Light Industrial Staffing: Has the Game Changed?
An interview with Jason Leverant, CEO of AtWork Group, on the topic of light industrial staffing and the need to adapt to evolving client priorities and workforce dynamics.
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How Economic Uncertainty Is Changing Cash Flow Planning for Staffing Agencies
By: Advance Partners When interest rates rise, businesses stop hiring, and payment terms stretch — staffing agencies feel it first. When you are paying employees weekly or biweekly while clients may take 30–90 days to pay, any shock to collections or volume hits cash fast. Economic uncertainty isn’t new, but the way smart staffing firms…
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Why Staffing Agencies Struggle With Cash Flow (Even When They’re Profitable)
If you run a staffing agency, you’ve probably lived this paradox: the P&L shows profit, but cash feels tight every Friday. You’re not alone. Staffing firms can be operationally sound, winning new business, and still struggle to fund payroll. The reason isn’t mismanagement — it’s the math of the business model. The Cash Flow Paradox…
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When Should a Staffing Agency Outsource Its Back Office?
Running a staffing agency means juggling weekly payroll, multi-state taxes, invoicing, and collections—while also recruiting, selling, and keeping clients happy. And even for the most motivated owner-operators, keeping everything in the air is a challenge. Even the most profitable firms hit a point where back-office work slows growth. So the question becomes, when should a…
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The Right Fit Drives Profit: How Candidate Alignment Boosts Staffing Performance
In staffing, success isn’t just about filling seats, it’s about placing the right person in the right role. Helping candidates find the right fit isn’t just good for workers, it’s a hidden profit center for agencies.
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Finding the Right Fit: How LGC is Rebuilding Culture, Strengthening Systems, and Scaling for the Future
We sat down with Glen Greenawalt, President & COO at LGC Associates, to talk about his journey in staffing and LGC’s culture transformation from the ground up.
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What a Possible Recession Means for Your Staffing Firm
Recruiting & Hiring During a Recession In light of the long-term global health crisis of COVID-19 and the accompanying economic uncertainty, many economists and analysts predicted a recession could be imminent. The continuing cycles of new COVID variants make the future unpredictable and wreak havoc on the US economy. After a long period of recovery…
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How Does a Staffing Agency Get Paid?
If you’re new to the staffing industry or considering starting your own staffing firm, one of the first questions you might ask is: How does a staffing agency get paid? It’s a great question – and understanding the payment process is critical for managing cash flow and growing a sustainable business.
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Advance Partners has been named a 2025 USA Today Top Workplace
The American Staffing Association recently announced staffing firm payroll funder Advance Partners as newest corporate partner.
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Planning and Preparing for Economic Changes in 2025: Insights from Advance Partners and Staffing Industry Analysts
A conversation between Advance Partners and Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA) exploring the evolving economic landscape and how staffing firms can prepare.
