As the IRC in Missoula enters its eighth year of operation, we continue to welcome new Americans primarily from the Congo, Afghanistan, and Syria into Montana. As part of the core services provided to all newly arriving families, the Economic Empowerment Team at the IRC in Missoula works diligently to secure job placements for adults. […]
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October is recognized as Manufacturing Month to further highlight Manufacturing Day, which took place the first Friday of the month (10/06). MFG Day was first celebrated on 2012 by The Manufacturing Institute, an affiliate of the National Association of Manufacturers, who create and continue to organize this annual event. The purpose of this initiative is
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Marathon is happy to share that it will be exhibiting at Booth #211 at this year’s Food Automation & Manufacturing Symposium and Expo taking place in Bonita Springs, Florida (Oct 11-13)! Leading food and beverage companies will be in attendance, including organizations in engineering, automation, sustainability, supply chain, and food safety. A few sessions we
Many employers know that the hiring landscape has changed significantly just in the last few years, leaving organizations asking themselves how they should change up their current processes to address these shifts. While every business is different, there are some general best practices that hiring and Human Resources personnel can use to identify and address
Managing a workforce within a manufacturing environment can present unique challenges. The different departments, the necessary safety measures, and all other demands can all influence a facility’s operations. In instances when companies have employer partners, navigating policies and addressing situations can look different as well. Regardless of what your specific manufacturing environment looks like or
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Behavioral interview questions are designed to help employers understand how a candidate has behaved in specific situations in the past. These scenarios are used to predict how candidates may behave in similar situations in the future. This interviewing technique allows employers to assess if a candidate is a good fit for the position and the
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Deciding on the best strategies for your organization to manage factors that could impact operations can be challenging. Here are 5 Ways to Navigate Recession-Related Business Concerns, No Matter the Industry: The best approach for your organization may vary. However, looking into available options, including staffing partners, can help reduce some of the uncertainty. Written
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Did you know that National Employee Appreciation Day is on March 3rd? Showing gratitude and appreciation to employees throughout the year is important for many reasons; it can boost morale, increase employee engagement, improve job satisfaction, and ultimately lead to a more productive and positive work environment. Taking the time to thank employees for their
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The job market has experienced significant changes in the last few years, leaving many employers from all industries having to shift their processes or leading them to create new ones altogether. As a result, attracting candidates through online channels has become an effective way for many organizations to continue to meet their hiring needs. So,
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Marathon Staffing is pleased to announce an upcoming webinar on succeeding in supplier negotiations. No matter what kind of vendors or suppliers a business works with, it is clear that no one is immune from price hikes due to recent inflation. Marathon, in collaboration with Mike Parry, President of Parry, Murphy, and Associates, will be
