Tempstar Staffing Blog

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

Making a Career Pivot Work: How to Transition Industries

If you’re thinking about changing careers, it can feel scary. The unknown of whether or not it will work out brings a lot of risk to the process. Fortunately, you’re not alone—many people are looking to make this same move. And they’re likely asking the same question about making a career pivot work: how do…

How to Stand Out in Automated AI Hiring

If you’ve applied for a job recently, there’s a good chance your application was run through an AI applicant tracking system (ATS) and reviewed by a computer before anyone saw it. AI has changed hiring, and it’s still an ongoing debate whether it’s for better or worse. Job seekers are more likely to fall on…

Can’t Find Qualified Machine Operators? Here’s How Things Have Changed in 2026

When you have open machine operator roles for a long time, without any qualified applicants coming along, it feels like your operations are walking through mud. Productivity slows, the strain on your team increases, and with time, your top talent leaves. It’s a vicious cycle that doesn’t have an end unless you make one. The…

How to Get a Job in Human Resources With No HR Experience

One of the major difficulties in the 2026 job search is finding employment with no experience. The majority of companies look for employees who can take over responsibilities right from the start with minimal training. Human Resources (HR) isn’t immune from this trend, despite the growing demand for HR staff. If you’re wondering how to…

Shift Inflexibility May Be Hurting Your Employment Efforts

Modern workers are increasingly looking for flexible shift options. According to Owl Labs’ industry data, over 35% of industrial workers would leave their job in favor of another one that gives them better schedule control. If you operate a 24/7 business, this is a golden opportunity to break away from the shift inflexibility of old…

Beating Application Burnout: How to Stay Motivated

In 2025, job searching has become a full-time job in and of itself. It’s more common than ever to send out dozens of applications and never hear anything back from employers. With steep competition for every opening and companies taking forever to respond, it’s easy to suddenly hit a wall and feel defeated. The good…

Is Your Workforce Near Burnout? Some Signs to Look Out For

Burnout is quickly becoming one of the most prominent challenges business owners in all industries face. The weight of being understaffed bears down on your existing team and can add up quickly. When demand rises but your team remains thin, your employees absorb the pressure, and often without complaint, until symptoms of burnout begin to…

Your Screening Process Could Be Bottlenecking Your Hiring Pipeline

The candidate screening process is designed to filter the best talent through your pipeline and into your open roles. However, sometimes this process could be the bottleneck. If your processes are outdated, slow, or complicated, even the most competitive pay, the best work environment, and growth opportunities won’t help close those jobs fast enough. If…

Remote vs. On-Site Work: What’s the Right Fit For Your Business?

Yes, this is another remote vs. on-site work blog post! I’ll bet you’re tired of seeing these all over Google search. Don’t worry, though—this one is going to be a little different. Rather than convince you that remote vs onsite work, or even hybrid, is the right move for your operations, we’re going to give…

Upskilling Your Workers is an Investment for the Future

In today’s industrial world, the smartest businesses aren’t just filling open positions; they’re investing in the future. Upskilling your workers is a business strategy that will bear fruit in the long run—your employees will be happier, your business will be more productive, and it’s healthier for the economy as a whole. We’re going to explore…

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