National Work Readiness Credential -2nd Session

I want to make everyone aware that the National Work Readiness Credential is starting up their second session!

This is a free course courtesy of an underwriting grant from The Development Corporation!!

Classes begin May 26 during the day or May 27 in the evening. While many students have signed up for the day class, the evening class is still wide open. Prior to attending the course, prospective students will have to take an assessment test. Both the test and the course are conducted at OneWorkSource.

I bring this to your attention because I'm confident that those who take this course will, in the long run, be better prepared to compete for jobs. Once employed, I'm also certain that they will be more reliable and effective employees.

To that end, anyone who has been affected by a layoff or who might be interested in sharpening their work readiness skills (resume writing, interviewing, situational judgment etc.) is a perfect candidate for this course.

All those who are interested in learning more about this course are encouraged to contact Tina LeFevre at OneWorkSource: 518-561-0430, x 3088.

Thank you for your time and support!

David Coryer – ETS, Inc.

Effectively Receiving Temporary Employees

Good Monday! Thank you for visiting my new blog and reading my (nearly) inaugural post!!

I've been intending to post a blog on a regular basis for some time now and am finally getting to it.

While this post will vary weekly from topic to topic, it will generally sprinkle a little advice, provide an insight into hiring situations, allow me the opportunity to share some data, and occasionally highlight an A #1 candidate.

As you can probably imagine, we do business with a large number of clients and place a whole lot candidates in jobs week in and week out. While we all make mistakes from time to time, if there is one thing that continues to rear its ugly head in our staffing world, is a hiring company's lack of attention, care and consideration for new employees, especially when those people are "temps". Too often, there is little to no thought given to the process one should undertake when new employees arrive to work, especially when the assignment is short term.

From a logical standpoint, it seems it would make sense to give the greatest amount of attention to the temporary employee immediately upon arrival. Why? Because bringing the temporary employee up to speed quickly and effectively greatly increases the likelihood that the project will be finished in a timely fashion.

However, this is more often the exception rather than the rule, hence the following tips:

1. Welcome them warmly and treat them with consideration, while they are "temps" they are also people.
   
2. Introduce them to the person who will supervise their work. Have that individual introduce them to the team.
   
3. Familiarize them with their surroundings, e.g. employee parking lots, bathroom locations, break room, safety protocols and fire exits.
   
4. Explain the time and duration of breaks and lunch.
   
5. Supervise their work closely until it is clear they understand the work at hand and are performing the duties properly.
   
6. We recommend praising in public and punishing privately. If someone is acting in a way that is unacceptable, pull them aside and directly explain your dissatisfaction. If it does not improve, call ETS directly to rectify the situation.
   
7. At the end of the work day, thank them for their efforts and let them know if you wish for them to return.
   

I realize all of this is basic, but you might be surprised how carelessly some people are treated. It is arguably the number one cause of employee turnover!!!

In short, treating employees well, temporary or otherwise goes a long way in improving retention and giving your company a good name in the marketplace.

As always, we at ETS, Inc. appreciate your business!

If you have any thoughts to share on this, please respond via email to dcoryer@etsjobs.com. I look forward to hearing from you!

W-2 Update!!

As of Tuesday, January 27th, all W-2's have been picked up or mailed.  Please feel free to contact ETS directly if you have any questions regarding your 2008 W-2.

ETS, Inc.

518-562-4673

W-2's

The 2008 W-2's have arrived. Feel free to stop by the ETS Office to pick yours up today. All W-2's will be mailed out the week of 1/26/2009 - 1/30/2009. If you have an address change please contact the ETS Office.

We are off to a new year. Please make sure your Social Security number is correct in our system. Social Security numbers will no longer be on any correspondence coming into or out of our facility, with the exception of payroll (I-9 and W-4's).

Enjoy the winter and stay warm.

W-2's

2008 has quickly disappeared. W-2's should arrive at the ETS Office within the next week or two. All W-2's will be mailed out by January 31, 2009. Please be sure to call the ETS Office with any address changes.

Thank you to all of our clients and candidates who have helped to make 2008 a successful year.

I hope everyone enjoys a happy and healthy 2009.

W2s and Blogging

Ok, so I've been slacking off on my blogging duties but I am back and looking forward to the New Year. ETS has started the year off with a bang and with lots of new and exciting jobs just waiting for YOU! If you worked for us in 2007 your W2 will be mailed by January 31st. If you have had an address change since your last position with us, please let us know ASAP so your W2 will not be held up at the post office or in postal limbo! Each year stacks of W2s come back to us with address problems so let us know now and your tax refund will be on its way to you in no time.

Holiday Giveaways at ETS!!!!

This year we will again be drawing names for our Annual Holiday Giveaway! Each week 2 lucky employees will each win a $50.00 gift card for the Champlain Centre Mall. We will be conducting the drawing for 4 weeks starting this Thursday December 13th. Good Luck and remember you have to be out there working to be eligible for this fun drawing.