How to Get Younger Generations Excited About a Career in Skilled Trades

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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 »

Why Onboarding is More Important Now Than Ever

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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 »

The True Cost of a Job Vacancy: Why & How to Fill Them ASAP

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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 »

The Best Ways to Market Your General Labor Jobs

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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 »

Why Do Job Seekers Use Staffing Agencies?

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Finding a new job is considered to be among one’s most stressful life events. As job search professionals, it is our goal to reduce the stress and help deserving, hardworking job seekers find employment that is consistent, rewarding and reflective of their skill sets.   Working with a recruiter can open up a whole new… Read More »

Warehouse Efficiency: Critical Changes to Make in Spring 2021

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In 2021, the warehouse industry is continuing its steady climb, with a projected market share of over 1.3 trillion this year. With more operations popping up in record time and an increased consumer demand for businesses that utilize warehouse space, it is important that your business is working as smoothly as possible in order to… Read More »