5 Tips for Managing an Employee You Aren’t Able To Connect With

  Has this ever happened to you? Someone gets hired on your team and no matter how hard you try, you just can’t connect with them. In fact, you soon realize, you just plain don’t like them. How can you manage and lead this person when you’d rather they joined someone else’s team? While this isn’t… Read More »

Using Technology to Improve Employee Performance Management

  As one of the leading staffing agencies in Kansas City, Morgan Hunter knows that most employees don’t happily anticipate performance reviews. And it’s no wonder when you consider these statistics: Only half of HR professionals say annual performance reviews are an accurate appraisal of an employee’s performance, according to the Society for Human Resource Management’s 2013… Read More »

Making the Impossible Possible: How to Find Your Ideal Candidate

As an experienced recruitment firm in Kansas City, Morgan Hunter knows finding the ideal candidate for your job opening is complicated – particularly if you have a difficult-to-fill position that requires someone with a specialized skill set. For many employers, they stick with the traditional methods of posting job descriptions on job boards and listing opportunities on their websites. While… Read More »

Surefire Ways to Keep Your Employees Motivated & Engaged in 2016

  As experienced Kansas City recruiters, Morgan Hunter knows the start of a new year is the perfect time to evaluate employee engagement and ensure your team is on track toward delivering great results in 2016. Where do you begin? Start by following these 6 quick tips: Tip #1: Define your vision. Your team can’t get on board… Read More »

The Pros & Cons of Hiring a Candidate Who Was Previously Fired in a Past Position

As a leading Kansas City recruitment agency, Morgan Hunter knows finding the right person for the job can be a challenge. So when an ideal resume from a candidate comes across your desk, you’ll do almost anything to make it work. But what if during the course of the hiring process you find out that person was fired… Read More »

2016 Staffing Plan for Kansas City Companies: Part 2

If your company could predict what jobs, roles, functions, and skills would be necessary for your organization in the near future, would you be more successful? The answer is Yes, of course! And that’s where a strategic staffing plan comes in. Such a plan will not only help you asses your current workforce, but also identify and… Read More »

2016 Staffing Plan for Kansas City Companies: Part 1

With the end of the year, comes many tasks. One of those responsibilities is auditing your annual staffing plan to ensure it’s been effective in addressing staffing issues and needs throughout the year. First, let’s take a look at what your strategic staffing plan should entail. Your staffing plan should include defining staffing levels and capabilities… Read More »

6 Common Staffing Challenges & How to Overcome Them

In an ideal world, your workforce would operate like a well-oiled machine. Yet, whether it’s due to market fluctuations, unpredictable demand, or internal challenges, staying productive and operating optimally can be hard. With so much to juggle – and so many unforeseen issues that can come your way – how do you keep your company… Read More »

Turnover Rate Out of Hand? Follow These 5 Tips

As leading Kansas City recruiters, Morgan Hunter knows that some turnover at a company is expected – and even healthy. However, if your retention rates are much lower than you’d like, what can you do to slow down the revolving door and inspire long-term employee loyalty? Here are 5 tips to help you: Tip #1: Hire… Read More »

Before Partnering with a Staffing Firm, Evaluate Them on These Things

Staffing firms might seem the same. However, they aren’t all created equal – and in fact, the differences between some agencies can be quite extreme. So if you’re considering partnering with one, it’s important that you properly evaluate each Kansas City staffing firm on your list so you find one that’s a fit for your needs.… Read More »