A Positive Attitude at Work Will Help You Overcome Mistakes
There’s simply no getting around the fact that we all make mistakes, both in our personal lives and throughout our careers. Your bosses and supervisors understand this as well, which is why it is crucial that you are willing to admit your mistakes, take responsibility, and learn from your past failings. Automation Personnel Services believes […]
Automation CEO, Stephen Nordness Announced as Auburn University’s TOP TIGER!
When Steve Nordness graduated from Auburn University in 1981, he was proud of his degree in Industrial Management. On Friday, April 22nd, 2016, Auburn showed Steve that they are also proud of his success by awarding him the 2016 Top Tiger Award! This recognition is reserved for graduates of Auburn’s College of Business who have […]
Make Second- and Third-Shift Employees Feel Like First-Class Citizens
Automation Personnel Services, Inc. recognizes, especially in the electronics or plastics manufacturing industry, that second- and third-shift employees have a tendency to feel like they are second-class citizens within the workplace. When in fact, second- and third-shift workers actually fill a valuable role when it comes to upholding production deadlines, meeting manufacturing schedules and accommodating […]
When Is the Right Time to Bring an Employee Back?
As one of the fastest growing staffing firms in the U.S., the staffing professionals at Automation Personnel Services are highly familiar with the growing trend of boomerang employees. While you may initially question the term, boomerang worker isn’t necessarily negative. In fact, when used effectively, boomerang employees can be used to increase your presence in […]
26th Annual Sales Meeting Recap
Automation Personnel Services, Inc., Kicks off the 26th Annual Sales Meeting with Big News!!! AUTOMATION PERSONNEL SERVICES WINS 2016 BEST OF STAFFING® AWARD FOR “SUPERIOR” CLIENT SATISFACTION Clients of winning agencies are more likely to be completely satisfied. Birmingham-based Automation Personnel Services has received the 2016 Best of Staffing Client Satisfaction award from Inavero, sponsored by CareerBuilder.com, a global […]
Automation Personnel Services Wins 2016 Best of Staffing® Award for “Superior” Client Satisfaction
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]