Industrial Manufacturing Worker

Why Temporary Work is Permanent in the Manufacturing Industry

Benefits of Flex Work for Manufacturers & Workers We live in a new world of work, where 40.9 million workers representing every age, every demographic, every geography, every profession, and every skill and education level are participating in the workforce in an arrangement other than as an employee. That’s according to MBO Partners State of…

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Staffing Outlook: Three Considerations for Manufacturers in 2018

What’s shaping the state of manufacturing staffing? This time of year, many businesses often step back and take stock of the trends and issues impacting their industries to determine priorities for the year ahead. The manufacturing sector is no exception, and a few recent reports provide some hard evidence of what to expect in 2018….

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Putting Vets First & Breaking Down Their Unique Barriers to Employment

Highlighting our work with the Falcon Academy The staffing industry is a very rewarding field, and one of my favorite aspects is helping a job candidate find their ideal career path. It’s also a field that lends itself to giving back to the community. Whether it’s volunteering in a workforce development program or helping job…

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Community Colleges, Vocational Schools & Mfrs Confront Mfg Skills Gap

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]It is no secret that the U.S. manufacturing industry is facing a shortage of skilled labor. Research from Deloitte Consulting LLP and the Manufacturing Institute shows that over the next decade approximately 2 million manufacturing jobs will go unfilled. Contributing factors include baby boomer retirements, insufficient or inappropriate skills training, concerns about job stability in…

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Manufacturing Day 2017: Soft Skills That Make a Great Worker

Three skills that pay off in the manufacturing industry Today there’s a “national day” to celebrate everything from our favorite foods to activities, professions and more. Not to be left out of the fun, manufacturing has its own day to celebrate the industry and help propel it forward. Held the first Friday of October each…

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LIFT the TriState Participants: New Opportunities & Second Chances

Why the LIFT the TriState program is off to a good start Back in July, we launched the first session of LIFT the TriState, a collaboration with the Freestore Foodbank and other local organizations to teach unemployed and underemployed adults the skills needed for employment in the warehouse, logistics and transportation industries. There are 10…

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Recruitment Innovation Exchange: Take It From The Top

This month, BelFlex COO Andrew Deutsch and Vice President Bob Baer participated in Take It from the Top, a podcast brought to you by the Recruitment Innovation Exchange* (also known as RIX). The discussion is led by Leah McKelvey, Director of Global Enterprise Operations at Bullhorn. On this episode, Andrew, Bob and Leah discuss BelFlex’s…

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Beyond Filling Roles: How Are You Closing the Skills Gap?

Why filling roles won’t solve the manufacturing skills shortage Manufacturers have long supplemented their workforces with temporary labor, but as a result of the current skills shortage, they are relying even more heavily on contract workers. While any company can find a staffing provider who can fill roles, it’s much more difficult to find a…

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Why a Mock Interview is your Best Defense in the Job Search Process

Practice makes perfect for job seekers Back in July we joined forces with the Freestore Foodbank, one of Ohio’s largest food banks, to launch LIFT the TriState. This free, 12-week program helps unemployed and underemployed adults obtain the hard and soft skills needed to find work in the warehouse and transportation industries. One of the…