Posts by Matthew DeMarco
Recruit Warehouse Workers Like a Pro
Low unemployment rates and high competition from other workplaces are two factors that make it pretty challenging to recruit warehouse workers. Follow these tips to recruit new workers for your distribution or fulfillment center.
Read MoreThe Hardest Manufacturing Jobs to Fill & How to Find Skilled Workers
As the manufacturing skills gap widens, skilled production positions are increasingly difficult to fill. Take a look at these tips for hiring machinists, operators and technicians.
Read MoreMaterial Handling Technology: 4 Keys to Successful Implementation
New technology can really help you streamline material handling processes in your warehouse or fulfillment center. But don’t lose out on the benefits of new applications and machinery because of a poor implementation strategy! Learn the four keys to successful implementation of material handling technology.
Read MoreWhy Should You Consolidate From Several Suppliers to One? [Infographic]
Are you tired of the inconveniences that come from juggling several different staffing suppliers at once? What can you expect when you consolidate?
Read MoreHR Compliance Trends You Need to Know in 2018
In 2018, employers need to be on the watch for new regulations at the state and local level. How can you respond to the complicated patchwork of legislation? Take a look at our ebook to find out.
Read MoreWorkplace Compliance Outlook: Actionable Expert Advice
Regulations have to keep up with the times, and so do businesses. Companies that are compliant with the latest workforce regulations are in a prime position. Learn about the 2018 compliance landscape from our on-demand webinar!
Read MoreSeptember 2017 Employment Trends Report [Infographic]
Check out the September 2017 Employment Trends Infographic for key statistics from the Bureau of Labor Statistics Employment Situation Report and staffing updates from the American Staffing Association.
Read MoreStaffing Services Essentials: Promote Savings, Deliver Exceptional Service & Provide Quality Workers
When you partner with a staffing firm, it’s important that you’re both on the same page. What really makes staffing services stand out? Find out how Staff Management | SMX drives client satisfaction.
Read MoreBurnout Prevention Starts With Overtime Reduction
When you think about the costs of overtime, you probably think about up-front payroll expenses. But do you think about the long-term costs too? How does overtime impact your bottom line? We examine the effect that this stopgap solution has on your expenses and what you can do about it.
Read MoreFlexible Work Arrangements: Strategies for Retention
In a tight labor market, getting the best people for the job is a big enough challenge on its own. But how do you keep them invested in your company?
Flexible work arrangements, like alternative scheduling, have long been popular options, but they carry challenges too. Here are our tips for efficiently implementing flexible solutions.
Additive Manufacturing as the Next Disrupter: Can Your Skilled Workforce Compete?
The growing prominence of additive manufacturing could mean big changes for several industries and their workforce needs. We examine three prominent industries that could be disrupted by 3-D printing in the coming years and explore how their workforce will have to shift.
Read MorePre-Employment Screening: Are You Compliant?
New laws at the state and local level have impacted standard pre-employment screening processes in a big way. From time to time, you’ll have to update your policies. What practices should you watch out for?
Read MoreDistribution Centers, Recruiting & Retention: 3 Tips for Keeping Quality Workers
With lower unemployment rates and greater technological sophistication in distribution centers, it can be a challenge to find and retain quality talent. Here are three tips to help you secure high-quality workers and keep them on board.
Read MoreGreenfield Investments in the US: 3 Hurdles Manufacturers Need to Hop for Success
Greenfield investments can be an attractive opportunity for companies based in other countries, but when they make the shift to manufacturing in the United States, they might encounter some hurdles. Here are three common hurdles, and three leaps, or strategies for overcoming them.
Read MoreFlexible Job-Sharing Programs Reduce Overtime & Turnover Costs
Simple scheduling has its appeal, but is it holding your operation back? Our FLEX scheduling uses a flexible job-sharing framework to help you reduce turnover and burnout while increasing fill rates.
Read More3 Ways That Hackers Can Hijack Your Industrial Robots
Industrial robots can increase productivity and the quality of work produced by your operation. However, as these machines become further integrated into business networks, they could be exposed to hackers. How might cybercriminals take advantage of your robots, and what can you do about it?
Read MoreNational Safety Month: Origins & Directions
June is known as National Safety Month, but what does that mean? We’re here to teach you about the history of the movement for safe workplaces as well as provide you with tips about how to make safety a core value of your company. Do you know how you stand to benefit from a safety-oriented culture?
Read MoreThe 5-Step Lean Assessment Process for Industrial Staffing ROI
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Read MoreThe 4 Elements of a Successful Job Training Program for Contingent Workers
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Read More5 Best Practices that Can Enhance Your Staffing Program ROI
Staffing programs can be an asset that assists your organization. But how can you and your staffing partner best position yourselves to add value at your organization? Follow these five best practices to enhance your staffing program’s ROI.
Read MoreTop 10 Citations from OSHA Inspections & How to Avoid Them
OSHA regularly releases lists of the top ten citations they’ve delivered in the previous year. Want to know which violations are too common? Find out how you can work proactively to avoid falls, machine-related injuries and other safety hazards in your workplace.
Read MoreSupply Chain Technology Update: Augmented Reality & Workforce Efficiency
It’s a classic business ideal: raise productivity while lowering costs. Automation is one way to pursue this goal, but human workers are still better at many critical tasks for your supply chain. So how can you leverage technology to boost the productivity of human workers in your supply chain? Augmented reality is one option, and there are several different types of solutions available.
Read MoreIncrease Efficiency with Outsourced Warehouse Staffing
Warehouse operational costs continue to climb. Productivity issues can escalate due to increased demand. How do you make sure that your warehouse is operating at peak efficiency? One part of the solution could be to outsource parts of your warehouse staffing program to an onsite staffing partner.
Read MoreTop Staffing Providers Promote Safety in the Workplace
Safety in the workplace is important for all businesses, but it can be especially important for companies that use contingent labor. What safety challenges are unique to the contingent workforce world, and how can you make sure that you’ve found a staffing partner that values safety as much as you do? Find out what your staffing partner should do to ensure compliance.
Read More2 Big Reasons to Work with a Hyperlocal Staffing Partner
When it comes to staffing, industry-leading businesses expect to be able to contract workers through a local supplier. But is it enough for your staffing partner to be local? What if they could be hyperlocal?
Read More5 Decisions Your Talent Acquisition Partner Needs to Know
Working with a recruiter can broaden the pool of talent from which hiring managers source candidates. But whenever the search team expands, it’s important to verify that everybody’s on the same page. To make sure that you’re headed for success, share these five key decisions with your talent acquisition partner.
Read More4 LinkedIn Tips & Tricks to Get Recruiter Views
Every day, recruiters source candidates for open positions using the professional social network LinkedIn. Follow these tips and tricks in order to make sure your profile gets found and makes an impact.
Read MoreTop 3 Tips for Keeping Your Cool During Interview Preparation
If you’re stressed about an upcoming employment interview, you’re not alone. Thankfully, by following these three interview preparation tips, you can present yourself as a candidate who is knowledgeable, prepared and confident.
Read MoreBridging the Skills Gap: The New Age of Manufacturing
Businesses throughout the U.S. are struggling to fill positions in advanced manufacturing. What’s at the heart of the skills gap, and how can industry leaders bridge the divide to maximize efficiency?
Read MoreHow Advanced Manufacturing is Bridging the Interest Gap
Advanced manufacturing is growing increasingly complex, and careers in the sector are too often left unfilled for prolonged periods of time. Part of the reason for this skills gap is a lack of interest among young people.
To remain competitive, manufacturers are going to need to get tomorrow’s innovators interested. Here’s how industry leaders are getting kids on board.
Read MoreThe Multigenerational Workforce: How Communication Styles Impact Office Culture
Today’s workforce can include colleagues from as many as five different generations. How can you ensure that positive communication strategies forward cross-generational collaboration inside your organization? We have tips and advice.
Read MoreShorten Your Time-to-Fill Rates by Cultivating a Referral Culture
Considering referred candidates for vacant positions can be highly beneficial for your organization. How do you best tap this pool of largely passive talent? Here are some tips and tools for developing an employee referral program at your organization.
Read MoreHow a Staffing Provider Can Maximize Your Holiday Hiring
Fulfilling holiday hiring needs? Read how one company hired 16,000 associates in just nine weeks by partnering with Staff Management | SMX.
Read MoreStaff Management | SMX Ranked #1 Global MSP Provider for Breadth of Service by HRO Today
Staff Management | SMX ranked #1 global MSP for breadth of service by HRO Today.
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