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Louis Flory

Louis Flory is the President for Effex Management Solutions, a company specializing in partnering with clients who require a large volume, contingent workforce. Louis began his career in the temporary staffing industry and after a short period, he realized there must be a better way to partner with clients, successfully fill their staffing needs, and greatly impact their production efficiency. With this mission in mind, he started Effex Management Solutions. Louis has been in the staffing and management industry for 16 years and in his spare time enjoys golf and playing sports with his two children.
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Recent Posts

Is Gen Y Entering The Contingent Workforce?

Posted by Louis Flory

7/10/14 2:38 PM

Contingent workers are defined as contractors, consultants, and others who are hired on a more temporary basis than normal employees. Between 1997 and 2013, the contingent workforce has grown by more than 500%, making these workers far and away the quickest-growing portion of today’s workforce.

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Topics: Contingent Workforce Management, Workforce Management, Contingent Workers

How to Leverage Your Multigenerational Contingent Workforce

Posted by Louis Flory

7/2/14 6:30 AM

The contingent workforce is valuable for businesses that are looking to bring in specialized team members on an as-needed basis. As an employer, contingent workers provide flexibility and financial benefits to your organization, but you must know how to manage workers from different generations if you want to maximize their productivity and satisfaction with your workplace.

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Topics: Contingent Workforce Management, Contingent Workers

How To Review Your Contingent Workforce Management Program

Posted by Louis Flory

6/23/14 2:17 PM

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In today’s business environment, contingent workforce management is a concept that companies must consider. Studies and research conducted by all types of organizations point out tremendous growth in the contingent workforce.

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Topics: Contingent Workforce Management, Workforce Management, Training Resources

Can Contingent Employee Development Programs Increase A Facilities Value

Posted by Louis Flory

6/4/14 11:57 AM

More businesses than ever before are recognizing the value of using contingent employees: they provide flexibility, do not require a long-term commitment, and offer skills that can be tough to find in a company’s traditional workforce.

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Topics: Workforce Management, Contingent Workers, Contingent employee development

3 Reasons Why It's Vital To Identify Your Top Contingent Workers

Posted by Louis Flory

5/30/14 12:59 AM

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Contingent workers are valuable contributors in any organization: they bring a unique set of skills that can be difficult to find within your company.

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Topics: Contingent Workers, Training Resources

7 Common Contingent Worker Myths

Posted by Louis Flory

5/5/14 6:30 AM

There are a variety of situations where hiring contingent workers makes sense for your business. Unfortunately, many myths about contingent workers persist. Here are seven common contingent worker myths, and the truth about them.

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Topics: Workforce Management, Contingent Workers

Why Your Contingent Workforce Manager Should Value Morale

Posted by Louis Flory

4/28/14 6:30 AM

Keeping employee morale high is good for your business.  When job satisfaction is better, it encourages employees to work harder, and leads to increased productivity.

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Topics: Contingent Workforce Management, Human Resources, Training Resources

4 Reasons To Properly Train and Orient Contingent Workers

Posted by Louis Flory

4/28/14 6:30 AM

Contingent workers and other temporary employees are an integral part of the staffing strategy for many businesses.  Any type of business that is subject to flexible demand may need to hire temporary workers to meet their production goals from time to time.  

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Topics: Human Resources, Contingent Workers, Training Resources

3 Indicators Conflict Is Residing At Your Facility

Posted by Louis Flory

4/20/14 7:55 AM

If you manage a business of any size, you probably notice some conflict between your employees from time to time. Many managers simply accept that workplace conflict cannot be avoided, but is conflict really normal? 

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Topics: Contingent Workforce Management, Human Resources, Reducing Turnover

Contingent Worker Morale & Your Bottom Line

Posted by Louis Flory

4/20/14 7:52 AM

There is one thing that no business can be without; business depends on workers to actually do business.  Without workers, there is no business.  

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Topics: Production, Contingent Workers