According to a 2018 Leaders for Today survey, 31 percent of American hospitals reported that they were understaffed. One of the major problems, the study found, was the inability to find good candidates. With the current percentages of healthcare staffing lacking, it can be tempting to hire just anybody to fill these roles in hospitals and clinics. But the truth of the matter is, the wrong hire will cost your business (and reputation) in the short or long run. Because of this, it’s important … [Read more...]
Manufacturing Sector: Currently a Top Staffing Opportunity in U.S.
According to the American Staffing Association, industrial manufacturing staffing from staffing agencies has the top employee percentage in the United States, more than any other industry. This means that many workers looking to work for a manufacturing company, are probably searching for the nearest comparable staffing agency. This also means that a manufacturing company looking for skilled and ready workers would be ignoring immeasurable opportunities if they bypass a staffing agency for … [Read more...]
Excelling Beyond the Biggest Challenge In Automotive Staffing
As a constantly growing industry, the automotive world is full of opportunities. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the automotive industry is growing at a strong and steady six percent a year. This industry is known for on-the-job training, and good salaries. But no industry, no matter how healthy and strong, is not without its challenges. Before looking at the challenges, lets glance at some of the many job positions in this industry that are constantly growing. Top Automotive … [Read more...]
ISSA and Trade Press Media Group to Launch a Clean Buildings ExpoSM in 2019
Last week, we wrote about the challenges of facilities management staffing. ISSA has recently announced plans to debut 25 sessions at the Baltimore Convention Center in March 2019, focusing on products and techniques to clean facilities. The expo is set to run at the same time as the National Facilities Management & Technology. A large number of attendees are expected to attend the event, which is expecting to have 1,200 “key decision-makers” from various industries. ISSA’s … [Read more...]
Challenges of Facilities Management Staffing
Handling facilities management staffing as a facility manager is a career choice that has many perks but also many responsibilities. When a facility is not properly staffed, or is “short-staffed,” the entire building and operations of the building suffers from maintenance problems. Let's take a hospital for an example. Under staffing, or short-staffed facilities leaves the door open for patient neglect, stressed workers, error, and perhaps worse: abuse. It’s been documented that many nursing … [Read more...]