Meet Lydia – Clinical Travel Recruiter in Major Accounts!
Meet Lydia, our Clinical Travel Recruiter in the Major Accounts branch! Before starting at Hire Up Staffing, Lydia worked as a Recruiter at a different agency. She knows the ins and outs of the recruiting world! A work-related accomplishment that she is proud of was moving up in two different departments in a previous company. Now, Lydia’s professional goal is to be part of a great team.
Lydia is excited to work at Hire Up Staffing because she wants to be part of a successful company and give her best back to it. The people at the company are motivated individuals who all strive as a team to accomplish goals. When Lydia is outside of the office, you can find her with family and friends, traveling, shopping, and going to the beach!
Inflation in the New Year: Higher Expenses and Payroll Costs
Rebecca Kirkman
President
Hire Up Staffing & Healthcare
4/18/2022
In this new year, it is hard to overlook the changes we are experiencing when it comes to inflation and the growing costs of everyday items. In recent months, states across the country have experienced higher gas prices, increased costs of electricity, and more raw materials needed for a wide variety of industries. Have you noticed such changes?
In addition to the recent increases related to inflation, there have been a host of changes organizations have experienced within the last two years in response to health and safety concerns during the pandemic. Leaders have had to try to stay on top of all required adjustments. The needs have been varied and ever-changing.
Yet another change this year involves higher payroll costs with an increase to the minimum wage for a number of states around the country. As a business partner to countless organizations around the nation, we work diligently to ensure our clients remain up to date with the new laws and ordinances impacting their municipalities. Did your state have an increase?
January 1, 2022, jumpstarted an increase in minimum wage for select states. To review a list of wages by state, visit State Minimum Wage Laws | U.S. Department of Labor (dol.gov). For examples of the minimum wage rate changes impacting clients with which we partner, see below:
- Arizona: Minimum wage increased to $12.80
- California: Organizations with twenty-six or more employees, the minimum wage rate increased to $15 per hour; organizations with up to twenty-five employees, the minimum wage increased to $14 per hour
- Colorado: Minimum wage increased to $12.56
- Illinois: Minimum wage increased to $12
- Washington: Minimum wage increased to $14.49
The Federal minimum wage has been unchanged since 2009, and within the impacted states seeing an increase for our country’s lowest-paid front-line workers, jobseekers have an additional edge in a job market where candidates already hold the power. What does this mean for employers?
In a Candidate Market, jobseekers have different expectations than before. How can you compete to show your organization has a leg up on the others? Here are some ideas to consider:
- Identify How Your Organization is Different and Celebrate It! With wages being higher, yet equal for entry-level positions, employers may find substantial benefits in identifying and celebrating what makes their organization stand out as one that cares about their team. Highlight what makes your organization different than simply one more company offering a higher mandated wage. Do you offer flexible hours? Mentoring programs? Fast Track Management Training? Paid Lunches? Brag about them! They matter. A strong company culture is something to tout in recruiting efforts whenever possible.
- Share Recent Recruitment Stories: Have your latest recruits share their stories within internal and external platforms. By having them share their stories, they are helping to promote your employee experience and brand. In a world where people are checking reviews before buying anything online, it makes sense to use this same mentality in such a competitive market.
- Consider Adding New Benefits and Perks to Match the Needs of Today: Additional benefits to think about include things like: Employee Wellness and More Mental Health Options, Employee and Family Discounts, Choices in Work Location, More Time Off, Pet Insurance, Dog Days, Financial Planning Assistance, Legal Assistance, Employee Focus Groups, Free Work and Home-Related Books and Resources.
- Do Not Forget About Your Current Workforce. Create excitement in the workplace every day! Create a robust yet COVID-responsible Employee Engagement calendar. Get creative with planning ways for your teams to play together, not just work. Take candid shots, and share the fun on your social platforms and within your internal communications, too.
Conduct a wage review for all positions. Raising the wage for entry-level positions can create a bit of an imbalance, known as compression, within other areas of your organizational pay structure. Consider a review of hourly workers already above the new minimum, as well as reviewing beyond hourly and into the salaries held within your organization and the work associated.
In a recent online SHRM article written about Wage Compression, Stephen Miller, Online Manager/Editor, Compensation & Benefits suggests addressing a pay adjustment in a multi-step process: Conduct a review of the employees potentially impacted, create a plan with options for how to best correct the wage compression (pay adjustments all at once or staggered), discuss with leadership, agree to a plan, and communicate the plan with your team.
In addition to an increase in labor costs, a new Federal Minimum Wage for front-line workers means an additional opportunity for you as an employer to identify and celebrate the ways in which YOUR company stands out above the rest. Getting the word out about these differences is key for maintaining an edge with your ability to recruit within a competitive job market.
Does your 2022 Recruiting Plan include any of the ideas shared above? Not sure where to start? Call us! We can help and will assist you with uncovering what makes your organization different and how that difference can mean recruiting stronger candidates in the new year.
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There is no doubt that 2021 brought forth opportunities with which to leverage new and emerging employment trends. Follow the Hire Up Staffing & Healthcare Services Blog to stay connected with a variety of topics aimed to help support you! Whether you are an active job seeker looking for tips and tricks to land your perfect job or an employer looking to fill a challenging position, we are here to help you HIRE UP!
State Minimum Wage Laws | U.S. Department of Labor (dol.gov)
As Minimum Wages Rise, Prepare for Pay Compression Issues (shrm.org)Job Candidates’ Expectations Have Changed. How Are Employers Responding? (shrm.org)
Rebecca Kirkman, President | April 18, 2022
Rebecca Kirkman is the President and Founder of Hire Up Staffing & Healthcare Services. Rebecca’s mission is as simple today as it was when she started Hire Up over 10 years ago: Connecting great Employers with great Employees. Hire Up leads job seekers to their dream careers and employers to their dream team. The true belief in the human connection and that people hire people is a passion for every Hire Up employee. Rebecca was proudly named the #1 Woman-Owned Business by The Business Journal.
Meet Mauricio – Recruiting Coordinator in the Dallas/Fort Worth Office!
Meet Mauricio, our Recruiting Manager in the Dallas/Fort Worth branch! Mauricio has a few different work areas under his belt. He has previous staffing experience with General Construction knowledge and previous Law enforcement experience. Now working at Hire Up Staffing, Mauricio’s professional goal is to generate business and build long-lasting relationships with clients and current and future prospects.
He is excited to work at Hire Up Staffing because there is an opportunity to bring his skill set to the team and help generate as much business as possible in the Dallas-Fort Worth market. Outside of the office, you can find Mauricio working out, hunting, playing guitar, and being a dad.
Meet Keith – Our Recruiting Manager in Austin!
Meet Keith, one of our Recruiting Managers in the Austin branch! Before starting at Hire Up Staffing, Keith was a creative director for over 20 years. One of the work-related accomplishments that he is proud of occurred when he was able to teach dance to children in Japan with a language barrier. Now, one of his goals is to become a significant role and asset to the company and become financially free!
Keith is excited to work at Hire Up because he loves the idea that he will change people’s lives. When he is outside of the office, you can find Keith shopping, relaxing at home, bowling, spending time with his daughter, and traveling.
Meet William – Our Recruiting Manager in Houston!
Meet William, our Recruiting Manager in the Houston branch! Before starting at Hire Up Staffing, William was a lifeguard, coach, swim instructor, and worked in sales. A work-related accomplishment that William is proud of is being a successful coach and role model in a young career. Now, one of his goals is to become indispensable for a company that he values.
William is excited to work at Hire Up Staffing because of all the new opportunities that will come his way. When he is out of the office, you can find William listening to music, reading, writing, exercising, and being outside.
Meet Monica – Our MA Major Accounts Manager!
Meet Monica, the Major Accounts Manager in the Major Accounts branch! Monica was previously the Human Resources Associate at a food, beverage, and spirit manufacturer. She was responsible for all the recruiting, on-boarding, filing, employee concerns, investigations, and benefits of the company. Monica’s work-related accomplishment that she is proud of occurred when she worked in Admitting. She was the top cash collector for the majority of the time she spent working there.
Now, Monica is excited to work at Hire Up Staffing because it will be an excellent opportunity. Everyone in the company has been amazing and the atmosphere feels great. Some hobbies Monica likes to do in her free time include karaoke, reading, and shoe shopping. A fun fact about Monica is that she knows all the words to almost every song!
Meet Sonya – Business Development Manager in Bakersfield!
Meet Sonya, the Business Development Manager in the Bakersfield office! Sonya gained experience working in sales in wholesale giftware and home decor and ended up loving it! A work-related accomplishment that she is proud of is always reaching her sales goals and exceeding them.
Now, she is working at Hire Up Staffing and is excited to learn about a new industry and excel in a new environment. Her new professional goal is to make the Bakersfield office the best office in the company! When Sonya is out of the office, you can find her traveling with her fiance and family.
Meet Victoria – Our Recruiting Manager in DFW!
Meet Victoria, one of the Recruiting Managers in the Dallas/Fort Worth branch! Before starting at Hire Up Staffing, Victoria gained experience working in sales. While working in sales, she accomplished reaching her weekly quotas and going above and beyond. Now, Victoria has a goal of making sure that she will make it to the top of the company and become a top producer! A piece of advice that she received and has been with her throughout the years is that the mind is more powerful than people think it is. Stay positive, disciplined, and watch your life change. It starts with you.
Victoria is excited to work at Hire Up Staffing because she sees all the new opportunities and growth within the company. When she is outside of the office, you can find her working out or taking care of her children.
Meet Eliza – Recruiting Manager in the Modesto branch!
Meet Eliza, one of the recruiting managers in the Modesto branch! Before coming to Hire Up Staffing, Eliza gained experience working in the automotive industry at a Mercedes Benz dealership and for Bridgestone Corporation. While at her last job, one thing that always made her feel accomplished was when she had an organized workday. One piece of advice that has stuck with Eliza throughout the years is to know who you are. When you do, you can be wise about goals, dreams, and your standards. It allows you to live life with purpose.
Eliza is excited to work at Hire Up because it is an excellent company with great teams that help clients find suitable candidates for their business. She is excited about the opportunity! When she isn’t in the office, Eliza likes to go hiking, gardening, reading, and go to the beach.
Meet Tara – Assistant Territory Director in the DFW branch!
Meet Tara Johnson, the Assistant Territory Director in the Dallas/Fort Worth branch! Tara comes to Hire Up with experience in multiple areas. In the past, she has worked as an Associate Agent with her Real Estate License, a Bartender, a Property Manager, an Outside Sales Rep, and a Barista. With the many accomplishments, she has made throughout the years, the one that stands out the most is getting Employee of the Year in 2019. A professional goal Tara has that she wants to accomplish is to grow in a company and stick with it for the long haul.
She is excited to work at Hire Up Staffing because she has finally found what she believes is a career and is looking forward to her future at the company. Whenever Tara isn’t working, you can find her taking care of her kids. Taking care of her children is her other full-time‘ job.’ She also has a big family that is very close so they are always around each other.