Manufacturers have many challenges in 2021, but the dominant one emerging is attaining and maintaining a strong staff. A warehouse or production line is nothing without a quality workforce that can navigate efficiency and safety. This means discovering new candidate categories previously overlooked, and the results have been very positive. Change is coming, and manufacturers […]
Red Flags to Look for in a Job Description
Oh, the complications of searching for a new job in 2021. The current job market is a challenge for employers but especially for job seekers. Standards are changing from week to week, and with some aspects of work still being conducted remotely, it can really be hard to get a “feel” for what you’re walking […]
How to Make Your Job Screening Process More Cost-Effective
In the light industrial and warehouse world, turnover is not a secret. It happens! Maintaining a strong crew is challenging when your solid workers are frequently advancing into more skilled roles. The best way to help your bottom line is to hire and onboard quickly and efficiently. Here are our best ways to streamlining your […]
7 In-Demand Light Industrial Jobs within Reach
Looking for a new role? Seeking a transition into a different industry? Check out Davis Staffing’s top seven light industrial jobs that may be just right for you. 1. Machine Operator One of the biggest demands in the light industrial arena is the machine operator – this role is essential to a successful operation. Take […]
World Health Day Regaining Health and Economic Strength in 2021
World Health Day has been celebrated each year since 1948 on April 7th. The World Health Organization promotes this celebration yearly to promote awareness of health concerns. If we learned anything in the last year, it is that most of us take our health for granted. Whether you are recovering from COVID-19, or managed to avoid it, you may […]
Rethink the Resume: How Else To Evaluate Candidates
The resume is tried and true – but is it the best method of assessment? You’ve likely interviewed plenty of candidates, screened dozens of resumes, and you’re used to the traditional resume > interview > offer pipeline. But what if there’s a more effective way? We’re here to get you thinking about your traditional hiring […]
How to Get Your Resume Ready for a Career Change
Getting ready for a career change? Your resume should be ready, too. When you’re looking to make a transition, big or small, you can’t expect it to happen on its own. Your job is to convince an employer that you have what it takes to succeed in a new setting. Here’s how. Transferable Skills Let’s […]
Leadership vs. Management: What’s the Difference?
What do you think of when you hear leadership? And management? While the terms “leadership” and “management” may conjure the same images and thoughts in your mind, there are some big differences between these two in practice. This article goes into the contrast between leadership and management. Implementing a Vision Leaders don’t just think about […]
Top Safety Tips for Every Machine Operator
When you work with heavy machinery, safety comes first. You know that working with this equipment is not nearly as simple as it may seem, and it’s your responsibility to operate these machines to the best of your ability. Consider these safety tips as a machine operator. Professionals Only Make sure, above all else, that […]
The Key to Better Hiring is Better Listening: What to Gather in the Interview
You’ve got a new hire, you provide a thorough orientation, and it’s off to the job site. Then, just one week later, you hear rumors about poor performance. A few more days pass, and your employees are complaining about the new recruit. You’ve invested so much time and energy in this candidate, and they’re not […]
