--- title: Workforce Management Blog | Effex Management Solutions | Tara Jones description: Tara Jones, the VP of Operations at Effex Management Solutions, ensures the continued evolution of Effex/client partnerships and growth of internal staff. --- ## [Effex Management Solutions](http://effexms.com/) Toggle navigation - [Value](http://effexms.com/labor-staffing-agencies.html) - [Programs](http://effexms.com/workforce-staffing.html) - [Results](http://effexms.com/produce-workforce-staffing.html) - [Produce](http://effexms.com/index.php?id=12) - [Electronics](http://effexms.com/electronics-manufacturing-staffing.html) - [Cell Phone](http://effexms.com/cell-phone-manufacturers-staffing-agency.html) - [Coil](http://effexms.com/industrial-staffing-agency-case-study.html) - [Brake](http://effexms.com/auto-manufacturers-workforce-staffing.html) - [Company](http://effexms.com/company/) - [Our Story](http://effexms.com/company/our-story.html) - [Team](http://effexms.com/company/implementation-team.html) - [Careers](http://effexms.com/company/careers.html) - [Press Room](http://effexms.com/press-room/) - Resources - [Blog](https://blog.effexms.com/) - [Webinar](https://info.effexms.com/stop-high-turnover-at-the-source-webinar) - [Contact](http://effexms.com/company/contact-us.html) ## # Workforce Management Blog ## Tara Jones Tara Jones, the VP of Operations at Effex Management Solutions, ensures the continued evolution of Effex/client partnerships and growth of internal staff. ### Recent Posts ## [NET Report - The Move to Eliminate Joint Employer Status](https://blog.effexms.com/net-report-the-move-to-eliminate-joint-employer-status) Posted by [Tara Jones](https://blog.effexms.com/author/tara-jones) 11/1/17 3:07 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.effexms.com/hubfs/pexels-photo-358562-627662-edited.jpeg)](https://blog.effexms.com/net-report-the-move-to-eliminate-joint-employer-status) [Read More](https://blog.effexms.com/net-report-the-move-to-eliminate-joint-employer-status) ## [How 5 Companies Used Kaizen Effectively](https://blog.effexms.com/how-5-companies-used-kaizen-effectively) Posted by [Tara Jones](https://blog.effexms.com/author/tara-jones) 6/30/17 6:30 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ![Can-Kaizen-Help-My-Contingent-Workforc](https://blog.effexms.com/hubfs/New_blog_Images_(2015)/Can-Kaizen-Help-My-Contingent-Workforc.jpg) Kaizen is a concept that many people and companies know to be successful. However, those new to this idea may be curious about how exactly it has worked in the past. [Read More](https://blog.effexms.com/how-5-companies-used-kaizen-effectively) Topics: [Contingent Workers](https://blog.effexms.com/topic/contingent-workers), [Training Resources](https://blog.effexms.com/topic/training-resources) ## [3 Ways to Supercharge the Tech Industry with Contingent Workers](https://blog.effexms.com/3-ways-to-supercharge-the-tech-industry-with-contingent-workers) Posted by [Tara Jones](https://blog.effexms.com/author/tara-jones) 6/19/17 9:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.effexms.com/hubfs/new1.jpg)](https://blog.effexms.com/3-ways-to-supercharge-the-tech-industry-with-contingent-workers) What does it take for a tech company to be successful? It needs to be on the cutting edge of innovation, providing their customer base with the devices and applications to meet their needs. [Read More](https://blog.effexms.com/3-ways-to-supercharge-the-tech-industry-with-contingent-workers) Topics: [Production](https://blog.effexms.com/topic/production), [Training Resources](https://blog.effexms.com/topic/training-resources) ## [How to Determine What You Need from a Workforce Management Partner](https://blog.effexms.com/how-to-determine-what-you-need-from-a-workforce-management-partner) Posted by [Tara Jones](https://blog.effexms.com/author/tara-jones) 3/29/16 9:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.effexms.com/hubfs/workforce-management-interview.jpg)](https://blog.effexms.com/how-to-determine-what-you-need-from-a-workforce-management-partner) More and more companies are turning to staffing agencies to meet their workforce needs. [Read More](https://blog.effexms.com/how-to-determine-what-you-need-from-a-workforce-management-partner) Topics: [Contingent Workforce Management](https://blog.effexms.com/topic/contingent-workforce-management) ## [Your Contingent Workforce Should Start Their Day with These 3 Things](https://blog.effexms.com/your-contingent-workforce-should-start-their-day-with-these-3-things) Posted by [Tara Jones](https://blog.effexms.com/author/tara-jones) 3/23/16 9:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.effexms.com/hubfs/Morning-Contingent-Workforce.jpeg)](https://blog.effexms.com/your-contingent-workforce-should-start-their-day-with-these-3-things) How does your contingent workforce start their day? Perhaps more importantly, what do you do to encourage them at the start of their day? [Read More](https://blog.effexms.com/your-contingent-workforce-should-start-their-day-with-these-3-things) Topics: [Contingent Workforce Management](https://blog.effexms.com/topic/contingent-workforce-management), [Contingent Workers](https://blog.effexms.com/topic/contingent-workers) ## [Auto Industry Secrets: 3 Ways to Recruit and Motivate Low Wage Contingent Workers](https://blog.effexms.com/auto-industry-secrets-3-ways-to-recruit-and-motivate-low-wage-contingent-workers) Posted by [Tara Jones](https://blog.effexms.com/author/tara-jones) 3/17/16 9:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.effexms.com/hubfs/auto-industry-contingent-workers.jpg)](https://blog.effexms.com/auto-industry-secrets-3-ways-to-recruit-and-motivate-low-wage-contingent-workers) It’s not easy working for minimum wage. Workers feel like they’re at the bottom of the totem pole, and wonder why they should even bother making the effort. [Read More](https://blog.effexms.com/auto-industry-secrets-3-ways-to-recruit-and-motivate-low-wage-contingent-workers) Topics: [Workforce Management](https://blog.effexms.com/topic/workforce-management), [Human Resources](https://blog.effexms.com/topic/human-resources) ## [Contingent Workforce Woes: 4 Ways to Handle That “Bad Banana”](https://blog.effexms.com/contingent-workforce-woes-4-ways-to-handle-that-bad-banana) Posted by [Tara Jones](https://blog.effexms.com/author/tara-jones) 3/14/16 9:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.effexms.com/hubfs/Bad-Banana-Contingent-Workforce.jpg)](https://blog.effexms.com/contingent-workforce-woes-4-ways-to-handle-that-bad-banana) In every company, there are bound to be a few difficult employees. Poor job performance can be fixed with training, but this goes beyond that. [Read More](https://blog.effexms.com/contingent-workforce-woes-4-ways-to-handle-that-bad-banana) Topics: [Workforce Management](https://blog.effexms.com/topic/workforce-management), [Human Resources](https://blog.effexms.com/topic/human-resources) ## [4 Workforce Training Methods to Transform Your Manufacturing Facility](https://blog.effexms.com/4-workforce-training-methods-to-transform-your-manufacturing-facility) Posted by [Tara Jones](https://blog.effexms.com/author/tara-jones) 3/10/16 9:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.effexms.com/hubfs/new2.jpg)](https://blog.effexms.com/4-workforce-training-methods-to-transform-your-manufacturing-facility) How do you ensure efficiency and productivity in your contingent workforce? There are several different methodologies that are designed to help you do that. But which one is the right one for you? [Read More](https://blog.effexms.com/4-workforce-training-methods-to-transform-your-manufacturing-facility) Topics: [Contingent Workforce Management](https://blog.effexms.com/topic/contingent-workforce-management), [Production](https://blog.effexms.com/topic/production), [Training Resources](https://blog.effexms.com/topic/training-resources) ## [Are You Using the Right Workforce Recruiting Strategies in 2016?](https://blog.effexms.com/are-you-using-the-right-workforce-recruiting-strategies-in-2016) Posted by [Tara Jones](https://blog.effexms.com/author/tara-jones) 3/8/16 2:47 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.effexms.com/hubfs/workforce-recruiting_strategies.jpg)](https://blog.effexms.com/are-you-using-the-right-workforce-recruiting-strategies-in-2016) So your goal for 2016 is to have a skilled and productive workforce: one that knows how to get things done and can help your company increase its revenue. [Read More](https://blog.effexms.com/are-you-using-the-right-workforce-recruiting-strategies-in-2016) Topics: [Workforce Management](https://blog.effexms.com/topic/workforce-management), [Contingent employee development](https://blog.effexms.com/topic/contingent-employee-development) ## [4 Tips to Keep Your Contingent Workforce Healthy](https://blog.effexms.com/4-tips-to-keep-your-contingent-workforce-healthy) Posted by [Tara Jones](https://blog.effexms.com/author/tara-jones) 2/23/16 12:29 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.effexms.com/hubfs/Blog-Images/4_Tips_to_Keep_Your_Contingent_Workforce_Healthy.jpg)](https://blog.effexms.com/4-tips-to-keep-your-contingent-workforce-healthy) Maintaining a healthy and positive environment in the workplace is important for any company, but with a contingent workforce, it’s even more essential. 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