This edition discusses a fatality caused by a worker starting grinding work in a non-designated room, leading to a dust vapor ignition and reviews employer responses to compliance-related fines.

The PDF discusses a tragic incident where a technician died from burn shock after a flammable liquid mishap, highlighting the importance of strict safety regulations.

This issue highlights the dangers of cellphone use during hazardous tasks, with a detailed incident where a worker was fatally struck by a mechanical arm.

An overview of a fatal incident involving inadequately inspected machinery and highlights on safety compliance and legal developments for supervisors.

This newsletter discusses a workplace incident where a worker was fatally injured due to ignoring warnings and lacking proper safety measures, highlighting the importance of compliance and supervisory roles in ensuring safety.

This document debunks common myths around staffing that employers still believe as of 2026.

Our workforce insights provide a data-driven snapshot of current labor market conditions, helping employers and job seekers understand how economic trends, hiring demand, and compensation benchmarks intersect. Informed by regional market data and employer activity, these insights highlight key employment trends, in-demand roles, and evolving workforce dynamics. Paired with our salary guide, they offer practical context around pay expectations, market competitiveness, and workforce planning decisions.

Our workforce insights provide a data-driven snapshot of current labor market conditions, helping employers and job seekers understand how economic trends, hiring demand, and compensation benchmarks intersect. Informed by regional market data and employer activity, these insights highlight key employment trends, in-demand roles, and evolving workforce dynamics. Paired with our salary guide, they offer practical context around pay expectations, market competitiveness, and workforce planning decisions.

Our workforce insights provide a data-driven snapshot of current labor market conditions, helping employers and job seekers understand how economic trends, hiring demand, and compensation benchmarks intersect. Informed by regional market data and employer activity, these insights highlight key employment trends, in-demand roles, and evolving workforce dynamics. Paired with our salary guide, they offer practical context around pay expectations, market competitiveness, and workforce planning decisions.

Our workforce insights provide a data-driven snapshot of current labor market conditions, helping employers and job seekers understand how economic trends, hiring demand, and compensation benchmarks intersect. Informed by regional market data and employer activity, these insights highlight key employment trends, in-demand roles, and evolving workforce dynamics. Paired with our salary guide, they offer practical context around pay expectations, market competitiveness, and workforce planning decisions.

Our workforce insights provide a data-driven snapshot of current labor market conditions, helping employers and job seekers understand how economic trends, hiring demand, and compensation benchmarks intersect. Informed by regional market data and employer activity, these insights highlight key employment trends, in-demand roles, and evolving workforce dynamics. Paired with our salary guide, they offer practical context around pay expectations, market competitiveness, and workforce planning decisions.

Our workforce insights provide a data-driven snapshot of current labor market conditions, helping employers and job seekers understand how economic trends, hiring demand, and compensation benchmarks intersect. Informed by regional market data and employer activity, these insights highlight key employment trends, in-demand roles, and evolving workforce dynamics. Paired with our salary guide, they offer practical context around pay expectations, market competitiveness, and workforce planning decisions.

This report offers a detailed overview of salary ranges, employment figures, and workforce trends for key industrial roles in Las Vegas, NV, aiding in regional workforce planning and salary benchmarking.

This report provides a detailed overview of salary ranges, employment figures, and workforce trends for key industrial roles in Phoenix, AZ, offering insights into local hiring landscapes.

A comprehensive overview of salaries, employment trends, and workforce data for industrial roles in Orange County, highlighting salary benchmarks and regional dynamics.

This report provides an overview of salary ranges, employment trends, and workforce data for industrial roles in San Diego, highlighting local hiring conditions and salary benchmarks.

The document discusses strategic workforce planning as a necessary competitive advantage in anticipation of economic and demographic challenges leading up to 2026.

This document outlines the Eastridge model for utilizing AI technology to enhance and expedite the hiring process.

A guide on how manufacturers can approach the year-end ramp with strategy, using data-driven forecasting, flexible staffing models, and AI-powered recruiting tools.

Eric Chin, Chief Financial Officer at Akido Labs, brings unique insight as both a CFO and former Head of HR. He explains how HR leaders can frame proposals in terms of net savings, ROI, and measurable outcomes to gain CFO support. Eric also outlines strategies for building stronger cases around training, development, and retention by linking them to financial impact. He also highlights timing, proactive planning, and continuous improvement as essential elements for long-term success.

James Krouse, Chief Marketing Officer at Eastridge Workforce Solutions, details the industry’s shift from role-filling to solution-driven partnerships. He recounts fixing simple obstacles that slashed turnover and costs. James introduces the “Let’s Get to Work” mindset. The episode reveals how strategic staffing elevates bottom-line results.

Dan Bovee, Director of Talent Acquisition and Development at Morey, breaks down how to hire, align, and grow high-performance teams. He explains the concept of “right people, right seats” and why culture drives results. Dan details a challenge-and-encourage leadership approach for promoting psychological safety and highlights the framework for building high-performance teams through values-aligned hiring and role alignment.

Doug Innocenti, Chief Information Security Officer at MoonPay, explains how security enables business growth. He outlines why people development and clear vision matter in hypergrowth. He shares how consistent communication builds trust and delivery. He shows why HR partnership elevates team performance and customer outcomes.

This eBook explores strategies to address business risks associated with vacancies by utilizing interim solutions.

This infographic outlines six crucial factors to consider when selecting a temporary staffing partner, including industry expertise, recruitment process quality, compliance, candidate experience, and the use of technology and innovation to enhance staffing effectiveness.

Allen Chilson, Director, Talent Acquisition Vendor Management, Global, at Danaher Corporation, examines why most companies struggle with accurate workforce planning. He explains how confidential business-unit roadmaps often exclude HR and procurement, forcing reactive hiring. Allen argues for integrated 3–5-year workforce blueprints that include contingent labor and procurement.

Michael Weinberger explores how personal passions, like baking, can positively impact workplace relationships. He underscores the benefits of sharing unique skills to boost team morale. Michael also reflects on transitioning from operations into HR, drawing on real-world challenges. Through this lens, he reveals how empathy and practical insights help foster stronger employee connections.

Rodrigo Alcaine, Chief Executive Officer at Eastridge, shares why culture is a long-term commitment that shapes every aspect of business. He explains how intentional leadership and daily alignment of values drive high performance. Culture is not a quick fix, but a foundation for growth. Consistency and accountability from the top set the standard for the entire organization.

This eBook provides insights and strategies to help manage and reduce workforce attrition in the manufacturing industry.

This checklist outlines key compliance factors for staffing providers, focusing on areas such as legal compliance, company reputation, benefits, and pricing transparency.

This eBook provides strategies for addressing and filling gaps in the industrial workforce, helping organizations to improve productivity and efficiency.

This eBook discusses strategies for managing business risks associated with vacant positions by utilizing interim solutions.

Crystal Bessette-Castro, Director of Industrial Staffing at Eastridge, discusses Eastridge’s unique GATE Program, a voluntary assessment designed to evaluate candidates' potential in industrial settings, focusing on transferable skills over resumes. The GATE program significantly expands the candidate pool by identifying transferable skills, improving retention rates, reducing training time, and boosting productivity, thus offering a valuable solution for bridging experience gaps and enhancing workforce quality.

Rachel Bozeman, Director Talent Acquisition at Consumer Cellular, Inc, discusses critical barriers to creating and sustaining high-performance teams. She shares insights from her experiences in big tech, manufacturing, and retail, highlighting the importance of transparent communication with hiring managers. Rachel addresses the impact of evolving candidate expectations and the value of a genuine team culture. She urges companies to invest in meaningful hiring strategies to overcome roadblocks and drive performance.

Christine, Vice President of Global Human Resources and Head of HR at Genea, reveals why a strong command of core business fundamentals reshaped her HR vision. She explores the shift from administrative tasks to a proactive, business-aligned role. She recounts earning trust step by step and winning a seat at the strategic table. She underscores HR’s power to drive bigger organizational impact.

Monica Anderton, CHRO of the North America Packaging and Paper Division at DS Smith, discusses HR challenges in the manufacturing sector, focusing on retention and recruitment amid labor shortages. She highlights strategies for building a resilient workforce, such as fostering a "sticky culture" and implementing inclusive leadership programs. Monica explains that creative recruitment, including hiring bilingual interpreters, helps address talent shortages. She also emphasizes the importance of aligning HR practices with business goals to boost productivity.

Genil Washington, VP of Global Talent Acquisition at Druva, shares her expertise on building sustainable talent pipelines. Drawing from her broad industry experience, she emphasizes viewing talent as long-term assets and rethinking hiring to include acquisition, engagement, and retention as key elements. Genil advocates for moving beyond traditional models by creating environments that attract, nurture, and retain top talent. She also highlights the role of data, innovative onboarding, and ongoing development in crafting high-performing, stable teams.

Bindi Davé, Deputy CISO at DigiCert, discusses the critical link between cybersecurity, HR, and company culture. She shares her unique journey from cybersecurity to yoga instruction, emphasizing the value of a supportive work environment. Bindi highlights strategies for building high-performance teams and attracting top talent. She emphasizes how HR and leadership can work together to foster a positive and productive workplace.

Dawn Anderson, CHRO at Butler Snow LLP, emphasizes integrating legal expertise into HR functions to enhance compliance and business operations. She provides insights into navigating organizational complexities, particularly within the precedent-bound legal industry. Highlighting the importance of challenging the status quo, Dawn discusses the role of change management, tailored communication, and employee advocacy in driving success. She also explores efficient recruitment, AI advancements, and the value of networking in modern HR.

Garry Ridge, Founder of The Learning Moment, explains why culture underpins organizational achievement. He shares how his experience at WD-40 shaped his belief in people-first leadership, emphasizing the power of humility and consistent values. He reveals how leaders can remove fear and micromanagement to invigorate their teams. Finally, he unveils how open communication and continuous feedback boost morale and results.

Meri Miller-Decker, SVP of HR at Fashionphile, reflects on her 25-year career, emphasizing the importance of balancing personal and professional development to foster employee engagement, satisfaction, and retention. She shares how her transformative four-month sabbatical in 2017 helped her develop self-leadership skills and a deeper understanding of values that can be translated into the company. Meri's journey highlights the critical role of personal growth and development in shaping professional experiences, leading to greater engagement, job satisfaction, and more meaningful contributions to the company's success.

Cassie Galiskis is the Senior Vice President of Professional Recruitment at Eastridge, a position she has held for nearly 10 years. With a background in recruitment and a previous career as a paralegal, Cassie brings a wealth of experience and subject matter expertise to her role. She started her journey at Eastridge as an entry-level legal recruiter and has since risen through the ranks to oversee multiple professional teams. Cassie’s deep understanding of the recruitment industry and her ability to identify top talent make her a valuable asset to Eastridge.

Michael Wong, Chief Executive Officer at Genea, recounts transforming a near-insolvent firm into a smart-building innovator. He explains why selecting the right market, recruiting high-performance teams, and elevating HR to strategy level fuel sustainable growth. Wong details culture surveys, prescriptive onboarding, and remote-first hiring as keys to scale.

Stephanie Cramer, Senior Director of Talent Acquisition at Iron Bow Technologies, explores the nuances of talent acquisition and employee engagement on the Workforce Navigator Podcast. This episode begins with defining success at the organizational level and then strategically working backward to align recruiting and talent management efforts with those goals. She highlights how starting with a “North Star” and leveraging data can create a ripple effect that elevates hiring strategies. The discussion also covers how tracking metrics, prioritizing team dynamics, and fostering open communication drive high-performance teams and business growth.

Jessica Zucker, Senior Vice President at Eastridge Workforce Solutions, reveals how culture and empowerment drive successful talent strategies. She discusses building engaged teams to reach business objectives while staying rooted in servant leadership. Jessica shares personal anecdotes that highlight fostering professional growth from recruitment to ongoing management. Through real examples, she showcases how Eastridge stands out as an industry secret for companies demanding quality hires.

Elizabeth Stevens, VP of Human Resources at Westcliff University, reveals how HR can move beyond support functions to become powerful drivers of success. She highlights the critical nature of culture, hiring the right people, and aligning with executive teams. She underlines the need for proactivity in addressing changes, whether it’s AI or shifting organizational goals. She believes that HR leaders should guide their companies to see people strategies as vital business imperatives.

Jonathan Doulas, Corporate General Counsel at Pacific American Fish Company (PAFCO), delves into his unorthodox route toward overseeing HR. He shares lessons from entrepreneurial ventures and legal experiences that shaped his hands-on approach. He explains why HR should be recognized as a crucial contributor to business expansion. He also underscores the evolving executive mindset required to support HR’s full scope.

Ilenia Herrera Lutz, Global Director of Talent Acquisition at Duck Creek Technologies, discusses the critical role of HR in scaling and transforming companies. She highlights HR’s ability to adapt strategies, nurture resilient cultures, and act as a strategic partner during challenges like the COVID-19 pandemic and digital transformation. Ilenia emphasizes how a strong employee experience drives innovation and attracts top talent while aligning capabilities with company goals. She also explores proactive HR leadership strategies, fostering shared vision among leaders, and evolving HR practices to sustain organizational growth.

Jason Loomis, Chief Information Security Officer at Freshworks, reveals why culture truly eats strategy for breakfast. He delves into the vital role of a supportive, trust-based environment in cybersecurity success. Jason also details how hiring for talent and mindset outperforms checking boxes for technical skills. Leaders can inspire high-performing teams that drive better results by fostering open communication and genuine collaboration.

Patrick Gough, CEO and Founder at Poseidon Consulting LLC, dives into his extensive Marine Corps background and explains why formal leadership curricula are indispensable. He describes glaring shortfalls in the corporate world, where tenure often replaces real development. He argues that investing in training fosters higher retention and performance. He concludes by highlighting why leadership can’t be left to chance and must be taught deliberately.

This document addresses seven common misconceptions about staffing and compliance, aiming to guide employers in making informed decisions when partnering with staffing agencies.

This document outlines the key warning signs to be aware of when assessing staffing agencies, including issues such as low markups, worker misclassification, and lack of E-Verify compliance.

This guide outlines essential strategies that manufacturers can use to reduce turnover, increase productivity, and ensure long-term success in industrial workforce management.

This eBook explores the importance of strategic workforce planning in achieving success within the manufacturing industry.

Insights from industry leaders in HR, IT, Legal, Administration, and Accounting & Finance are showcased in this informative document.

Kasey Hadjis is the president of Eastridge Workforce Management and has over 24 years of experience with the company. During the initial two decades, Kasey dedicated efforts to virtually all staffing aspects of the business, acquiring experience across divisions as a recruiter, manager, and client collaborator. Her comprehensive background provides a unique insight into recruitment and retention challenges. Notably, four years ago, Kasey transitioned to the MSP side of the organization, leveraging invaluable insights gained from prior roles.