add between 585,000 and 625,000 temporary hires this year.
Infographic: Mindfllash.com

Every year, seasonal employees help businesses survive the onslaught of the holidays.

This fall, we can expect good tidings in year-end hiring, since holiday online sales are projected to increase 12 percent from last year’s record of more than $37 billion, according to retail analysts at Shop.Org.

Amazon alone plans to add 50,000 temporary workers for the holidays. This extra employment will make sure businesses ends the year with a bang.  With temp workers, companies can hope to make it through the holidays without relying on extra year-round staff .

As it is with any hires, finding the right temp employee takes extensive effort and training. In the rush of the busy holiday season, often there is little time to deal with bad hires.

The best strategy for seasonal employment: check out what the other companies plan to do and model that for their hiring plans. This infographic from Mindflash.com can help shed some light on the landscape of seasonal temp workers.

Inforgraphic after the jump…

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Get Paid Well: Setting up a Payroll System

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As a small business owner, you live by one fundamental truth—everyone wants to get paid!

Making sure your employees gets their paycheck—for the right amount and deductions—can be the top business priority.

Not sure? Go one week without payroll, and you will  find out quickly how loyal your employees really are!

If you operate a business with one employee or 100, you can appreciate the role of good payroll system. Having the right payroll system can save you time, energy and –most of all—money. Continue reading →

Referral Madness!

Learn how employee referral programs turn good employees into great recruiters and grow your bottom line!
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Frequently, the best hires come from pre qualified candidates, and referrals have consistently been a primary source of high-quality potential employees.

How can business make the most of this winning recruitment strategy?

A recruitment system that includes an employee referral program!

Encouraging employees to source potential candidates for open positions from existing social platforms and professional networks will ensure a steady stream of referrals and hiring leads. The best programs provide employees an incentive – often a cash bonus or other reward – for suggesting candidates who turn into new hires.
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Top Ten: Leadership!

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Vince Lombardi once said:

“Leaders are made, they are not born. They are made by hard effort, which is the price which all of us must pay to achieve any goal that is worthwhile. “

In some ways, we all possess an innate ability to become leaders—as a friend, spouse, parent or business specialist. In the role of the Human Resources professional, leadership can certainly be the most valuable skill, something used to create a successful, productive workplace.

We all carry leadership traits within us, just waiting for the opportunity to present itself. All it takes is a sincere desire to use these tools to get the job done.
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