The Sword - October 2017
Sunday, October 1, 2017
In This Issue
Industry Week's Manufacturing Leader of the Week: Mike Starich
Orion Novotus named #1 on the 2017 HRO Today Baker’s Dozen: Recruitment Process Outsourcing
Orion Talent CEO Mike Starich Explains How to Combat Supply Chain Labor Disruption
Why You Should Consider Letting Your Employees Work Remotely
Military Hiring in the Construction Industry
Industry Week's Manufacturing Leader of the Week: Mike Starich
Earlier this month, Orion Talent CEO Mike Starich sat down with IndustryWeek as part of their Manufacturing Leader of the Week series.
Mike discussed the various forces affecting the manufacturing labor market, including the rise of AI and machine learning, as well as recent natural disasters.
Click here to read the article and find out how Mike suggests manufacturing companies combat the looming labor shortage.
Orion Novotus named #1 on the 2017 HRO Today Baker’s Dozen: Recruitment Process Outsourcing
Orion Novotus, an Orion Talent company, has once again been named the Top Mid-Market RPO Provider on the RPO Baker's Dozen by SharedXpertise (HRO Today)! Proud to be ranked #1 Overall and #1 in Quality of Service.
HRO Today’s Baker’s Dozen rankings are based solely on feedback from buyers of the rated services. The ratings are not based on the opinion of the HRO Today staff. HRO Today collects feedback annually through an online survey, which we distribute both directly to buyers through their own mailing lists and indirectly by sending service providers the link to send to their clients.
Read the full rankings at HRO Today! Congratulations Orion Novotus!
Orion Talent CEO Mike Starich Explains How to Combat Supply Chain Labor Disruption
Mike Starich, CEO of Orion Talent and a former USMC Officer, wrote an article earlier this month for Supply Chain Management Review highlighting how distribution centers should deal with their newly exploding labor needs. He explains that with the disruptive nature of companies like Amazon, it’s time to deal with a “perfect storm of labor disruption”. Here are the four steps he outlines in his article:
- Step up your recruitment efforts
- Make better use of big data
- Align HR and recruiting to the business strategy
- Become an employer of choice
Mike points out that as distribution centers leverage machine learning, flying warehouses, self-driving delivery vehicles, and even drone delivery, supply chain organizations need to build a strong team that can handle an ever-changing distribution landscape.
Click here to read the article.
Why You Should Consider Letting Your Employees Work Remotely
Remote employees, or those that work from home, are an increasingly important part of many companies. This article in the New York Times points out that 43% of Americans spend at least some time working remotely. No longer do managers imagine employees in pajamas occasionally checking emails. Remote work is now a viable solution to many issues plaguing workplaces.
Chief among these is a decrease in need for office space, which equals less overhead. With less employees to house, your space requirements go down. To add to this, the fact that these employees aren't in an office increases their productivity. They work longer and are less distracted by the donuts in the break room or lengthy lunch breaks. There is no traffic to eat into their day, either.
Another benefit employers see is a decrease in sick days. Working with a cold is doable if you’re in the comfort of your own home, and no one is sharing germs. An article on Inc.com by Amanda Abella explains that employers lose $225.8 billion annually due to employees calling in sick. This just isn't a concern for remote employees, barring serious illness. In fact, work that would otherwise be left incomplete if say an employee's child is sick, would more likely be attended to if that employee can simply log on and finish it.
Additionally, working from home offers flexibility in a time where work-life balance is a crucial aspect in retaining talent. Employee turnover costs companies in many hidden ways. According to author Suzanne Lucas, this can come in the form of lowered productivity, overworked remaining staff, knowledge loss, as well as training, interviewing, and recruiting costs.
In her article, Abella gives some interesting statistics that prove that improving work-life balance through a program such as remote work helps retain employees. She cites a Flexjobs.com survey that revealed that 72% of respondents said that work-life balance is the top thing they look for, and 32% said they'd already left a job over lack of flexibility. Of note is that 79% said they would be more loyal to an employer if they offered more flexibility. Working from home = flexibility!
Ultimately, employing remote workers depends on the type of business you have and can even be personality-specific where some employees are ideal for it and others are not. The increased productivity, employee satisfaction, and ability to hire throughout the nation makes allowing employees to work from home an attractive option.
Ready to implement remote work at your company? This article by Anna Johansson for TriplePundit.com offers some steps you can take to get started.
Military Hiring in the Construction Industry
Orion is here to help bridge this translational gap between military and civilian skills and bring you the right military talent for your current and future workforce development needs. Over the past few weeks we have compiled a couple of articles and a video on benefits of hiring military into the construction industry.
We have helped more than 1000 veterans begin exciting new civilian careers in the construction industry. From homebuilding to commercial to industrial construction, these veterans bring valuable experience and skills to careers such as Project Engineers, Project Managers, Estimators, Superintendents/Assistant Superintendents, Construction Manager, and Leadership Development Programs. Within companies like Siemens, PulteGroup, Lennar Homes, Clark Construction, and Taylor Morrison.
Read and listen to additional reason for hiring military in the construction industry:
- Military Veterans in Construction - VIDEO - David Coe, Orion Senior Vice President, speaks with For Construction Pros on why US military veterans are a great fit for the construction industry, and how employers can find the right Veterans for their organization.
- Industry Spotlight: Veterans in Construction - Read Orion’s blog on examples of how veterans fit into this industry.
- The Benefits of Hiring Veterans - Construction Business Owner Magazine - Orion CEO Mike Starich had the opportunity to write an article for Construction Business Owner Magazine about the benefits of hiring Veterans in the construction industry and a step-by-step guide to implementing an effective Veteran Hiring program.
Let us help with your Military hiring needs. Whether you need to quickly ramp up hiring for project based needs, are looking for a company-wide coordinated Military Talent Strategy, or are seeking to fill just a few positions with the right Military Talent, Orion has the solution. To get started, contact us today.
Military Hiring
Mark your calendar for our upcoming National Distinguished Candidate Conferences:
October 16-17 in San Diego, CA
Since 1991, our clients have told us that the most important factor in deciding to hire military through an agency is the Quality of Candidate. Our unique Distinguished Candidate Conferences are designed to recruit, assess, screen, and present the top military candidates for your hiring needs. In 2016, nearly 175 client companies interviewed Orion's Military Officers at our Distinguished Candidate Conferences.
What do our clients have to say about the caliber of candidates at an Orion Distinguished Candidate Conference?
"The Distinguished Candidate Conference was a well-run event with a great Keynote speaker. Everyone did a great job; it's always a pleasure to work with Orion!" - Senior Program Manager, Honeywell
Learn more about our Distinguished Candidate Conferences and discover for yourself the impact a Military Officer can have on your organization.
For the full Orion Hiring Conference Schedule click on the dates below to learn more about our upcoming conferences. At an Orion Military Hiring Conferences you will have the chance to interview the best military job seekers, selected specifically for your open positions. You will be presented with prescreened, qualified and suitably matched veterans that are interested in your available opportunities.
Southeast
Atlanta, GA October 2, 2017 (Distinguished Candidate Conference)
Atlanta, GA October 17, 2017
Raleigh, NC November 7, 2017
West
San Diego, CA October 16, 2017
San Diego October 16-17, 2017 (Distinguished Candidate Conference)
Seattle, WA November 10, 2017
South Central
Houston, TX October 10, 2017
Dallas, TX October 23, 2017
Northeast
Parsippany, NJ October 9, 2017
Washington, DC October 16, 2017
Providence, RI November 6, 2017
Washington, DC November 6, 2017
Norfolk, VA November 13, 2017 (For Midwest Opportunities)
Norfolk, VA November 13, 2017
Midwest
Chicago, IL October 2, 2017
According to Our Clients
"This was truly a worthwhile recruiting event. The talent pool and level of professionalism from the candidates and recruiters was excellent and top-tier."
"This was our first time participating in an Orion hiring event and I have to say that we were very impressed with the process and the candidates we interviewed. It maximized our time and provided a comfortable environment to conduct the interviews."
"One Orion Hiring Conference saved me days of finding candidate and interviewing. It was nice being able to interview in 9 qualified candidates in one day. The hardest part is picking one person when you have that many qualified people to choose from."
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