It’s a cruel twist of fate that the busiest months for many businesses is also peak vacation season. Yet that’s the reality you have to manage. Because left unchecked, an increase in PTO can leave you with production lags and service slowdowns that can cause your revenue to dip. At the same time, hiring too […]
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When you arrived on campus four years ago, you probably didn’t worry too much about the kind of job you’d get after graduation. After all, isn’t that what the degree is for: to give you a leg up in your career? But now that you’ve got your diploma in hand, you’ve quickly realized it’s not […]
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Temporary staffing typically costs less than sustained overtime once you account for the hidden costs of burnout. These can include lost productivity, workplace accidents, compliance exposure, employee turnover, and client churn that most employers never see on a balance sheet. Key Takeaways Sustained overtime costs employers 2.2x to 2.5x a worker’s regular hourly rate […]
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Key Takeaways Time-to-fill is a strategic metric, not just an HR one. When a service role stays open too long, the costs compound quickly. Think lost productivity, safety risks, strained client relationships, and a weakened competitive position. The Hudson Valley labor market has its own rules. Tight supply, an aging workforce, and above-average median income […]
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Our tips for resetting your workforce to ensure a reliable and productive 2026. As we settle into the new year and the frenzy of peak‑season hiring dies down, it’s not uncommon to do a workforce reset (i.e., offboarding seasonal workers). However, as temporary employees leave, your permanent team who has just pushed through the holidays […]
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The late Anthony Bourdain said, “Skills can be taught, but character you either have or you don’t have.” The same principle holds true for hiring. You can always teach new employees how to operate a particular machine, file reports, or run payroll. But employee reliability isn’t something you can teach; it’s core to a person’s […]
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Hudson Valley is entering an exciting economic period, with multiple signals pointing toward a strong labor market in 2026. But even though we saw net job growth in 2025, that growth has been unevenly distributed. Healthcare, education, and professional services are seeing major gains, while construction and manufacturing are in decline. Based on what we’re […]
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Right now, Gen Z is experiencing one of the most difficult job markets for new graduates in decades. There are lots of reasons for this, but one of the biggest factors is the combination of fewer entry-level opportunities with increasing skills expectations. Entry-level jobs, which for many can be the launchpad to a prosperous career, […]
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The winter months are infamous for their strain on health systems. Not only is it the height of cold and flu season, but weather-related injuries increase and many chronic conditions flare up. What’s more, holiday PTO often exacerbates the stresses of already short-staffed teams. It’s little wonder that the holidays are known for heightened employee […]
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Everyone knows that retaining service workers over the holidays is hard. Some may decide they’d rather be shopping than working, while others adopt a “career change” as their New Year’s resolution. Regardless, as a small employer, you’re the one who has to pick up the slack. But although holiday slumps are common, they’re not inevitable. […]
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