Tempstar Staffing Blog

Insights, tips, and trends for the industrial and skilled trades workforce.

Top 5 Essential PPE Every Industrial Workplace Needs

When your workers are safe, operations keep moving forward without interruption. This is why you need to invest in the appropriate PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) for your industrial employees. It doesn’t matter what sector you’re in – manufacturing, logistics, construction – PPE can make the difference between smooth productivity and a nightmare workplace. These are…

How to Identify Hiring Scams So That They Don’t Ruin Your Search

You’re a desperate job seeker, and you’ve had a crappy week. Applying for jobs like it’s a full-time job in itself, keeping your motivation up, and being rejected over and over again can wear you down. And it can also make you more susceptible to scams. Learning how to identify hiring scams isn’t as simple…

Changing Guest Expectations in Hospitality: How Smarter Staffing Can Help

The hospitality industry isn’t what it used to be. Guest expectations have changed drastically over the last decade. Having clean facilities and friendly service alone doesn’t cut it anymore—guests want personalized experiences, fast service, easy to use technology across their entire stay, and more. These changing guest expectations in hospitality don’t just affect hotels; it’s…

Lacking Soft Skills at Work May Be Costing You

Soft skills are an underrated aspect of the workplace that many people still overlook. The term “soft skills” refers to personal attributes that enable people to collaborate with their coworkers better. Communication, adaptability, and teamwork are the kinds of soft skills that are important for work, and lacking soft skills at work like these can…

Interview Etiquette Best Practices For Your Next Gig

The interview is your first impression with employers. It’s a big step in the job-hunting process, and it means that an employer is interested in what you have to offer. It’s important to nail this part, but it’s very easy to make mistakes along the way, especially with interview etiquette. Great interview etiquette can set…

How to Become a Skilled Carpenter: Job Duties and Salary Guide

Carpentry is a solid skilled trade profession that has been around for thousands of years. It has seen consistent demand and growth in recent times and is a great option to consider for a career. If you like working with your hands, enjoy creating things, and have a knack for small details, carpentry might be…

How to Start a Career in Construction With No Experience

Doing research about career paths you can take? If you enjoy working with your hands and cooperating with others to get the job done, construction is a great industry to look into. Projections estimate that the construction industry is slated to keep up with average job growth over the next several years. However, how to…

How to Manage Supply Chain Disruptions in Construction

Supply chain problems continue to present many challenges to the construction industry. With rising costs, low availability of materials, and transportation issues, construction projects get delayed or shelved, and clients become unhappy. Construction companies, like yours, are going to need to stay more vigilant than ever when it comes to the economy, regulations, and staffing…

Overcoming Aging Infrastructure Challenges in Manufacturing

Nothing lasts forever, and this goes double for industrial infrastructure. Outdated equipment and facilities create a number of risks to your business operations, ranging from lower productivity to safety hazards. Being proactive about your equipment needs helps keep you on the forefront of your industry as a competitive business partner. Here are some tips to…

Constructive Criticism: How to Improve From Feedback

No one’s perfect, and even the best employees will get constructive criticism at some point in their careers. Never fear, though: that’s not a bad thing. Constructive criticism is important for everyone to improve, so that they can be the best version of themselves. Of course, sometimes feedback can be hard to accept, or it…

IMPORTANT UPDATE: 1095 C Forms Available Upon Request

X