As a leading Kansas City staffing agency, Morgan Hunter knows when it comes to employee retention, things aren’t looking good for U.S. employers. In fact, according to a 2013 Bureau of Labor Statistics survey, the average tenure of an employee is now only 1.5 years. What’s worse is that it usually takes a good six months… Read More »
Management Tips
Narrowing Your Candidate Field: How to Utilize the Experience of Your Recruiter
Post a job, get bombarded by resumes from hundreds of job candidates…many of whom aren’t qualified. If this sounds familiar, you’re certainly not alone. But if you work with a Kansas City recruiter, the good news is that you can leverage their experience to your benefit – to help you narrow the candidate field and identify… Read More »
What Does Your Candidate Experience Say About Your Company?
As a leading Kansas City staffing agency, Morgan Hunter knows when it comes to hiring, many employers focus on what they’re looking for in a candidate. Clearly, that’s important. But if you’re gearing up for a big recruiting effort, are you also focusing on the experience job candidates will have with your company? If not, then… Read More »
6 Reasons Your Star Talent is Looking to Leave
Employers put a lot of time and effort into recruiting and hiring today’s top talent. But as a leading Kansas City staffing agency, Morgan Hunter knows that unfortunately, retaining them often becomes an afterthought. However, the fact of the matter is that even in today’s difficult economy, there are still plenty of opportunities out there for the… Read More »
Handing Them the Tools: How to Get the Most from Your Staffing Partner
Ever hear the expression “you reap what you sow?” Well, that certainly holds true for many relationships, including the one you have with your staffing partner. Considering that no Kansas City staffing agency – no matter how good they are – can read minds, you need to invest some time and effort to get the… Read More »
Five Ways a Strategic Staffing Plan Will Reduce Your Costs
The purpose of a strategic staffing plan is to hire and retain people who can perform jobs that align with your company’s goals, improve workforce flexibility, and ensure your company is operating at peak efficiency. As a leading Kansas City staffing agency, Morgan Hunter can tell you that, as a result, your company will be… Read More »
Six Ways to Engage Your Workforce and Increase Productivity
As one of Overland Park’s leading staffing firms, Morgan Hunter can tell you that engaged employees are more productive; it’s really that simple. Employees who are committed to and satisfied by their work are more likely to show up, get the job done, and aim to do better. The process of getting there, however, is anything… Read More »
How to Determine if a Candidate is a Perfect Fit for Your Job Opening
In a perfect world, you’d interview a few candidates, make a decision, and seamlessly integrate your new hire into the company. In reality, hiring is a lot more complicated than that. For starters, many candidates aren’t really who they appear to be when they’re interviewing. Sure you have all the “facts” in terms of where… Read More »
Looking to Sell More? Increase Customer Loyalty? Then Start Nurturing Your Customer Relationships!
It’s easy to become discouraged when you’re selling, particularly when things aren’t going well. But did you know there’s one thing you can do that will not only help you sell more, but also increase customer loyalty? And, as you likely know, it’s a lot cheaper to keep your existing customers happy than it is… Read More »
Are They? Or Aren’t They? How to Spot a Bad Hire in an Interview
You know that making a hiring mistake is costly. But you also know that many bad candidates can disguise themselves as good ones. They’re great at getting jobs, but when it comes to actually doing them, well that’s another story entirely. So what are some telltale signs of a bad candidate? As one of Kansas… Read More »