Coastside Staffing Group

10/03/2016

It's customer service week and we are committed to providing the BEST customer service experience for each of our clients!

08/31/2016

Nearly 6 million people could soon benefit from California's mandatory state-run retirement plan. While companies would not be required to contribute their own money to the program, they would be required to enroll their employees. Connecticut, Oregon, Maryland and Illinois are also moving forward with similar programs.

http://www.nytimes.com/2016/08/26/business/dealbook/california-law-retirement-plan.html?_r=0

The plan would cover an estimated six million people and could make the state the first to require companies to take part in such a system.

08/30/2016

Healthcare services in California have faced a major share of challenges due to staffing shortages. Businesses are closing their doors due to an inability to recruit local nursing staff. This is a great opportunity for healthcare staffing agencies to step-up and fill the gap.

http://www.mcknights.com/products/three-facilities-in-california-may-close-due-to-staffing-shortages/article/519406/

Three skilled nursing facilities in California may close, according to local reports.

08/25/2016

Mindspark is partnering with Los Angeles, California based developmental disabilities support organizations to drive social change by creating careers in high tech for people with various forms of autism.

http://motherboard.vice.com/read/neurodiversity-in-hiring-autism-mindspark

One recent hire tells Motherboard he now feels like a "productive member of society."

08/24/2016

California added 36,400 new positions last month - great news! However, the state unemployment rate has slightly increased due in part to new people entering the labor force. What does that mean for staffing companies? More work, more placement, more candidates!

http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-california-jobs-july-20160819-snap-story.html

California again put up solid employment numbers in July, adding 36,400 new positions in a month that also brought stellar job news for the nation overall.

08/23/2016

Studies suggest that over 69% of candidates have a negative hiring experience. Here are some tips to help create a more satisfying experience for your potential new hires.

https://www.entrepreneur.com/article/277546

A thoroughly professional interview process is essential to attracting and signing the people who can drive your company.

08/19/2016

Thinking Ahead: Plans for new energy sources in New York also means plans for new jobs! This major undertaking will require a major talent on various levels.

http://www.chroniclenewspaper.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20160813/NEWS01/160819991/0/FRONTPAGE/NY-approves-plan-for-50-percent-renewable-energy-by-2030

By DAVID KLEPPERAssociated PressALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — The state will aim to generate half its power from renewable sources by the year 2030, an ambitious plan that will rely on big subsidies to nuclear power plants to help reduce the state's reliance on fossil fuels. The policy adopted Monday by state...

08/12/2016

July was the 2nd month in a row where US employment rose more than expected! Great news for the staffing industry.

http://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-economy-idUSKCN10F1ET

U.S. employment rose more than expected for the second month in a row in July and wages picked up, bolstering expectations of faster economic growth, and raising the probability of a Federal Reserve interest rate increase this year.

08/11/2016

Looking to add a new twist to the way you manage on boarding? Take a little inspiration from these 8 companies that take the on-boarding processes outdoors!

http://www.fastcompany.com/3062694/8-creative-onboarding-practices-that-take-employees-outside

Rowing, community service, and walking tours are just some of the creative approaches companies use to initiate new employees.

08/08/2016

Here are the key findings from SHRM's recent examination of employee benefits prevalence in the state of California. This provides a very informative look at how employees are using their benefits.

https://www.shrm.org/hr-today/trends-and-forecasting/research-and-surveys/pages/2016-california-employee-benefits.aspx

08/05/2016

NY workers comp costs are fluctuating again. Speak to one of our experts about how we can help manage this and other important back office tasks on your behalf.

http://www.insurancejournal.com/news/east/2016/07/21/420878.htm

New York has approved a 9.3 percent average hike in workers' compensation loss costs. The new benchmarks will go into effect Oct. 1. New York businesses, w

08/04/2016

Recruiters, avoid these 9 mistakes that can scare away your candidates.

http://theundercoverrecruiter.com/recruiters-screw-up-candidates-caring/

We live in a hectic world, and recruiting candidates is a tough business, like most others. A good company reputation matters now more than ever before and