HR Compliance Check: Ensuring Your Hiring Practices Align with 2025 Regulations

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HR compliance ensures that hiring practices adhere to applicable laws, regulations, and ethical standards. Creating a fair, transparent, and lawful hiring process protects the company and its candidates. Hiring compliance ensures each candidate receives an equal opportunity during the hiring process, regardless of race, nationality, gender, age, religion, disability, or other protected characteristics. These requirements… Read More »

How AI Is Changing the Hiring Process – And What It Means for Your Business

Artificial intelligence (AI) is increasing efficiency in the hiring process. Requiring less time for sourcing and screening candidates, conducting pre-employment assessments, and predicting candidate success streamlines the hiring process for faster talent acquisition. Implementing AI-based tools and technologies to automate parts of the hiring process helps hiring teams make faster decisions. These activities save time… Read More »

Summer Staffing Forecasting: Be Proactive, Not Reactive

Summer brings unique staffing challenges. Accommodating employee vacation requests and changing business demands is essential. Summer staffing forecasting helps you be proactive rather than reactive with your hiring needs. Implementing the following best practices helps your workforce remain productive. Proactively Forecast Summer Staffing Needs Anticipate your summer staffing requirements as early as possible. For instance,… Read More »

Why Partnering with a Staffing Agency Is More Cost-Effective Than Hiring In-House

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Many employers have teams of recruiters to fulfill their hiring needs. However, partnering with a staffing agency is more cost-effective than hiring in-house. Understanding direct and indirect hiring costs demonstrates why working with a staffing agency costs less than in-house hiring. Knowing the cost benefits lets employers better allocate their resources and improve their hiring… Read More »

Flexible Work Arrangements in Manufacturing: Can They Work for Your Business?

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Is your manufacturing firm struggling with employee retention? If so, the inflexible schedules might be why. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported 322,000 separations in the manufacturing industry in December 2024. Rigid schedules that do not allow employees control over their time contribute to elevated stress levels and burnout. Millennials and Gen Z,… Read More »

Creative Employee Retention Strategies for 2025 & Beyond

Keeping top talent is more critical than ever in today’s job market. But the tried and true methods may not be enough. Let’s take a look at some innovative and effective employee retention strategies that go beyond the traditional to help keep 21st-century workers feeling loyal and engaged. Unlimited Vacation One of the hottest new… Read More »

Bringing Out the Best in Your Team: The Power of Encouraging Leadership

Encouraging leadership has the power to transform team dynamics and foster growth. But what does it mean to be an encouraging leader? Let’s delve into practical tips, as well as how this approach can boost your team’s engagement, motivation, and loyalty. Stop Being “the Boss” Being an encouraging leader all starts with a subtle shift… Read More »

Three Reasons You Should Be Cross-Training Your Team in the First Quarter

Cross-training employees is essential for any business. It’s an easy way to boost productivity while ensuring that your company is agile and able to pivot when needed. And the first quarter of the year is an ideal time to take care of it. Here are three reasons to go ahead and get started on cross-training.… Read More »

Earned Sick Time Act: Understanding Michigan’s New Sick Time Law

Michigan’s Earned Sick Time Act will take effect on February 21st, bringing with it new requirements for employers. If you’re a little confused about what this means for your business, you are not alone. Let’s break down what you need to know to stay compliant. What Is the Earned Sick Time Act? The Earned Sick… Read More »

It’s Officially 2025! What’s New with Cardinal Staffing Services?

The new year brings exciting updates to Cardinal Staffing Services. If you’ve been considering partnering with a staffing agency, but haven’t yet taken the plunge, 2025 is an excellent time to get started. Here are the latest ways we’re ready to support your team’s success in 2025 and beyond. Expansion We’re excited to announce that… Read More »