Since buying my staffing company over 8 years ago, I have had a unique vantage point to observe our fractured job market. I have had individuals turn down assignments because of what they were getting in Gov’t benefits, I have had the Department of Economic Security grant benefits to folks that clearly do not deserve them, and I have posted jobs that people simply do not make the effort to apply. It is not a popular opinion but we must phase these benefits out and soon. Our already horrible budget deficits and entitlement programs are sinking our national boat. This cannot continue or there will be some horrible consequences down the road. Unfortunately, you will never hear this tough medicine from anyone in Washington or the current crop of candidates. The gravy train is coming to an end and our children will be paying the bill.
Posts Tagged ‘michael hayes’
Time to start eliminating long-term unemployment benefits
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged Banking, economy, employment, foreclosure, goldman sachs, human resources, job expert in arizona, jobs, michael hayes, mike hayes, momentum, momentum specialized staffing, phoenix area economy, relocate to arizona, temp service phoenix, temp services on December 9, 2011| 3 Comments »
It’s the Tax Code Stupid?
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged Bank of America, economy, employment, human resources, job search, jon experts in phoenix, michael hayes, mike hayes, momentum, momentum specialized staffing, Obama care, phoenix area economy, RECRUITING, relocate to arizona, resumes, small business loans, staffing, Temp services in Arizona, truck driving jobs on October 11, 2011| Leave a Comment »
The more I hash over the economic issues, the more I am convinced there is only one way to fix the problem. Revamp the tax code…meaning throw it all out! When I was advising high net worth clients, they had armies of people helping them avoid taxes. The richer they were, the bigger the tax returns, trust documents and shell corporations, to hide income. Why do we need to do all that? Because we have a huge industry of lawyers, accountants and specialists that would be out of business. These folks make a lot of $$$ (and vote) and it won’t be easy ripping that income away from them. Until you make it easy to pay taxes you will have problems collecting and maintaining your base because people come up with new ways to avoid paying. Make it easy. Everyone pays something. Lay offs for the IRS , Lawyers and Accountants are your only downside. What’s wrong with that?
Why should you background check your employees
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged background screens, drug screening, drug screening programs, economy, employment, goldman sachs, human resources, job expert in arizona, job search, jobs, michael hayes, mike hayes, momentum, momentum specialized staffing, phoenix area economy, RECRUITING, resumes, temp services, Temp services in Arizona on October 5, 2011| Leave a Comment »
Today in The Arizona Republic, columnist Laurie Roberts outlined the deadly problems of not using background checks. In short, a contractor was hired that was performing work in a residential setting. The contractor broke into a residence and when he found a young man home, he executed him. If a simple background check was performed it would have told you about this violent offenders sordid past. Basically someone would still be alive for about 50 bucks.
I realize people with crimes have a hard time finding work but that is not my problem. Part of our job requires us to screen people and keep dangerous ones from getting work at our clients businesses. Plain and simple. You only have to be wrong once for this type of tragedy to happen. Performing a screen can save you and your company millions of dollars is lost revenue, customers and livelihood. If you are currently not background screening and drug testing you are driving on ‘bald tires’. Hopefully you won’t be in the newspaper someday.
General Observations of the Sane
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged economy, employment, human resources, job expert phoenix, job experts in arizona, job search, michael hayes, mike hayes, momentum, momentum specialized staffing, Obama care, obamacare, phoenix area economy, small business loans on August 26, 2011| 3 Comments »
1- Why do we keep discussing the post office and their antiquated service and bloated budget. Sell it to someone that can make it work. The employees are overpaid and this program is a luxury we can not afford anymore.
2- Why does everyone wait around for the Fed to do something? They are only printing money like toilet paper and keeping interest rates at all time lows. Hey Fed! Do nothing…the market will adjust better by itself.
3- The stock market is a speculator driven free-for-all casino gambling institution. Beware!
4- The past week of interviews has totally convinced me that unemployment will be high (north of 8%) for the foreseeable future. Companies will only hire folks that can add value on day one. Temping will become even more practical as business deals with increased cost associated with employees.
5- Obamacare is a HUGE contributor to unemployment. Companies are not hiring because they are concerned about the costs associated with a big Gov’t program. Sorry liberals, this deal is an economic ‘killer’.
Small business is still not hiring…WHY?
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged Banking, economy, employment, getcramer.com, goldman sachs, human resources, jobs, Joj experts in arizona, michael hayes, mike hayes, momentum, momentum specialized staffing, phoenix area economy, Phoenix area job experts, RECRUITING, relocate to arizona, resume, small business loans, staffing on August 5, 2011| 2 Comments »
If you are following the stock market and expect that index to give you direction, you are living in a fantasy world. That is a casino style gambling atmosphere only understood by the few folks who control all the information and choose what info to divulge, all the while. lining the pockets of the Dolts that started half of this problem..Now that I got that out of my system…
SMALL BUSINESS CREATES 75% OF THE JOBS IN THE COUNTRY.
I know I have said this before but some people just don’t get it..Prez Obama, Congress and our State officials. Today the National Federation of Independent Business release a sobering survey you should be concerned about. See the full article at: http://fxn.ws/pxKfvi . Here are the stats:
Out of 1800 surveyed
14% cut staff
12% made new hires
Their optimism index has been down for the fourth month in a row. No new hires?..more people on Gov’t payments, food stamps (45 million people!) AND not paying taxes or spending money on goods. There are several factors that are a drag on this economy
1- Congress can’t stop spending money. (budget deal is a joke)
2- Looming Obama-care debacle
3- BS regulation for the little guy while bigger guy gets away with murder
4- People are just plain lazier and our recent graduates can write 2 sentences
5- Banks will only lend if you wrap a stack of cash around your loan app.
Our system of electing people is the ‘go along to get along’ program that keeps about 75% of these idiots in the same job every 2-4 years. Economics and politics do not go together, and until we get some folks that have actually had to make a payroll in office…we will continue to flounder through this mess.
Turn down a job offer and get unemployment benefits??
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged Arizona department of economic security, Banking, DES, employment, human resources, michael hayes, mike hayes, momentum, momentum specialized staffing, phoenix area economy, scams, temp services, Temp services in Arizona, temp staffing in phoenix on July 12, 2011| Leave a Comment »
That is exactly what the Arizona Department of Economic Security is doing right now. I have had several cases where the temp assignment ended and another job offer was made..turned down…and benefits granted. Can you believe that? Here are some others I have learned about:
– Tested positive for drugs on the job- Unemployment benefits granted
– Not showing up for your shift and not calling-Unemployment benefits granted
– Stealing from the employer-Unemployment benefits granted
– Saying you are moving out of State and quitting job-Unemployment benefits granted
I have many cases that illustrate the lunacy that permeates the DES. The cost of this travesty is driving up the expenses of every legit employer in this town. We have a fixed amount of benefit money for the people who deserve it, and they will be shortchanged by the DES so they can support people who don’t want to work. Think this doesn’t affect you?? Well?
– Do you think some ‘Fairy’ flies down and pays these benefits?
– The increased cost to business makes fewer funds available to spend in the economy
– The cost is passed on to the end-user ..Oh that is you!
– Less money to spend, means less hiring by business.
I have forgotten to included the cost in man hours to deal with the “DES Kangaroo Court’. Phone hearings, paperwork, responses, and administration work to give benefits to deadbeats. Most companies have to employ one person just to deal with them. Boss Hog from the Dukes of Hazard would be proud to run this group of people.
If this is something that bothers you, please forward to your friends. I can provide real cases to back up what I am saying, I bet you can find a few folks who realize the DES stands for Destructive to Economic Security
SBA (Small Business Admin) Loans should stand for ” No Loan”
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged AIG, Bank of America, Banking, economy, employment, foreclosure, human resources, michael hayes, mike hayes, momentum specialized staffing, phoenix area economy, RECRUITING, relocate to arizona, resumes, SBA Loans, small business loans, Tarp on April 29, 2011| 4 Comments »
I have been working through our friendly neighborhood SBA loan program. It could be the most degrading process ever invented. Every step of the process is designed to be as painful as possible..quite like doing dentistry in the 18th century. Not only do you have to provide about 7 inches of paperwork, you must endure idiotic questions from an underwriter that would have trouble running a 2 person convenience store. Why this is so troubling is that our Federal Gov’t didn’t ask any of these questions of Goldman Sachs, Bank of America, or AIG that were given billions. Heck, their financials were prepared by the same person that bills out $700 toilet seats at the Pentagon. Not only does the financial institution get a75% loan guarantee by the Feds (meaning you an me) they want additional collateral for the 25% that is not covered. SO…they only want to make risk free loans. Any business that needs a 100% backing should not be in business at all. This leads me to 2 conclusions:
1- 75% of new business growth comes from small business.
2- Small business can only apply for risk free loans.
Pity we don’t realize under these conditions the employment and economic picture will continue to be murky because we appreciate the 25% of the job market that eventually lead to the greatest economic boondoggle in 200 years.
Dont’ shoot the recruiter!
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged economy, employment, human resources, job search, jobs, michael hayes, momentum, momentum specialized staffing, phoenix area economy, RECRUITING, relocate to arizona, resumes, small business loans, staffing, staffing companies, Temp services in Arizona, truck driving jobs on April 12, 2011| 6 Comments »
Many people that come to the office still think that we make 100% of the employment decisions. That’s just not true. We advise clients on who to hire…but they make the final decision. Here are some examples:
1- Applicants are upset/rude that they do not fit the job requirements…then act like an ass as they leave the building.
2- We are not at fault for your past criminal activity, boozing behind the wheel, or horrible work history. That is your fault.
3-We apologize that we cannot always call back, comfort, or advise everyone we talk to. Our limited staff can only address open positions and people who qualify for them.
What I do want to point out is that Staffing Companies like ours, can be a good resource for job-seekers. Treating these businesses with some respect may land you a position later on….instead of burning a bridge. If you are wondering why employers hire companies like ours…just see the 3 examples above.