August 2010, jobs are starting to come back, but they aren’t the same jobs we were used to. As we struggle to come out of the “Great Recession”, many of the jobs worried employers are adding back are temporary or project related rather than traditional permanent jobs. Also with unemployment remaining near 10%, more workers are willing to accept temporary or shorter term positions than in the past.
In 2005, the government estimated that 31% of U.S. workers were already so-called contingent workers. Experts say that number could increase to 40% or more in the next 10 years. Permanent employees could become the minority of the nation’s workforce within 20 to 30 years.
Our clients are reluctant to bring on permanent employees too quickly. The confidence landscape is very different now. In many cases, client’s have too many employees when they don’t need them and too few employees when they do need extra help. State Unemployment Tax rates (SUTA) have risen to historic highs and will only go higher in the next several years. Everyone is fearful of what new and yet to be seen federal government regulations will mean to business’s ability to survive and to local government budgets.
The good news is we are able to limit our client’s pain, costs, liability, and future risk by functioning as their "human resources shock absorber". A bad hire can cost your company thousands of dollars. Wal-Staf offers relief by providing our clients with the people they need when they need them and we take them back when they don’t. Our clients are able to stop worrying about advertising for job openings, interviewing, background checks, I-9s, E-Verify, references, skill assessments, drug tests, their (SUTA) rate or how to keep their labor cost under control. We do it all so they don’t have to.
As a result, our clients can focus on growth rather than just survival having a much more flexible rather than fixed labor cost structure, quick access to talented, experienced employees when needed, and are poised to take advantage of opportunities that present themselves.
See how Wal-Staf can be of help to you and your organization, give us a call today. “Powered by experience since 1977, simply put, we find people our competitors can’t!”
Sunday, August 22, 2010
Thursday, July 29, 2010
Skill Assessments and Background Checks
We highly recommend our full service staffing program - let Wal-Staf advertise, recruit, interview, and screen in order to find you that great employee you've been looking for. But, if you want to handle some of the work yourself, Wal-Staf can still help make your life easier.
Wal-Staf's "Live Proctor" Pre-Employment Screening can give you piece of mind -
Basic Skill Evaluations
Typing, Data Entry, Basic Comprehension, Safety, etc.
$15 each, first one FREE
Advanced Skill Evaluations
Microsoft Word 2007, QuickBooks Pro, Web Design etc.
(16 page detailed list)
$25 each, includes a FREE Background Check
Background Checks $25
Included FREE with any Advanced Skill Evaluation
Drug Screens (5 panel) $25
Credit Check $25
Driver MVR (Motor Vehicle Check) $25
Click here to get Authorization Form to print
Monday, March 29, 2010
Have Access to Federal Stimulus Money
Hire All New Employees Through Wal-Staf Personnel Services!
Why?
Why?
Effective September 8, 2009, the Federal Government will no longer award Federal contracts to an employer who does not use the E-Verify system for all it's new hires.
The E-Verify Employment Eligibility Verification System is run by the Department of Homeland Security. It is used to verify information on the I-9 Form that an individual completes when they apply for employment.
Wal-Staf Personnel Services is registered with the Department of Homeland Security as a designated Agent for the E-Verify System. This means Wal-Staf Personnel Services uses the E-Verify System to verify employment eligibility of all of our newly hired employees and that we can also verify employment eligibility of newly hired employees of our clients.
This service is free to our staffing clients for all Wal-Staf associates. We also provide this service to clients who prefer to hire new employees on their own on a fee for service basis. So, either way, let Wal-Staf Personnel Service make sure your company has access to stimulus money.
Thursday, May 14, 2009
Save Your Job Today
Employers - how can you help keep your company’s costs low and save your job and the jobs of all of your company’s current employees? Like many of our clients, you can find a way through this dilemma with our Supplemental Staffing Program. Keep your costs low and boost the bottom line at the same time. Here’s how!
Authorities indicate all companies are struggling with the same problem – how to maintain or increase productivity while cutting costs. Everyone in HR knows that recruitment and hiring comes with a lot of ongoing costs and obligations including Benefits, Social Security, Medicare, Unemployment Taxes, Overhead, Workers Compensation Insurance, etc. It’s no wonder that many companies have stopped hiring at all!
The risk of course is that you might cut off your nose to spite your face. Companies cut jobs to save money on payroll. But in order to survive and prosper the work still needs to get done. If you are not careful, your company could wind up losing more money in lost revenue than you saved by cutting jobs in the first place.
Many of our clients find the solution with our Supplemental Staffing Program. They bring Wal-Staf employees in on an as needed basis to fill positions either short term or long term without having to make a permanent commitment. They are able to increase productivity without all the normal recruiting hassles or ongoing associated costs that go with permanent hires. As Katie one of our long time clients said “We will always use Wal-Staf because you always come through for us”. Wal-Staf employees are talented, qualified individuals who have already been screened, had their skills assessed and their credentials verified. They are ready to start work in many different areas including customer service, administrative support, production lines, warehouses, etc.
The best part of our Supplemental Staffing Program is that our clients have the help they need when they need it, for only as long as they need it and they only pay for one line item – cost of labor. We do all the recruiting and screening work, and assume all the risk and liabilities associated with hiring permanent employees. Most importantly, you get the help you need at a fraction of the cost of increasing the size of your overall organization, your company saves money, increases productivity, is more profitable and fewer full time employees will be affected by any possible future layoffs. Don’t miss out, call today. We like you, let us help!
Authorities indicate all companies are struggling with the same problem – how to maintain or increase productivity while cutting costs. Everyone in HR knows that recruitment and hiring comes with a lot of ongoing costs and obligations including Benefits, Social Security, Medicare, Unemployment Taxes, Overhead, Workers Compensation Insurance, etc. It’s no wonder that many companies have stopped hiring at all!
The risk of course is that you might cut off your nose to spite your face. Companies cut jobs to save money on payroll. But in order to survive and prosper the work still needs to get done. If you are not careful, your company could wind up losing more money in lost revenue than you saved by cutting jobs in the first place.
Many of our clients find the solution with our Supplemental Staffing Program. They bring Wal-Staf employees in on an as needed basis to fill positions either short term or long term without having to make a permanent commitment. They are able to increase productivity without all the normal recruiting hassles or ongoing associated costs that go with permanent hires. As Katie one of our long time clients said “We will always use Wal-Staf because you always come through for us”. Wal-Staf employees are talented, qualified individuals who have already been screened, had their skills assessed and their credentials verified. They are ready to start work in many different areas including customer service, administrative support, production lines, warehouses, etc.
The best part of our Supplemental Staffing Program is that our clients have the help they need when they need it, for only as long as they need it and they only pay for one line item – cost of labor. We do all the recruiting and screening work, and assume all the risk and liabilities associated with hiring permanent employees. Most importantly, you get the help you need at a fraction of the cost of increasing the size of your overall organization, your company saves money, increases productivity, is more profitable and fewer full time employees will be affected by any possible future layoffs. Don’t miss out, call today. We like you, let us help!
Wednesday, February 4, 2009
Wal-Staf Outplacement Services
"Layoffs are hard on everyone - Wal-Staf can help reduce the Stress"
Wal-Staf Outplacement Services offers a way to assist employees in transition due to layoffs. When your business takes advantage of Wal-Staf Outplacement Services your employees can make the transition more smoothly.
One of the first things someone thinks of when they get laid off is how they will find a new job. For many people this is their biggest fear. With Wal-Staf Outplacement Services this fear can be greatly reduced.
We can often serve as a bridge between the laid off employee and a new position. Our access to business contacts within the community puts them one step ahead in networking and searching for their next job.
Wal-Staf Outplacement Services also offers training in a wide variety of topics beneficial to someone entering a job search. With our experienced HR professionals to guide them your employees will have the confidence and tools they need to move forward.
Training Sessions are available in (but not limited to):
• The 12-Step Program for Surviving Unemployment
• Writing or Updating a Resume with Your Future in Mind
• Interviewing – Learning to Market Yourself
• Unemployment Benefits
• Resume Distribution Secrets
Wal-Staf Outplacement Services offers a way to assist employees in transition due to layoffs. When your business takes advantage of Wal-Staf Outplacement Services your employees can make the transition more smoothly.
One of the first things someone thinks of when they get laid off is how they will find a new job. For many people this is their biggest fear. With Wal-Staf Outplacement Services this fear can be greatly reduced.
We can often serve as a bridge between the laid off employee and a new position. Our access to business contacts within the community puts them one step ahead in networking and searching for their next job.
Wal-Staf Outplacement Services also offers training in a wide variety of topics beneficial to someone entering a job search. With our experienced HR professionals to guide them your employees will have the confidence and tools they need to move forward.
Training Sessions are available in (but not limited to):
• The 12-Step Program for Surviving Unemployment
• Writing or Updating a Resume with Your Future in Mind
• Interviewing – Learning to Market Yourself
• Unemployment Benefits
• Resume Distribution Secrets
Wednesday, October 22, 2008
A Contingent Workforce Strategy is an Effective Part of Workforce Planning
In a constantly changing world, successful organizations must become more flexible. Successful organizations must develop contingency plans that allow them to shift their resources rapidly.
What is a Contingent Workforce Strategy?
A contingent worker is a worker who can easily be released by a firm. Most are contracts or temporaries. They are often superior to permanent workers but are easier to release if needed. This is a huge advantage to a company.
A contingent workforce strategy means an organization intentionally integrates a percentage of contingent workers into their permanent workforce. This integrated strategy gives managers an increased capability to cut labor costs whenever necessary.
Contingent workers can increase your short term capability while keeping your long term costs low. It is wise to increase the contingent/permanent ratio of workers to avoid layoffs of long term permanent workers while still ensuring the flexibility needed during challenging times.
For more information on developing a contingent workforce strategy contact your Wal-Staf Account Manager.
Bob Walther
President/Founder/CEO
Wal-Staf Personnel Services
www.wal-staf.com
What is a Contingent Workforce Strategy?
A contingent worker is a worker who can easily be released by a firm. Most are contracts or temporaries. They are often superior to permanent workers but are easier to release if needed. This is a huge advantage to a company.
A contingent workforce strategy means an organization intentionally integrates a percentage of contingent workers into their permanent workforce. This integrated strategy gives managers an increased capability to cut labor costs whenever necessary.
Contingent workers can increase your short term capability while keeping your long term costs low. It is wise to increase the contingent/permanent ratio of workers to avoid layoffs of long term permanent workers while still ensuring the flexibility needed during challenging times.
For more information on developing a contingent workforce strategy contact your Wal-Staf Account Manager.
Bob Walther
President/Founder/CEO
Wal-Staf Personnel Services
www.wal-staf.com
Monday, August 25, 2008
Five Ways to Get the Best Staffing Results!
2. Give us as much lead time as possible. This will optimize your chances of us finding the ideal Wal-Staf Associate for your assignment.
3. Think of our staffing efforts for you as an investment not an expense. Let us take the time to fill your needs correctly. A high percentage of the now permanent employees of many of our Clients started out Wal-Staf Associates!
5. Provide us with feedback. Maintain an ongoing and honest dialog with your Wal-Staf Account Manager. This will greatly improve the quality of service and placements we can provide you.
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