U.S. Labor Shortage May Be Here to Stay
The skilled labor shortage is expected to last several more years. Companies such as LEAD Tampa are helping skilled trade businesses keep their projects running.
Shipyard and Shipbuilding Jobs in High Demand
Over 90% of maritime industry employers believe the skills gap will adversely affect their business in the future, according to Work The Waterfront (workthewaterfront.com), a recent partnership established to help companies promote U.S. maritime careers.
In-Demand Trades for 2022 are Trending High
The U.S. workforce is steadily recovering from significant job loss due to the pandemic; however skilled trade jobs are proving hard to fill with some taking longer than average to fill and others remaining unfilled.
Tackle Timewasters for Better Productivity
A plan is a necessity to any project and can significantly impact a company’s profitability. In project planning, there is a timeline, and sticking to that timeline will nearly guarantee a project is completed on time and on budget – and what many call a successful result. But what happens when a project plan gets derailed by common timewasters on the job?
Why Use a Staffing Partner with a National Footprint?
Do you struggle to find new skilled trade workers, or feel like your local staffing agency isn’t fully meeting your needs? Consider a company who is not restricted to one city, county or even one state. Job placement companies like LEAD Professional have a national footprint with access to a larger candidate pool.
The Positives of Temporary Trade Workers
The number one top-of-mind thought when someone learns you are a temporary trade worker is that you can’t hold down a job or find permanent employment. Unfortunately, this is the stereotype of a temporary worker. However not true of most professional and licensed skilled trades workers.
Construction Industry Still Big Business in South Texas
The Coronavirus pandemic left Texas and most of the country in an economic downturn during 2020. And, as we near the close of 2021, there are industries continue to struggle and fight their way back to prosperity. However, the construction industry is steadily growing in many states across the country, including Texas.
How to Write a Resume to Gain Skilled Trade Job Placement
A well written resume is essential when looking for a job. Aaron Taylor, LEAD National managing partner offers the following 10 tips to help you create an effective resume to land your next skilled trades job.
Businesses Rely on Maritime Safety Trained Trade Workers
Working in a shipyard, or on a vessel, involves welding, steel cutting, machinery maintenance and repair, plumbing, electrical work, rigging, and clean-up of chemicals and fuel – to name a few. Many of these activities can be considered at high risk of injury or illness, therefore, require workers who understand maritime safety protocol.
A Checklist to Find the Right Skilled Staffing Agency for Your Company
Jason Stephens, managing partner at LEAD Tampa Bay, says companies can confidently fill their skilled trade positions and avoid excess payroll by using a skilled staffing company. If you can check off the following items on your checklist, you can find the right skilled staffing agency for your company.
