Tips for Transitioning to a Remote Workforce Permanently
Many companies, like engineering firms, transitioned to a remote workforce due to the global pandemic in 2020. These companies realized a remote workforce is a viable model to continue for the long term. While there are details to work out, like staffing payroll services for remote workers, the possibilities are promising for more companies to…
How a Staffing Agency Supports Manufacturing’s Growth Momentum
While the 2020 Covid pandemic stalled growth momentum in manufacturing temporarily, the outlook is still bright for job growth in this sector. Many US-based manufacturers rely on companies like Advastar to meet their staffing and payroll needs when experiencing growth. There are 12.85 million manufacturing jobs employing 8.5% of the American workforce. The impact of…
5 Reasons Engineers Prefer Working for Staffing Agencies
According to the Frontline Source Group, as many as 90% of companies use staffing agencies. Many of these companies use an engineering employment agency to fill both temporary and permanent positions. Like millions of other workers in the United States, engineers realize the opportunity of working for a staffing agency like Advastar. To understand the…
Meeting Demand for Infrastructure Job Opportunities
It’s reported that for every billion federal dollars spent on infrastructure, 13000 jobs are supported. With infrastructure being a significant part of the recent Covid stimulus bill, there are significant job opportunities in this sector. Many employers are turning to options like a civil engineer staffing agency to fill these positions. Infrastructure occupations set for…
6 Growing Career Fields You May Not Have Considered – But Should
According to Fast Company, skilled trades will be one of the top five hardest job categories for employers to fill in 2025. As this trend is already apparent, many companies look to a skilled trade staffing agency like Advastar to fill open positions. One of the primary reasons for the growing shortage of skilled trade…
Challenges and Solutions for Oil and Gas Staffing Needs
While the oil and gas industry is currently down, staffing issues for the industry are still relevant. The shortage of skilled labor for oil and gas staffing needs is a challenge the industry faces regardless of market conditions. Oil and gas companies continue to look to staffing agencies like Advastar to help address these challenges. …
Staffing and Payroll Solutions for the Energy Industry
The National Association of State Energy Officials (NASEO) sponsored the U.S. Energy and Employment Report, which found that 75% of employers in the energy industry reported difficulty in finding qualified workers. Employers in the energy industry are continuously seeking staffing and payroll solutions to meet the demands of their growing businesses. Many of these employers…
How A Staffing Agency Can Help You Find the Best Skilled Tradespeople
Having a lot of projects in your pipeline is great, but it can be a challenge if your business requires skilled tradespeople. There is currently a shortage of engineering, construction management, and skilled trade workers compared to the number of jobs available. This is one of many reasons a skilled trade staffing agency like Advastar…
7 Ways We Ensure Quality Candidates
As someone who runs an engineering firm, you already know how difficult the hiring process can be. Over the course of the COVID-19 pandemic, many engineering firms have seen their hiring process change dramatically, with recent numbers suggesting that the need for engineering hiring firms will increase as the US economy regains traction. As you…
How Can A Staffing Agency Save Your Company Time and Money?
As a manager, you know the value of efficiency. Often, wasted time translates to wasted money, which is why you keep your company as efficient as possible. Nevertheless, there are times when it seems like wasted time is unavoidable, and those times often include the hiring process. Can you avoid all of the hassles and…