Solving Temporary Staffing Problems

In the latest episode of STSP Season 2, Episode 4, the hosts Jean-Paul, Ryan, and Ben delve into the topic of the New Jersey Temporary Workers Bill of Rights. This is the first part of a two-part series where they discuss what this bill entails and what you need to know about it. Tune in to learn more about this important legislation, and don't forget to check out part two.

In this week's episode, Jean-Paul, Ryan, and Ben share industry tips on how to set your flexible talent workforce and your workplace up for success. They will give you insider tips on how implementing a management program will result in higher revenue.
 
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On today's episode, Jean-Paul, Ryan, & Ben discuss the disparaging myths around pay rates.  They will take us through the not- so- obvious reasons companies are leaving money on the table when they combine underpaid flexible talent, workplace vacancies, and low performance outputs. 

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On today's episode, Jean-Paul, Ryan, & Ben discuss the potential darker side of the flexible staffing business. They take viewers on a deep dive through best business practices from collective years of experience in the technology, data analytics, finance, and flexible talent solutions industries. 

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[5:01]  Best Practices

[5:26]  Appoint a steering committee

[6:44]  How to migrate your current supplier base into your MSP program

[11:26]  Build a clear baseline to reset relationships without disruption

[12:43]  Start a communication program

[18:17]  How to prepare for disruption in your supplier base

[24:49]  Understanding the onsite presence needed from your MSP

[02:11] - Four critical values that tenure presents

[10:38] - The importance of defining job descriptions for temp associates

[15:44] - Where your supplier wins when you prioritize tenure

[20:24] - You can't manage what you can't measure

How do staffing agencies work, beyond what you already know and what are their economic drivers.

[02:20] – How do temp agencies work?

[06:45] – What is driving the staffing agency economically?   

[08:07] – Traditional Economics.

[13:30] – How to properly partner and benefit financially by working closer with your staffing agency.

[16:11] – WOTC Credit: Government credit that is provided to employers to bring in workforces.

[19:26] – How to choose a staffing agency.

[24:32] – JP’s “Seven Golden Rules” when working with a temp agency.

Stay informed on the process of background checks: the most important kind, how pricing works in the industry, and what screening legislations mean for your business.  Katie Kulp, today’s guest, is an expert in the industry and shares some insider tips and advice with us.  This episode is intended to entertain and ensure you stay in compliance, thus avoiding any legal issues that could arise. 

[03:35] – The differences between a state check, a national search check, an unlimited county check, etc…  AND the 3 reasons you might be conducting a background check.  

[10:16] – Which background checks to choose (hint: all 3 would be the most thorough), and how the industry prices them out.  

[12:49] – How the recent changes in legislation have impacted Background Screening companies like Chane and how they are managing them.

[14:49] – How should you expect your Screening Company to keep you updated on Legislation?

[16:55] – New federal and state PRIVACY LAWS. 

[18:13] – What to run and what resources to can use to ensure you’re in compliance. 

[21:51] – Chane Solutions and where to contact Katie Kulp.


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Use this strategy to fill all your orders and cut costs.  In our sixth episode, learn how to execute CFLM, why to explore this, and the values you should expect from it.  We’ve seen companies struggle with dealing with peaks and valleys of fulfillment because there are a lack of skilled individuals and will tell you, IT’S NOT NECESSARY.  Train the force you have, backfill the lower positions, and see INCREDIBLE RESULTS.

[01:36] – What is CFLM? 

[04:01] – What this strategy will do for you?  Ensure good fulfillment rates, decrease accidents, reduce costs, and empower your workforce.

[06:00] – How this could work for you  

[06:49] – The criteria you can use to select individuals and exactly how you'll be cutting costs.

[13:35] – Re-cap on the steps for multiple industries – 1. Identify your team.  2. Negotiate lower markups during peak moments.  3. Repeat step 1-2 because attrition will always happen.

***DISCLAIMER*** the dance move mentioned is DEFINITELY NOT called The Cherry Picker.  It is indeed called The Shopping Cart (please see this YouTube link for reference: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DW4Dg6fKzNU)

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Revamp your strategy for distributing temporary labor orders between your suppliers so that you save money and build strong relationships with the BEST of the BEST in supply chain.  As an MSP/VMS, we get hit with the frustrations of both suppliers and clients looking for good talent.  We also get insight into WHY certain relationships just WORK.  In episode 5, we reveal to you these insights along with practical steps on how to get where you want in cost savings and near-flawless fulfillment. 

[01:07] – Many people distribute ALL their orders to ALL their suppliers.  Sounds good but our stats prove the opposite.

[03:01] – 3 reasons on why you should avoid this practice  

[05:23] – What to do instead STEP 1: Divvy orders up in a more calculated way to ensure your suppliers are the best they can be.

[09:15] – What to do instead STEP 2: Use this to always have benched personnel available in any case of fall through.

[10:44] – What to do instead STEP 3: Reward performance SLOWLY.

[13:23] – How to measure your suppliers’ performances  

[16:26] – Thoughts on Crowd Sourcing Software (Gig Recruiting) and the challenges with it 

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Brianna: linkedin.com/in/briannastrobel/  
JP: linkedin.com/in/jeanpaulrenard/