Birmingham-based Automation Personnel Services has received a 2016 Best of Staffing Client Satisfaction award from Inavero, a global client and talent satisfaction survey company. Of nearly 17,000 staffing companies that compete for this award, fewer than 2 percent achieve it, according to Inavero. The announcement comes just three months after Automation Personnel Services President and CEO Stephen Nordness was… Read more »
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Why Temporary Workers Will Help Your Workforce
While some companies hire all of the staff members that power their company, others choose to utilize the assistance of temporary workers. When used effectively, there are a number of advantages to contingent employees. Highly Efficient in Locating Employees Companies who utilize temporary staff members usually regard it as a highly efficient means of locating… Read more »
Recognize the Skills Gap and See How Automation Personnel Services Helps Overcome That Challenge
A term originally invented in 2001 through a study that highlighted the difference that exists between the skills that manufacturing employers are looking for and the actual skill sets of the immediate workforce, the Skills Gap can be a real problem when it comes to finding and securing top talent. While each staffing agency has… Read more »
Slow Down Workplace Illness with These 3 Tips
Workplace illness can wreak havoc on an otherwise successful and productive workforce. Particularly troublesome in the winter months, widespread illness can be devastating to a company’s bottom line. The most proactive employers try to combat sickness before it even begins. While this isn’t always possible, there are a number of tactics available to those who… Read more »
New Year, New You: List of the Top 4 Reasons to Improve the Way You Engage with Your Employees
While the theory behind workforce management is a rather straightforward concept, becoming a great leader is anything but simple. Many are able to grasp the fundamentals of direct management and supervision, but very few of today’s leaders are actually engaged with their employees. In fact, according to a 2015 study by Gallup, only 35 percent… Read more »
Lean Six Sigma Programs Will Help Manufacturing Efficiency
A worldwide initiative that has recently broken through into the mainstream, Lean manufacturing refers to a set of standards that facilitate the elimination of waste, increased production and streamlining procedures on behalf of employers. Moreover, as Lean manufacturing often includes the principles of quality assurance as outlined by Six Sigma, the package creates a highly… Read more »
Don’t Push Away Job Candidates with Your Job Descriptions
When it comes to recruitment in the 21st century, writing a great job description is critical to locating and securing top talent for the open position. While it may seem a simple and straightforward process, a job description that fails to properly explain the recruit’s responsibilities and expectations is likely to result in a high… Read more »
Tips for Identifying Quality Talent in the Manufacturing Industry during the Interview Process
Production workers, also known as factory workers, are involved in manufacturing goods and warehouse distribution. Oftentimes, in production and distribution warehouses, work can be physically strenuous and wages typically lean toward the lower end of the pay scale. Turnover in these positions is common and the cost associated with recruitment and training can be a… Read more »
Happy Thanksgiving from Your Friends at Automation Personnel Services
“Gratitude can transform common days into thanksgivings, turn routine jobs into joy, and change ordinary opportunities into blessings.” – William Arthur Ward Lavish buffets. Watching football. Spending time with family and friends. That’s usually what comes to mind when most people think of Thanksgiving Day. And while all of those things are wonderful and should… Read more »
Survey Projects Strong Demands for Hiring during Fourth Quarter
According to a recent online survey involving over 2,300 hiring and human resource managers across the United States, conducted by Harris Poll on behalf of CareerBuilder, the demand for promoting seasonal workers to full-time employees during the fourth quarter of 2015 is expected to skyrocket. This is great news for employers in the U.S. who… Read more »