Greenville, SC Rated #4 Best Place to Live in the United States

The rest of the world is now recognizing what Greenvillians have long known – that Greenville, South Carolina, is one of the best places to live in the United States! Phillips is proud to call Greenville home, as our city has just been named the 4th Best Place to Live in the nation in US… Read More »

Talent Retention in a Competitive Market: Phillips Staffing’s Recipe for Success

Talent Retention in a Competitive Market: Phillips Staffing's Recipe for Success

The labor market remains extremely tight, and it’s showing no signs of slowing down. This not only makes it tougher to recruit new employees, but also to hold onto the ones you have. Smart companies are putting talent retention at the top of their priority list for 2024. Here are a few tips for success.… Read More »

Overcoming Talent Gaps: How Temporary Staffing Fills Critical Roles for Companies in South Carolina

South Carolina companies often face challenges with sourcing and retaining talent. Talent gaps significantly hinder productivity and growth, affecting revenue and the quality of life of your existing employees. In response, an increasing number of South Carolina businesses turn to temporary staffing as a strategic solution to fill critical roles efficiently and effectively. This article… Read More »

Anticipating Automotive Manufacturing Trends for a Dynamic Workforce in 2024

Anticipating Automotive Manufacturing Trends for a Dynamic Workforce in 2024

Automotive manufacturing has been undergoing a lightning-fast evolution, and it’s showing no signs of slowing down in 2024. You’ll need workers with cutting-edge skills to help you meet the challenges and opportunities of the new year. But what do the upcoming automotive manufacturing trends look like, and how can you fill your positions with well-qualified… Read More »

The 24/7 Economy: Night Shift Staffing Challenges in Upstate SC’s Distribution Centers

The 24/7 Economy: Night Shift Staffing Challenges in Upstate SC's Distribution Centers

As e-commerce continues to expand, there is an unprecedented demand for distribution workers. Filling these open positions can be a challenge. And night shift can be especially difficult to fill. Here are some things to consider when hiring overnight workers. Pay Differential Asking people to work overnight means asking them to give up anything resembling… Read More »

Future-Proofing Your Workforce: South Carolina Staffing Agencies and the Changing Landscape of Employment

The only constant in the business world is change. Consider the shape of work just three years ago during COVID. Today, employees are remote, artificial intelligence (AI) is everywhere, and there are millions more jobs than employees to go around. Businesses continually face challenges in adapting to these and other emerging workforce trends. Companies in… Read More »

3 Ways to Empower Employees in the Digitized Supply Chain

3 Ways to Empower Employees in the Digitized Supply Chain

The supply chain has been in the news a lot over the past several years, as snarls made it nearly impossible for goods and materials to get where they needed to go. Today, partly in an effort to address those issues, supply chains are rapidly becoming digitized. But what does that mean for warehouse and… Read More »

The Rise of E-commerce: Meeting the Distribution Workforce Demand in Upstate SC

The Rise of E-commerce: Meeting the Distribution Workforce Demand in Upstate SC

The global pandemic and subsequent lockdown of 2020 changed the world as we know it. One of the biggest trends from that time that is still playing a tremendous role is the rise of e-commerce. Online shopping had been available since 1994, and was already a major player in the retail space during the 2010s.… Read More »

How Worker Well-Being Boosts Manufacturing & Distribution Production

Manufacturing employees talking in warehouse

It’s no secret that people who feel good both physically and mentally have more energy to pour into their work, and more desire to do so. While most organizations take well-being into consideration for their employees, it is a complex topic that may require more focus. Well-being includes both physical and mental health but goes… Read More »

Maintaining Productivity During Manufacturing Shifts: Insights from an Upstate SC Staffing Firm

Maintaining Productivity During Manufacturing Shifts: Insights from an Upstate SC Staffing Firm

Manufacturing as a whole is undergoing a period of rapid change, and companies in Upstate South Carolina are not immune. These shifts can be highly disruptive, but there are ways to maintain productivity. From an Upstate South Carolina firm, here are some insights. Challenges to Productivity As the manufacturing industry continues to evolve, keep an… Read More »