[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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
New hires support company as it grows business in the Midwest and Southeast Cincinnati, OH, August 23, 2017 – BelFlex Staffing Network (BelFlex), a staffing and flexible workforce solutions firm in the commercial sector, announces the addition of four industry professionals to its management team. The positions were created to support BelFlex’s growth in the…
Deutsch brings 25+ years in light industrial staffing experience Cincinnati, OH, August 8, 2017 – BelFlex Staffing Network (BelFlex), a staffing and flexible workforce solutions firm in the commercial sector, has chosen Andrew Deutsch as Chief Operating Officer. In this role, Deutsch will be working closely with CEO Mike McCaw to set and drive strategic…
Mueller recognized for his strong financial acumen and commitment to employee growth Cincinnati, OH, July 27, 2017 – BelFlex Staffing Network (BelFlex), a staffing and flexible workforce solutions firm in the commercial sector, today announced Chief Financial Officer Tim Mueller has been named to Staffing Industry Analysts’ 40 Under 40 list. Mueller’s thoughtful financial oversight…
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Making success contagious is part of our DNA In this blog series, we share how each of our core beliefs drives our business and influences the way we interact with our clients and temporary workers. They serve as the foundation for achieving our mission of providing flexible staffing solutions that help people, organizations and…