Latest Statistics of the Staffing and Recruitment Industry in Florida
The staffing and recruitment industry plays a major role in the business environment of the United States by ensuring that the right people are getting the right jobs. The industry drives productivity in economy by having the right minds focusing on the relevant problems. Staffing companies offer a wide variety of services ranging from human resource consulting, outplacement and outsourcing, permanent placing, contract hiring to temporary hiring. The industry has seen tremendous economic growth over the past few years based on its success. The workforce solutions industry provided amazing career and job opportunities for nearly 17 million people a year. Out of those, 76% of them work full time, 49% of them are of the view that it is a great way to get a permanent job and 90% were of the view that staffing work increased their chances of getting a job. 35% of them were offered a permanent job by a client where they used to work. Approximately 20,000 recruiting and staffing companies are present in the US, which operate approximately 39,000 offices in total. Around 74% of offices and 55% of companies are in the sector that handles temporary and contract staffing. The sales of the entire industry spiked up by 3.9% in 2018, reaching $167 billion. Contract staffing and temporary sales summed up to $138.5 billion in 2018, according to the latest annual data from the ASA Staffing Employment and Sales Survey, which is a spike of 3.4% over 2017. Search and placement sales went up by 6.3% in 2018, according to Staffing Industry Analysts. With these statistics in mind, it can be seen that search and placement sales totaled $28.4 billion in 2018. Combining the two shows that U.S. staffing industry sales totaled $166.9 billion in 2018, which is 3.9% more than in 2017. Search and placement sales accounted for 17.0% of total staffing and recruiting industry sales in 2018. If the Florida staffing statistics are studied in detail, it can be seen that the staffing companies employed nearly 856,100 employees in 2017. An overview of the 2017 staffing statistics of Florida shows that the average temporary help workers each week amounted to 176,000. The total annual sales amounted to $9.2 billion. The approximate number of offices amounted to 2,340 and the average annual earnings per job were equal to $37,200. It can also be seen that the Florida Temporary help sector sales were 21% from the engineering, IT and scientific sector, 32% from the healthcare sector, 7% from the industrial sector, 12% from the administrative and office-clerical sector, 4% from the professional-managerial sector and 24% from uncategorized sectors. Apart from that, the approximate temporary employees per week contracted to 3.2 million in 2017. The average tenure lasted 10.7 weeks whereas mean employment was 15.5 million. The average annual earnings per job amounted to $37,700 and the temporary staffing sales amounted to $ 133.9 billion. The approximate number of offices amounted to 35,510. 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. Source: American Staffing Association
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.
Staffing Industry Trends
Summer 2018 is almost here. At this moment we’re either preparing for summer vacation or getting ready to jump into the seasonal employment job market. For those of you who are gearing up for the summer job opportunities in the hospitality industry, you’ll be happy to hear that our economy is showing positive gains. Overall the staffing industry is doing exceptionally well and a large number of staffing firms are anticipating increases in revenue this year compared to 2017. According to the 2018 North American Staffing & Recruiting Trends Report, the driving forces behind this growth are based on strategic planning devised by industry professionals who know how and what to prioritize. Staffing firms top three priorities: Increasing profitability (45%) Driving top-line revenue growth (43%) Improving candidate sourcing (42%) Increasing profitability is always a top priority for any business and staffing firms are using technology and social media to bring in revenue. Firms are using the latest apps to build their network and obtain new clients. These apps schedule virtual meetings and help keep track of sales. In reference to social media, websites such as Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram allows staffing firms to market their brand directly to consumers and clientele. In addition, social network websites like LinkedIn gives staffing firms a great platform for recruiting new talent to their team. The other trends that are driving the staffing industry in 2018 include: Improving the management of client relationships Expanding into new markets Automating and accelerating recruiting and placement processes Engaging candidates and improving the candidate experience Increasing employment brand development and marketing We at RMG Staffing understand what it takes to stay ahead of the pack. We constantly update ourselves on the latest trends in the industry. In addition to the previously mentioned priorities that are trending in the staffing industry for 2018, we also use various other initiatives to push our company and most importantly our clients to greater heights. These initiatives include improving our diversity, new interviewing tools in our hiring process and data collection. Miami is a city of various cultures from all over the world. As a step to improve our diversity, we seek out employees of various backgrounds and skills. Our clients also come from a diverse background. Our interviewing tools are quite innovative. In addition to hosting open houses, we also implement tech-driven skill assessments in our interviewing process that guarantees our clients’ needs are met. Our in-house IT department is exceptionally gifted in troubleshooting. If there is ever a tech issue, they are quick to analyze the situation and resolve the matter in sufficient timing. We’re almost halfway through 2018 and based on the current state of the staffing industry, we are looking to experience an exceptional ending for the year.
How RMG Staffing Sees Millennials Impacting the Job Market
How RMG Staffing Sees Millennials Impacting the Job Market According to many surveys, the U.S. economy added a little over 2 million jobs within the past six months. But the number of workers between the ages of 20 to 24 dropped by just over 200,000 jobs during that same period. The 20-to-24 age category was the only group to shed job opportunities during the past six months. Even though the age group of 35 to 44-year-olds showed the second lowest job growth, they still had 200,000 more people than Millennials employed with that same time frame and employment among workers aged 55 and over rose by 742,000. “Millennials, it seems, really are the job hoppers people say they are. Those born between 1980 and 1996 are the most likely to look for and change jobs,” according to Gallup’s new report ‘How Millennials Want to Work and Live.’ The report found that found that 21% of millennial workers had left their job in the last year to do something else, a number that is more than three times higher than that of non-Millennials who report doing the same. Some Millennials might be getting out of the job market to continue their education. They are also the one who are more flexible with their work schedules. According to a new study by Bentley University, 77% of Millennials acknowledged that flexible work hours would make their workplace more productive for people their age. With their consistent usage of social media and technology that allows them to communicate and work anytime and anywhere, this statistic comes as no surprise. But as the millennials become the majority, employers will continuously be pressured to adjust to their preferred work schedules. This leads to the expectation that non 9 to 5 work schedules and telecommuting to become a common workplace practice instead of being labeled as a ‘special privilege.’ Some reports suggested that by 2030 a majority of Millennials will be done away with the 9-to-5 workday entirely. “We’re not there yet—so what will the transition look like?” Alexandra Levit asked on The Muse website. “My guess is that we’ll start with ‘easier to swallow’ flex-work arrangements, such as job-sharing (two employees split the workload and time commitments of one 40-hour per week job), day shifting (some employees work from 7 AM to 3 PM while others work from 10 AM to 6 PM), and on-peak/off-peak work schedules (employees work more hours during their busy season and vice versa).” A look at some Millennial findings from the Intelligence Group: 64% say it’s a priority for them to make the world a better place 72% would like to be their own boss. But if they do have to work for a boss, 79% of them would want that boss to serve more as a coach or mentor 88% prefer a collaborative work culture rather than a competitive one 74% want flexible work schedules 88% want “work-life integration,” which isn’t the same as work-life balance, since work and life now blend inextricably Currently, one in three American workers is Millennials, born between 1982 and 2002. By 2020, it is estimated that Millennials will account for nearly 46% of the active workforce. Based on those findings, RMG Staffing believes Millennials are the future of the workforce.
A Coach For Life
It’s that time of the year again. The time we send the year off with a bang by partying until, well you know, like Prince said. “Like its 1999.” But besides the partying, another thing we usually do around this time of the year reflects and looks back on the good, the bad and the in-between of the previous year. It’s time to think, write down and begin to commit to New Year’s Resolutions. Some of the most popular resolutions tend to be losing weight, stop smoking, career advancement, saving for or buying a new house. Research has shown that about half of all adults make New Year’s resolutions. However, fewer than 10% manage to keep them for more than a few months.The main reason why people don’t stick to resolutions is that they set too many goals or they’re unrealistic to achieve. They may also be victims of “false hope syndrome”. False hope syndrome is characterized by a person’s unrealistic expectations about the likely speed, amount, ease and consequences of changing their behavior. “’New Year’s resolution’ is kind of this buzzword that can make people crazy,” said Dr. Stephen Graef, a sports psychologist at the Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center revealed to CBS News. “Most people have a toxic relationship with the term. So from the beginning we set ourselves up for failure because we know that anywhere from 50 to 80 percent of people are going to ultimately get off their path of resolution.”In order to be successful in accomplishing New Year’s resolution run must be proactive throughout the entire year. New Year’s resolutions should be a daily task throughout the 365 days of the year and one of the best ways to accomplishing daily goals is to have a life coach. If LeBron James needed a coach on his route to winning a national championship, we all should obtain a life coach in our own route to being successful in life. 7 Reasons Why You Need a Life Coach 1. Makes You More Accountable.2. Saves You Time And Gets You Efficient Results.3. Saves You Money.4. Saves You Stress, Pain And Frustration.5. Gives You Ideas You Never Thought Of.6. Gives You Insights Into Yourself.7. Gives You A Stronger Sense Of Belief And Self-Confidence.But despite the obvious benefits of obtaining a life coach, some still frown at the idea. But really, life coaches, at least the good ones, give you a a great workout for your brain; they know that we are only going to listen to ourselves, because ultimately we’re all a little clueless about our own miraculous epiphany to change anything about our comfortable but unhappy lives. “Life is 10% what happens to you and 90% how you react to it,” is a wise and famous quote from author Charles R. Swindoll. It’s also the same quote Andreina Pradas who runs the Inhance Company located in Miami uses in coaching her clients through the highs and lows. She is described as the “Happiness Ambassador, Coach, Transformer of consciousness and Creator of the 3 Steps to the Profit through Happiness.” A life coach for SBE and Shore Club Hotels, Andreina has also helped our employees at RMG Staffing. To paraphrase RMG Staffing CEO Ricardo Michelangeli, Andreina provides the mentorship and the coaching in our daily pursuit of happiness. The end of the year is upon us. Start thinking about your New Year’s resolution. Write them down. 2018 is set to be an awesome year and one can certainly obtain goals and be happy with the aid of a life coach.Connect with Andreina Pradas.
Staffing Industry Economic Forecast for 2018
The world’s population rose to 7.5 billion in 2017, and as we reach closer to the end of the year, a few more thousand people will be born, and as the global population continues to rise, the more consumers will demand, and the more businesses will be pressured to supply products and services. According to the most recent forecast released at the Federal Open Market Committee meeting on December 13, U.S. Gross Domestic Product (GDP) will rise to 2.5% in 2018, similar to the percentage growth of 2017 and in comparison to the 2.1% growth in 2016. But they are also saying that the increase in GDP will drop to 2.1% in 2019 and 2.0% by 2020. Unemployment rates will drop to 3.9% in 2018 and 2019, but rise to 4.0% by 2020, which is an improvement compared to the 4.1% rate in 2017, and the 4.7% rate in 2016. During the meeting, Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen revealed that a lot of workers are part-time and would prefer full-time work. The forecast shows that most job growth is in low-paying retail and food service industries. “Moreover, the economic expansion is increasingly broad-based across sectors as well as across much of the global economy,” Yellen stated in her annual address to the U.S. Congress. “I expect that, with gradual adjustments in the stance of monetary policy, the economy will continue to expand, and the job market will strengthen somewhat further, supporting faster growth in wages and incomes.”Inflation will be 1.9% in 2018 and rise to 2.0% by 2019. We had 1.7% increase in inflation in 2017 and yet these rates were lower than the 2.1% rate in 2016 compared to the 0.7 percent inflation experienced in 2015. The low rates in the previous years were caused by declining oil prices. U.S. manufacturing is forecast to increase faster than the general economy. Production will grow by 2.8% in 2018 and yet growth will slow to 2.6% in 2019 and 2% in 2020.As for our Florida economy, we are expected to surpass the national growth rate. The housing and construction sector is expected to see the fastest growth, with an expected annual average rate of growth of 5.2%, followed by professional and business services growing at 4.5% annually. In addition, Florida economists predict wages to grow by 3.7% year-over-year. “In the South Florida metropolitan area, construction, wholesale trade and education and health services were the fastest growing sectors year over year, and education and health services also added the most jobs, 18,000. After a rough September, leisure and hospitality gains were solid for the month and year over year,” The Miami Herald reported. With this positive outlook for both the national and Florida economy, we can honestly say the best is yet to come, especially for the hospitality industry. Miami Music Week 2018 is just around the corner. Hotels and restaurants are getting prepared. The economic effects of Ultra Music Festival to the surrounding businesses will be gigantic and will assist in pushing South Florida’s hospitality sector throughout the rest of 2018. Despite what 2018 and beyond brings, we at RMG Staffing is fully equipped to continue to provide our current and future clients with the best human resource in the industry.
RMG Staffing Sponsors GMBHA at Nobu – Eden Rock Hotel
The event staff agency RMG Staffing Sponsors GMBHA at Nobu – Eden Rock Hotel. Greater Miami and The Beaches Hotel Association (GMBHA) held its 2nd Annual Celebrating our Hotels Presentation & Reception this past November 6. The event featured a gifted set of attendees that included key stakeholders within the Miami and Miami Beach hotel industry. Geared as an opportunity to network and discuss important issues facing the industry, those who attended the event got the opportunity to meet and greet the who’s who, see amazing presentations and dine in a wonderful reception. RMG Staffing is a proud member of GMBHA and we helped sponsor this year’s event. “We advocate for our members’ interests through active involvement in local, state and national issues,” GMBHA states admits. “Our calendar of events includes our monthly hotelier’s breakfast series, monthly networkers and industry luncheons featuring the top leaders in our industry to share with you the business trends that we need to be aware of to increase and enhance our business.” Greater Miami and The Beaches Hotel Association believes that when a one is part of a collective, they as a whole becomes most effective. The GMBHA’s goal is to improve the overall quality of the “Miami experience” for all. The association provides its 160 hotels and 300 allied Miami-Dade County business members with educational programs and platforms that focus on sustainability and industry trends. Members of GMBHA use their experiences with the association to help them improve their businesses. Notable attendees included GMBHA President & CEO Wendy Kallergis, Chair of the Board and GMBHA Board of Directors David Healy, and Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau President & CEO William D. Talbert III. Additional guests and attendees included staffing industry professionals and clients. “Miami is a great place to live, work and visit and I am committed to doing whatever I can to keep our industry strong and our destination attractive to both domestic and international visitors,” David Healy stated about the association’s initiative through his Chairman’s message board. “We have many exciting developments and opportunities taking place [at] our destination. Visitors continue to increase and new hotels are opening and in the pipeline.” In addition to educational and networking opportunities, membership of GMBHA includes discounts on some of the best hotels in Miami and Miami Beach. Co-sponsors of this year’s event included Greater Miami Convention & Victors Bureau, AL-FLEX Exterminators, IPFone and Link Hospitality. “Through a concerted approach,” GMBHA President and CEO Wendy Kallergis admitted, “we enhance our members’ abilities to optimize their customers’ experience, and as a result, we improve the overall quality of our destination, Miami.” As a member of GMBHA, we at RMG Staffing can take what we learn from the organization to help spur our industry’s growth. During the presentation and reception, we could reconnect with old friends and colleagues and plan for what lies ahead. We had such a fantastic time that we can’t even wait for next year’s event. You don’t even have to be a member to attend, so we also hope to see you there in 2018. Photo credit: Al Ricketts Photo
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.
How to Successfully Manage Your Bartenders
Managing a bar is about more than being able to make a few drinks – it requires discipline, organization, efficiency, respect and making sure your bar team runs like a well-oiled machine. And from high up on the management chain, employers have a bird’s eye view of what bar managers should and shouldn’t be doing down below. How to Successfully Manage Your Bartenders, According to Employers Here are the core tips for successfully managing your bar team, according to the employers who’ve been doing it for years: Train your people. Training is important no matter what position you’re in, but it’s absolutely vital in the early stages of your career. By properly training your bartenders and bar backs, you’ll not only be able to mold them into what the bar or venue needs, but if done correctly, you’ll also create a bar team of individuals who are confident, efficient and knowledgeable, and get off to a good start. Give real feedback… often. Want your bar managed successfully? Tell your staff what they’re doing right and what they need to do better. Giving feedback in an encouraging manner, even if it’s negative feedback, is a cornerstone of effective management. Be transparent with your team. How do you gain your employees’ trust? By giving them a reason to trust you! Be transparent with your team and set the example that they can be open with their concerns and praises. According to the experts, transparency does a number of things: it creates an intentional work environment, helps employees understand why certain decisions are made, makes it easier to solve problems and opens dialogue between bartenders and bar managers. Respect your employees – they’re individuals, not a service. If you want your staff to respect you, you have to respect them as well. As a manager of anything, respect in the work place is essential when it comes to getting your employees to “go the extra mile” on the job. Be a role model. Above all, be a real team leader, and make sure all other employees in positions of management are team leaders, too. Nothing dissuades a staff more than looking up to a boss or employer they can’t respect. Along the same lines, you want to ensure all employees in positions of power are setting a good example for the rest of the team – remember the phrase “follow the leader?” It exists for a reason. Looking for a Hotel Job or A Staffing Agency in Miami? We have you covered. 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 Miami International Boat Show 2017 is Back!
This Weekend in Miami: The Miami International Boat Show 2017 is Back! It’s President’s Day weekend in Miami, which only means one thing: the Progressive® Insurance Miami International Boat Show® is here! From now through Monday, February 20th, this one-of-a-kind yachting event will take over the streets of Miami from its home at the iconic Miami Marine Stadium Park & Basin. And this year… it’s bigger and better than ever. Contact us for any events you’re planning this year. RMG Staffing is an agency based in Miami, Florida. Amidst beautiful views of the Downtown Miami skyline from this Virginia Key-based marina, the show’s real star is, of course, the yachts. Of the show’s 1,300 vessels on display, there will be everything from motor yachts, super yachts, and mega yachts to new sport fishing boats, high-performance boats, personal watercraft, sport boats, and more. Dazzling the rest of the world with its high-end location, the 2017 Progressive Insurance Miami International Boat Show will also welcome a new VIP experience this year: a 111-foot luxury yacht with a private lounge and exclusive access. The lounge will have upscale dining service, an onboard restaurant and plenty of bars, happy hours with free drinks every night, live music, an open-air sky deck, complimentary Wi-Fi, and complimentary massages and manicures courtesy of PRIV. For the general public, 150+ enhanced dining options scattered throughout the property. Need we say more? And of course, with any luxury event like this, you need a talented support staff to bring the positive guest experience full circle – a staff like us here at RMG Staffing. Don’t know where to find us? Just look for those well-dressed ladies and gentlemen tending to your every need. For us, that’s just a day in life. Happy yachting!