With a New Year, come new challenges and opportunities. And, as one of Rancho Cordova’s top staffing firms, we know it’s a good time to start asking whether you have the right team members in place to hit the ground running – and make 2012 great. If you’re not sure, here are some signs that it’s time to hire:

Sign #1. Employees are constantly complaining about working conditions.

You can’t please everyone all the time. But if employees are constantly complaining about working conditions, you’ve got a problem. They could be dissatisfied due to inadequate staff and feel overworked. Your employees are your most important asset, so make sure you know if they’re experiencing more stress than usual on the job.

Sign #2. Health insurance claims are increasing. 

Not all employees will vocalize unhappiness with working conditions; some, instead, will internalize their stress, leading to illness and an increase in health insurance claims – which can be costly for your company both in terms of the actual claims and paid time off.

Sign #3. You’re always pushing deadlines back.

Missing a deadline is one thing; but regularly missing deadlines is a clear indication that you’re either understaffed or you don’t have the right people in the right positions. If products aren’t getting delivering to customers on time, or if project deadlines or regularly extended, then it may be time to hire.

Sign #4. Overtime costs are drastically increasing.

If your overtime costs are on the rise, compared to your baseline, and employees are coming in early, staying late, and skipping lunch, you’re probably understaffed. If it’s due to a big project, then temporary staffing or contract workers could be an easy solution. However, if the increase in overtime has become a regular occurrence, then you likely need to bring in more full-time staff.

Sign #5. Performance problems are also on the rise. 

Deficiencies in performance can have a big impact on your bottom line. And if your staff is experiencing a jump in performance problems, it could be due to feeling overworked and stressed out. Or it could be because you’re asking employees to take on tasks for which they’re not really qualified. Either way, it may be time to hire.

If the 5 signs above sound familiar, and you’re ready to hire, give us a call. As one of Rancho Cordova’s top staffing firms, Pacific Staffing can provide the workforce solutions you need – when you need them, from temporary staffing to sourcing, screening, and recruiting for full-time positions. Contact us today to learn more.