Just a few short years ago, the crippling impact of supply chain disruptions exposed just how dependent the global economy is on this critical process. The breakdown affected everything from furniture to cars and most famously — toilet paper. The global economy fails to thrive when links are broken or lag is created in logistics processes, highlighting the importance of ensuring smooth operations, especially during peak seasons.
Looking at the remainder of 2024, hiring managers say they are optimistic, confident and hopeful about their company’s hiring opportunities, according to a recent Express Employment Professionals-Harris Poll survey. However, 90% expect to face challenges over the next year, which could disrupt operations heading into the busy holiday season.
Finding qualified candidates remains the top obstacle (49%), followed by navigating recent advancements/implementation of artificial intelligence (26%). This includes identifying ways AI can help reach more candidates, implementing AI to help assess candidates and/or implementing AI to help process job applications.
Encouragingly, only 38% of hiring managers say their company currently has open positions they cannot fill — trending down over the past year (since Spring 2023). But even with more job seekers in the market, more candidates can create a challenge to companies, as nearly 3 in 10 (28%) are already anticipating increased competition in the job market for the remainder of this year.
Let express do the heavy lifting
Partnering with a staffing expert like Express Employment Professionals takes the headache out of hiring, especially when demand is high, so businesses can focus on growth and innovation.
The American Staffing Association found that employers turn to these employment experts to fill in for absent workers or temporary vacancies, provide extra support during busy times or seasons, staff special short-term projects and help find good, permanent employees.
Express understands that time is money, and with logistics positions, efficiency is paramount from start to finish of every product and customer journey. With more than 40 years of award-winning staffing solutions, by partnering with Express, logistics companies can:
- Maintain Productivity — From providing temporary employees to bridging a gap or leading the search for a full-time replacement, with Express, the work doesn’t have to stop.
- Reduce Costs — From reducing overtime hours for regular full-time employees to minimizing expenses associated with training new workers, there are a variety of ways Express can help cut many of your biggest business expenses.
- Save Time — Posting job ads, reviewing resumes, checking references and interviewing take valuable time away from already busy schedules. When hiring through Express, the legwork is done for you.
- Mitigate Risk — Workplace accidents will happen, and when they do, businesses incur significant losses of time and money dealing with a variety of legal ramifications. Reputable staffing companies maintain comprehensive insurance coverage for placements.
- Increase Flexibility — Fluctuations in business volume are a common challenge for most businesses. With Express, you’re able to scale your workforce up or down, as necessary, with additional workers when you need them and only for as long as you need them.
- Access Top Talent — Express has an extensive pool of talented workers due to constant recruiting. From online advertising and social media to referrals from current associates, staffing firms have a wealth of resources that are hard to match.
Whether you are a company looking for a trusted partner to help lighten the hiring load or a job seeker wanting to secure a position in the fast-paced logistics field, Express’ more than 860 locally owned offices are ready to help! Visit ExpressPros.com/Logistics to find an Express office near you.
