Manufacturing is the place to be for today’s employees who want to rise quickly, work hard, and explore possibilities. Technology is opening up opportunities for new strategies and systems, and the excitement surrounding this industry is getting noticed.
While the interest in manufacturing can make finding enthusiastic candidates easier for staffing agencies, the challenge comes in choosing the most qualified people from the pool of applicants. Employment firms need solid staffing liability insurance, but they may also benefit from advice about navigating the changing currents of the hiring process in the manufacturing industry.
How To Attract Manufacturing Employees
While many people may want to fill open positions in manufacturing, not every candidate will fit the dynamic character of this industry’s needs in the current market. Here are some tips employment firms can use to attract and hire capable manufacturing candidates.
Maintain a professional internet presence.
How staffing agencies present themselves matters to potential employees. Job seekers will likely research employment agencies online before pursuing the application process further. If web pages are sloppy, outdated, or awkward and difficult to navigate, candidates will not get a positive first impression about that agency’s professional capabilities. If agencies cannot handle site creation and maintenance themselves, they should consider outsourcing this task.
View candidates with an open mind.
Step back from a concentrated focus on education and experience in the industry. Manufacturing is changing as new technology and societal mindsets fuel new growth. Staffing liability insurance is a safety net that gives employment agencies more confidence during the hiring process, and they should use that freedom to seek the most qualified people, even if their resumes do not conform to industry expectations. This is a new day, a fluid industry with expanding opportunities, and the most qualified candidates may have backgrounds and skills that agencies have not previously considered but that are right for some manufacturing jobs.
Look for creative thinkers who can solve problems.
Since the manufacturing industry is growing and changing, successful manufacturing employees must be able to think quickly, find innovative solutions, and readily adapt to current processes to accomplish tasks. While job descriptions should clearly explain the responsibilities of open positions, they should not imply that rigidity is valued or expected. Today’s successful manufacturing employees need to know that creative problem-solving is welcomed when appropriate.
Offer more than a steady paycheck.
Today’s job candidates are looking for more than money. They want a flexible, supporting work environment that not only offers them opportunities for growth and further education but also corporate values that are in line with their own. This might mean sustainable practices, community involvement, or support for charitable organizations.
Reliable staffing liability insurance is the foundation on which today’s staffing agencies can build a strong business that serves the manufacturing industry and all sectors. However, successful recruiting techniques for the manufacturing industry must include novel approaches and fresh mindsets to find the best candidates for today.
About World Wide Specialty Programs
For the last 50 years, World Wide Specialty Programs has dedicated itself to providing the optimal products and solutions for the staffing industry. As the only insurance firm to be an ASA commercial liability partner, we are committed to that partnership and committed to using our knowledge of the industry to provide staffing firms with the best possible coverage. For more information about Staffing Professional Liability Insurance or any other coverage, we have available to protect your staffing business, give us a call at (877) 256-0468 to speak with one of our representatives.