23 May 2023

Light Industrial Staffing Agencies: How to Find the Right Vendors

Wayne Burgess
Wayne Burgess

Contingent workers play a crucial role in the success of many businesses, particularly in the light industrial sector. These workers provide organizations with access to top talent quickly, improving their business agility and helping to ensure they remain competitive. 

Made up of temporary workers (temps) and contractors who work for a company on a short-term basis, contingent workers can be hired in the light industrial sector to fill seasonal roles, provide coverage during peak periods or provide specialist skills for a specific project.  

FInding the right contingent workers, however, can be challenging. This is where staffing agencies can help your business. Staffing agencies that specialize in providing companies in the light industrial sector with temps and contractors can help your business to access skilled workers quickly that meet your business needs

With that in mind, in this blog we’re going to take a look at some key tips that will help ensure your light industrial business partners with the right staffing agencies. 

Why Use a Staffing Agency That Specializes in Light Industrial Workers? 

A light industrial staffing agency is a company that specializes in providing temporary and contract employees for light industrial positions. These positions may include warehouse workers, manufacturing technicians, machine operators, and other roles related to the production or distribution of goods.

There are many reasons why your business will benefit by partnering with a staffing agency that specializes in light industrial workers, including:

✔️ Flexibility: Using staffing agencies that specialize in manufacturing and light industrial roles can provide businesses with high volumes of temporary employees on short notice, making it easier to meet fluctuating staffing needs.

✔️ Access to L/I talent: A staffing agency that focuses on blue collar roles will give you access to a focused pool of skilled and unskilled candidates so that you can better meet your business needs fast.

✔️ Industry expertise: Light industrial staffing agencies specialize in the recruitment and placement of workers in this field, giving them a deep understanding of the specific skills and qualifications needed for these roles.

Factors to Consider When Partnering With Light Industrial Staffing Agencies

1 - Industry Experience

The agency's experience in the light industrial sector is critical. You want to choose an agency that has a deep understanding of the skills and qualifications needed for your organization's roles.

2 - Reputation

The reputation of the staffing agency is also crucial. Look for an agency with a proven track record of delivering high-quality candidates and providing excellent customer service.

3 - Recruitment and Screening Process

The recruitment and screening process used by the staffing agency can also impact the quality of candidates you receive. Look for an agency that has a rigorous screening process, including background checks and skills assessments.

4 - Flexibility

Flexibility is critical when working with a staffing agency. Look for an agency that can quickly provide temporary employees when needed and can adjust to changes in your staffing needs

5 - Cost

Finally, cost is always a consideration when working with a staffing agency. Look for an agency that provides competitive pricing without sacrificing the quality of candidates or customer service.

Why it’s Important to Manage Your Staffing Agencies With a VMS

In addition to selecting the right vendors, to get maximum ROI from your staffing agencies it’s critical that you manage them properly. That’s where a vendor management system (VMS) comes in. 

A VMS is a contingent workforce technology that helps businesses manage their contingent workforce program. A VMS can help businesses streamline their hiring process, standardize the processes associated with managing their staffing agencies, improve their compliance with labor laws and regulations, and reduce costs associated with managing staffing agencies.

Conexis VMS: Build for the unique needs of Light Industrial Industry

Light Industrial workers make up over 60% of the Conexis worker population.  Conexis has developed VMS functionality specifically to support high volume worker environments such as digital site rosters and easy time clock integrations. With our unique functionality and specialized experience, Conexis customers report a significant reduction in turnover and an over 90% attendance rate.  Conexis VMS is the smart choice for organizations that leverage a light industrial temporary workforce.  Read more: Conexis VMS for Light Industrial 

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Wayne Burgess

Wayne Burgess

Wayne Burgess is the President of Conexis, a technology company focused on helping organizations get control of their Contingent workforce.

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