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4 benefits of quick apply job applications for employers
With the introduction of quick apply job applications, job seekers & employers are experiencing a paradigm shift in the hiring process. Here are the top 4 benefits of moving to a quick application

2024 Recruiting trends – what does the next year hold?
While hiring has never been easy, operations are still struggling to stay ahead of trends and adapt to the shifts in the market. In this guide, we go over trends and a few recruitment ideas for 2024

How onsite compares to branch-based staffing + app-based staffing providers
To thrive in today's world, businesses need to consider innovative staffing approaches. This raises the decision of choosing the best staffing model for their unique needs. Let's look into each model

SMX Quarter 3 2023 Recruiting & Wages Report
The Q3 labor market ended on a higher note than it started. But overall, there has been a strengthening of the job market and appears to be returning to “normal” as we close out Q3

SMX Quarter 2 2023 Recruiting & Wages Report
There are signs of recovery in market conditions and others that indicate we may slip farther into a recession. Q2 was strong but it’s hard to say if it will hold with so many unpredictable factors.

Specialized roles filled 100% by expert recruitment team
Our RPS team helped start the first 6 clients in less than 2 weeks and ended up with a 100% fill rate.

Relationship building and delivering results leads to client expansion
Our Recruitment and Placement Solutions (RPS) team started by assigning a lead recruiter to the account.

Effective communication ramps up hiring for airport hospitality client
The client was facing a variety of hiring challenges when they contacted our Recruitment and Placement Solutions (RPS) team.

SMX Quarter 1 2023 Recruiting & Wages Report
After Q1, it’s difficult to say where 2023 will head. Our report dives into what employers need to know right now and how to prepare your operation for the months ahead.

5 lesser-known skills veterans possess that are essential for success in light industrial companies
Light industrial companies require employees with specific knowledge and skills, and veterans are well-suited for these roles due to their unique experiences. Explore their lesser-known skills here!

5 staffing and recruiting trends in 2023
Methods used to attract and retain talented employees often vary from one year to the next. Here are five staffing and recruiting trends that we are expected to see in 2023

Mind of the Associate 2023 [Guide]
We went straight to the source to ask what makes operations stand out in this market. This guide offers research from associates and suggestions on how to tweak your operation to get the best results

4 strategies to help your employees develop a gig-worker mindset
There are several benefits of having employees develop the same mindset as gig workers. Here are four strategies that can help your current employees start to think—and behave—like a gig worker.

Research-backed benefits of flexible shift schedules in an industrial space
Employee schedules in an industrial environment are typically fairly rigid. While this makes sense from an operational standpoint, there are a few benefits to flexible schedules in manufacturing.