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The cost of overworking teams: Balancing productivity and well-being
When business demands increase, asking employees to work harder can seem like the fastest way to keep productivity on track. Longer hours, additional shifts and heavier workloads may help organizations meet short-term goals. But consistently relying on an overextended workforce can create costs that are much harder to see. Burnout, absenteeism, turnover, safety issues and […]
Wage competitiveness + how to stay attractive in a tight labor market
When labor markets tighten, employers often hear the same advice: raise wages. Sometimes, that is exactly what is needed. But wage competitiveness is more complicated than simply offering a higher hourly rate. The workers of today are evaluating jobs based on the full experience an employer provides, from pay and scheduling to flexibility, benefits, advancement […]
Staff Management | SMX Recruiting & Wages Report
The labor market remained stable throughout the second quarter of 2026, but employers continued to adjust hiring strategies in response to slower economic growth and ongoing cost pressures. Rather than aggressively expanding headcount, many organizations focused on improving productivity, reducing turnover and filling only their highest-priority positions. Hiring hasn’t stopped. Instead, businesses have become far […]
Integrating Artificial Intelligence into Your Fulfillment Center
Artificial intelligence is entering fulfillment operations and bringing efficiency with it. How will you incorporate this technology?
Driver and associate solutions work together to ensure client success
Because the client needed both truck drivers and a contingent workforce, they turned to the Staff Management | SMX and Centerline Driver teams for help.
Increased Associate Engagement Enables Smooth Business Expansion
Because of their unique order fulfillment model and lack of centralization, they found that associate engagement was difficult to foster, which led to attendance and turnover issues.
Reduce Operating Costs by Leveraging These Third-Party Partnerships
A warehouse is layered with multiple responsibilities: ensuring processes are efficient, managing inventory and coordinating logistics and supplying a productive workforce are just a few among many.
How Midsize Companies Can Begin Leveraging the IIoT
The Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) is being used by large companies to boost warehouse efficiency and reduce operating costs. But this doesn't mean there isn't room for midsize companies.
Staffing Considerations for Pop-Up Fulfillment Centers
Pop-up fulfillment centers are temporary operations that enable retailers to distribute orders across multiple facilities and move inventory closer to consumers during hectic peak seasons.
Outsmart, Outstrip, Outsource: Solve Distribution and Fulfillment Recruiting Challenges
The geographic concentration of ecommerce warehouses leads to hiring difficulties, but you can solve three key distribution and fulfillment recruiting challenges
Material Handling Technology: 4 Keys to Successful Implementation
New technology can really help you streamline material handling processes in your warehouse or fulfillment center. Learn the four keys to successful implementation of material handling technology.
Comprehensive Onsite Support Results In Successful Peak Season
Read how Staff Management | SMX was able to ramp up this client's workforce to meet their busy season needs by downloading the full case study.
Accommodate Fluctuating Demand With An Agile Workforce
Learn how we helped a rapidly growing online retailer ramp up their temporary workforce just in time for peak season.
Seasonal Ramp Up Results In 100% Fill Rate For New Positions
A leading online retailer known for timeliness and accuracy needed to ramp-up their temporary workforce in an extremely short window to meet the demands of their fourth-quarter busy season.
Out Of The Box Recruiting Campaign Helps Satisfy 100 Percent
This client is a leading international online retailer headquartered in the US. This client needed to ramp-up their temporary workforce to meet the demands of their high-volume busy season