Many light industrial companies work with agencies offering industrial staffing services as a part of their overall labor strategy, but using this approach has become even more essential in today’s tight labor market. During the COVID-19 pandemic, many companies offered early retirement packages to older employees as a way of reducing labor costs and some… Read more »
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While looking for jobs in Missouri, you may have seen that there are numerous light industrial jobs in St. Louis. The term “light industrial” often appears on job boards, and it can be a bit confusing to some people. An industrial employment agency in St. Louis outlines what a light industrial job entails and provides… Read more »
Advancements in technology have brought forth several warehouse automation trends that will help companies maximize efficiency this year. According to recruiters in St. Louis, Missouri, the growing demand for warehouse automation is due in large part to the persistent labor shortages and supply chain disruptions that have affected just about every industry over the past… Read more »
One of the biggest benefits of getting a temporary position throughout the holiday season is earning extra cash right when you need it. Even if you save your pennies in the run-up to the holiday season, it can be a cash-strapped time of year for plenty of us, especially so this year given the rate… Read more »
Manufacturing in the US continues to thrive, but with that success comes the challenge of hiring in order to meet demand. In a recent survey by Deloitte and The Manufacturing Institute, 89 percent of executives in manufacturing said there is a talent shortage. Exacerbating this challenge is the fact that manufacturers can’t just hire anyone… Read more »
Like the rest of the country, Missouri is currently in a historically tight labor market. While the tight market is great for job seekers and workers looking to get more out of their current employers, the market is an unprecedented challenge for employers – especially those in Eastern Missouri. Fortunately, staffing agencies in Pacific, Mo.,… Read more »
Many companies are finding that they can handle the myriad challenges of today’s labor market with a comprehensive contract workforce. This kind of workforce solution comes with its own administrative challenges, but these can be addressed with a vendor-on-premise program. When it comes to handling warehousing, distribution or light industrial staffing — a workforce in… Read more »
Although manufacturing was an industry filled with opportunity before 2020, the pandemic and its impact on the labor markets have made manufacturing careers even more attractive. Many employers in Missouri are struggling to maintain adequate staffing levels. As a result, manufacturing professionals have an opportunity to command good pay and benefits. They also have more… Read more »
We’re getting this question a lot from our job seekers lately: “So just how do I use a temp agency in St. Louis to find work, and is a temporary job right for me?” We’re going to provide clarification on that topic in this post. In fact, we’re going to cover multiple topics surrounding… Read more »
How Can I Deal with the Current Labor Shortage in this Candidate-Friendly Job Market? We’ve been getting that question a lot from our clients lately. But is there really a shortage in the manufacturing industry? You bet there is. Here’s what the experts over at Yahoo Finance had to say in a recent article: … Read more »