Why New Hires Leave in the First 30 Days—and What Employers Can Do
Improve new hire retention with clear job expectations, supervisor support, and a first-30-days onboarding checklist for manufacturing and warehouse teams. New hire retention starts with delivering the job experience you described during recruitment. When a new employee leaves after a few shifts, your operation faces another vacancy while supervisors repeat training and teammates adjust to […]
Overtime vs. Hiring: How to Compare the Real Cost
Overtime vs. hiring: compare labor costs, fatigue risks, and staffing options to build a workforce plan that supports your production goals and budget. Overtime vs. hiring is a decision about total cost, available capacity, and the people keeping your operation moving. When orders increase, or a shift runs short, asking your current team to work […]
Stronger Benefits, Stronger Workforce
How Automation Personnel Services Supports Associates Beyond Day One At Automation Personnel Services, we believe a job should do more than fill an immediate need. It should help people build stability, protect well-being, and create a path forward. That is why we continue to invest in benefits that support eligible associates both on and off […]
Top Job Seeker Frustrations and How Employers Can Fix Them
Job seeker frustrations are a major barrier for employers trying to hire and retain reliable industrial and blue-collar workers. From unclear pay to poor communication, these job seeker frustrations often push qualified candidates toward competitors who offer a better hiring experience. Understanding and addressing these job seeker frustrations is key to building a stronger workforce […]
Automation Personnel Services Earns ClearlyRated’s 2026 Best of Staffing Platinum & Talent Gold Awards
Automation Personnel Services is proud to announce that we have been recognized with ClearlyRated’s prestigious 2026 Best of Staffing® Client 10-Year Platinum Award and Talent Gold Award, highlighting our continued commitment to service excellence in the staffing industry. This recognition comes during a milestone year as we celebrate 35 years of connecting great people with […]
How to Identify Skills Gaps in the Workforce
In today’s rapidly evolving job market, organizations must continuously evaluate the capabilities of their teams. New technologies, changing industry demands, and emerging business strategies mean that skills gaps in the workforce can quickly appear, leaving companies struggling to stay competitive. Identifying these gaps early allows businesses to take proactive steps to strengthen their teams, improve […]
Recruiting Trends in 2026
The Top 5 What Recruiters and Employers Must Know Recruiting trends in 2026 are reshaping how organizations attract, evaluate, and retain talent in an increasingly competitive and technology-driven labor market. Talent acquisition now sits at the intersection of automation, workforce transformation, and rising candidate expectations. Employers are under pressure to hire faster, reduce bias, and […]
Creating a Supportive Environment for New Hires
Posted September 4th, 2025 Welcoming new employees can be daunting for both the company and the employee. A well-designed onboarding strategy, built around structured support and growth, not only alleviates anxiety but also lays the foundation for long-term success and satisfaction. In industrial settings, where safety, precision, and teamwork are critical. The importance of creating a […]
Now Open: Automation Personnel Services Knoxville
Automation Personnel Services opens new branch office in Knoxville, Tennessee KNOXVILLE – Automation Personnel Services recently opened a new branch in Knoxville. Located inside the TKO Suites building in the Cedar Bluffs community, Automation Personnel Services is a full-service staffing agency specializing in light-industrial employment. Established in 1990 with a single office in suburban Birmingham, […]
Why We Need To Work
Much has been written and even more spoken in the last 14 months about the lack of workers to fill essential job vacancies. As painful as this process has been it has taught us to pay closer attention to the phenomenon. It has also spurred employers to offer additional incentives to those willing to work. […]