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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

How to Keep Contingent Workers from Spreading Contagious Illnesses

Posted by Tara Jones

2/18/16 9:00 AM


It’s always inconvenient when an employee calls in sick. It’s even more inconvenient when half of your workforce calls in sick at the same time.

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Topics: Safety, Workforce Health

What Will Workforce Staffing Look Like In 2020?

Posted by Tara Jones

2/16/16 2:12 PM


The year 2020 might be just a few years away, but the face of workforce staffing will definitely change considerably over that time.

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Topics: Workforce Management, Contingent Workers

Contingent Workforce Solutions: Digital Technology and Your Bottom Line

Posted by Tara Jones

2/9/16 7:30 AM


Especially as it relates to your team of contingent workers, technology can boost productivity, improve efficiency and reduce your bottom line spending.

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Topics: Contingent Workers, Workforce Technology

How Your Contingent Workforce Can Benefit From Kanban

Posted by Tara Jones

2/2/16 7:30 AM


When it comes to your approach to contingent workforce management, you’re probably like many other companies: Tools and strategies that help you reduce waste and improve productivity are welcome if they help the workplace environment become more satisfying for all.

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Topics: Workforce Management, Training Resources, Workforce Technology

6 Wrong Reasons To Apply Kanban In Your Manufacturing Facility

Posted by Tara Jones

1/19/16 7:30 AM


Long known for its use by software maintenance teams and game developers, Kanban is increasingly becoming known as a go-to methodology in the manufacturing industry.

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Topics: Contingent Workers, Training Resources

Workforce Staffing: The Contingent Workforce Numbers Continue to Rise

Posted by Tara Jones

1/12/16 1:46 PM


Some industries have seen their contingent workforce numbers rise considerably over the last several years, while others are just starting to experience growth in this area.

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Topics: Workforce Management, Contingent Workers

4 Lean Manufacturing Principles for Improving Your Contingent Workforce

Posted by Tara Jones

12/22/15 6:30 AM


Lean manufacturing is a process for eliminating waste in production. It can help reduce production time, as well as excess inventory and overproduction, leading to higher quality products overall.

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Topics: Workforce Management, Contingent Workers, Training Resources

Workforce Staffing: Calculating the Cost of High Turnover

Posted by Tara Jones

8/11/15 6:30 AM


Owners of manufacturing businesses know only too well the issues they face when high turnover affects their workforce.

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Topics: Workforce Management, Reducing Turnover

Industry Report: Who Uses The Most Contingent Workers?

Posted by Tara Jones

7/10/15 11:46 AM


It’s always interesting to hear what employee staffing issues are in businesses today, especially with the rise of the contingent workforce.

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Topics: Contingent Workers, Industry News

How to Win The Contingent Worker Talent War

Posted by Tara Jones

5/12/15 6:30 AM


When you understand all the benefits of supplementing your permanent workforce with contingent personnel, you can see how important these workers are to your company’s bottom line.

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Topics: Contingent Workers, Training Resources