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Recruit warehouse workers like a pro
The pandemic and high competition from other workplaces are two factors that make it pretty challenging to recruit warehouse workers. Follow these tips to recruit new warehouse workers like a pro.
3 Ways To Ramp Up Your Workforce For Peak Season
The manufacturing skills gap and low unemployment is making it challenging for companies to meet their workforce needs when gearing up for peak season. Follow these three tips
National Safety Month: The History of Industrial Safety in North America
Because June is National Safety Month, Staff Management | SMX thought examining the history of industrial safety in the United States and Canada would be beneficial.
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.
California’s Assembly Bill 5: How does it affect your company’s ability to contract with independent contractors?
Assembly Bill 5 or AB5 makes it harder for companies to label workers as independent contractors. Companies should start preparing now for the new risks and regulations associated with AB5.
Manufacturing Operations Development: Traditional Approaches Drive Success
Master the power of acting in the interest of your company and it's strategic partners, by putting traditional economic theories to work to maximize ROI at your facility.
Lean Sourcing: Proactive Preparation, Effective Execution and Intelligent Iteration
If your facility is still reliant upon a fully traditional sourcing strategy, your company is likely missing out on the benefits lean sourcing can offer: simplicity, efficiency and profitability.
The Hardest Manufacturing Jobs to Fill & How to Find Skilled Workers
As the manufacturing skills gap widens, skilled production positions are increasingly difficult to fill. Take a look at these tips for hiring machinists, operators and technicians.
Celebrating Veterans Day at Staff Management | SMX
At Staff Management | SMX, we thank all of our veterans for their service. Here are stories of what being a veteran means to our employees. Mike Hart Executive Director, SDG – Staff Management | SMXMike Hart spent most of his career in the Army. He retired from the US Army on Jan. 30, 2000, […]
Onsite Staffing Program Boosts Accountability & Workforce Quality
This Canadian manufacturer and packager needed a staffing program boost. That's where Staff Management | SMX's onsite staffing solution came in.
High Volume Staffing And Higher Expectations
Find out how Staff Management | SMX helped this leading manufacturer flex and increase its workforce by 75 percent in under 2 months.
Here For The Long Haul
During an especially challenging storm season, a combination of factors made for a very demanding peak at our client’s North Carolina manufacturing plant.
Flexible Staffing Solution Broadens Recruitment Reach
Read how Staff Management | SMX was able to increase headcount and decrease overtime for this client by downloading the full case study.
Stafftrack Harnesses The Power of Data For Your Staffing Program
You know that Staff Management | SMX can optimize your contingent workforce. Stafftrack® is one key reason we’re able to do this consistently and successfully
Efficient Hiring Process Finds Ideal Drivers in 7 Days
By using its one-on-one behavioral-based interview process, Staff Management | SMX found highly qualified candidates that met the client’s specific criteria and had a focus on safety and compliance.