Staffing Employment Keeps Rising
The staffing industry is now at an all-time high. In 2016, it was reported that close to 16 million American workers held positions as a temp or contractor for a staffing agency. These positions brought in $120 billion in revenue, $13 billion more than what Amazon profited last year. “The staffing industry used to be mostly light industrial and clerical,” states Sarah Gardner of MarketPlace.org. “Think Kelly Girls, those white-gloved office workers who typed fast and filled in when the boss’ secretary went on vacation. Now, temps are everywhere, and more of them are working in high-wage, high-skill jobs. Temps can be chief financial officers, engineers, and doctors. Healthcare and IT have been among the fastest-growing categories.” The staffing industry’s high growth shows significant increases in the hotel and hospitality sector. “During the last several months, the number of people coming into Miami hasn’t grown as much as it used to, but even in January of 2017 we had 1.1% more visitors than we had in January of 2016,” said Rolando Aedo, executive vice president and chief marketing officer for the Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau told Miami Today News. The next highest increases in RevPAR were reported in Washington, D.C.-Maryland-Virginia (+5.0% to US$113.49); Miami/Hialeah, Florida (+4.6% to $128.68); and San Diego, California (+4.3% to $178.33). Revenue per available room (RevPAR) is a performance metric used in the hotel industry and is calculated by multiplying a hotel’s average daily room rate (ADR) by its occupancy rate. It may also be calculated by dividing a hotel’s total room revenue by the total number of available rooms in the period being measured. The staffing industry is very dependent on tourists. When they book vacations or business trips, hotels then increase their staffs, which is where we, RMG Staffing comes in, supplying the demand. U.S. Department of Commerce: “From a business perspective, temporary workers offer flexibility and possibly savings relative to hiring workers directly onto company payrolls. Temporary workers allow firms to use labor for shorter periods of time without a long-term commitment and without the cost of offering benefits, such as paid leave, health insurance, or a retirement plan. Temp workers also free businesses from the high costs of hiring and firing workers. Part-time workers offer companies some, but not all, of these potential savings and flexibility. From the workers’ perspective, temporary work might be attractive for people seeking a better work-life balance, more flexible hours, higher job mobility, or the opportunity to experience work in different industries.” The holiday season is upon us. 2017 is about to end. If the previous months are any indication of what lies ahead, the staffing industry should see an explosive end of the year bang. And just we have been there throughout the years; RMG Staffing will continue to grow and will continue to provide our clients with great services.
The Best Jobs in Hospitality Industry and How to Find Them
We at RMG Staffing know that finding a job is always a difficult undertaking. Not only is difficult, it also comes with tremendous stress and headaches. And if you’re unemployed and short on cash, the ordeal in applying for a job, going through the interview process and waiting for a reply from a prospective employer could leave you distraught. Also, hotels and restaurants have had their own battle in building their staff. It’s a never ending battle for both employers and prospective employees to line up in the perfect match. To help improve this alignment one of the things that needs to be done is to increase the awareness. Prospective employees need to know where are the best jobs in the hospitality industry, how much they pay and what are the required duties and responsibilities. And employers need the proper screening in place before opening their doors to applicants. As an agency that specializes in the hospitality industry, if you’re looking for jobs in a hotel or a restaurant or if you’re a hotel or restaurant looking to upgrade your staff we have you covered. Top Jobs in the Hospitality Industry Hotel Manager The current median salary for a hotel manager is around $90,000 and could reach up to $125,000. Duties and responsibilities of hotel managers include supervising staff, property management and the allocation of funds to various departments. Entry level hotel manager position requires a bachelor’s degree with a minimum of seven years of experience within the industry. Restaurant Cook Manager A restaurant manager is the conductor of the insanity that goes in and around the kitchen. The entry level salary starts at the mid-40s. A lot of restaurants reply more on experience than education but if you want to work your way up to a higher position, some require a bachelor’s degree through culinary school. Bartender A bartender is one of those jobs that doesn’t need a higher education to make the big bucks. Though bartender school has been very popular, as long as you know how to mix drinks and have the experience to back it up, the salary for bartenders could start as the minimum of 30K to the hundreds of thousands. Waitress/ Waiter A waitress plays a vital role in the success of a restaurant. Like a bartender, you don’t need an education to be a waitress. It all comes down to experience and your skills in customer service. Most waitresses gets the majority of their income from tips and depending upon where you work at, a waitress salary range between the mid-30s to 60K. Executive Chef In addition an extensive amount of experience working in the kitchen, the top restaurants require culinary school for their chefs. The earning potential for executive chefs, especially those at the best restaurants is astronomical. Entry level starts around the mid-60K and could go as high as the millions. Head of Housekeeping If you’re lucky enough to work at a five-star hotel or a world renown resort, as a head of housekeeping, you could be making as much as $75,000 a year. The minimum education level for this position is a high school diploma but requires extensive experience in the best hotels and resorts. Where to Find Them? So now that you know the income level for some of the best employment position in the hospitality industry the obvious question you might be asking is, “Where do I find these job?” or as a prospective employee you might be asking is, “Where are the top-quality employees?” To answer both questions in one shot, just call RMG Staffing. For prospective employees, let us do the searching for you, and for employers, we do all screening and training. Through our years of experience in the staffing industry, we have accumulated a large amount of industry IQ to help you succeed.
Five New Restaurants in Miami You Must Try
Miami is recognized for many things. When it comes to business, our local economy is the gateway to the Latin American and Caribbean world. Name any country in both South or Central America and best believe you’ll find their footprints on the streets of our wonderful city. Residents of countries in the Caribbean have also made tremendous efforts to build great relationships with us. Miami is not just a great place to conduct business geared towards the Latin American and Caribbean world, we are also the perfect destination to experience European cultures without having to use your passport. This exchange has opened the door to making our city a tropical mix of flavors. One of the biggest ways you can experience what various cultures from around the world has to offer is through their foods and when it comes to restaurants that serve dishes from every single continent, Miami is the place to be. Looking for Hotel Jobs in Miami? Reach out to us here or call us at 305.890.1562. We love working with our clients, and we’ll love working with you, too. Five Restaurants in Miami You Must Try Here is our list of five great restaurants and eateries that have recently open. So authentic, they foods will make you feel like your taste buds had been magically transported to another country. Their dishes add to the flavor that makes Miami an international destination. Artichoke Basille’s Pizza 1222 16th St, Miami Beach Francis Garcia and Sal Basille are two cousins and best friends from New York whose DNA includes garlic and oil. They come from four generations of restaurateurs who first opened their establishment in New York City’s East Village in 2008. Since their launch, they have been featured on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, The Chew with Mario Batali in addition to great reviews in New York Magazine and the New York Times. The Miami Beach location is the first east coast opening outside of New York. Priced at a great bargain, the pizza slices reminds your mouth what it truly means to be an Italian. Chana Thai Kitchen 8739 SW 136th St Miami This wonderful Japanese and Thai restaurant point to the growing Asian population in Miami and it also reiterates Miami’s love for Asian cuisine. Though new to Miami, Chana Thai Kitchen was opened by the group that created the famous Sripraphai restaurant in New York. With decades of experience in blending perfect spices from Thailand, this Miami eatery provides an authentic Thai and Japanese taste to Miami. Stubborn Seed 101 Washington Ave Miami Beach Your tongue will find this American restaurant’s dishes so deliciously foreign that you might think that the slowly cooked snapper they serve is out of this country, if not out of this world. Their philosophy pairs “unrelenting passion with an unapologetic approach”. Soul Tavern 1801 West Ave Miami Beach This vegetarian gastropub eatery that is located in the Miami Beach new hot spot of Sunset Harbour provides sans meat to exquisite burgers, pizzas and salads. Not only a place for healthy eating, Soul Tavern also provides cleansing and nourishment programs that will educate your taste buds as much as your soul. Lutum 1766 Bay Rd Miami Beach Started by a group of local foodies born and raised from Miami, Lutum dishes include seasonal ingredients that are locally inspired and neighborhood friendly. Looking for Restaurant Jobs in Miami? Reach out to us here or call us at 305.890.1562. We love working with our clients, and we’ll love working with you, too.
How to Get Your Staff to Restaurant Awesomeness
Do you own or manage a restaurant? And have you ever watched a segment of WPLG Local 10’s Dirty Dining? We if you haven’t seen it, here’s a recap of the broadcast. On one of the episodes investigative reporter Jeff Weinsier stated a Ft. Lauderdale pizzeria was found to have 16 violations. Some of the worst includes: “Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 5 in the unused non working reach in cooler on the cooks line. Approximately 10 on the floor next to the floor mixer on the cooks line. 3 on the floor under a sheet pan rack next to a 3 compartment sink in the rear of the establishment. 1 on the floor in front of the walk-in cooler. Accumulation of food debris/grease on food-contact surface. Observed a build-up of dried food debris on the grinder attachment of the floor mixer. Food manager certification expired.” In another segment, one restaurant had employees who had not received “not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by lack of general knowledge in performing their assigned duties.” We all know owning and managing a restaurant is an extremely stressful business. It’s as hot and heavy as an actual kitchen. Success in any business takes time. Because of our line of work, we at RMG Staffing have heard a lot of both bad and positive stories in the restaurant industry. In hopes helping those that are in the restaurant management business, we compiled a few tips that will help you to help your restaurant and your staff succeed. These tips will certainly help you avoid being off of Jeff Weinsier’s Dirty Dining. First and foremost, make sure you are operating a clean restaurant. The plates are not the only things that need to be sparkling white. Designating employees to clean and making sure everyone pitches in will surely accomplish the goal of maintaining a restaurant’s elegance and cleanliness. From the floors, to the doorknobs, the bathroom and the kitchen, a clean restaurant will get your patrons flocking in. Now that’s said, let’s get to the heart of the matter. A restaurant is nothing without its staff. They are the bloodline of your business. If they are not happy, you will surely lose money and run out of business. Getting them to understand your philosophy can be done if you implement the following key points in the way you operate your restaurant. 1. Model the Behavior You Want to See. 2. Have Fun at Your Staff Meetings. 3. Reward Your Staff. 4. Respect Your Staff. 5. Don’t Bother Them During Their Break. 6. Get to Know Your Staff. 7. Address Problems Quickly. 8. Encourage Fun at Work. 9. Ask Your Staff’s Opinion. 10. Say Thank You. 11. Have Staff Appreciate Day. 12. Implement a Birthday Recognition Program. 13. Ask if they Could Pick-up a Shift, Don’t Demand They Do. 14. Be Curious If They Have Family Emergencies. 15. Don’t Take the Job Too seriously, This Will Help Alleviate Stress Are you looking for a Staffing Agency in Miami? Reach out to us here or call us at 305.890.1562. We love working with our clients, and we’ll love working with you, too.
How to Keep Your Work Up-To-Date
No matter how well the economy is doing, if you’re in the job market and looking for a job, it’s never easy for any prospective employee to find his or her perfect job. Your education should be topnotch. You need to have the perfect skills. Your resume should have all the right past work experiences. But sometimes the perfect education and the right skills doesn’t necessarily guarantee you will get hired. That’s why having a killer interview is important but sometimes even a great interview won’t get you a callback. Being a skilled and intelligent employee requires a revolving door of self-improvement. Staying On Top: How to Keep Your Work Up-To-Date Here are four recommendations we think you should do in order to stay ahead of the pack in the job market. 1. Refresh the skills you already have Make sure you have a working knowledge of the latest news, trends and product information within your particular field. Taking the initiative to continuously refine your skill sets will put you in high demand with any employer. 2. Reevaluate to coworker skills Personal attributes help you work better with others. Employers want to be sure that their workers can work well with one another. Increasing the time you spend with friends and stay up-to-date with the news and pop culture bring about a good conversation in the office space and provides healthy dialogue amongst coworkers; which employers love. 3. Focus on your transferable skills Transferable skills are defined by having the ability to lead, motivate, time manage, proper communication, listening and so on. 4. Don’t be afraid to attend career service companies. Some of these companies offer free workshops, opens the door to advance your networking. Looking for a Hotel Job in Miami, Florida? Reach out to us here or call us at 305.890.1562. We love working with our clients, and we’ll love working with you, too.
The Challenge of Motivating the Workforce
Motivating employees to go above and beyond is always a challenge for employers. Sometimes extra money incentives might not be enough even when employees are given bonuses. Besides money, some companies conduct personal retreats and provide their employees other social incentives such as extra days off or work-from-home opportunities in order to uplift and motivate their workforce. “Instilling motivation is a challenge for many business owners. This quality is in a quite short supply in the corporate world, which is a shame considering the benefits all players can reap. Workers who are motivated and satisfied pull their weight and do not hesitate to work their fingers to the bone if need be. “This leads to improved productivity across the board, something that impacts the entire company. Also, businesses that inspire motivation are able to attract more talent and achieve much better retention rates.” – Ricardo Michelangeli, RMG Staffing. But quite honestly, it takes a collective of ideas and solutions to push employees above and beyond. Here are five ways employers can motivate their employees to go the distance. Connect Make sure employees understand each other. Employees don’t follow leaders who they don’t really know or understand. Your team needs to see you as a real person who’s not perfect but who has a real vision for the company. One of the best ways to help people get to know you is by story telling and connecting on a personal level. Financial incentives Employees are employees because they work for money, and additional income will certainly urge them to go that extra mile. Honor and create a professional persona If you create a loyal company culture, you will get loyal employees. No matter what their positions are, or how well they perform at their jobs, all employees want to be respected and valued for their time and contributions. Positive reinforcement Feedback, given to employees and those given to employers by employees is extremely important. Don’t sweat the small stuff Employees do mistakes but eventually they get the job done. Addressing employees’ small mistakes but not punishing them for it, brings about positive output from the employee. Looking for a Staffing Agency in Miami? RMG Staffing can help you! Reach out to us here or call us at 305.890.1562. We love working with our clients, and we’ll love working with you, too.
The 6 Most Important Leadership Skills for Company Success
Having the right skill set is vital to success. Employers want to be certain that a prospective employee has the necessary set of skills before they hire him or her. Sometimes a great resume and a wonderful education won’t get you the job you’re looking for. Below is or five most important leadership skills we see every employer requires of their employees. Leadership Skills As CEO of RMG Staffing, Ricardo Michelangeli says “Leaders have a vision and have the ability to make others see that same vision and get them on board.” The ability to lead also entails how well a leader can motivate employees in order to get the desired business results. Great Communicators All great leaders are good communicators. They must understand how to get a point across, describe the company vision to their employees, make sure daily tasks are getting done, facilitate office conversations, and know when it’s the right time or the wrong time for a meeting. Industry Expertise Great leaders must truly lead; both in the workplace and in their respective fields and the only way to do so is to have exceptional knowledge in one’s field and also be able to take information from one place and bridge it with another in order to build a foundation of knowledge. Trustworthiness The most trusted leaders display integrity and honesty, gaining the trust and respect of their employees and clients. Being seen as trustworthy will increase your team members’ commitment to their goals, and inspire their best efforts. Time Management Time management for leaders entails knowing how and where to spend both their own and their company’s time. Problem Solving All leaders must know how to solve problems for their team and company. The best companies solve a particular problem for their clients, and the best leaders solve problems at work. Looking for a Staffing Agency in Miami, Fl? Reach out to us here or call us at 305.890.1562. We love working with our clients, and we’ll love working with you, too.
By the Number: Facts and Statistics for Staffing Companies and Employees
There are only a few more months left in the year, but it doesn’t mean the economy has already reached its peak. Retail stores usually see their most considerable profits during the holiday season. Along with restaurants and the hotel industry, the end of the year tends to bring significant traffic to many companies. The staffing industry also sees tremendous movement during this time of the year. The staffing, recruiting, and workforce solutions industry is the bloodline of the U.S. economy. According to the American Staffing Association, the industry “provides outstanding job and career opportunities for nearly 15 million employees per year.” Here are a few facts and statistics that have made 2017 and previous years a great time to align your brand with our industry. Staffing Companies There are about 20,000 staffing and recruiting companies in the U.S., which operate around 39,000 offices altogether. Approximately 55% of companies and 74% of offices are in the industry’s temporary and contract staffing sector. Temporary and contract staffing sales totaled $128.5 billion in 2016, according to the latest annual data from the ASA Staffing Employment and Sales Survey—an increase of 1.7% over 2015. Search and placement sales grew 2.6% in 2016, according to Staffing Industry Analysts. Applying SIA’s yearly growth estimates to the most recent U.S. Economic Census benchmark indicates that search and placement sales totaled $21.9 billion in 2016. Combining temporary and contract staffing with search and placement services, U.S. staffing industry sales totaled $150.4 billion in 2016, 1.8% more than in 2015. Search and placement sales accounted for 14.5% of total staffing and recruiting industry sales in 2016, the largest share since 2007. -Source American Staffing Association. Staffing Companies Specialization Temporary and contract staffing Recruiting and permanent placement Outsourcing and outplacement Human resource consulting Staffing Employees Most (76%) work full time, comparable to the overall workforce (82%). Half (49%) of staffing employees say it’s a way to get a permanent job. Nine out 10 said staffing work made them more employable. One-third (35%) were offered a permanent job by a client where they worked on an assignment, and two-thirds (66%) of those accepted the offers of permanent employment. Staffing employees’ occupations sectors: 37% Industrial 28% Office–Clerical and Administrative 13% Professional–Managerial 13% Engineering, Information Technology, and Scientific 9% Health Care The staffing, recruiting, and workforce solutions industry is vital to the U.S. economy. Reports state that our industry provides terrific job and career opportunities for nearly 15 million employees annually. Millions of employers depend on us. We at RMG Staffing pride ourselves on being a staffing company that provides top-quality employees to employers in need. Our management team has the most advanced tools available to provide your company with unmatched human resource IQ. The national data proves that our industry is the bloodline of the economy. RMG is a guiding light that will help you navigate your company’s goals toward greater heights. To find out what we can do for your company, don’t hesitate to call or shoot us an e-mail. We’ll be happy to hear from you.
Motivational words of wisdom
In order to achieve success in their career, one must make intricate plans, simultaneously balance multiple job tasks, have precise time management skills, and be able to properly maneuver through unpredictable circumstances. One of the biggest challenges in the staffing industry is the increasing difficulty in finding great talent. Not every candidate who walks through the door will have the skills and experience employers require. This “skills gap,” of what employers want and need their employees to be able to do, is an uphill battle for staffing agencies. “The only way to do great work is to love what you do,” the great CEO of Apple Inc. Steve Jobs once stated. We at RMG Staffing love what we do. We love meeting people who come from various walks of life and we love figuring out how to match these wonderful people who have great sets of skills with the right employer. It’s definitely a challenge in finding the right one but it’s also a great joy in maneuvering small pieces to create a really great body of work. A second great challenge in the staffing agency is the effectiveness of one’s recruiting tools. Referrals are the primary avenue candidates appear on the radar and according to a recent analysis, referrals have become archaic. Websites such as LinkedIn, Indeed, CareerBuilder, Monster, Simply Hired, Dice have done a decent job in helping to curve the issue but the key to being successful with referrals is to bridge technology with a personal touch. In addition to using the vast resources of technology, when it comes to referrals we at RMG Staffing also utilize venues such educational institutions and open houses in order to stay ahead of the pack. Rather we are putting together an event for a client or an event to recruit prospective candidates, RMG Staffing makes sure a venue caterers to everyone’s need. “It’s important to understand how people organize themselves in a space. In terms of venue, striking a good balance between outdoor and indoor spaces is a great idea. The venue makes the event, not the other way around.” COO of Tech Open Air Jacopo Luperi says about the psychology in choosing the right venue for an event. A third and final challenge we see the staffing industry is facing is in data management. A lot of agencies use spreadsheets to keep track of staffing and employment metrics. This data has to be implemented by typing or copy and pasting. It is a mundane task that accumulates a lot of valuable time that would have been more useful if spent elsewhere. In our data management department, spreadsheets are one of the infinite resources we have at our disposal. We have a large number of indexes that are meticulously organized to keep us up-to-date with the latest trends and helps us make well-educated forecasts. RMG Staffing has been able to continue to provide great talent to our clients because we know how stressful finding the right person can be. No matter how great your plans are, things will happen but we also know, a well trained, experienced professional will always exceed expectations on the job market, despite the difficulties. In our decade of experience in the staffing agency, we have seen it all and certainly helped our gracious clients swim through rough currents.
How Technology is disrupting the Staffing Industry
Remember back in the old days when you were looking for employment and you had to buy a newspaper and go through classified ads to find a decent job? Most likely, you ended up with no luck and dirty hands from all the ink that went from the newspaper to your fingers. Thanks to technology those days are long and gone. Nowadays, don’t have to run down to your nearest grocery store to do that. All you have to do in order to find prospective jobs is to turn on a computer, get online and search through the numerous job websites. And you could do it in your pajamas and not have to get your hands dirty. “Technology has had its manipulating fingers in every industry. It revolutionized the music business, turned the publishing industry upside-down and have certainly changed the way the staffing industry conducts its business,” Adecco USA states on its blog. Here’s how technology is influencing the staffing industry: Optimize for mobile technology People are using their phones more than ever and more people use their Smartphone for data then for actually conversations. Apps are the biggest ways staffing agencies are using to staying up-to-date with trends. With apps, they are not just staying up-to-date with trends they are also using them to obtain large amounts of data that would have taken tremendous amount of hours to do back in the day. “It may (or may not) surprise you that 90 percent of job seekers use mobile devices to conduct key functions when looking for their next career opportunity. That means it’s critical that your website is optimized for today’s Smartphone technology. A mobile-friendly, responsive website is vital to winning the talent war, as candidates expect employers to harness Smartphone technology to expedite the application process,” Business2Community states on its website. Social media engagement One of the most popular things that people do on their Smartphone is logging onto Facebook and Instagram and checking what their friends are up to. We as a staffing agency are doing just the same. Constantly checking out prospective candidates’ social media profiles, posting, commenting and direct messaging to see who are the best fit for our clients’ needs. Recruiting marketing Staffing agencies are also using the Internet to improve their brands’ presence. If you don’t have a Facebook, Instagram, Twitter or other social media profile than you are doing harm to your company. Blogging is another effective marketing tool. When implemented correctly, staffing agencies can spontaneously get their footprints in the industry. RMG Staffing has been able to stay ahead of the game because we predicted technology’s influence in the industry since the early beginnings. As a client of ours, your business will receive exceptional service and will make sure your brand is aligned with the constant advancement of technology.