Frontline work is where the economy shows up first - in overtime boards, start dates, and whether pay feels predictable or stressful.

In this episode, we break down what the latest national labor data says (as of mid-to-late February 2026) about hiring across Manufacturing, Logistics, Skilled Trades, Energy, and Light Industrial work. We then translate the numbers into plain language: unemployment and participation, wage and hours signals, job openings by industry, and what the Federal Reserve’s posture implies for hiring decisions and workplace stability.

Then we turn the data into action.

Employers learn how to keep capacity stable in a more selective market: clearer offers, smarter Temp‑To‑Hire pathways, day‑one readiness, and pay reliability as a retention KPI - plus the small scoreboard of KPIs that predict churn before it hits production.

Job‑seekers learn what to expect, how to evaluate offers beyond the hourly rate, and how to communicate in ways that keep them first in line for the next call.

In industrial and light-industrial staffing, the same roles cause the same fire drills over and over: forklift nights, sanitation, late-shift line leads. Every time someone quits or a new order drops, teams scramble from scratch.

In this episode, Jennifer shows how to build “mini talent pools” around those problem roles so you always have a warm bench instead of a cold start.

For employers and staffing pros, she walks through identifying your two or three highest-pain roles, defining what success really looks like in each, and setting up simple pipelines of pre-qualified workers you can keep warm with lightweight check-ins - not fancy software.

For job seekers, Jennifer explains how to get into these priority pools, what it means for faster placement, and how to use them to test different sites or shifts without burning bridges.

Listeners leave with a clear, 3-step framework they can set up in a week, plus practical scripts and habits that turn repeat headaches into predictable, fillable roles.

In this episode of WORKERS.COM Staffing Pulse, we dive into an exciting truth for skilled tradespeople: your experience can open doors to entirely new industries - without starting from scratch.

From welders stepping into shipyards or aerospace careers, to electricians powering the future in renewable energy, we uncover just how far trade skills can take you when you know how to position them.

You’ll walk away with practical, career-boosting steps for making a smooth transition, including the right certifications to pursue, how to strengthen your resume, and strategies for standing out to employers.

Plus, learn how WORKERS.COM helps connect skilled workers with real opportunities through temp, temp-to-hire, and direct hire roles - so your next career move is closer than you think.