Restaurant and Event Staffing With our headquarters located in Louisville, Kentucky – home of the Kentucky Derby, Forecastle, Bourbon and Beyond and other large events the team at Labor Works understands just how variable the restaurant and event industry can be. Venues and restaurants generally operate on tight margins making every employee that works for these places extremely important. A …
Covid 19 Workplace Safety
Control and Prevention Measures for protecting workers from exposure to, and infection with, SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19), depend on the type of work being performed and exposure risk, including potential for interaction with people with suspected or confirmed COVID-19 and contamination of the work environment. Employers should adapt infection control strategies based on a thorough hazard …
Part-Time Employment Opportunities
Now more than ever the American public is in need of flexibility and options when it comes to getting a paycheck during these changing times. At Labor Works temporary staffing our aim is to both provide individuals searching for jobs and employers seeking new employees a streamlined and efficient experience. Get Paid Today. At Labor Works we offer same day …
What Is Temporary Labor?
Temporary work or temporary employment (also called odd jobs or gigs) refers to an employment situation where the working arrangement is limited to a certain period of time based on the needs of the employing organization. Temporary employees are sometimes called “contractual”, “seasonal”, “interim”, “casual staff”, “outsourcing”, “freelance“; or the words may be shortened to “temps”. In some instances, temporary, highly skilled professionals (particularly …
Keep Your Distribution Company Afloat With Temporary Labor
Maybe the Mayans meant 2020 instead of 2012 when they made their end of the world predictions because this year has been a doozy… no need to elaborate… Now more than ever companies realize the value in having a mobilized and scalable workforce. Companies around the world have found novel ways to keep operations running whilst on quarantine from remote …
Hiring a full-time employee vs. Contract Labor
If you are a business owner you have probably weighed the pro’s and con’s of hiring a full-time employee vs. contracting labor for specific jobs. In this article we wanted to put some math behind this argument to help you fully understand the true cost of hiring an employee. Hiring a full-time employee vs. Contract Labor When considering hiring an …
Packaging Workers & Seasonal Jobs
Every year manufacturers across the nation ramp up production in order to meet seasonal demands for shipping. Amazon in particular sends over a billion packages during the holiday season alone! To handle this massive increase in shipping demands warehouses seek temporary laborers and employment contractors to help meet their demands. Contingent workers allow these large shipping organizations the scalability they …
Sporting Event Temp Workers
Have you ever attended a sporting event and been in awe of the sheer number of people there? A typical football game has nearly 60,000 individuals in attendance and other events such as Nascar or formula one racing can have upwards of 200,000 people on a single day. That’s the size of a small city! So much goes on behind …
Finding Skilled Staff In A Competitive Landscape With A Staffing Agency
Workforce planning is an extremely important part in managing costs while maintaining productivity for many manufacturers. This is especially true when seasonal trends may dictate manufacturing output. Generally, large companies seek to hire seasonal employees during their peak seasons and run a smaller operation in the off season. But what happens when the hiring pool is too shallow to meet …
4 Reasons Smart Businesses Outsource Their Janitorial And Cleaning Services
In todays competitive environment companies are always seeking a way to stand out. Sometimes it’s flashy new marketing campaigns and sometimes it’s simply doing the basics right. Take Chic-fil-a’s meteoric rise for example. Regardless of what technique businesses employ customers always remember one thing- a clean establishment. Whenever you visit a well-kept business, you have the janitor or cleaning crew …
Event Staffing & Clean-Up
What’s the largest event you have ever taken part of? Maybe you’ve witnessed the Kentucky Derby, the Super Bowl, or even just a concert or festival. These huge events can be masterpieces of meticulous planning and prep, but poor over-site or under staffing can lead to a logistical and practical nightmare. The Difficulty Of Finding Workers When You Need Them …
W2 vs 1099: What’s The Difference?
The battle between employees and contracted workers has become a hot topic in the last couple years. Companies are more often turning to 1099 workers for everyday jobs, an area generally more common for traditional W2 employees. These differing classes of workers can have implications beyond personal taxes, moving into corporate decision making and ethical choices. There are pros and …