Replacing an employee is expensive for any company, but small business owners feel it the most. When an employee at a small business quits, the consequences are felt immediately. That person may have been the only person working in their department, unlike how corporations operate. While the employer scrambles to find a replacement, other employees [...]
Filling job openings is anything but easy and, in this day and age, growing increasingly complicated. Here are the 3 biggest challenges hiring managers are facing. Not Adapting to the New Job Market Many hiring managers wrongly assume they are in an employer-based market, meaning employers have the upper hand. However, countless evidence shows that [...]
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports, there are approximately 750,000 employed mechanics. To meet demand, it’s estimated that the industry will need 46,000 more by 2026 -- a 6% growth from 2016. But the older generation of mechanics retiring and the newer mechanics not lasting are creating a shortage of workers. The [...]
The demand for warehouses is expected to grow at an annual rate of 6% over five years. Yet studies indicate that the warehouse industry has one of the highest turnover rates. From 2016 – 2017, 25,000 warehouse employees quit their jobs, meaning more quit than were fired or laid off. Why is Warehouse Retention Difficult? [...]
Security guards, or bouncers, are needed in different industries, from banks to music venues. Their turnover rate is estimated to be between 100-300%, and most leave their job within four months to a year. Employers working in the night life and high security industries are constantly hiring security guards. Here are 3 tips to make [...]
Sources: pinterest.com, memeguy.com It’s not uncommon to stumble upon memes like the ones above these days. Recent graduates and young people (20s-30s) are finding it increasingly difficult to land jobs based on experience they’ve yet to attain. It’s a frustrating cycle. People can’t find work because they lack experience, and they lack experience because they [...]
The hospitality industry has a high turnover rate of 31-34% for non-management employees. The national average wage for a hospitality worker is around 15.40/hr which is expected for hourly work. So why the high turnover? Here are 4 reasons hotel workers quit their jobs. Poor Scheduling Poor scheduling does more than just frustrate employees; it [...]
The food service industry has one of the highest turnover rates at an incredible 72.9%. Let’s break down why, who, and how to stop it. Who’s Quitting? Turnover Rates Counter Service/Cashier: 36% Bussers, Dishwashers, and Runners: 34% Other (catering staff, sommeliers, etc.): 32% Bar Staff: 25% Managers: 23% Why Are They Quitting? Food service employees [...]
In 2017, it was reported that caregiver turnover rate was at an astonishing 65.7%. But why is this rate so high? And what can home care agencies do to fight it? Read our article and part 1 to find out! Attentiveness If your employee has a complaint, listen. Proving to your employees that you care [...]
In 2017, it was reported that caregiver turnover rate was at an astonishing 65.7%. But why is this rate so high? And what can home care agencies do to fight it? Read our article and part 2 to find out! Scheduling There is nothing more that frustrates an employee than a boss that ignores their [...]
