Finding the Right Partner An Employer Checklist

The article presents an assessment to be used by a company in determining whether it would be fruitful to establish relations with a local employment and training organization. The first check should be whether this organization be helpful in finding the right people for the company's hourly wage jobs. It should also be checked whether the organization is knowledgeable about the type of industry and the organization's staff members are eager to learn about the company by visiting and listening to the company's expectations and concerns and by observing what the company's employees do. The organization offers services that could reduce turnover and increase productivity of the company. Also, the organization should provide information and data about their services and results.