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Staffing and Industry Trends
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.
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 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.
Quarterly Jobs and Wage Report [Quarter 2 2022]
We’re now more than halfway through the current year and the nation has endured some extreme statistics—some are hopeful, and others are alarming. Here is a brief look at a few of them.
Implementing automation: What do you need to consider? [Checklist]
Automation is starting to take real hold in the manufacturing and warehouse industries. With so many things to consider, we put together a checklist to help you work through automation implementation.
Mind of the Associate: What are employees looking for now? [Infographic]
The job market has changed so much in the past 2 years, it can be difficult to keep up. We asked associates what they were looking for at a job now. Here are the top 5 takeaways.
5 recruitment tips you can implement right now [Infographic]
Recruiting has changed so much in the last 2 years. We’ve compiled a list of 5 quick ideas to get you started on finding more qualified candidates and retain your current employees.
Summer 2022 recruitment trends
Worker shortages continue to plague businesses across the nation. If you’re looking to recruit new workers, staying up on the latest recruitment trends can help you stay competitive.
Mind of the Associate: What are employees looking for now? [Guide]
What are employees looking for now? What can companies do to adapt to this changed market? We’ll discuss all of this and more in our Mind of the Associate guide.
Key indicators you need to change staffing providers
Is your current staffing partner giving you what you need? Learn how to tell if your current staffing provider is a true partner in your operation
How childcare impacts the workforce
The COVID-19 pandemic has negatively affected many industries, childcare being one. Several childcare providers have shut their doors in the past couple of years. How has this impacted the workforce?