What the September 2025 jobs report means for employers The delayed September jobs report points to a labor market that’s still working—but clearly slowing. Job gains were modest, hiring was concentrated in just a few sectors, and several indicators show a gradual cooling compared to earlier in the recovery. For HR and business leaders, this […]
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Abraham Austin had found a job with good pay changing water meters outside of Memphis. But six months in, the company he worked for picked up operations and moved out of state. With two kids and a family at home, relocating wasn’t an option. “I had to find other work,” he said. “I saw Verstela […]
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Looking for a new job during the holidays can feel overwhelming. Between year-end projects, family plans, and full calendars, it’s easy to hit pause. But companies don’t stop hiring — and December can actually be one of the best times to find work that fits. When you take things one step at a time, the […]
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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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