The warehouse industry is continuing its monumental climb. As of month’s end in July, there was an all-time high of 1.44 million workers in the warehouse and storage space in the United States. As the industry continues to swell, so does the need for pick and pack warehouse operations to be running as smoothly and… Read More »
Having an engaged workforce is absolutely critical in today’s competitive professional landscape. When employees feel passionate about their jobs, feel comfortable in their workplace environment and feel aligned with a company’s goals and mission, great things can happen. Recent figures have found that 71% of organizations believe that employee engagement is critical to their success –… Read More »
Employee retention rates are among the most persistent challenges faced by nearly all industries. Especially in sectors that are experiencing growing labor shortages, such as warehousing and the skilled trades, it is important to employ performing workers on your team as long as possible. Finding new employees can be time-consuming and costly, and while… Read More »
The skilled trades are one of the backbone sectors of the United States. Just like any field, it is important to attract younger generations to the industry, but skilled trades seem to be facing more challenges than most when it comes to securing new talent. A growing labor shortage means the skilled trades industry is… Read More »
When it comes to building your dream team, employers need to take care at every step of the hiring process to ensure each critical box is being checked – and the first box is onboarding. We believe that onboarding is one of the most important times in a new hire’s journey. At Select Staff,… Read More »
When busy periods arise at work, the potential for employee stress can go through the roof. Industries such as warehousing and manufacturing have seen those busy stretches escalate even further over the past year, as a result of increased implementation of ecommerce. When these hectic times occur, it is important to make sure your staff… Read More »
Having a lingering open job vacancy is a headache that nobody wants, but more importantly, it can have a resounding negative effect on your company’s productivity and revenue. In today’s increasingly competitive economy, having even a few days of decreased productivity can take a toll on your bottom line. In addition, not hiring quickly… Read More »
At times, it can be challenging to attract job seekers to your open positions, especially in a candidate-driven market. In many situations, candidates are presented with a greater number of opportunities than ever before, and marketing jobs to them requires a significant amount of expertise. In the general labor field, marketing your jobs to… Read More »
Carpenter, construction worker, welder, electrician: what do these professions have in common? They all fall under the category of skilled trades and are also some of the most essential and necessary jobs needed to keep society afloat. However, there has never been a bigger demand for these kinds of positions – or a smaller supply.… Read More »
The manufacturing industry has seen a number of changes over the past few months, and those changes are likely to persist into the second quarter of 2021. In addition to record growth over the past year, many aspects of the manufacturing sector have been positively affected by technological advancements, sustainability initiatives and a return to… Read More »