How to Recruit Workers in Rural Areas
Building a workforce in rural areas comes with unique challenges. Lower population density, limited access to specific skill sets, and fewer local training resources can make it difficult for companies to find and retain qualified talent. However, with the right strategies, it’s possible to attract skilled workers, enhance retention, and establish a resilient workforce even in areas where talent is in short supply. Here are some actionable strategies to help you overcome workforce shortages in rural areas and build a team that drives your organization forward. Leverage Flexible Staffing Models One of the most effective ways to navigate talent scarcity
What You Need to Do for a Successful Career Transition into Manufacturing
Transitioning careers can be challenging, especially in a dynamic industry like manufacturing. Whether you’re moving within the field or pivoting to a new industry, adequate preparation is key to a smooth and successful transition. This blog outlines essential steps and strategies to confidently navigate your next career move. Take Stock of Your Complementary Skills and Experience Reflect on your skills, experiences, and accomplishments before making a transition. Identify which of these can be transferred to your new role or industry. Consider the following questions: What are my strengths? How have I developed skills that are transferable to other roles? Research
How to Pick the Best Staffing Agency as a Job Seeker
Staffing agencies are experts at matching qualified candidates with a the right-fit role. Working with the employer and candidate, staffing agencies have a holistic view of the hiring process and can save all parties time and energy. Staffing agencies work closely with companies to understand the job’s expectations, the skills required, and the compensation range, so by the time they are working with candidates like yourself they have a deep knowledge of whether or not you are a good fit for the job. Since they know precisely what the employers seek for each role, they can quickly screen and vet
How to Leverage Q1 Production Numbers for Q2 Workforce Planning
Talent is the fuel that powers your company’s financial success and growth goals. When you incorporate workforce planning into your organization’s growth toolkit, you can create a workforce strategy that better insulates your company from many pressures and challenges that come with staffing in the manufacturing and industrial sectors. An adaptable, agile, and thoughtfully allocated workforce is a crucial asset that drives growth. Unfortunately, many organizations have not yet tapped into the potential of workforce planning. Most professionals still think reactively, rather than proactively, when it comes to staffing. With organizations collecting more data than ever before, forecasting based on
The Surprising Benefits of Partnering With a Temp Staffing Agency Like LSI Staffing (Beyond Flexibility)
Having skilled manufacturing staffing on hand only when necessary is a huge benefit of partnering with a temporary staffing agency—but don’t assume it’s the only advantage. From administrative efficiency to diversifying your talent pool, there are many advantages to temporary staffing structures. Building a Talent Pipeline Temp Staffing agencies develop valuable relationships with skilled employees. While some intend to remain temporary employees for the duration of their career, many do plan on securing permanent employment eventually. Staffing agencies use high-level screening skills, along with training and development, regular performance reviews, feedback loops, and career counseling to nurture today’s temp workers
Streamlining Manufacturing Recruitment: How LSI Staffing Takes the Stress out of Hiring
In the bustling world of manufacturing, getting the right talent on board is both a priority and a challenge, especially post-pandemic. Despite these challenges, the manufacturing world never stops and the need for specialized professionals to keep things moving is paramount. But hiring well requires so much more than merely filling a role. It means finding the perfect fit who understands this sector uniquely challenging sector. This is where the importance of tailored, industry-specific recruitment comes into play, particularly in the ever-evolving domain of manufacturing. Many companies grapple with the complexities of hiring for this sector. There's a need to