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Why Working With a Staffing Agency Can Help You Find the Right Culture Fit

Finding a candidate that truly fits into your company culture can feel like finding a needle in a haystack. You want someone who identifies with your organization’s mission, has a good work ethic and will blend into the company well. Working with a staffing agency can be a huge help in finding the right fit. Here’s how. What is Company Culture? First, let’s discuss what company culture is and why it’s important. In the simplest of terms, your company culture is like your company’s “personality.” Defining your organization’s culture can be difficult. It changes over time as your business’ priorities change. If you are trying to attract younger candidates or get a fresh perspective on your team, for example, you will want to work on building a more fun, engaging work culture. How you choose to build your company culture is up to you. Depending on the type of candidates you are trying ......

2021-11-02T16:27:15+00:00December 1st, 2021|Categories: Client Resources|Tags: , |

The Great Resignation: What You Need to Know About the Workforce

Keeping up with what the workforce wants from employers can be challenging. In today’s climate, workers are leaving their jobs at a record pace because companies simply aren’t providing what they need. After a year in lockdown, a lot of people are reassessing their work-life balance and are looking for more support from their employers. Flexibility Now more than ever, employees are prioritizing flexibility in their job search. In fact, many people are even willing to leave their current job for something that offers more flexible options. Think about what you can offer in terms of flexibility. Is remote work an option? Can you allow your employees to make their own schedules or additional days off to promote work-life balance? Ask your staff how flexibility would benefit them too and see what changes you can make. Understanding Employers need to be understanding during this time. After all, everyone has been through a difficult ......

2021-11-02T16:27:15+00:00November 24th, 2021|Categories: Client Resources|Tags: , , |

DoD Technology Trends for 2022

As 2022 approaches, new annual budgets are being drawn up and planning has begun. There is always one eye on the United States government to see where money will be spent. The Department of Defense is a sizable line on the U.S. government’s ledger. As technology and other aspects of defense change so do the needs of the DoD. Here are some trends to look out for in the coming year. Increased Spend for Advanced Tech The DoD will spend an additional $1 billion on information technology and advanced tech. This comes along with the increase in the use of artificial intelligence, autonomous systems, 5G, cloud computing, data analytics, and cybersecurity. The DoD itself has shifted to a cloud-based platform and many of its employees are working remotely. Not to mention, cyber operations are becoming part of nearly every mission with the DoD. So, the increased spending and focus on IT make sense. ......

5 Steps You Can Take Towards Building a Diverse Workforce

Diversity and inclusion have been proven to increase motivation and productivity in the workplace. For this reason, many employers are looking for ways to create a more diverse work experience for their staff. Here are several steps you can take towards building a diverse workforce. Audit Your Business for Diversity The first thing you need to do if you want to establish a more diverse workforce is auditing your business. You need to step back and take an honest look at how diverse your current operations are. More importantly, evaluate whether or not your company culture truly promotes diversity and inclusion. Identify strengths in your team and gaps where more diversity would be beneficial. To do this, take a look at everyone you do business with. Does the diversity of your partners, customers, vendors, and supply chain mirror the diversity in your company? If not, consider how you might be able to change ......

Future Government Employment and Hiring Trends to Keep on Your Radar

Employers have to stay on top of employment and hiring trends to remain relevant in their industry. This means you have to consider what other jobs are offering in terms of workplace culture, benefits, and wages. Here are some upcoming trends to keep on your radar. Remote Work Many sectors saw productivity shoot through the roof during the pandemic. This was because many people were working from home at least two to three days a week. Even though the pandemic is slowing down, remote work is here to stay. Agencies that went back to an in-person setting full-time saw a huge impact on overall motivation and productivity. In fact, offering remote work seems to have become an incentive and even an additional benefit for incoming candidates. You may attract more top talent to your jobs by offering more flexibility in this way. Upskilling and Reskilling While offering remote work is a great way ......

Should I Let My Employees Work-from-Home for Forever?

The COVID-19 pandemic has changed a lot about the way many businesses function and the way we work with each other. Most companies transitioned into work-from-home settings last year. While some places of work have begun to move employees back into the office, many are choosing to remain remote or allow their staff to make the decision. Before you make the choice on the behalf of your workers, here are a few things to think about. Technology Has Made It Easier One of the first things to consider when it comes to whether or not you should remain remote is technology. Has your company adopted the appropriate technology and communications systems to be able to sustain a work-from-home environment? Were your employees struggling to get connected or remain in the loop? All in all, tech has made things easier but only you know how your employees adjusted to the technology. So, keep that ......

How Long Is The Security Clearance Process Taking?

Gaining security clearance for government positions can take a bit of time. Clearance times saw an uptick in the second quarter of 2021 and often change as demand changes. The more people needing security clearances, the longer the process may take. So, how long is the security clearance process taking right now? Security Clearance Processing Times Because of the high demand for the clearance system, the process is taking anywhere from four to five months. Top Secret clearance processing times are sitting around 159 days, on average. To gain Secret clearance, the process is taking around 132 days. These processing times are for industry applicants. Processing times are slightly faster for Department of Defense civilians and service members. Why the Uptick? Not only is there a higher demand for clearances, but the process in which they are being granted has changed due to seasonal employment and COVID-19. Both of these things have led ......

5 Benefits to Include in a Post-Pandemic World

COVID-19 changed the way many employees are looking at the benefits their workplace offers. After being faced with a worldwide pandemic, many people are putting more focus on work-life balance, health and wellness, and improving their personal lives. While their careers are still important, they want an employer who also places importance on their personal well-being. That being said, employers are now finding it necessary to revisit their benefits packages and include non-traditional benefits they may not have previously considered. Here are five benefits you should be thinking about. Redesign Wellness Benefits Wellness benefits need to be catered more towards the remote workspace. This means that your employee wellness packages should include virtual health offerings. Consider adding in online fitness classes, mindfulness classes, and other webinars. You should also be sure they have access to virtual medical services like telehealth consultations. All of this will help improve your employees’ health and engagement in ......

5 Trends that Are Shaping Our Workforce As We Know It

There is no doubt that the COVID-19 pandemic changed the world as we know it and, in more ways than one, it is having a profound impact on the job market and workforce. A lot of trends are taking hold in the post-pandemic world that is changing how people work with each other and seek employment. Here are several trends that are shaping our workforce as we know it. Distributed Workforce Working remotely is easier than ever. That’s great, considering a large percentage of workers are performing their tasks from a remote workspace. During the pandemic, many people shifted to working from home or other remote spaces. Over the span of a year, communications technology, audio and visual connections, and other tech have made it even easier to work outside of the traditional setting. Because of this, we can expect to see the workforce more widely distributed in a geographic sense. This also ......

2021-07-16T21:12:20+00:00July 28th, 2021|Categories: Client Resources|Tags: , |

What You Need to Know About Setting Competitive Defense Salaries

No matter what industry you are in, offering competitive salaries is an important part of acquiring quality candidates. You need to have knowledge of what others are offering for the job you are trying to fill and what the industry standards are. Here is what you need to know about setting competitive defense salaries. Job and Career Changes Are Common One thing to keep in mind when it comes to defense positions is that turnover rates can be high. About 73% of workers in the industry have been in their current position for less than five years. On top of that, about 81% say that changing jobs within the next year is likely. Focusing on ways you can reduce turnover in your own organization is important. One of the key ways to do this is to ensure that your compensation packages are competitive with what other employers are offering. Compensation Levels Are Continuing ......