Adams & Garth Blog

Thanksgiving is a great holiday here in Central Virginia. It has all the festivity of Christmas or Hanukkah, without all the pressure and expense of shopping and gift giving. Plus, let’s face it, the food is second to none.

But Thanksgiving is about more than just spending time with loved ones and eating too much turkey and stuffing. It’s also about reflecting on the countless blessings we’ve likely enjoyed over the past year – and giving thanks for them. So, without further ado, Adams & Garth would like to take a moment to give thanks to all our clients, candidates, employees, and friends that have supported us over the past year.

To our clients, we are truly grateful for each and every one of you. Simply put, without you we wouldn’t exist. We are so thankful for your continued loyalty to our Central Virginia staffing agency and we value the relationships we’ve developed with you. We pledge to continue delivering the level of quality candidates and the creative staffing services you’ve come to rely on over the years.

Likewise, we’d also like to thank our job candidates. We know that searching for a job in Central Virgina can be a frustrating experience, especially in today’s market. And we are truly honored that you selected our staffing agency to help you along the way. Please know that we always have your best interest in mind and we will continue to work diligently to find job opportunities that are a terrific match for you.

Last, but certainly not least, we’d like to thank our internal team. Your dedication and commitment to excellence has never wavered, even during a difficult recession. As a result, you’ve helped us to not only meet – but exceed – the demands of our valued clients. We are grateful to count each of you as a part of our team and, thanks to you, we see a bright future ahead.

And of course, we’d like to wish all of you a Happy Thanksgiving. Whether you’re celebrating with family, or just spending a quiet afternoon at home, enjoy the day and be sure to take some time to give some thanks.

Happy Thanksgiving!

Have too much overhead? Looking to enhance your workforce flexibility? Can’t find employees with the right skills? Experiencing a high rate of turnover?

These problems sound familiar to most experienced managers. But there is a solution – and it comes in the form of working with a reputable Central Virginia staffing agency. Here’s how:

Problem #1: Too much overhead.
Solution: Consider using temporary employees.

Temporary employees allow you to convert fixed expenses to variable expenses since you only pay for temporary employees on an as-needed basis. In addition to helping you cover seasonal peaks and high demand periods, temporary workers can also help you to eliminate overtime – saving you money in the process. Plus, with a temporary workforce, you don’t have to worry about paying out benefits, such as health insurance and vacation time, since temporary employees work for the staffing company, not for you.

Problem #2: Need more flexibility.
Solution: Flexible staffing can help you meet fluctuating demands.

There are probably many times during the year when you feel either overstaffed or understaffed. When demand fluctuates, your workforce should too. With flexible staffing, you can use temporary employees to help you complete big projects, handle a peak in demand, or cover sick leaves, all without having to hire full-time staff. Then, once your need is filled, you can simply release the temporary employees.

Problem #3: Can’t find the right fit employees.
Solution: Develop a better network.

Many temporary staffing agencies like Adams & Garth have developed a network of professionals who are top performers. As a result, a staffing firm like ours can give you access to a pool of talent that has the skills and experience you’re looking for.

Problem #4: Experiencing too much turnover.
Solution: Work with a staffing agency to search deeper.

Hiring the wrong person is a painful mistake to make. But when you work with a reputable staffing agency, one that knows how to properly source and screen high quality candidates, you’ll end up with a skilled and dependable employee. In addition, you’ll also have more time and energy to focus on your core competencies, rather than posting job advertisements, screening resumes, and interviewing candidates.

Problem #5: Too small to hire an HR person, too big to do it yourself.
Solution: Outsource your HR function to a staffing agency.

Human Resources is an increasingly complex and critical function, but many companies don’t have a need for a full-time HR manager or HR department. The good news is that many staffing agencies, like Adams & Garth, provide an extensive range of HR services. As a result, you can get the HR support and expertise you need – when you need it – without having to hire a full-time HR professional.

By working with an experienced Central Virginia staffing agency, you can overcome these common business problems, as well as a host of others. Learn more today about our staffing and HR services and how we can help you.

There seems to be no shortage of bad news out there lately. So much so that it can be hard to focus on the positive. But, in order to boost employee morale at your company, that’s exactly what you have to do. After all, your employees are your most important asset. Don’t let them become discouraged or disinterested.

As one of Culpeper’s leading employment agencies, we’ve picked up a few ideas over the years on how to boost employee morale that we’d like to share with you:

1. Be open with your employees.
It sounds simple, but not enough employers embrace open communication. Listen to what your employees have to say, welcome new ideas, and let them know that your door is always open.

2. Reward results.
While performance bonuses are great in a strong economy, they may not be realistic right now for your company. So consider giving bonuses in the form of extra vacation days. Another way to reward top employees is to create an employee wall of fame or an employee-of-the-month program. Or even a small gesture like sending an email or a note congratulating your employee on a job well done can work wonders.

3. Learn about your employees.
Get to know them—and their likes and dislikes. You don’t have to learn every detail of their background, but be sure to acknowledge important events, like birthdays, weddings, and births.

4. Stand behind your staff—and inspire loyalty.
The old adage, “the customer is always right,” is certainly true—for the most part. There are times (few and far between hopefully) when a client becomes unreasonable or unrealistic in his or her expectations. In these kinds of cases, back up your employee, particularly if the client gets verbally abusive (hey, we’ve seen it happen).

5. Encourage flexibility.
Let your employees work flexible hours, whether they can come in early and leave early, work a four day week of 10-hour days, or work a few days from home.

6. If possible, avoid layoffs.
Clearly, no one wants to lay off any employees. Unfortunately, lay offs are a reality sometimes. Even worse, nothing erodes employee morale more than a round of lay offs and wondering when their job is the next to get cut.

If you have to cut staff, be open about it with your remaining employees. Explain why you laid certain individuals off and what you’re doing to protect against further job cuts.

When employees aren’t happy on the job, then they’re not productive—which impacts you. As an employment agency in Culpeper, Adams & Garth can help you make sure employees are both happy and productive through customized employee retention plans. To learn more, contact Adams& Garth today.