As graduation season approaches, a fresh wave of high school and college graduates will be entering the workforce, eager to launch their careers. Yet, many employers overlook this demographic in favor of more experienced workers. Ignoring these job seekers is a missed opportunity—young workers bring fresh ideas, adaptability, and tech-savviness that can benefit businesses of…
In today’s competitive job market, employees are looking for more than just a paycheck. The latest findings in our Associate Insights Report confirm that growth opportunities have overtaken pay as the top priority for workers. For employers, this shift underscores the need to create clear pathways for career advancement—especially in temp-to-hire roles. Temporary positions offer…
As technology continues to reshape the workforce, digital literacy has become an essential skill across many fields—including industrial roles that have traditionally relied on manual labor and mechanical skills. The growing adoption of automated processes, data analysis, and digital tools in manufacturing, logistics, and warehousing has made digital skills crucial not only for career growth…
In today’s digital world, job seekers face an unfortunate challenge: scams. At BelFlex and our parent company, Elwood Staffing, we’ve seen firsthand how scammers impersonate staffing agencies to trick people into sharing personal information. While searching for jobs is stressful enough, encountering fraudulent opportunities can add insult to injury—especially when these scams seem convincing. How…
We’ve all heard of the Great Resignation, but now there’s a new kid on the block: The Great Detachment. It’s not about quitting in droves anymore—it’s about sticking around but feeling completely disconnected from work. Picture employees who are physically present but emotionally absent, and you’ve got the essence of this phenomenon. So, what’s going…
The industrial workforce is undergoing significant transformations, driven by technological advancements, shifting societal values, and a growing emphasis on diversity, inclusion, and employee well-being. Here, we explore some of the key trends and their implications for employers and employees alike. Technological Adaptation and Digital Skills The advent of Industry 4.0 technologies is revolutionizing the industrial…
At BelFlex, an Elwood Staffing company, we’re passionate about understanding and enhancing workforce satisfaction. Recently, we conducted a comprehensive survey of over 1,600 working associates across 30 of our clients. Our goal was to learn why they took the job, how they felt about their work environment, the most challenging aspects of their job, areas for…
As automation and artificial intelligence (AI) become commonplace in our everyday lives, job security uncertainty is on the rise. “Will a robot take my job?” is no longer some hypothetical question that seems far-fetched; it is a very real concern, especially within the industrial and warehouse sectors. The integration of automation technologies continues to reshape…
In today’s dynamic job market, employers seek more than just technical expertise; they value soft skills as equally essential qualities in potential hires. At BelFlex Staffing, we understand the pivotal role soft skills play in fostering a productive and harmonious workplace environment. With our expertise in identifying, evaluating, and developing these attributes, we transcend mere…
January is national Thyroid Awareness Month that aims to bring to the public’s attention the need to take good care of this important tiny gland in the neck. Your thyroid helps to control a range of body systems, and when it doesn’t function properly, there can be serious ailments that result. Thyroid awareness month is…