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Welcome to the December issue of the Todays Staffing client newsletter,
designed to keep you up to date on the latest and greatest news and
trends in the staffing industry.
In this issue, find a message from Dan Neuburger in the President's
Corner,
Current Employment Statistics, and tips on solving
problems in the workplace. We hope you enjoy the issue!
News You Can Use:
Current Employment Statistics
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics,
employment increased in October, and the unemployment rate declined to
4.4 percent, the Bureau of Labor Statistics of the U.S. Department of
Labor reported. Nonfarm payroll employment grew by 92,000 in October
following gains of 148,000 in September and 230,000 in August (as
revised). In October, job growth continued in several service-providing
industries, while
employment declined in manufacturing and construction. Average hourly
earnings rose by six cents over the month.
How to Bring Out the Best in
Your Employees
Shouldn’t everyone love their job? If you ask people why they love their
jobs, most likely they will say “it’s because of the people I work
with.”
Do people at your work place bring out the best in each other? Imagine
your best performers doing even better work. All people have the ability
to do so much more than what they are currently doing. Whether you are a
manager, an administrative assistant, or the CEO, you have the ability
to bring out the best in others. Managers have the ability to bring out
the best in their employees, who in turn have the ability to bring out
the best in their management. Here are some powerful tips to help you
bring out the best in those around you:
1. Build their confidence. The more confidence people have, the
more they will accomplish.
2. Treat others the way you’d like to be treated. Basic respect
goes a long way; give it to others and you will be amazed at how much
you get in return.
3. Treat everyone with respect and let them know their value to the
business. The number one reason that people leave their jobs is
because they don’t feel valued or respected.
4. Be your own best friend. The better care we take of ourselves,
the better we can take care of others. When we are in good shape,
physically and mentally, we can give more to others. The healthier and
happier we feel, the more others benefit, because we treat others better
when we feel good.
5. Acceptance. Accept yourself and everyone else for who they are
and what they do. We cannot change anyone. When we try, it raises our
stress level. When we accept others for who they are, we can learn how
to work with them.
This is just five ways out of many that can help bring out the best in
yourself and others. Pick one for now, and begin using it. Small
improvements can create massive results. Use these tools and maybe the
people at your work place will say “I love my job because of the people
I work with.”
Excerpt from Bring Out the Best by
Jacki Rose,
http://www.jackirose.com/page.asp?PageID=1235
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President’s
Corner
 We
recently asked our clients to share opinions and thoughts regarding
Todays Staffing by participating in the 2006 Todays Staffing Client
Satisfaction Survey. The results were outstanding: 96% of respondents
are satisfied with the quality of our candidates, 95% are satisfied with
our performance and 93% would recommend us to another company.
Additionally, 95% of survey respondents said they are satisfied overall
with Todays, and this is well above the industry average of 88% as
reported by Staffing Industry Analysts, Inc (SIA). We’re proud to
receive your stamp of approval and look forward to continuing our quest
to become recognized as the highest quality provider of staffing
solutions.
Happy Holidays and thank you for giving Todays Staffing
the opportunity to support you and your company. We take great pride in
providing you with the highest quality candidates in support of your
ongoing success and we look forward to servicing your needs throughout
2007. Thank you again for your business.
Best Regards,
Dan Neuburger
Four
Ideas To Solve Problems In The Workplace
We all encounter various problems throughout the work day. Learning the
best ways to resolve these problems cannot only reduce stress and keep
our projects and goals on track, but also help mitigate any legal issues
too.
We’ve listed below some proven ways to solve workplace problems before
they become larger ordeals.
Tip #1. Clarify The Problem
Look for the real problem at hand. The cause of the problem may not be
the most obvious. You also need to understand from everyone involved
what the issues are and what needs to be done to solve the problem(s).
Tip #2. Figure Out The Causes
To figure out exactly why the problem had occurred you may need to do
some detective work and look for the root cause or 'critical factors'
that are the real causes. The critical factors are those things that
must change before anything else can change. It is important to look at
the problem from different angles and perspectives.
Tip #3. Develop Solutions
It is beneficial to develop numerous ideas on how to solve a problem. Be
sure to keep an open mind and seek suggestions from those who know more
about the issue than you do. Take other people's opinions into account
so you can apply the most successful solutions.
And it’s in your best interest to not place a 'band aid' solution on the
problem or implement a quick fix that may end up causing more trouble
than finding a complete solution.
Tip #4. Take Action
Begin to immediately put your solution into effect! Realize that you can
alter your solution at any time if it is not going as planned (you can
manage other’s expectations on this by discussing these solutions with
everyone involved). In addition, it’s in your best interest to follow up
and see what can be done differently in the future to assure that
this problem does not occur again.
Source - Dale Carnegie® Training
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