5 Challenges Employees Commonly Face
There is little doubt that some people hate their jobs and regret making the choices that led them to being in that particular position. Having to wake up and go to work at a job you hate takes a toll on the mind, body and soul. It creates a toxic mindset and is both unhealthy for you and other employees in the work environment. Overall, this makes for the development of undesirable traits that end up damaging the business; which means you could end up losing your job. Below are some challenges that employees must address if they want to climb up the corporate ladder. 1) Being Irresponsible It isn’t uncommon for workers to shirk their responsibilities and rely on their coworkers to do damage control. This behavior affects the entire workplace’s morale. It can be particularly disastrous for small businesses because a single irresponsible employee can inspire a toxic environment. It can quickly take a toll on customer relationships and cost the business hundreds of thousands of dollars. 2) Not Taking the Job Seriously Some employees deliberately choose to not take their responsibilities seriously. Perhaps they’re making plans to switch careers; or they do not have a real need for the job. Either way, when a person demonstrates little real interest for his or her job responsibilities, it leaves a bad impression on the top level management. Here’s the bottom line: people don’t put their trust in unreliable employees. If the job is so boring, try to identify the factors that contribute to the job being dull , and try to addressed those issues management and/or HR department. At the end of the day, some people are just too entitled to pick up responsibility and are of those who believe that their paycheck should be handed to them on a silver platter. 3) Being Late to Work Employees are expected to report to work on time, which should be fairly obvious. There are exceptional scenarios such as the car breaking down, excessive traffic, late buses or trains, or even a family emergency. It shouldn’t be an issue if the aforementioned reasons cause occasional late time-ins. But chronic lateness because of sheer laziness is entirely a different ballgame. This behavior can significantly hamper a small business in terms of profitability and productivity. So do yourself and your boss a favor and show up on time. 4) The Desire to be “Independent” It is good to have independence at work; you can take on more tasks that don’t require immediate supervision by your boss. Some people take offense to be told what to do and given directions but aren’t that the fundamental principle behind jobs? 5) Not Being Loyal Employees who neglect their job duties and responsibilities and instead have their eyes on the next job are at risk of displaying malicious behavior. They probably don’t need a recommendation letter from their boss and aren’t afraid of costing the business a few thousands of dollars in damages. Company contracts and confidentiality agreements that should be honored whether you’re with the company or have left its fold are of particular importance. Otherwise, it’s a lawsuit just waiting to happen. Being disloyal to your company leaves both parties damaged and exhausted.
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.
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 Secrets to Great Staff Coordination
Every business fills a void in the marketplace, and here at RMG Staffing, we like to think the void we fill is helping some of the Magic City’s most beautiful events go off without a hitch. But it’s not just one or two people that get the job done – the real magic comes when we put together an incredible team of talented individuals who, when combined, have all the skills your company needs to bring an event together. Trying to coordinate a team of staff members? Follow our lead and consider the points below. We’ve used them ourselves, so trust us: with this advice, a winning staff is pretty much guaranteed. Let your employees guide you. Whatever staff you hire needs to have a certain set of basic skills, yes; but it’s also in the best interest of all involved to hire employees that are passionate. And when you hire them, apply their skills to an area of the job they’re actually passionate about. For example, if you know a team member loves to organize, put him or her in charge of inventory. If they love to interact with people, make them a bartender or a VIP server. By letting your team members do what they’re actually passionate about, you’ll have both a happy staff and a job well done. Really… it’s not all about skills. That said, hiring someone isn’t always about skill. To be frank, skills you can teach, but smarts you cannot. Instead of looking at what they’ve done, look at what potential employees can do – hire people who are intelligent, competitive and who will learn quickly on the job. Most importantly, as a general rule, try and find staff members who think outside the box. Why? Especially in the hospitality world, you never know what problems will arise, and your staff needs to be able to handle whatever is thrown their way. Hire employees capable of making their own decisions. Thanks to corporate hierarchy, many times, decisions are made at the top by people who have very little hands-on experience in the arena they are making a decision about. Despite the chain of command, decisions shouldn’t always be made by management. If you’ve done what you’re supposed to and you’ve hired a talented team, trust that team to make decisions that apply to their own groups and daily roles. This will not only give your staff a sense of ownership, but it will fast-track current employees into future managers. And if a problem arises, have faith in them. In the hospitality industry, problems will always come up – always. In fact, they’re inevitable, and there’s no telling what those problems will be. Regardless of what it is, however, don’t get involved unless you absolutely need to. If someone is unhappy with his or her meal, trust that your server will handle it appropriately. If a guest needs something, trust that your team members will get it to them quickly and easily. It’s important to remember that we’re all human, so sometimes, complaints will happen for no reason. When it comes to solving problems, especially menial problems, there’s nobody better (or at least there shouldn’t be anyone better) than your own team to come up with the best answer.