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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

Top 5 Recruiting Tends 2024 [Infographic]

Staff Management | SMX Mind of the Associate 2023 Research [Video]

As the world adjusts to a new reality post-pandemic, the job market continues to adapt and change. But what does this mean for manufacturing employers? Here are a few highlights

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

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

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