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Advantages of Hiring Contract Workers for Manufacturing Employers

Advantages of Hiring Contract Workers for Manufacturing Employers

In the traditional hiring model, long-term employees for fixed positions are the norm. With the changing environment in manufacturing, you may be surprised to discover that skilled  contract employees work just as well—if not better—for your production needs. Utilizing skilled temporary workers can offer a number of advantages to your workforce. We’ll explore the various benefits of recruiting temp hires, where to hire the best employees for your manufacturing business, and more. Related Blog: How to Find Qualified Manufacturing Employees Lower Long-Term Costs For manufacturing employers, hiring contract workers can be a huge advantage to your company by lowering long-term...
How Do You Recruit Staff for a Project?

How Do You Recruit Staff for a Project?

Recruiting staff for a project can be a time-consuming endeavor, but there are ways to speed up the process — and reduce stress — in the long run. From amplifying recruitment efforts internally to using external partners, there are some great options to simplify the process.  At Strom MN, we have years of recruiting experience for both project-based and long-term job placement. If you’re looking to recruit staff for a specific project, here are the best tips to move forward effectively. Best Tips for Quickly Recruiting Staff for a Project To recruit more efficiently for your next project, there are...
How to Find Temporary Manufacturing Jobs Online

How to Find Temporary Manufacturing Jobs Online

Temporary workers are always in demand, especially in the manufacturing industry. Due to the rapidly evolving convenience and the growing number of temporary manufacturing jobs, opportunities are rising for those looking to get into temporary work. Temporary work gives you the flexibility and opportunity to learn and expand on your skills faster than full-time employees. Here's how to start your journey of finding manufacturing jobs online: Start Building Your Strategy In order to achieve success in a manufacturing job, you need to strategize what you want, so you can choose a position that will grow your skills and make you...
How to Find Temporary Manufacturing Jobs Online

How to Find Temporary Manufacturing Jobs Online

Skilled temporary workers are in high demand, especially in manufacturing. As a result of the rapidly evolving convenience and growing number of temporary manufacturing jobs, there are more and more opportunities for gig workers. Temporary work gives you flexibility and the opportunity to learn and grow your skillset more quickly than permanent employees in a set position. Here’s how to find temporary manufacturing jobs online. Start with a Strategy To be a successful manufacturing gig worker, there is a little strategy needed so that you take the jobs you want, grow your skills and make enough money to make temporary...
Risk Management and the Temp Workforce: What you need to know

Risk Management and the Temp Workforce: What you need to know

Every industrial workplace needs a sold risk assessment and management strategy to minimize potential dangers, determine budgetary risks and maintain a solutions-oriented focus to reduce any negative outcomes. For the permanent workforce, this practice is well established and part of the daily routine. What is the best way to adapt to temporary staff? Risk Assessment What is risk management? First it is important to consider anything that could potential go wrong and plan to minimize those risks. It is not possible to eliminate every hazard, but the goal of the assessment is to brainstorm all possibilities. Next, determine what the...
Adapting a Temp Workforce to Business-Specific Needs: What to Focus On

Adapting a Temp Workforce to Business-Specific Needs: What to Focus On

Integrating a temp workforce into your businesses is no small undertaking. It’s a challenge taking on any new employees, but when you have multiple new workers coming on at once there are some additional considerations that must be made. Talented recruits require support and proper training to seamlessly transition into your industry. Follow these guidelines when adapting a temp workforce: Make Sure Assistance is Readily Available – Before temp workers even arrive onsite for their regular shifts, ensure that you’ve deployed knowledgeable staff available to consult workers at each station. Utilizing a buddy system of sorts is worthwhile.   Highlight Processes...