Warehouses offer great opportunities for physically fit individuals who lack a college degree or work experience. Entry-level, unskilled workers could expect to start at around $18.00 per hour at many warehousing facilities. Many warehouse jobs offe ...
Investors and Workers Get behind Gig Work Platforms
A sign that flex work is here to stay, several gig economy platforms recently raised significant sums to expand their offerings. It is an indication that venture capitalists and others finally see the lasting value of flex labor that employers and wo ...
Gig Economy Boom: Securing and Retaining Gig Workers in a Competitive Market
For a variety of reasons, the gig economy is experiencing a boom across the country. Many workers are finding the freedom and flexibility that come from this labor market to be a perfect fit for their lifestyle. The flex labor job market is booming, ...
Impact of Upgraded Technology on Warehouse Safety
The safety and security of the workforce are ongoing concerns for warehouse managers, especially since the onset of the Coronavirus pandemic. Despite the focus on infectious diseases, the risk of physical injuries in a warehouse remains as high as ev ...
How Wearable Technology Can Help Warehouse Workers
Wearable technology has become a staple in many aspects of American life. From step trackers to wireless headsets, these devices have brought convenience and improved safety to millions of lives. It should come as no surprise that wearable technolog ...
How Does Flex Labor Impact Warehouse Culture?
A strong warehouse culture and positive working atmosphere can yield improved performance that boosts the bottom line. A thriving warehouse culture makes workers feel a sense of ownership that can increase engagement in the work they perform. This en ...
Tips for Designing a Warehouse Labeling Method
A well-designed labeling strategy is integral to every warehouse. This includes avoiding misplaced merchandise and wasted movement by labeling bins and aisles, respectively. If your goal is to increase productivity and reduce inefficiencies, a label ...
Ways to Minimize Warehouse Theft
For most warehouses, inventory loss due to theft is an unfortunate reality. These losses can be substantial, potentially jeopardizing otherwise sound businesses through unexpected inventory shrinkage. The good news is that a concentrated effort to li ...
How to Lead Flex Warehouse Workers
Given that labor costs are the leading expense for most warehouses across the country, it should come as no surprise that many managers seek to keep those costs at a minimum whenever possible. That goal can be difficult thanks to seasonal volume vari ...
Critical Skills for Warehouse Workers in 2021
While the impact of 2020 on the warehousing industry was profound, employment in warehouses has increased substantially due to the heavy reliance on online purchases during the COVID-19 pandemic. Hopefully, 2021 brings an end to the pandemic and ush ...