As the New Year begins, hiring in the U.S. continues its upward trend and job openings are at a near-record high. In 2015, monthly job gains are forecast to reach 250,000 a month or approximately 3 million for the year.2014 staffing strategies for PrideStaff Fresno

California’s economy, like that of the nation, continues to improve. Unemployment is trending down and housing, construction and professional and business services are trending up. Non-farm payrolls surpassed the pre-recession, 2007 peak of 15.4 million jobs earlier this year. The gross state product is forecast to grow between 3.5 and 4 percent between 2015 and 2017.

Good news for everyone – including employers. It’s no wonder that one of the topics of most interest to HR pros in 2014 was the importance of hiring for the future. Another was how to help new employees to avoid failing during their first months on the job. Employers also kept a close eye on where the jobs were in Fresno – and among the city’s largest employers were its healthcare providers.

Hire for the Future Today

Loyal employees are at the heart of successful companies. How can you find long-serving talent that supports your ongoing mission and vision?

Why New Hires Fail – and How to Prevent It

Forty-six percent of employees fail within 18 months of starting a new job – and it’s not because they lack the necessary skills. During the hiring process, managers tend to focus too much on technical and educational requirements and not enough on finding the right cultural fit.

Fresno’s Leading Employers

The largest inland city and fifth largest overall in California, Fresno is the financial, industrial, trade and commercial hub of the Central San Joaquin Valley. Healthcare providers are prominent among its major employers. They include:

The talent war will continue to heat up in 2015. The recruitment experts at PrideStaff Fresno will partner with you to identify and help meet your unique hiring needs, so you can emerge a winner. Contact us today to learn more.

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