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The Problem:

After undergoing a major lay-off several months ago, a Reading battery manufacturer received a large order from a client.  With a greatly reduced workforce, the manufacturer knew their core staff would struggle to get the job done. 

The battery manufacturer needed qualified workers to manage peak production, without incurring the costs (e.g. unemployment, workers’ compensation, taxes) of bringing back the employees they had recently laid off.  After careful consideration, they knew they required additional temporary labor – right away.

The Solution:

Berks & Beyond worked with the Plant Manager to identify the types of positions, required skills and number of workers needed.  We then implemented a just-in-time staffing solution, recruiting and delivering talented candidates to handle their temporary upsurge in production.

To ensure the right fit, the Plant Manager retained control of the interviewing process.

The Results:

Just-in-time temporary staffing now complements this manufacturer’s core staff to effectively manage workload surges.  We currently have 13 temporary employees working at their location, with an additional 7 more needed in the coming weeks.  This client is able to quickly ramp-up staff to meet high-volume orders, without the additional expense and administrative burden of hiring and then laying-off permanent staff.

“Recently (we) needed to ramp-up an additional assembly line and positions in our back shop departments.  We decided to use Berks and Beyond Employment Services to fill these positions.  This was no small task, since we were requiring up to 20 workers ASAP.  However, the staff at Berks and Beyond had met our challenge quickly and with what appears to be satisfactory workers.  Thank you.”

–Plant Supervisor

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Case #1:  Recruiting Challenge

The Problem:

Loretta Garner, Office and Warehouse Manager for PB Heat, experienced ongoing difficulties in both recruiting candidates and identifying people with the right “fit” for her organization.  Ms. Garner tried using several staffing agencies, but they were unable to deliver the caliber of talent this manufacturer of residential and commercial boilers needed.

The Solution:

Tired of managing the frustrations of recruiting on her own, Ms. Garner began using Berks and Beyond - exclusively.  Our staffing experts took the time to understand the skills, experience and personality traits essential to success in her company. 

We combined thorough interviewing and skills testing with knowledge of PB Heat’s corporate culture to identify candidates who would best match their diverse needs.

The Results:

As PB Heat’s exclusive staffing provider, we consistently deliver high-quality candidates with the right “fit” for PB Heat.  In Ms. Garner’s words:

“Berks and Beyond has successfully filled our orders for over six years in a timely, efficient, friendly manner.  They have consistently provided top-quality candidates for all of our diverse positions.  Since using Berks and Beyond, we have not had to utilize any other agency!  Keep up the good work, Danielle and Heidi!  Berks and Beyond is wonderful!”

Case #2:  High Turnover

The Problem:

A small manufacturing firm in Allentown, PA was plagued with chronic turnover.  The plant manager spent countless hours working with multiple staffing vendors to find reliable employees.  He even tried speaking to his staff directly about the importance of attendance, but with little success.  He turned to Berks and Beyond to end his expensive and inefficient hire-train-fire cycle.

The Solution:

Our staffing specialist suggested implementing a single-source solution.  Although this meant we would have to bid against national competitors for the client’s business, we knew an exclusive relationship was in the client’s best interest - streamlining their staffing function and reducing their turnover. 

Our bid was not the lowest; but the high quality, consistent service we’d provided this client in the past prompted them to award us their exclusive business.

The Results:

Working exclusively with Berks and Beyond has dramatically reduced this client’s turnover and minimized attendance and tardiness issues.  No longer forced to keep track of multiple employees from multiple staffing agencies, the plant manager is now free to focus on his most important priorities.

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Contact Berks & Beyond today to find out how we can deliver real Results at Work for your organization.