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Communicating with your candidates is always important but maintaining strong communication with them during a crisis can set you apart from your competitors. Due to COVID-19, our economy came to a grinding halt in March and businesses are facing unique challenges as a result. On one hand, thousands of businesses were deemed “non-essential” and were forced to close their doors, putting them in danger of shutting down permanently. On the other hand, some employers in industries deemed essential are having problems attracting candidates amid the crisis.

Whatever your struggles are now, there are real benefits that come with staying in touch with candidates throughout this crisis.

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Pretty much every company needs a reliable IT team to stay up and running, which is why there’s a massive demand for these jobs. Whether you’re looking to expand your IT team or are concerned with retention, it’s essential to be informed about the talent shortage and plan ahead.

Here’s a look at the data surrounding the demand for key IT positions and tips to help you secure — and retain — top talent.

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Your employees are the key to the lasting success of your company. It’s essential to have a solid team in place because excelling at their jobs requires more than just a generic skillset.

Losing a good worker always hits hard, but it’s even more problematic when the person has been with your company for quite a while. When they leave, long-term employees take knowledge with them that can’t be transferred to their replacement.

Resources spent training new hires — and lost knowledge from their predecessors — can quickly take a major toll on your business. This is why it’s important to keep turnover to a minimum. Here’s some advice to help you achieve that.

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The hospitality industry is a significant source of employment. From working in restaurants and hotels to planning lavish events, this field is filled with a diverse group of professionals.

As a hospitality industry leader, it’s essential to have one eye on the future. Keeping up with employment trends in your field can help you anticipate hiring needs. Here’s a look at a few popular hospitality jobs and their employment projections.

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Proper planning is a huge part of running a successful company. You need to know hiring trends impacting the warehouse and logistics sector, so you can proactively plan your sourcing needs.

This includes understanding the demand for popular warehouse and logistics positions. Knowing how much growth the jobs are likely to see can help you gauge the amount of competition you might realize when filling them. This can also help you determine the continued importance — or lack thereof — with certain jobs.

Here’s a look at a few positions likely on your team and their expected growth forecast.

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The holiday season is upon us, and it’s going to be a busy one. As a hotel manager, you’re preparing to host hundreds — or even thousands — of travelers. Whether they’re vacationing with family and friends or in town to see them, they need to make your hotel their temporary residence.  

Now is the time to start grooming your staff for the craziness of the coming weeks. Here’s a few ways to help them prepare for the upcoming travel boom. 

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Your team needs to be at full capacity to reach production goals, so it’s beyond frustrating when someone doesn’t show up to work. Of course, you expect employees to occasionally call off, but it’s a different story when they can’t be bothered to let you know they won’t be in.

Not only do no-shows leave you understaffed, but they’re also a blatant sign of disrespect. Furthermore, you can’t rely on an employee with a reputation of not showing up. Here’s some advice to help you take charge of this situation.

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From humble beginnings in Louisville, Kentucky, Malone Workforce Solutions today celebrates 50 years of matching people with jobs—and doing so with intelligence and integrity. Expanding rapidly, and with a new CEO at the helm, the company is poised for exciting next steps.

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Chances are, you have a favorite employee. You’re only human, so this is to be expected, but you need to make certain to keep it under wraps and treat everyone equally.

Not sure if you’re playing favorites? It’s hard to be objective with your own behavior, so ask a fellow manager to weigh in.

If you don’t think it’s a big deal to outwardly favor one employee over the rest, you’re sorely mistaken. Here’s what can happen when one person gets special treatment.

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Summer is here and temperatures are heating up. If you work outdoors or in an unairconditioned space, it’s important to protect yourself from the warm weather.

If you’re not careful, you could develop a heat-related illness, such as stroke, exhaustion, cramps, or rash. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration has plenty of advice to help you stay safe, so read and learn.

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