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Tampa's Top Staffing Agencies

By Loyd McIntosh Automation Personnel Services has been named one of Tampa’s top staffing agencies in a recent independent ranking. The ranking published by Find My Profession (findmyprofession.com), ranked Automation Personnel Services #2 of the top six staffing agencies in the greater Tampa area. For the ranking, Find My Profession considered various factors to determine… Read more »

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Attract-Manufacturing-Talent

By: Felecia Brasfield The manufacturing industry plays a vital role in the economy, but there’s a shortage of these skilled workers looking for jobs. According to a recent study conducted by Deloitte and the Manufacturing Institute, 22% of manufacturing workers could be retiring over the next decade. This means hiring managers and HR professionals need… Read more »

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Hiring Soft Skills Over Hard Skills

By: Felecia Brasfield For years having a digital presence was optional for companies, however business operations worldwide shifted during the COVID-19 pandemic. By shifting the focus to online, a company’s digital transformation is becoming a necessary step to propel the business forward. The first step in an effective digital transformation is to conduct a digital… Read more »

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learn-new-skills

By: Felecia Brasfield Encouraging employees to learn new skills creates benefits for the individual and company alike. However, inspiring employees takes a certain amount of knowledge and finesse. The responsibility of guiding employees in this direction usually falls on hiring managers, supervisors, and department leads.  Developing the workforce is about teaching team members how to… Read more »

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Automation-Personnel-Sevices-Wins-ClearlyRated-Best-Of-Staffing-Awards

Birmingham, Alabama: February 14, 2022 – Automation Personnel Services, a leading staffing agency based in Birmingham, Alabama, is pleased to announce they have won the Best of Staffing Client and Talent Awards for providing superior service to their clients and candidates. ClearlyRated’s Best of Staffing® Award winners have proven to be industry leaders in service… Read more »

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Strategic-Thinking-Skills

By Felecia Brasfield Learning to develop strategic thinking skills is invaluable both professionally and personally. Employers find this skill set especially priceless because it facilitates process improvement and aids in identifying unique solutions for matters as they arise. As an employee, cultivating strategic thinking allows for personal growth and growth within the company as new… Read more »

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Maximize-Recruiting-In-2022

By Felecia Brasfield Companies utilize different strategies when recruiting new hires providing limitless ideas. In order to maximize recruiting efforts, it is crucial to find the one that aligns staffing needs with long-term company goals. Recruiting strategies are a continually evolving process with changes based on time of year, the industry, the position to be… Read more »

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Employee-Morale

By Felecia Brasfield When employee morale is high, staff members are more productive and experience more positivity. On the other hand, low morale can weigh a company down, resulting in less productivity and motivation. Contrary to popular belief, low morale isn’t always the result of a company issue. Lifestyle and personal demands affect an individual’s… Read more »

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Employee-Retention

By Felecia Brasfield Workers across the board are leaving their jobs at an alarmingly high rate.  According to the US Department of Labor over 11.5 million Americans quit their job during the second quarter of 2021. Interestingly, the highest resignation rates are among those 30 to 45 years old. In order to improve your employee… Read more »

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How-To-Mentor-Effectively

By Felecia Brasfield The opportunity to mentor someone at your workplace will present itself at some point and it is important to be prepared. Understanding what it means to mentor and what constitutes an effective mentoring relationship will lay a solid foundation for a successful connection and help you mentor effectively. In its simplest terms,… Read more »