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Top 5 New Year Resolutions for Staffing Agencies
As we turn the page on the calendar and usher in a new year, it's typical for everyone to set resolutions aimed at personal betterment. Whether it involves getting more exercise or adopting healthier…
December 21, 2023
Why Are Staffing Metrics Important to Your Staffing Agency?
In the fast-paced and competitive industry of staffing agencies, success hinges on discovering and retaining top talent for clients, all while consistently delivering exceptional service. However…
August 21, 2023
Handle Last-Minute Events Using Staff Scheduling Software
In event planning, time is often a luxury that few can afford. From corporate conferences to social gatherings, the pressure to deliver quality services within tight timelines can be overwhelming…
August 14, 2023
A Guide to Implementing a Staff Scheduling Software
Staffing agencies must be efficient and agile to stay ahead and remain competitive in a fast-paced, ever-growing industry. Streamlining time-consuming tasks, such as staff scheduling, is necessary to…
August 7, 2023
Why Do Companies Hire Through Staffing Agencies?
In the competitive landscape of modern business, companies often turn to staffing agencies to help meet their hiring needs efficiently and effectively. These agencies serve as intermediaries…
July 31, 2023
8 Features to Look for in a Staffing Agency Software
As businesses continue to grow, staffing management becomes increasingly complex, but investing in the right software can significantly optimize operations and maximize productivity. However, with…
July 24, 2023
How to Calculate Staffing Needs for Catering Businesses
Efficiently determining the staffing requirements for catering businesses is crucial for delivering exceptional service and ensuring the success of every event. In this blog post, we will provide you…
July 17, 2023
5 Tips to Attract Top-Notch Seasonal Temp Staff
During the holidays and the Summer, it's not uncommon for businesses to require additional staff to manage the surge in demand, and seasonal hiring can become challenging for staffing agencies. But…
July 10, 2023
The 4 Key Elements of Effective Staff Management
Effective staff management is essential for any organization's growth and success. It involves taking a strategic approach to handling personnel to ensure they contribute positively to help the…
July 3, 2023
Better Event Team Management with Staff Scheduling Softwares
The success of any event depends heavily on efficient team management. One key aspect of managing an event team is scheduling, which is time-consuming and prone to error when done manually…
July 3, 2023
Data, The Key to Decision-Making for Staffing Agencies
Staffing agencies play a pivotal role in connecting job seekers with employers, making the art of decision-making a cornerstone of their success. Data-driven decision-making is critical for success…
June 26, 2023
Improve Employee Satisfaction with Staff Scheduling Software
Efficiently managing temporary staff scheduling is a critical aspect of any organization, as it directly impacts employee satisfaction, productivity, and overall organizational performance…
June 19, 2023
Why Your Business Needs Staff Scheduling Software
If you're spending countless hours dealing with complex schedules, and struggling to keep up with the availability and skill set of your temporary workers, then you need to develop a more efficient…
June 12, 2023
Mobilizing the Contingent Workforce
The traditional 9 to 5 lifestyle is fading, and new technologies have made the desire for a flexible work/life balance a reality for employers and workers. In this blog post, we'll explain what a…
June 5, 2023
9 Tips to Improve Staff Retention
It’s no secret that staff retention is one of the most efficient ways to build and maintain a strong workforce. Retaining talented employees is crucial for the success of any organization, and…
May 22, 2023
Recruitment VS Staffing - What Is the Difference?
Recruiting and staffing are two terms that are often used interchangeably, even though there are distinct differences between the two. As a staffing agency, it's essential to understand these…
May 15, 2023
Future-Proof Staffing - Cloud-Based Workforce Solutions
As a staffing agency, you know that your success depends on matching the right candidates with the right clients. While in theory, this sounds logical and straightforward, with the rapid pace of…
May 8, 2023
How Can Staffing Agencies Attract Top Talent?
In today's job market, the competition is stiff, and staffing agencies face the constant challenge of attracting and retaining top talent for their clients. With the demand for skilled professionals…
May 1, 2023
What is a Staffing Model?
Effective workforce management is crucial for companies looking to remain competitive in today's fast-paced business world. Organizations can struggle to meet their business objectives without the…
April 24, 2023
Save Time With our Offer Publishing Feature
At Workstaff, we understand that scheduling staff can be a challenge. Finding available candidates for shifts can be laborious. Using different communication channels to contact workers to find out…
December 6, 2022
8 Venues in Montreal for a Memorable Corporate Event!
The long awaited moment has finally arrived: colder weather, the smell of fir throughout the house and hot chocolate under the covers. Yes, winter is upon us and it's also time for the famous…
November 22, 2022
High Paying Flexible Jobs in Montreal
Constantly looking for new talent with varying levels of experience, staffing agencies are a pool of opportunity for anyone looking for more autonomy and a variety of short-term work opportunities…
October 24, 2022
The Benefits of an Employee Time Clock App
Managing workforce time is an essential task that should be simple and efficient. In reality, it is often tedious and ironically leads to the waste of countless hours. Using a good time tracking…
October 12, 2022
How to Overcome The Labour Shortage?
After two years of stagnation for some and turmoil for others, countless people questioned their priorities and working conditions during the pandemic. Low wages, inflexible work arrangements, lack of…
September 14, 2022
The Gigification of Work
The gigification of work is no longer an emerging phenomenon. It reflects a profound shift in global values and is characterized by the use of digital platforms that allow freelancers to offer short…
September 2, 2022
Product Updates - August 2022
Swap staff, manage clients, invoicing improvements on the mobile app, and some other goodies are on the menu for this update. Shift Swap / Replace Staff Previously, replacing a staff booked on a…
August 11, 2022
The Rebirth of The Event Industry
While the pandemic has had a negative impact on the event industry, it has also been an opportunity to reinvent it. The past two years of pandemic have been a time of uncertainty for the event…
July 29, 2022