Why the First 30 Days Matter More Than You Think In light industrial, manufacturing, and logistics roles, early turnover isn’t just a headache—it’s a bottom-line problem. A worker who walks off the job in the first few weeks can cost you hundreds (or thousands) in lost productivity, training time, and backfilled shifts. At SURESTAFF, we’ve […] The post Boosting Retention in the First 30 Days: Tips That Actually Work appeared first on SURESTAFF.| SURESTAFF
Skilled Talent is Scarce—and the Competition Is Heating Up As we head into the final quarter of the year, skilled trades staffing is becoming a battleground. Projects are accelerating, budgets are getting spent, and a tight labor market is putting pressure on employers to fill mission-critical roles faster than ever. In Q4, demand for key […]| SURESTAFF
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Compliance Isn’t Optional—But It’s Often Overlooked For Illinois businesses—especially those in manufacturing, logistics, and light industrial environments—compliance isn’t just a box to check. It’s a| SURESTAFF
A Foot in the Door Could Be Your First Step Toward a Skilled Career Think you need years of training or a technical degree to build a career in the automotive industry? Think again. Many skilled trades workers in auto manufacturing—CNC machinists, maintenance technicians, machine operators—started in entry-level jobs like assembly, packing, or general labor. […] The post From Temp to Technician: How Skilled Trades Workers Grow in the Auto Industry appeared first on SURESTAFF.| SURESTAFF
Compliance Isn’t Optional—But It’s Often Overlooked For Illinois businesses—especially those in manufacturing, logistics, and light industrial environments—compliance isn’t just a box to check. It’s a high-stakes area that, if mishandled, can lead to lawsuits, audits, fines, and reputational damage. Unfortunately, many employers are making avoidable mistakes that put them at risk. From simple application tracking […]| SURESTAFF
While Tariffs Disrupt Global Trade, These Industries Keep Moving In an era marked by global trade tensions, fluctuating tariffs, and unpredictable supply chain disruptions, many sectors are seeing stalled production lines and uncertain forecasts. But not packaging and food production. These two industries are proving to be pillars of stability—and for good reason. Driven by […] The post How Packaging & Food Production Are Leading the Way Through Tariff Turmoil appeared first on SU...| SURESTAFF
When Production Schedules Change—Is Your Workforce Ready to Pivot? Automotive manufacturers and suppliers are no strangers to disruption. Market uncertainty, global tariffs, and supply chain instability continue to throw wrench after wrench into production timelines. One week you’re rushing to meet a spike in demand. The next, you’re scaling back shifts due to delayed components. […] The post Cross-Training Your Automotive Workforce to Survive Shifting Production Schedules appea...| SURESTAFF
Want a Steady Paycheck and a Long-Term Role? Start with a Summer Temp Job Summer isn’t just about short-term gigs—it’s one of the best times of year to turn a temporary job into a full-time, permanent position. Companies in packaging, manufacturing, warehousing, and logistics are ramping up to meet seasonal demand. That means more job […]| SURESTAFF
Extreme Heat Is a Safety Hazard—Is Your Workforce Ready? Each year, thousands of U.S. workers suffer from heat-related illnesses on the job—and many of those cases occur in industrial settings where proper planning could have prevented them. According to OSHA, heat illness causes hundreds of workplace fatalities annually, with far more resulting in injuries, lost […] The post Beat the Heat: Summer Safety Tips for Light Industrial Workforces appeared first on SURESTAFF.| SURESTAFF
Creating a talent pipeline bridges the gap between your workforce’s current and future skills. Developing entry-level talent into top performers effectively fills this gap. Identifying and developing top performers elevates employee engagement, productivity, and performance. These factors strengthen job satisfaction, employee morale, and attraction and retention rates. Characteristics of Top Performers Top performers exhibit the […] The post Bridging the Experience Gap: How to Develop Ent...| SURESTAFF
The hidden return on investment (ROI) of temporary staffing often is greater than employers think. Because flexibility saves more than just money, its organizational value can exceed expectations. Along with cost savings, temporary staffing can significantly elevate operational efficiency and worker performance. As a result, partnering with a temporary staffing agency can enhance your company’s […] The post The Hidden ROI of Temporary Staffing: Why Flexibility Saves More Than Just Money a...| SURESTAFF
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