Empowering Women in the Workplace—The BelFlex G.R.O.W. Initiative

Empowering Women in the Workplace—The BelFlex G.R.O.W. Initiative

The pandemic simultaneously shined a brighter spotlight on workplace disparities and increased them— especially when it comes to gender gaps.  According to the World Economic Forum’s 2021 Global Gender Gap Report, “the time it will take for the gender gap to close grew by 36 years in the space of just 12 months between 2020 and…

Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Prevention

Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Prevention

Carbon Monoxide (CO) Poisoning Prevention When winter temperatures plummet and home heating systems run for hours the risk of carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning increases. CO is found in fumes produced by furnaces, kerosene heaters, vehicles “warmed up” in garages, stoves, lanterns, and gas ranges, portable generators, or by burning charcoal and wood. CO from these…

Crime Prevention & Safety Tips to Keep You & Your Community Safe

Crime Prevention & Safety Tips to Keep You & Your Community Safe

In 1984, the National Crime Prevention Council designated October as Crime Prevention Month.  October has become the official month for recognizing and celebrating the practice of crime prevention, while promoting awareness of important issues such as victimization, volunteerism, and creating safer, more caring communities. Many people are concerned about the threat of rising crime in…

Kristy Pierce Gets American Staff Assoc Women in Leadership Scholarship

Kristy Pierce Gets American Staff Assoc Women in Leadership Scholarship

Pierce is one of eight recipients of national award Cincinnati, OH, August 2, 2022 – BelFlex Staffing Network (BelFlex), a staffing and flexible workforce solutions firm in the commercial sector, today announced that Kristy Pierce, Senior Director of Finance and Accounting at BelFlex, has been awarded a Women in Leadership Scholarship by the American Staffing…

Immunization Awareness

Immunization Awareness

National Immunization Awareness Month is sponsored by the National Public Health Information Coalition (NPHIC) and is observed in August annually across the USA. The campaign aims to raise awareness of the importance of vaccinating people of all ages against a number of serious and sometimes deadly diseases. The awareness month also celebrates the successes of…

Employees on a manufacturing floor

Overcome Turnover Turmoil in Manufacturing & Light Industrial Settings

While supply chain issues and inflation are still impacting the industry, gains have been made in improving plant operations. However, one significant barrier continues to thwart productivity goals: high employee turnover.  In 2021,the average manufacturing turnover rate was 39.9%. By 2028, 2.5 million manufacturing jobs are estimated to go unfilled. Even now, the industry is…

BelFlex Promotes Brandon Downing to Regional Vice President

BelFlex Promotes Brandon Downing to Regional Vice President

Downing has been with the organization for over 18 years and has held various roles including On-site Manager, Branch Leader and Regional Director. In this new role he’ll continue to partner with a team of five branch managers and three business development managers to find solutions for both existing and potential customers while adding new…

July Safety Newsletter

July Safety Newsletter

UV Safety Awareness Month – July 2022 U.V. Safety Awareness Month is held during summer when most of us spend more time outside making the most of the warmer weather. The longer your exposure, however, the greater your risk of sun damage if you’re unprotected. The sun emits radiation in the form of Ultraviolet or…

June Safety Newsletter

June Safety Newsletter

Celebrate National Safety Month JUNE 2022 National Safety Month is celebrated in June when people focus on how they can keep their environment safe and free from any danger. It is a time to reflect on the working conditions around the country and how we can create a safer work environment. WHY NATIONAL SAFETY MONTH…