The benefits of on-the-job manufacturing training
On-the-job training is a powerful tool for skill development & workforce enhancement in today's rapidly evolving job market. It has become an integral part of modern workforce with multiple benefits
Insights
Staffing and Industry Trends
The importance of adjusting your pay rate according to market trends
Adjusting your pay rate according to market trends is a strategic and necessary practice in today's ever-changing job market. Here are 3 reasons why you should be keeping your pay rate up-to-date
3 reasons you should care about corporate citizenship reports
The growing demand for transparency and accountability has given rise to the importance of corporate citizenship reports. Let's explore why corporate citizenship reports are so important
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
Investing in people vs equipment: how to tell when to focus on one over the other
Two things that can greatly contribute to or detract from a business’s level of success are its people and its equipment. Here are some signs to look for on which to invest in at the moment
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
5 ways to invest in your employees (and why you should)
Lower turnover rates, the ability to attract more talent, a reduction of misdirection issues and greater employee motivation are results of investing in your employees. How can you? Here are five ways
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.
How to get your job posting to draw in top talent
Job posts are more than just a starting point for finding your next employee. If done right, they’ll draw in only the most qualified and experienced applicants.
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.