2018 is here and it’s vitally important for South Carolina companies likes yours to get your annual staffing plan implemented. But beyond forecasting financials and setting sales goals, are you also defining a strategic staffing plan? If not, you’re missing an opportunity to cut costs, increase revenues and ensure you have the right people, where… Read more »
Your onboarding process can be the difference in how quickly your new hires get engaged and up and running, or burn out and fade away. That said, when employers and employees alike think of onboarding, words like “boring” and “tedious” come to mind. How can you infuse some life into your approach to getting new… Read more »
As the saying goes, “your people are your most important asset.” But they’re also your biggest expense. That’s why they need to be productive and performing optimally at all times. So, if you’re noticing employees are starting to feel the burn – from tight deadlines and complex projects – what can you do to reignite… Read more »
As the saying goes: “Time is of the essence.” Except, of course, when you’re stuck in the middle of a long meeting. There’s a lot of talking, but not much is getting accomplished. Is this simply a fact of work life? At TRUE Group, one of Columbia, SC’s leading staffing agencies, we don’t think so.… Read more »
If you’re interested in partnering with a staffing firm, there are many to choose from here in South Carolina. And while a larger, national firm may have more name recognition, that doesn’t mean they can deliver higher-quality candidates or a better service experience. In fact, locally owned staffing firms are often a top choice for… Read more »
From tripping on scaffolds to slipping on wet stairs, seemingly minor workplace hazards wind up costing companies billions every year – $60 billion to be exact, according to OSHA. But there’s good news. Those organizations with sound safety and health management programs have been shown to reduce injury and illness costs by 20 to 40… Read more »
Tax season. It’s coming. And if you’re a small business owner, the administrative work is already beginning. As you spend countless hours preparing, no doubt the thought has crossed your mind to bring a bookkeeper on board (if you haven’t already) as the daunting tasks begin. Of course, having an outside accountant to handle tax… Read more »
Bigger may be better when it comes to things like diamonds, bank accounts or ice cream cones – but not when it comes to staffing excellence! A national agency may boast about its “bigger candidate network” or “national reach,” but don’t be fooled. A local SC staffing agency like TRUE Group offers distinct advantages which… Read more »
Happy employees are better employees. They’re more productive, energized and healthy than those who are unhappy. Bonuses and pay increases are common ways to keep employees content. Recent research suggests, however, that “intangibles” – such as finding value and meaning in the workplace – also play an important part in happiness on the job. As… Read more »
In many ways, cubicles can be great. Their open designs promote teamwork, simplify access, open up work space and help build office relationships. But, they can also be noisy and hamper concentration. They don’t allow for much privacy, and all that openness can lead to “over-sharing” (sometimes, employees don’t want to smell what co-workers are… Read more »