The Vital Role of the Staffing Industry

In any given week, 2.4 million temporary and contract employees work for America’s staffing companies (2024). During the course of 2024, America’s staffing companies hired 11.2 million temporary and contract employees Temporary and contract staffing employees work in a broad array of jobs, from industrial laborer to chief executive. And their individual characteristics, as well […]

Seven Years In: Why I’m Still Proud to Own a Staffing Agency

As the owner of a staffing-and-recruiting agency, I’m often asked what keeps me motivated in this business. The answer is simple: Every day, I see firsthand the profound impact we make on both companies and individuals. This work is far more than filling positions — it’s about building bridges, solving problems, creating value, and changing […]

As a Manufacturing Employee, Should You Have a LinkedIn Profile?

LinkedIn is one of the most popular social networking platforms and is specifically designed for business purposes. As of late 2015, there were 400 million users worldwide and 107 million in the U.S. As a manufacturing employee, it’s a smart move to create a LinkedIn profile and become active on this network because it can […]

Should You Fill Your Resume With Keywords?

  The way that employers go about sorting through resumes in recent years has changed dramatically because of technology. Now many employers use an applicant tracking system (ATS) to automate and manage much of the hiring process where keywords are used to filter through applicants. When you’re able to pepper in the right keywords throughout […]

Job Hunting Dos and Don’ts

Finding the right job in the manufacturing industry relies upon candidates utilizing best practices and taking a streamlined approach to the process. Not only must you implement the right strategies, but you must also avoid the wrong ones that can be a hindrance to landing a job. With that being said, here are some job […]

Is it OK to Quit Without Giving Proper Notice?

Many employees have faced a situation where they just can’t stand their job any longer. Whether it’s because of tension between their boss or co-workers, feeling undervalued or simply being burned out, some people are inclined to go ahead and quit without giving proper notice. While it may seem tempting to say “I quit!” and […]