TIP OF THE MONTH: JOBS FOR OTHERS AND JOB SECURITY FOR YOU!

Think about this. Did you ever consider how Ryan Alternative Staffing, Inc. (or any staffing company for that matter) provides you job security while helping others gain employment? Read on...

In recent years on average Ryan Staffing processes 15,000 job applicants and puts 4000 of these to work. Despite being in the "worst financial situation since the Great Depression" we are currently in need of qualified unskilled labor, warehouse personnel and skilled office workers to fill open job assignments throughout Northeast Ohio. If you throw in skilled welders and CNC operators the needs are even greater.

Pretty much everyone needs a job or has a friend or relative in need of employment. Did you ever consider the good you would be doing by referring someone to Ryan Staffing for employment?

I know you are probably asking yourself why should I help Ryan Staffing? And you are probably still wondering how this creates job security. Both are great questions so think about these things before you push the delete button.

1. Everyone needs a job to support themselves and/or their family...you can help!2. Society benefits as whole when people are working and not collecting.3. Local communities, school districts, churches etc. benefit from increased tax revenues and charitable contributions.4. Crime drops when the unemployment rate drops.5. Family members do not have to move away because of no work to be found.

I'm quite certain you can add to this list. But also consider this fact. Whether good or bad, until the economy comes roaring back, staffing companies represent the  hiring method of choice for most employers in need of help but not ready to commit to hiring  full time employees.

So, how does this create job security for you? It's relatively simple. Low unemployment means increased spending which leads to increased economic activity and helps your employer expand. Also, lower unemployment can drive wages higher and open up opportunities for you career wise.

Remember, those that apply with Ryan Alternative Staffing, Inc. never pay a fee of any sort. The only thing they invest is their time. Most of these positions require drug testing and criminal background checking. Starting the application process is as easy as visiting www.ryanstaffing.com or checking us out on Facebook and Twitter.

Your help is appreciated!

Tim's Talking about the EEOC, paychecks and healthcare

TRANSGENDER STATUS AND THE EEOC

Apparently the EEOC does not have enough to worry about. It recently decided that claims of discrimination based on transgender status are actionable against federal agencies under Title VII's sex discrimination provision.

Any bets on what's next?

PAYCHECK FAIRNESS ACT

U.S. Senate bill S.3220, the so-called Paycheck Fairness Act recently failed to advance forward by a vote of 52-47 (60 votes needed ) during a Senate vote. If passed, this piece of legislation would  amongst other things:

**significantly restrict the factors HR professionals use to compensate their employees 

**authorize the EEOC and the Department of Labor to collect wage information from employers (uggh) 

**encourage employees to publicly disclose the co-workers wages

Specifically according the SHRM the PFA would prohibit employers from using  legitimate factors such as experience, education, training, need, hazard, profitability etc. to compensate their employees.  It would authorize the  these agencies to harass employers with more wage surveys and paperwork about what you pay your staff. And it would encourage your employees to openly discuss their pay with others and make retaliation against individuals illegal.

We already have the Equal Pay Act and the provisions of the PFA would serve no real new purpose.

FEEL TIRED?

The Swedes are working more hours today than at any point in the last two decades...nearly one hour more on average than in 2006. Yes, the Swedish working week has hit a historic high of....26 hours!

With no change in the population the additional hour is the equivalent of 120,000 new jobs. So the answer to solving our high unemployment rate is for us to reduce the workweek in the U.S. down from its average of 36 hours or so.

This will get you re-elected for sure!

APPARENTLY YOU DO NEED TO BE A ROCKET SCIENTIST

It would appear that HR and benefit administrators  don't really have a clue about the federal healthcare reform law.

According to an ADP survey only 40% from large organizations (1000+ employees) are confident of their understanding. The numbers drop to 17% of mid size companies (50-999 employees) and 20% at small companies.

Can anyone spell  R E P E AL!

Update: The Supreme Court approved most of the health care reform mandates after this post was written. Click here to read more about the approval.  

WHAT A WAY TO START THE SUMMER!

It can't be any better than sitting outside listen to the full cast of original living Beach Boys belt out 45 of their greatest hits. That is what Brian Huff, Controller, City of Kent experienced as last month's winner of a pair of tickets the 50th Anniversary Tour of the Beach Boys at Blossom Music Center.

Pet Sounds CD's went out to Mary Jane Hannahs, HR, Kent State University, Joanne Sharpe, HR Coordinator, Infocision, Tammy Langford, Manager, Mill-Pak-Ohio Gasket & Shim, Dale Gresko, Classified Advertising Manager, Vindicator and Renee Jones, HR Manager, Rhiel Supply.

We've had an awesome run of concert tickets to give away as prizes over the past six months or so. Think about...Springsteen, Neil Diamond, Beach Boys, Red Hot Chili Peppers and Frankie Valli. But we are not done yet.

The concert give-away series has one more show to go. We have a pair of tickets to see rock legends Rod Stewart and Stevie Nicks sing their hearts out on Friday July 20th at the Quicken Loans Arena.

All that open this month e- letter will automatically be entered to win so good luck and wake up Maggie!