In a labor market that appears to be heating up after monumental losses caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, employers are finding it hard to hire the workers they need to run at 100%. Entry-level job seekers are hesitant about returning to work. Government assistance is...
There is a well-documented skill gap happening in Maine. Businesses need skilled laborers to help them meet demand, but there simply aren’t enough talented people to go around. The problem predates the Great Recession, which only exacerbated the issue, forcing many...
As the economy gradually opens, many companies are putting an end to hiring freezes and furloughs. They are beginning the process to recruit and hire the necessary positions to get business growing again. While it may seem like a no-brainer to take care of hiring...
Like many businesses across the states, you’ve been given the go-ahead to re-open, but the only roadblock is your employees aren’t ready to come back to work. After months of being laid off, many furloughed employees find themselves saying, “I’m enjoying my time off”,...
Hiring Challenges? Meet Them Head-On Your staff is the heart of your business. It defines your company culture and is the foundation of productivity, innovation and development. Whether your business is in growth mode or scaling back, hiring and retaining top quality...
Happy employees are engaged in their work, productive and are much more likely to stick with their jobs over longer periods of time. Unhappy workers disengage from their work, struggle to maintain output and could be planning to leave your organization. The key to...
