Scaling Skilled Talent for Manufacturing Operations
Case Study Explore our case studies and gain valuable insight into the world of workforce management and how it’s evolving. Case Study Explore our case studies and gain valuable insight into the world of workforce management and how it’s evolving. share article: Scaling Skilled Talent for Manufacturing Operations A rapidly growing manufacturing site aimed to […]
Strengthening Toolroom Operations with Skilled Talent
Case Study Explore our case studies and gain valuable insight into the world of workforce management and how it’s evolving. Case Study Explore our case studies and gain valuable insight into the world of workforce management and how it’s evolving. share article: Strengthening Toolroom Operations with Skilled Talent A manufacturer of food-grade plastic containers faced […]
Workforce Optics: August 2026 Hiring Trends + Insights
In this issue of Workforce Optics, we explore a labor market at an inflection point. July payrolls slipped into negative territory, worker confidence remains near record lows even as senior-level hiring accelerates, and manufacturing just delivered its strongest month in more than four years.
Expanding Operations for a Medical Device Manufacturer
A large medical device manufacturer needed to expand their plant production from 55 million units per year to 85 million units per year. To meet this aggressive goal, they needed to hire 60 skilled automation technicians within six months. Adding to the challenge, their internal recruiting team was not equipped to handle the scale of hiring required, and none of their existing staffing providers had expertise in recruiting the specialized roles needed for the expansion.
7 Questions to Ask Before Hiring a Manufacturing Staffing Agency
Not every staffing agency deserves your production line. Seven questions that separate a real workforce partner from a résumé forwarder.
How to Reduce No-Shows on Your Manufacturing Floor
No-shows are predictable and preventable. Six fixes manufacturers can start this week to keep every station covered, no wage increase required.
Workforce Optics: July 2026 Hiring Trends + Insights
In this issue of Workforce Optics, we explore a labor market that continues to demonstrate resilience, but signs of caution are becoming harder to ignore. June job growth slowed significantly, worker confidence remains subdued, and employers continue to take a measured approach to hiring.
Legal & Legislative Update June 2026
The Legal & Legislative Update is a bi-monthly newsletter designed to keep clients and prospects informed of the latest employment-related legal changes, compliance tips, and workforce trends. The newsletter translates complex legal developments into clear, actionable insights for HR professionals, business leaders, and staffing partners.
Workforce Optics: June 2026 Hiring Trends + Insights
In this issue of Workforce Optics, we explore a labor market that remains resilient today while facing growing long-term workforce challenges. Strong job growth, rising manufacturing activity, and stabilizing hiring demand point to continued economic strength, but demographic shifts, talent shortages, employee trust issues, and cautious hiring behavior are creating new pressures for employers.
Staffmark Group Total Talent Solutions Recognized Among Industry’s Top MSP Providers for 2026
In a labor market defined by constant change, organizations are looking for workforce partners that can deliver both agility and long-term strategy. Staffmark Group Total Talent Solutions, formerly known as Advantage xPO, has been recognized on the 2026 HRO Today MSP Baker’s Dozen list, one of the staffing industry’s most respected rankings based entirely on client feedback.