How Washington is Handling Job Loss Related to COVID Vaccine Mandate
Nearly 2,000 employees in Washington state lost their jobs as the October 18, 2021, state-mandated COVID-19 vaccination requirement passed.
How to Combat the U.S. Trade Labor Shortage
Companies are struggling to find skilled trade workers to fill high demand, vacant trade positions. As the year end is near, construction, industrial and manufacturing jobs continue to thrive. With this comes the need to fill these jobs with skilled trade workers.
Four Reasons Heathcare Companies Use Direct Hire Placement
Healthcare companies continue to face staffing shortages and heavily rely on staffing agencies to help them secure temporary and contract healthcare workers. Using a staffing company like LEAD Professional can help fill vacant healthcare positions and ease staffing demands.
How Skilled Staffing Agencies Keep Their Trade Employees Safe
Staffing agencies are morally and legally responsible to provide a safe working environment for skilled trade employees. Some do this better than others. LEAD National provides a robust safety program for their industrial employees and partner with clients who hold the same safety values.
Electricians: Their Love/Hate Relationship with Solar Construction
LEAD Managing Partner Dick McLaughlin says, “With the demand for a more abundant renewable energy source, companies need qualified electricians who can work on construction jobs requiring solar installation –whether for, Rooftops, Ground Mounts (Farms) or Car Ports."
Companies Save Time and Money Using Skilled Trades Staffing
Companies who hire skilled trade workers can save time and money by employing a staffing agency who specializes in your industry.
Five Reasons Qualified Trade Workers Use a Staffing Agency
A specialized agency such as LEAD Tampa Bay adds the personal factor in a job search and may be the perfect option to help reduce your job search challenges. Check out these five reasons why qualified skilled trade workers should consider getting their next job through an agency.
Solar Panel Install & Regulatory Compliance
The Contractor asked the Electricians’ Board for resources in Rhode Island and were directed to LEAD New England for help with a solar panel installation project to help with regulartory compliance.
Forklift Safety
OSHA mandates that all forklift drivers be trained and certified. In partnership with our clients, LEAD assists with forklift programs that consider and include pedestrian safety as part of a comprehensive forklift safety program.
Fun with Numbers: Staffing Edition
Each year around this time, we dedicate a week to the appreciation of millions of hard-working Americans classified as contract employees. This week at LEAD, we will be showing appreciation to our skilled contract employees each day in various ways across the country.
