As 2025 comes to a close, many employers are asking an important question: How do we make our workforce stronger for next year? Wages are beginning to stabilize, but that doesn’t mean hiring and retention will suddenly get easier. Labor supply remains uneven, compliance rules are still shifting, and most teams are doing more with […]
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Wage growth in 2025 has steadied after several years of sharp increases and unpredictable swings. In industrial sectors like manufacturing, logistics, and production, pay is still rising—but more modestly, and more strategically. Employers aren’t raising wages across the board anymore. Instead, they’re targeting increases where retention risk is highest and where the work is hardest […]
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Artificial intelligence isn’t just changing how work gets done; it’s redefining how organizations align people, skills, and work to meet changing business demands. For HR and operations leaders, AI is creating new ways to forecast staffing needs, analyze turnover trends, and identify skill gaps before they disrupt production. The result is smarter planning, stronger decision-making, […]
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For HR and operations leaders, time is always in short supply. Between hiring demands, compliance responsibilities, and day-to-day employee needs, there’s plenty competing for attention. A reliable staffing agency should help ease that load. If you’re already working with one, or considering it, the key is making sure they’re solving problems, not creating new ones. […]
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In industrial staffing, the difference between a good agency and the right one shows up where it matters most: on the floor. Reliable crews, consistent attendance, safe workplaces, and smooth production depend on more than just filling orders. They require a staffing agency that understands your operation, your workforce, and the pressure HR leaders face […]
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Big news from Music City! Verstela’s Nashville, TN branch was named “Branch of the Quarter” for Q3 2025. The announcement was made during Verstela’s Quarterly Business Development meeting, held virtually on Thursday, October 30. Under the leadership of Branch Manager Ashley Lyons, Nashville delivered top marks in sales, profitability, and client satisfaction. Even more impressive? This success comes from a two-person team — Ashley and Account Manager Crystal […]
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AI is reshaping how staffing agencies source, match, and hire talent, not by replacing people, but by changing how they work. Human judgment will always matter in recruiting. Building trust, understanding motivation, and recognizing potential are advantages that technology can’t replace. But when recruiters use AI to handle the repetitive parts of hiring, they gain […]
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(and what you should expect from your staffing agency) Workforce trends heading into 2026 may appear more stable on the surface, but HR and business leaders know stability doesn’t mean simplicity. The pressures ahead are more nuanced: labor supply remains uneven, compliance rules continue to evolve, and leaders are being asked to deliver more with […]
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Seasonal workers keep businesses running during their busiest times. But too often, companies find themselves starting from scratch every year — rehiring, retraining, and hoping the new team holds up under pressure. That cycle drains time, money, and energy. The real opportunity? Turning seasonal employees into repeat contributors who know the work, understand the culture, […]
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Nashville, TN – September 29, 2025 – Verstela, a leading temp and staffing agency in Nashville, TN, has relocated its branch office to a new home in the International Plaza building off Highway 155, just three miles from the previous location. Branch Manager Ashley Lyons and her team are ready to welcome both job seekers […]
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