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Exclusive staffing research including peak season, pandemic and trends done by our Staff Management | SMX team. Check out our research library for the latest staffing industry research.

  • SMX Quarter 4 2023 Recruiting & Wages Report

    SMX Quarter 4 2023 Recruiting & Wages Report

    The Q4 2023 labor market seemed to level off in Q4 more and more. Employers may find some relief in the current slowdown in job growth as it could result in a larger pool of potential candidates

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  • 5 recruitment tips you can implement right now [Infographic]

    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.

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  • Mind of the Associate: What are employees looking for now? [Infographic]

    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.

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  • Mind of the Associate: What are employees looking for now? [Guide]

    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.

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  • Post-Peak 2022 Report: Looking ahead after a challenging season

    Post-Peak 2022 Report: Looking ahead after a challenging season

    We wanted to check-in with employers post-peak to find out what challenges they experienced this peak season and how the lessons learned from the 2021 peak season will shape future peaks.

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  • 2022 Post Peak Report: Top 5 takeaways for operations [Infographic]

    2022 Post Peak Report: Top 5 takeaways for operations [Infographic]

    The 2021 peak season proved to be just as difficult as last year’s season. Our Post-Peak survey delved further into how the season went for companies. Here are 5 of the top survey findings.

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  • Recruiting and retaining workers for peak season and beyond: A Q&A webinar with our staffing experts44:43

    Recruiting and retaining workers for peak season and beyond: A Q&A webinar with our staffing experts

    Our recent peak season survey uncovered that many operations are anticipating hiring and retention challenges this season. Join us for a virtual conversation as our staffing experts dive in.

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  • Peak Season 2021: What supply chain operations need to know

    Peak Season 2021: What supply chain operations need to know

    The 2021 peak season is set to have a new round of challenges.With so many new issues this year, we wanted to get a pulse on what operations are anticipating for the upcoming season with this survey.

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  • The top 5 recruitment trends of the next decade [Infographic]

    The top 5 recruitment trends of the next decade [Infographic]

    We conducted a survey about what challenges employers currently face and what they think the next decade holds for recruiting and hiring. Here are the top 5 major takeaways.

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  • Recruiting trends and predictions: What does the next decade hold? [Guide]

    Recruiting trends and predictions: What does the next decade hold? [Guide]

    The pandemic has fundamentally changed the way we work and how to operate. Our guide dives into what challenges employers currently face and what they think the next decade holds for recruiting.

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  • 3 post-peak insights for manufacturers

    3 post-peak insights for manufacturers

    We wanted to check-in with manufacturers post-peak to find out what challenges they experienced this peak season. Here are 3 quick insights from our survey.

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  • Post-Peak Report: Lessons from a tough season

    Post-Peak Report: Lessons from a tough season

    We wanted to check-in with employers post-peak to find out what challenges they experienced this peak season and how the lessons learned from the 2020 peak season will shape future peaks.

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  • Peak Season 2020: What to Expect for Retail and Manufacturing Webinar51:39

    Peak Season 2020: What to Expect for Retail and Manufacturing Webinar

    Because of COVID-19, the 2020 peak season is shaping up to be much different than it’s ever been. Businesses are having to pivot to meet shifting demands while ensuring the safety of their staff.

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  • Peak Season 2020: Navigating Peak in a New World

    Peak Season 2020: Navigating Peak in a New World

    we conducted a study to get an understanding of current pressures and how businesses are navigating peak this year. Our results show the complex set of problems that many operations currently face.

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  • 5 insights for manufacturers from our Peak Pulse Survey

    5 insights for manufacturers from our Peak Pulse Survey

    For manufacturers, peak season 2020 will most likely turn out to be an interesting one. Here are 5 insights for manufacturers from our survey.

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  • Rebuilding the Workforce: Pulse Survey  Webinar19:31

    Rebuilding the Workforce: Pulse Survey Webinar

    COVID-19 has drastically changed every aspect of life for those in the U.S. and around the globe. And the world of work is no exception. Work as we know it has fundamentally changed. From essential

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  • Rebuilding the Workforce: Pulse Survey 2020

    Rebuilding the Workforce: Pulse Survey 2020

    COVID-19 has drastically changed every aspect of life for those in the U.S. and around the globe. And the world of work is no exception. Work as we know it has fundamentally changed.

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