The Skill That Keeps Manufacturing Workers Employed Long-Term A lot of job seekers assume they won’t get hired unless they have years of experience, certifications, or the “perfect” resume. But in manufacturing and light industrial work, employers often care about something else even more: Reliability. At Cardinal Staffing, we hear it from employers every day.… Read More »
The Real Price of Waiting Until You’re Short-Staffed Most manufacturing hiring problems don’t begin when production falls behind. They begin weeks—or even months—earlier, when hiring decisions are delayed until staffing shortages become urgent. At first, the delay may seem manageable. Existing employees pick up extra shifts, supervisors adjust schedules, and production continues moving. But eventually,… Read More »
You Don’t Need a Four-Year Degree to Build a Stable Future For years, many people were told the same thing: go to college, get a degree, and then start your career. But today, more job seekers are taking a different path—and finding success faster through manufacturing and skilled trades. Across Ohio and Michigan, employers are… Read More »
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 »
Cardinal Staffing Opens Flint MI, Branch Cardinal Staffing, a leading provider of light industrial staffing, is pleased to announce the grand opening of a full-service staffing office located in Flint, Michigan. The new office will provide a range of employment services including temporary and temporary-to-hire job placements within the light industrial, manufacturing, and clerical verticals.… Read More »
Talent Management VS Talent Acquisition What goes faster than a speeding bullet? Who jumps a tall building in a single bound? No, it’s not Super Man. It’s the fast changing and ever-evolving world of human resources. And understanding the nuances between terms like ‘talent acquisition’ and ‘talent management’ is crucial. The two terms might seem… Read More »
HR Future with AI and ChatGPT Artificial intelligence (AI) has been quietly invading our lives and helping us navigate the complexities of everyday life for years and has undeniably become a necessity in the modern age. Also, AI technology is impacting almost all industries and professions, including HR. In fact McKinsey research highlights that 58%… Read More »
A Mentor OR Manager You might think that all managers are also mentors. Not every manager is the best choice to be a mentor, and not all mentors should be a manager. A mentor and manager might seem interchangeable, but they are not always the same person. And knowing the difference between these titles will… Read More »
Checks and Balances Reference checks offer an opportunity to speak with a candidate’s past employers, co-workers, and even educators to give you deeper insights into someone’s background, education, aptitude, and character. As well as verifying a candidate’s knowledge and qualifications, all employers can (and should) reach out to previous co-workers, employers, and others to find… Read More »
Candidates, Culture and Branding Pre-pandemic organizations interviewed potential new employees with the expectation that the candidate was there because they needed or wanted the job. Companies believed the candidate would accept an offer no matter how mundane, or paint-by-number an interview was. But things are changing. A Changing Work World The world of work is… Read More »