An interesting article from the Maine Department of Labor about the rise in the use of temporary and temp-to-hire workers. http://cwri.blogspot.com/2015/05/use-of-temporary-help-workers-continues.html
As a follow up to the last post about projected trends in Maine employment here is some current data regarding recent job growth in our state. There is also a link here to a listing of all job growth by state for comparison. http://www.deptofnumbers.com/employment/maine/
For those with questions about the Affordable Care Act here is some information that may help. A Press Herald article is here. The Maine Bureau of Insurance recommends that folks start with www.enroll207.com and then once you know a bit more going to www.healthcare.gov. As the effective date is for January 1st that it might […]
Here is a recent article about the job fair for Summit Natural gas that was held in Augusta on Wednesday April 10th, 2013. Rock Coast Personnel and KMA consulting are helping to facilitate the hiring process. http://www.kjonline.com/news/pipeline-firm-draws-hundreds-to-job-fair_2013-04-03.html?pagenum=1
Summit Natural Gas of Maine announced the Augusta-based company will host a job fair for 45 current career opportunities on Wednesday, April 3 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. at The Senator Inn & Spa at 284 Western Avenue in Augusta. The job fair is for the company’s current positions for permanent non-construction jobs at […]
Partnering to offer one-stop solution for recruitment, employment, and orientation PORTLAND— 03-22-2013 —Two Portland-area companies have collaborated to bring a new outsourced HR solution to the Maine market. Rock Coast Personnel and KMA HR Consulting, LLC, are jointly offering recruiting capability in concert with onboarding, orientation, and compliance. The partnership was inspired by an opportunity […]
Summit Natural Gas of Maine is excited to bring natural gas to communities in the Kennebec Valley, a project that will help residents, families and businesses save up to 50 percent on heating costs. Rock Coast Personnel and KMA Consulting are pleased to be part of this effort. For more information please see this flyer.
A major strike at Hostess plants is having an effect on Maine workers. Bill, our Operations Manager, had a few words in support of workers seeking better pay and conditions. Here is a link to the video. http://www.wgme.com/news/top-stories/stories/wgme_vid_14297.shtml
With the Hostess strike taking place in Maine, our firm was contacted to provide up to 25 replacement workers for the Biddeford plant. In this tough economy the last thing workers need is further cuts to benefits and wages. As a company we could not, in good conscience, provide replacement workers. Here is a link […]