A Guide to Helping Your New Temporary Hires Fit in
Temporary hires are an excellent solution when you need to hire someone fast or in a pinch. But, as we all know, being new can sometimes be a struggle. For starters, co-workers might not be as warm since they know the employee is a temporary worker. It could also be difficult for a new hire […]
Using Automation Personnel Services to Reduce Your Employee Turnover Rate
The manufacturing industry has been hit hard by high turnover rates and low employee retention. According to recent studies by the U.S. Department of Labor, the average turnover rate in manufacturing jobs hovers around 14 percent – and it’s even higher in certain sectors. But the professionals at Automation Personnel Services, Inc. know how to […]
How to Turn Down a Job That’s Not the Best Fit For You
Have you had that moment when you realized a new job wasn’t the best fit? Whether it came before you started or even if it took a few weeks, this can be a confusing time. It’s stressful to realize you need to turn down a job and even more stressful to determine how to do […]
Immediate Steps Your Company Should Take if an Employee is Hurt on the Job
Workplace accidents and injuries are no joke – they can be devastating to both the employee and the employer. According to recent research from Liberty Mutual, non-fatal workplace injuries in the U.S. amount to nearly $600 million in workers’ compensation costs every single year. As you might expect, it’s critical your company responds to the […]
3 Effective Ways to Show Your Personality in an Interview
The typical job interview is viewed as being a very rigid and standardized process. While most do expect a certain degree of professionalism, job interviews don’t have to be boring. Automation Personnel Services recommends showing off your personality in a variety of ways, including: Pay attention to your body language. Whether you realize it […]
Does Your New Hire Have Leadership Potential?
Let’s face it – there are leaders and there are followers. Not every employee is a natural born leader, and some have difficulty managing such responsibility even after training. But there are some traits to look for if you’re hiring with leadership in mind. Not only will these nuances tip you off to their […]
Use These 4 Tips to Destress From a Frustrating Job Search
Stephen Nordness and the professionals at Automation Personnel Services understand the stressors of the modern job search. It can be enough to defeat your motivation and elicit feelings of hopelessness – unless you know how to balance it out with relaxation, creativity, or entertainment. Relax in a Bath or at the Spa There are […]
Struggling to Find the Right Career? Try a Temporary Role!
Although they once came with a lot of stigma attached, temporary roles are now widely accepted as viable way of making ends meet. Some job seekers even use temporary agencies as a way of supplementing their regular income or securing seasonal work as needed. Temporary jobs are also great for those who are in-between […]
Do You Offer the Right Benefits to Keep Employees Happy?
Providing your employees with good benefits is one of the best ways of keeping them happy. Even if you’re working with staffing services or employees who are following the temp-to-hire path, introducing some key benefits can go a long in driving morale and decreasing turnover. But how do you know if you’re providing the […]
Automation Personnel Services, Inc. Receives 2018 Inavero’s Best of Staffing® Client Award
Clients of winning agencies are 2.3 times more likely to be completely satisfied. BIRMINGHAM, AL – FEBRUARY 16, 2018 – Automation Personnel Services, Inc., a leading agency in the staffing industry, announced today, that for the third year in a row, they have won Inavero’s Best of Staffing® Client Award for providing superior service […]