Hundreds, if not thousands, of years of culture and gender pigeon holing can be hard to shirk off. Some jobs are considered “too hard” or “inappropriate” for one gender or the other. Regardless of anti-discrimination laws and how hard we try these notions are often too deeply ingrained in us. We still have an unconscious …
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Blue-Collar Industries Facing Massive Skills Shortage
A significant labor shortage is on the way in more than just the trucking industry. Blue-collar industries such as manufacturing, trades, and construction will be soon facing the same problem. In the trucking industry, the lion share of the truckers are nearing retirement age with not enough new incoming drivers to replace them. The need …
Choosing the Right Staffing Partner
There are several reasons and benefits to using a staffing partner. A couple of the most key reasons are the desire to minimize turnover and reduce hiring costs. Not all staffing agencies are created equal. Choosing the right staffing partner is more than just selecting the most popular. Finding the staffing partner for your specific …