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.
How to Write a Great Resume
A resume is the first introduction an employer has to a prospective employee. As a person who has gone or is on the job hunt, you know how nerving racking it can be in trying to write the perfect resume. But truth be told, there isn’t really such a thing as the perfect resume. In any job post, an employer sees hundreds to thousands of applicants. You are competing against other candidates, and every candidate doesn’t have the same resume. Every candidate who goes through the application process comes from various walks of life and has diverse employment experiences. “One day you open your inbox and there it is: an email alert about a new job posting that describes your dream job, with a company you’ve always wanted to work for! You feel a mixture of excitement and anxiety — this sounds like the perfect opportunity, but what can you do to make sure you land an interview?,” contributing writer Melanie Haselmayr writes in Forbes magazine. So how do you improve your chances in getting a callback from an employer after submitting your resume? How do you write the almost perfect resume? Here are a few tips. Stand out with the title of your resume How do you make your resume stand out? Your unique name wouldn’t work. Having a catchy or great career objective will tell an employer your philosophy to doing a great job and it all tells a little about your awesome personality. Tailor your resume to the job description. Employers post various duties and responsibilities for the same job post and most likely, you have performed all sorts of duties and responsibilities for that same job. Tailoring your resume for each job description allows your chances to improve in getting a callback from a prospective employer. Fully describe the duties and responsibilities of each job you put on your resume. Filling your resume with awesome titles without well-described duties and responsibilities won’t do. It won’t get you a callback but a paragraph of everything you did won’t do either. The key is having a highlight of what you performed but also giving details when needed. A rule of thumb is to but the highest responsibilities you performed. Add extra skills, extracurricular activities, and highly regarded memberships to your resume. What else have you done besides being great at your job? Employers are not looking to higher machines. They are looking for great candidates with great work experiences, exceptional people skills and those who have a life outside of their jobs. Lastly, writing a resume and getting a job is a long and often nerve-racking experience. The better prepared you are in crafting a resume that contains work experiences and shows your personality, the better you will do in the job market. If you have questions or need help with your resume, our Human Resources department at RMG Staffing will be happy to assist you in your next career move.
Landing the Perfect Interview
Writing a resume is as easy as one plus one equal to two. But landing a job with that resume is as complex as E = mc2. Even if you have an excellent resume with all the experiences in the world, you still have a 50-50 chance of landing the perfect job. If resumes were the only thing employers needed to hire candidates, then there wouldn’t be a need to conduct interviews. The resume gets employers’ attention but a killer interview will land you the job. Here are a few things you can do before and during an interview in order to improve your chances of getting hired. Before the Interview Do your research on the company. Let’s be honest, a large portion of us at times randomly apply for jobs we think we are qualified for but instead of going on Indeed and applying to any job post why not do a simple Google search of the company and see if the company is qualified to have you as an employee. In addition to a search of the company, it also doesn’t hurt to read up on any employee’s bio. Employers will certainly admire a candidate who is well- informed about their products, services and their managing board. Have a friend to a mock interview. A mock interview is a great way to prep yourself for any possible questions you might get asked during an interview. The better you are prepared for any tough questions, the more you improve your chances in getting hired. Get an early night’s rest before the day of the interview. A person who walks in for an interview looking like he or she hasn’t gotten any sleep will certainly hinder his or her chances of getting hired. Dressed according. Always dress in business attire for an interview. This shows you are a professional and also shows how you value appearance. Arrive early. It is a rule of thumb to arrive at least 15 minutes before a scheduled interview. This gives you the opportunity to show the employer your enthusiasm for the join. It also gives you an opportunity to examine the environment you might be working in. During the interview. Bring an extra copy of your resume. Give the interviewer a firm hand shake and smile. Don’t nod, answer questions with yes and no and certainly give details when needed. Keep a stern yet relaxed posture. Don’t be afraid to ask questions. In conclusion, there is no such thing as the perfect interview. At times you could still end up getting hired after a bad interview. The key is to learn from the process and keep seeking ways to improve your interviewing skills. With that said, good luck in the job market. If you need assistant, please don’t hesitate to call us; we have great opportunities and may have just what you are looking for! Our HR department is friendly and ready to talk 305.890.1562
How Will 10 Billion Dollars 2020 Miami Project Impact the Staffing Industry?
Miami is a big city. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, our metropolitan area is the fourth -largest urban development and the eighth-most populated, with a population that is close to 5.5 million. Compared to other parts of the United States, we’re more than just big, we’re humongous. Rather on vacation or here to stay, our city attracts folks from all parts of the world. The Cuban population is obvious one of our biggest demographic, combined with those from other parts of the Caribbean and Latin America, the abundance of people migrating to Miami or here on vacation is pushing city commissioners and local developers to think big. 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 do we accommodate the continuous influx of visitors and residents? The concern in Miami being overpopulated and lacking sufficient housing has brought local leaders to develop Miami 2020; with the understanding that the city and the surrounding metropolitan areas are expected to see a catapult in population by 2020. Businesses, residents, local leaders and others who have invested interests in South Florida are developing plans to help support the city’s growth. And if the plan goes on as schedule, Miami’s skyline will see a dramatic evolution. According to a Related report, Brickell will see an annual increase of 1,900 condo units this year, in common with its rate increase for the past ten years. The Biscayne Corridor, which includes Downtown Miami, Edgewater, Midtown and Design District, will see 1,300 new condo units this year and the area has also seen this same rate increase for the past ten years. If you include the City of North Miami, Aventura, Fort Lauderdale Coconut Grove, Miami Beach, South Florida has an annual growth of 4,615 condo units. “Downtown Miami is growing at an incredible rate. By the year 2020, the waterfront along Biscayne Bay will be home to a staggering $10 billion in new development,” realtor Juan G. Ramirez. P.A. reported on his blog. As of now, the amount of new construction condo units to be built, already sold and currently available is at 10, 329, according to the Related report. So by 2020, we are expected to see Miami’s development and population outnumbering a large portion of the other major cities in the U.S. “The growing popularity of downtown is creating a cycle of new residents, new businesses and new life downtown,” City of Miami District 2 Commissioner and Miami DDA Chairman Ken Russell stated in a press release. “Young professionals, students and families are creating a diverse population. New rental properties should help further fuel the growth of that dynamic downtown community.” So how will this impact the staffing industry and South Florida’s employment rate? We expect to see a large amount of available employment in the food industry. South Florida residents love to wine and dine. A tremendous amount of the new condos will have retail and restaurant space and if you are working in the restaurant and retail industry, you can expect great career opportunities. In addition to the restaurant and retail industry, another sector that will be affected by the projections of 2020 Miami is in entertainment and events. The large amount of people who are moving and vacationing here is expected to stay in great hotels, residences, dine at the finest restaurants and certainly be entertained by the best gathering and events. Ultra Music Festival is Miami’s premier EMD event. Other great gatherings in South Florida include the Miami Film Festival, the Miami Book Fair, the South Beach Food & Wine Festival, the list goes on. These events will continue to show growth and with their growth comes visitors who fill up the hotels and the restaurants. Miami is lining up to explode in economic activity by the year 2020. “Florida is expected to break the $1 trillion mark in 2018 and climb to $1.074 trillion in 2019. That would make Florida’s economy the 16th largest in the world, according to rankings by the World Bank,” the Sun Sentinel reported. With that said, get ready Miami. Just when you thought the city couldn’t get any better, the best is right around the corner. Looking for a Staffing Agency 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 Fontainebleau: The Best is Yet to Come
The Fontainebleau Miami Beach hotel has been a local landmark for those who love a weekend getaway. But it is also a well-known internationally recognized destination for those who enjoy the finer things in life. From locals, to celebrities and world leaders, The Fontainebleau gives the five-star treatment to whoever books a night or two in one of its many exquisite hotel rooms. Actresses Kate Hudson, Gwyneth Paltrow and Amanda Bynes have previously stayed there. Included in that list are former baseball star Alex Rodriguez, reality TV mega star Kim Kardashian, actress and singer Jennifer Lopez, Lady Gaga, Sean Combs, Nick Lachey; the list goes on. Even former Present Barack Obama was compelled to experience the remarkable offering of the hotel. This year marks the 63rd anniversary of the hotel, and if the its future shows continue to show the progressiveness of its lustrous past, then certainly, like Frank Sinatra said, its best is yet to come. Looking for a Hotel Job in Miami Beach? 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 Fontainebleau has a colorful past, beginning with the original owner Ben Novack Sr. The hotel opened its doors in 1954 at a cost of $16 million. Designed by American architect Morris Lapidus, the hotel was an instant success as soon as it opened its doors. The Hollywood elite immediately flocked through its doors, attracting the likes of Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Sammy Davis Jr., Peter Lawford and Joey Bishop, who were known back then as the Rat Pack. Included in that list were Elvis Presley, Jackie Gleason and Bob Hope, who also performed at the hotel. The sight also attracted movie studios that used its facilities in films such as The Bellboy (1960) and the James Bond movie Goldfinger (1964). John F. Kennedy was the first sitting U.S. President to stay in the hotel. It was said that he stayed in penthouse floor suite 1784, with actress and model Marilyn Monroe staying in suite 1782. Throughout the times, the hotel has gone through various owners. American real estate developer known for leading the resurgence and redevelopment of Miami Beach Stephen Muss purchased the hotel for $27 million in 1978. Then the Jeffrey Soffer family purchased the hotel for $167 million in 2005. From 2006 to 2008 the Soffer family put $1 billion in renovations to the hotel and in November 2008, The Fontainebleau had a grand reopening that featured a performance by Mariah Carey. Guests in attendance included Martha Stewart, Heidi Klum, Paris Hilton and a long list of other mega celebrities. Much of the hotel’s work was done by restoring the structure to its glory days. They restored the wave-like canopy that hung above the lobby’s doors, stretching to the pool. The wooden reception desk was moved to its original 1954 location and replaced with colorful mirror glass. The ornamental work that exhibited throughout the hotel was also refurbished. They created a 40,000 square foot spa. Redesigned the heath club in a modern yet timeless twist. The hotel’s lounges and restaurants increased to twelve, adding a 38,000 square foot ballroom and business rooms of 107,000 square feet. “The Fontainebleau Hotel is a one-of-a-kind, iconic establishment that attracts celebrities, businessmen, diplomats and people who just want to come to Miami and have fun,” Ricardo Michelangeli, CEO of RMG Staffing says of the hotel. “As a company who provides great staffing to the hotel, their guests are in a way our guests. I am proud of the world renown brand recognition the hotel has become with its phenomenal leadership and I’m certainly proud of the service we have established and will continue to provide them.” Fast forward to 2017, The Fontainebleau continues to be the paradise in Miami Beach its original owners always imagined it would be. The hotel reminds us of Miami’s glamorous golden era yet it remains in timeless modernized luxury.