Digital People

06/19/2026

Juneteenth is a day of reflection, recognition, and continued progress. Today, we honor the resilience, contributions, and achievements of Black Americans while recognizing the significance of freedom, opportunity, and equality in our communities and workplaces.

As we observe Juneteenth, we're reminded that creating opportunities for people to thrive isn't a one-day commitment, it's ongoing work.

Together, we can continue building workplaces where talent is recognized, voices are valued, and opportunity is accessible to all.

06/17/2026

Everyone is talking about AI. Economists Daniel Zhao and Svenja Gudell believe demographics deserve equal attention.

As millions of workers retire over the next decade, industries including healthcare, manufacturing, education, government, and the skilled trades could face significant talent shortages. At the same time, employers are seeing early signs that hiring activity may be stabilizing after several years of slower growth.

🔗 https://staffmark.com/workforce-optics-june-2026-hiring-trends-insights/

June's Workforce Optics explores why demographic shifts, employee trust, and workforce development may become some of the most important business issues of the decade.

06/17/2026

The companies closing Q2 strong didn't get there by chance. They planned their workforce with intention, moved quickly when talent became available, and treated staffing as a business strategy, not a last-minute solution.

Q3 starts in two weeks. The question isn't whether you'll need talent. It's whether you'll be ready when opportunity shows up.

Let's build your workforce strategy now: https://smgroupna.com/capabilities/

06/12/2026

Today, on Women Veterans Day, we recognize the women who served and the next mission still ahead of them. The skills you built in uniform aren't a footnote on a résumé. They're leadership, discipline, and grit that civilian employers need right now. Through Operation Hired, our recruiters work as your advocates, translating your experience into roles where you'll rise, thrive, and lead.

Your service was never the whole story. It was the foundation.
To the women veterans charting what's next: we're ready to walk beside you and speak boldly on your behalf.

Start your next chapter → https://smgroupna.com/operation-hired/

You’ve served with honor. You’ve led with integrity. You’ve answered the call when it mattered most. Now, it’s time for your next mission – one where your

06/12/2026

This Sunday is Father's Day. But it's also every Tuesday, Thursday, and the Saturday you worked a double.

To the dads grinding for their families, working to build something real, set an example, and keep the lights on, we see the hustle behind the title.

We're here to help you find work that makes the sacrifice worth it. Happy early Father's Day. 💙

06/11/2026

May's jobs report once again exceeded expectations, with employers adding 172,000 jobs while unemployment remained at 4.3%. Despite ongoing economic uncertainty, the labor market continues to show remarkable resilience.

But beneath the headline numbers, employers are confronting a different challenge: an aging workforce, rising retirements, and growing skills mismatches that could reshape hiring for years to come.

In the June edition of Workforce Optics, we explore what these trends mean for workforce planning, hiring strategy, and talent development in 2026 and beyond.

https://staffmark.com/workforce-optics-june-2026-hiring-trends-insights/

06/10/2026

This week, Staffmark Group is joining thousands of employees across 10 countries for the RGF Connect Global Week of Impact 2026 — a worldwide push to break down barriers and build real pathways to employment.
The theme is Building Bridges to Employment. For us, that's not a slogan — it's the reason we exist. Through local partnerships and regional events, our teams are showing up for veterans, young adults, and communities that need it most.
Our parent company RGF Staffing built something extraordinary with RGF Connect. Over 139,000 placements last year alone. Workforce training. Direct job matching. Real lives changed across 4 continents.
We're proud to be part of it. And we're proud to show up this week — and every week — for the people who need a bridge to their next opportunity.
Learn more at rgfconnect.com

06/05/2026

Your workforce partner's values should be as rigorous as yours. Staffmark Group has earned EcoVadis Gold, ranking in the top 5% globally for environmental responsibility, ethical governance, labor and human rights standards, and sustainable procurement.

As ESG reporting, supply chain accountability, and responsible workforce management become standard business expectations, the partners you choose reflect the standards you hold.
We hold ourselves to the same standard we help our clients meet.

This recognition builds on years of progress, from Bronze to Silver, now to Gold; because sustainability isn't a campaign. It's how we operate.

"Sustainability, ethics, and accountability are increasingly important to our clients, employees, and business partners." — Stacey Lane, Staffmark Group

🔗 Learn more: https://ow.ly/eHHt50Z8e9X

06/05/2026

Summer doesn't mean slow. Not for the people who are serious about what's next.

While everyone else waits until fall to make moves, the boldest candidates are:
✔️ Updating their skills
✔️ Expanding their network
✔️ Applying before the rush
This season belongs to the ones who move first.

Are you ready? Let's go.
➡️ https://employeeworkplace.com/jobs/digital-people/

06/04/2026

Talent thrives where people can be themselves. The strongest teams aren't built on sameness. They're built on different experiences, perspectives, and voices coming together to move business forward.

This Pride Month, we celebrate the LGBTQ+ professionals who bring their talents, ideas, and authenticity to workplaces across the country.

Everyone deserves the opportunity to show up fully, contribute confidently, and build a career they're proud of.