Exceptional Careers Opening Now for the Hospitality Industry
We are getting ready for high season in the hospitality industry. Summer is low season for South Florida’s hotel and hospitality industry. But during the months between November, December, January the industry tend to experience its best turnouts; meaning hotel rooms get booked to capacity and restaurants see more patrons dining at their tables than any other months out of the year. Although some hotels and restaurants may see low occupancies before and after the high summer season, that doesn’t mean tourists stop visiting South Florida nor does it mean people completely stop dining out after summer. Matter-of-fact, you might be surprised to find out that the upcoming holiday season is as prosperous for the hotel and hospitality businesses as it is for the retail industry. People buy gifts for their friends and love ones and often, those gifts include gift cards to hotels and restaurants. So as retail destinations such as Wal-Mart, Best Buy and Amazon get ready for Black Friday and the humongous rush of customers that come with it so are hotels and restaurants. “Hotels tend to offer great package deal around the holiday season and restaurants tend to update their menus to match the theme of the holidays,” says RMG Staffing President Ricardo Michelangeli. “Hotels and restaurants are starting to add more employees to their staff in order to support the holiday rush. Our industry will definitely end the year on a high note.” In preparation for the holiday season and as a sign they are gearing up for an awesome introduction to 2019 JW Marriott Miami Turnberry Resort and Spa in Aventura and RMG Staffing holds numerous events event where prospective employees get the opportunity to introduce themselves our hiring managers and also get a taste of what it’s like working for the hotel at hotel location. Some of the positions the hotel is looking to fill include servers, bartenders, pool servers, VIP hostesses, bussers, food runners, personnel for their golf court and retail department. Addition positions include management; food, beverage and culinary; housekeeping and laundry; concierge, front office and guest services; sales, administration, and security. All across Miami, Aventura, Fort Lauderdale and in Miami Beach, more hotels are looking to hire in preparation for the upcoming holiday seas. InterContinental Hotel Miami which had many renovations, technology upgrades, and other luxury design enhancements is the site of the city’s New Year’s Eve fireworks celebration. This makes them quite attractive for those looking for work during the holiday season. Another notable hotel that stands out is SLS Hotel South Beach. Since their 2013 opening, the hotel has been very popular in South Beach’s nightlife. They will surely be ramping up their staff in preparation for the rush of visitors and locals who are planning holiday vacations or weekend getaways. Last but not least is Fontainebleau Miami Beach. This historical hotel stands out more than any other. They have great events throughout the year but they tend to increase the momentum during the holiday season so if you’re interested in great jobs opportunity in the hotel and hospitality industry, you may be placed at the Fontainebleau Miami Beach, so go ahead send us your resume at apply@rmgstaffing.com. The hotel and hospitality industry is looking to end 2018 with a great celebratory bang. Don’t hesitate to contact RMG Staffing for great career opportunities the industry will be offering for the upcoming holiday season. Don’t miss the opportunity, submit your resume to apply@rmgstaffing.com or call +1 (305) 890-1562
What to Do if You Are Not Called After an Interview
We all have had that moment. The experience in prepping up for a job interview, dressing in our best business attire, being nervous during the interview but giving great responses to questions. We walk out of the room with great confidence, knowing we landed the job. But once we get home, we spent the rest of the day wondering why they hadn’t immediately called us back to say, “you’re hired’. 24 hours go by and no phone call. Another day goes by, and still no call. We spent the rest of the week second guessing ourselves. Did we do enough prepping? Did we wear the right clothing? Were those responses we gave good enough? Why do some recruiters never call prospective employees back after conducting an interview? The term is called ghosting— the act of a company vanishing, going dark or pulling away at some point in the hiring process without any explanation. The word originating in the online dating world where two people discovered each other online, exchange messages and then one of them suddenly disappear without a trace. Though the job market has nothing to do with the “Catfish” like dating world, sadly, job seekers have had to deal with the same outcome. Why do some employers don’t call back after an interview? The simple answer is that you didn’t get the job and rather calling you to inform you of the sad news, some employers rather avoid an awkward situation by not calling and hoping you get the hint. A more complicated answer may be that the person who interviewed you is sick and is not reporting to work until he or she gets better. Maybe he or she got fired and the company may have decided to restart the hiring process all over again. Another reason may be that the company went out of business or the position may no longer be available due to budgeting. In any case, not being called back after an interview happens to us all and if you currently find yourself in this situation here are some advice that might be of help. 1. Send a short e-mail inquiry If you really think you were extremely qualified for the job and had performed a great interview, sending a short and sweet inquiry and asking your recruiters on rather they had chosen a candidate would mostly get you some type of reply. The rule of thumb is to wait at least a week before sending that e-mail. 2. Give them a call Wait until a week has gone by and if the company hasn’t called you after an interview, kindly give them a call. Remember always be polite during the phone call and be sure to thank them for the opportunity even if you ended up with bad news. • If e-mailing or calling the company doesn’t work and you still haven’t found out if you were selected, just realize that competition is great and you are well-qualified, there are thousand more positions available and discuss the next opportunity with your recruiter. Don’t give up. Nothing in this world can take the place of persistence. Call us or email your resume to apply@rmgstaffing.com
Five Reasons to Work with RMG Staffing
We at RMG Staffing pride ourselves on being one of the top agencies in South Florida. This year marks our ten-year anniversary. Within the decade of us providing excellent services to our wonderful clients, our brand has developed a strong recognition, and we’ve helped thousands of job seekers get back to work. Our company brings together top-quality employees for employers in need, ensuring that clients receive the best possible service for the specific position requested. With us, clients get access to reliable and professional employees at competitive rates, and we guarantee 100 percent satisfaction with our staffing services. Here are five simple reasons why you should hire us! 1. You’ll Save Time Every time you need to hire a person, you must deviate time away from your everyday business operations to focus on recruiting, creating job descriptions and conducting interviews. RMG Staffing allows you to concentrate on other needs while they focus on filling your vacancies. 2. You’ll Get Qualified Candidates Too often, recruiting efforts focus on attracting a large pool of applicants rather than focusing on attracting the best candidates. RMG Staffing knows how to how to sift through all of the unqualified and unfit applicants to quickly generate a short list of high-quality candidates who can hit the ground running. 3. You’ll Actually Save Money Time is money. The more time to spend in looking for qualified candidates, the less time you have to get real work done. Our services are budget-conscious to fit any company, small, medium or large. 4. You’ll Get Talent in the Door Faster Our staffing company focuses on recruiting, interviewing and hiring, which means we already have a deeper pool of potential candidates for your company to choose from. With our experience, you have access to a database of dozens of highly-qualified potential applicants who are already searching for jobs. 5. You’ll Get Flexible Employees Whether you need a full-time, part-time employee or need to fill a seasonal or temporary position, don’t worry, RMG Staffing can handle any and all of your hiring needs. The temporary staffing industry has continuously been bright throughout the years. The sector saw a 3 percent growth in 2017 and is projected to grow another 3 percent by the end of 2018. There are thousands of staffing agencies in South Florida, but RMG is at the top of the industry because we provide unmatched quality service. No matter the size of your company or the work you do, there’s a greater chance of your company being successful when you partner with us.
RMG Staffing Celebrates 10 Years of Providing Great Service
Time definitely flies. When RMG Staffing first started out our office was quite small. You could have counted the total number of our team with one hand. The year was 2008 and quite honestly, it was the worst year for anyone to start a business due to the financial crisis brought on by the real estate bubble of that previous year. But despite the harsh economic circumstances, Ricardo Michelangeli foresaw an opportunity to make money and also provide jobs to a city that was in desperate need of economic recovery. “People thought I was crazy,” RMG Staffing President Ricardo Michelangeli expresses about his companies early beginnings. “And it was very difficult starting out.” According to Mr. Michelangeli the atmosphere of the staffing industry in South Florida was doing as bad as the rest of the economy ten years ago. Events in Miami were few so therefore companies were not looking for staffing agencies to provide them with anything. Also, the hotels were experiencing a great number of low occupancies. Tourists continued to visit the city and its beaches but they were doing so in low volumes. But Mr. Michelangeli knew businesses were eventually going to recover, and he also knew South Florida was missing a staffing agency that operated as a boutique and yet had the networking reach as a large corporate entity. “Getting our first client wasn’t as difficult as keeping them,” Mr. Michelangeli explains. “Though we certainly knew what we were doing, growth requires learning. Problem-solving requires us to think outside the box and in doing so, you have to be honest with yourself. You have to know when to ask for help. You have to be open to making mistakes, which makes it easier to find ways to fix them. We certainly made mistakes in the beginning but because of our passion, the long hours at a small office and our resilience to provide great service to our initial clients we were able to succeed. Look at us now.” In its ten years of existence, RMG Staffing has grown from a tiny office with a small staff to a boutique agency that functions as a large corporation and has a large staff occupying a grand office space in Miami’s luxurious metropolitan Brickell neighborhood. Also, RMG Staffing’s client list has certainly exploded in growth. From small companies to large corporations, hotels hosting cute gatherings to big events, RMG Staffing has provided excellent services to various clients. “I have had the pleasure of working with RMG Staffing as our preferred vendor for over 8 years for staffing needs for our hotel as well as one of our sister properties. Everyone at RMG Staffing understands our specific culture and what we are looking for in service delivery and he or she works to fill the needs properly the first time. Our collaborative relationship makes doing business together easy and effortless,” Jeff Klein says about the company. “Working with RMG Staffing has been an enjoyable experience that I plan on continuing for many years to come.” Ten years and counting and the best is still yet to come.
Five Reasons to Work with RMG Staffing
We at RMG Staffing pride ourselves in being one of the top agencies in South Florida. This year marks our ten year anniversary. Within the decade of us providing excellent services to our wonderful clients, our brand has developed a strong recognition and we’ve helped thousands of job seekers get back to work. Our company brings together top-quality employees to employers in need, ensuring that clients receive the best possible service for the specific position requested. With us, clients get access to reliable and professional employees at competitive rates and we guarantee 100 percent satisfaction with our staffing services received. Here are five simple reasons why you should hire us! 1. You’ll Save Time Every time you need to hire a person, you must deviate time away from your everyday business operations to focus on recruiting, creating job descriptions and conducting interviews. RMG Staffing allows you to concentrate on other needs while they focus on filling your vacancies. 2. You’ll Get Qualified Candidates Too often, recruiting efforts focus on attracting a large pool of applicants rather than focusing on attracting the best candidates. RMG Staffing knows how to how to sift through all of the unqualified and unfit applicants to quickly generate a short list of high-quality candidates who can hit the ground running. 3. You’ll Actually Save Money Time is money. The more time to spend in looking for qualified candidates, the less time you have to get real work done. Our services are budget-conscious to fit any company, small, medium or large. 4. You’ll Get Talent in the Door Faster Our staffing company focuses on recruiting, interviewing and hiring, which means we already have a deeper pool of potential candidates for your company to choose from. With our experience, you have access to a database of dozens of highly-qualified potential applicants who are already searching for jobs. 5. You’ll Get Flexible Employees No matter if you need a full-time, part-time employee or you need to fill a position that is seasonal or temporary, don’t worry RMG Staffing can handle any and all of your particular hiring needs. The temporary staffing industry has continuously been bright throughout the years. The industry saw a 3 percent growth in 2017 and is projected to grow another 3 percent by the end of in 2018. There are thousands of staffing agencies in South Florida, but RMG is at the top of the industry because we provide unmatched quality service. No matter the size of your company or the work you do, there’s a greater chance in your company being successful when you partner with us.
How Safe Is Your Workspace
Marjorie is an office manager for a major issuance company based in Miami. A typical day at work for her consists of running to the office supply room to get items requested by her colleagues. Her other duties and responsibilities include answering phones, preparing payroll, record keeping, reviewing and approving supply requisitions; assigning and monitoring clerical functions; the list goes on and on. Though her days at work are often hectic and a bit stressful, Marjorie is able to balance daily duties and responsibilities with eloquent professionalism. But despite her strong ability to manage the ends and outs at her office, one day Marjorie gets injured on the job. It happened when she was in the supply room and was trying to lift a heavy box. She threw out her back. After getting help from a colleague, Marjorie reported the incident to her human resource department. The human resource officer filed the proper paperwork and as company protocol, Marjorie was sent to a medical doctor to examine her injuries. Cases of employees getting injured on the job occur all across the United States on a daily basis. We at RMG Staffing acknowledge that employees are prone to get injured on the job no matter how many safety measures are put in place. But the implementation of the right safety measures does limit the number of employees who get injured. Recently, we held our annual Safety Standard Operating Procedure Meeting and Workshop. During the proceedings, our staff obtained and was updated on the correct way to respond if they or one of their colleagues get injured on the job. The topics of discussion included what one should immediately do after suffering an injury, how a supervisor should be contacted and the proper paperwork to be filed after suffering an injury. “We follow strict guidelines in order to limit the number of injuries our great staff have on the job,” says CEO of RMG Staffing Ricardo Michelangeli. “Our safety brochure has step by step actions to adhere to when such cases occur. Our immediately desire is to make sure the injured employee gets medical attention if needed and in addition, our designated supervisor will make certain the other needs of the injured employee are met. I can’t recommend enough that all employers have these types of safety meetings and workshops on a consistent basis because an injured employee leads to an unhealthy company.” In addition to our Safety Standard Operating Procedure Meeting and Workshop, we also conducted our annual catering, banquet, and events training. The proceeding consisted of informing our staff of the right actions to be taken during the hosting of our amazing clients’ events. Some of the topics of discussion included updating the staff on RMG’s culture, fundamentals and mission statement; grooming standards and what sets us apart from other companies; the do’s and don’ts in our events; helpful hints to being an exemplary team member and guest interactions procedures. We at our RMG Staffing pride ourselves in being the best of the best. We don’t expect you to just take our word for it. Our annual Safety Standard Operating Procedure Meeting and Workshop and events training functions are proof that our excellence is shown through inspirational words, professional manner, and great actions.
On the Scene: One Community One Beacon Council at Marlins Stadium
On July 25 the Miami-Dade Beacon Council had its annual One Community One Goal event. Held at Marlins Park, the July 2018 date marked its sixth year. This year’s keynote speaker was President and CEO of the Florida Chamber of Commerce Mark Wilson. In his inspirational speech, Mr. Wilson expressed his concerns about keeping Miami’s economy strong. He also acknowledged the community leaders, who have made the city a wonderful place to live, work and play in. RMG Staffing Agency based in Miami finds and recruits staff for events and the hospitality industry. With more than 1,000 government, business and community leaders were in attendance. This exceptional list included elected officials, CEOs, university presidents and grassroots activists. To name a few: the event’s Co-Chairs Miami-Dade Mayor Carlos A. Gimenez; Maria C. Alonso, President & CEO, United Way of Miami-Dade and Penny S. Shaffer, Ph.D., Market President, South Florida, Florida Blue. Also in attendance were Alberto M. Carvalho Superintendent Miami-Dade County Public Schools, Nelson Lazo CEO Doctor’s Hospital, Michael A. Finney President & CEO Miami-Dade Beacon Council. Our CEO of RMG Staffing Ricardo Michelangeli was also there. One Community One Goal was created to provide Miami-Dade County with a roadmap for its continued economic prosperity through “strategic recommendations aimed at creating an environment where significant job creation occurs with a focus on new higher-paying jobs in target industries. It is a community-wide effort that provides a unified vision for long-term economic growth in Miami-Dade County”. The Miami-Dade Beacon Council is a not-for-profit public-private organization that is in an official partnership with the Miami-Dade County to focuses on job creation and economic growth. Since 1985 the partnership has helped bring in more than $4.6 billion in new capital investments to the county. The organization helped create more than 1,000 businesses and 70,000 jobs. It also provides the county with great marketing tools that bring international awareness to Miami-Dade County. RMG Staffing Agency based in Miami finds and recruits staff for events and the hospitality industry. If you want to find out more about our event staffing services, contact us!
The gig economy and its effects on the Staffing Industry
By definition, a gig economy is a work environment where a company uses technology to reach prospective employees or short-term contract workers to fill temporary positions or perform tasks that usually doesn’t take a long time to perform. Sounds weird? Well think of ridesharing app Uber and you’ll get what we mean. Aside from Uber other companies that operate within the gig economy industry include Upwork, Snagajob, Amazon Flex, Etsy and the list goes on. Upwork connects web developers and IT professionals looking for work with companies who are looking to hire for short-term projects. Snagajob is an app you can use to find anything from day labor jobs to positions with big companies. Amazon Flex is the Amazon’s version of Uber, where the company uses regular folks who own cars to make deliveries to customers who order products off their website, and Etsy is a marketplace people use to sell handmade items, vintage products, and other creative goods. There are hundreds of many more out there. If you a Smartphone then you have access to the hundreds of companies that post want ads through these apps. “The trend toward a gig economy has begun. A study by Intuit predicted that by 2020, 40 percent of American workers would be independent contractors. There are a number of forces behind the rise in short-term jobs. For one thing, in this digital age, the workforce is increasingly mobile and work can increasingly be done from anywhere, so that job and location are decoupled. That means that freelancers can select among temporary jobs and projects around the world, while employers can select the best individuals for specific projects from a larger pool than that available in any given area,” Tech Target reported. The staffing agencies were the ones who have traditionally matched these types of workers with employers. Not only did staffing agencies find people jobs they also acted as trusted professionals who provided prospective employees with guidance, training, and extensive career knowledge in their particular field. “Staffing firms typically offer free training to their candidates,” says CEO of RMG Staffing Ricardo Michelangeli. “Whether it’s brushing up on Microsoft Office applications or advice on resume preparation. We at RMG to that and much, much more!” Staffing agencies doing much much more for their candidates is what continues to separate the industry from the gig economy, and it’s the same reason why great companies continue to rely on us for exceptionally skilled workers instead of resorting to apps. In addition, agencies can help candidates through any shift in the current job market and help candidates adjust to those changes. Technology will continue to evolve and we as human beings will continue to do our best to keep up. Experts admit that the gig economy will continue to grow and evolve and we should also expect to see various levels of instability. The Staffing industry has been here since the beginning of the Industrial Revolution and so in other words, we’re not going anywhere.
On The Scene with RMG Staffing: Job Fair at UM
If you’re interested in working in the hospitality or Event industry and haven’t walked through our doors or contacted us, do it now. We’re always looking for enthusiastic people that will help our clients prosper. Recently, RMG Staffing participated in a beautiful job fair held on the University of Miami campus. The event was attended by hundreds of people looking for jobs in various industries. Others were there to network and improve their careers. “Attending a job fair is one of many things one can do to landing a job,” says President and CEO of RMG Staffing Ricardo Michelangeli. “The job fair at UM gave us the opportunity to meet some of the best talents out there. It also gave prospective employees the chance to have face to face greetings with hiring managers. My advice is, if you’re looking for a job or another opportunity to improving your career don’t just sit in front of a computer and look on the internet. Be out and about and attend a job fair. It’s always great when an employer sees the faces behind those resumes.” So if you’re planning to attend a job fair soon, here are some key things you might do to increase the possibility of getting hired on the spot. Make a list of participating companies in advance and choose which companies interest you. Review prospective employers’ websites and social media presence. Dress in business attire. Bring more than 10 copies of your resume and include letters of recommendation. Practice your interview skills. Once you’re at the job fair: Review the job fair’s pamphlet and the area map. Begin your network with the companies you’re most interested in. Relax and be confident. If there is a wait to speak to the company representative, be patient and wait. Always greet with a firm handshake and a smile. The conversation with the company representative should be 50% listening and 50% talking. Get their contact information and certainly give yours if the conversation goes well. Thank them for their time. Before leaving the job fair: Review the list of contact information you acquired. Review the job fair’s pamphlet and see whether there were any companies you missed. Keep the pamphlet for future reference. The job fair at the University of Miami was one of many job fairs RMG Staffing attends regularly. If you’re ever at one of the many job fairs we attend, stop by our booth. We’re always looking for skilled individuals to join our exciting team.
Spread the Word: Help RMG Help End Lupus
A recently published study concluded that lupus is among the leading causes of death in young women between the ages of 15 and 24. It found that 28,411 young women died due to lupus in 2000 to 2015, ranking lupus as the 10th leading cause of death for women in that age group. RMG Event Staffing Agency is a huge supporter of Lupus Foundation of America and its efforts to bring awareness to lupus. We are also a proud participant of the annual Walk to End Lupus. Funded by Lupus Foundation of America the study also revealed that among black and Hispanic women with lupus ranked 5th in the 15 through 24 age group, 6th in the 25 through 34 ages group, and 8th-9th in the 35 through 44 ages groups, after excluding the three common external injury causes of death from analysis. Overall, lupus was among the top 20 leading causes of death in females between the age of 5 and 64. This study’s revelations on the effects of lupus on black and Hispanic women is one of the many reasons why last year our excellent staff walked in the Miami segment of the event and we can’t wait to do it again this fall. The Walk to End Lupus is held once a year in various cities across the United States but in order to ultimately help find a cure for lupus, the foundation needs our daily help to bring awareness to lupus. Lupus is a chronic autoimmune disease that can impact any part of the body. It affects millions of people worldwide and is challenging to live with an extremely difficult to treat. Despite the widespread prevalence of lupus and seriousness of the disease, rarely is it recognized as one of the leading-causes-of-death in young women between the ages of 15 and 24. At times a large percentage of deaths from lupus get attributed with the consequences of kidney failure or heart attacks. This study will help open the eyes of those who are not aware of lupus. In addition to awareness, the study goal is to highlight the seriousness of this potentially life-threatening lupus disease. Currently, lupus is not in the CDC’s annual selected list of causes of death for women. With the continued efforts of the Lupus Foundation of America and the supporting group of organizations, businesses and individuals more awareness can be raised and as a result, government leaders will form new policies that will enable more funding for research that will ultimately lead to a cure. That is why we at RMG Event Staffing look for every opportunity to spread the word and the message the foundation is trying to get across.