Advantage Technical

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.

06/03/2026

Safety isn't a compliance checkbox. It's a culture.

This June, in honor of National Safety Month, we're recognizing the companies and workers who treat a safe job site as a non-negotiable, not an afterthought.

Because when your people go home the same way they arrived, that's not just good practice.
That's good leadership.

To every client and every worker who makes safety a daily standard: we see you, and we're proud to partner alongside you.

05/29/2026

Most companies build AI tools and hope adoption follows. Staffmark does it differently. Our Mobile Innovation Lab brings agentic AI directly into branches, onsite locations, and client environments — tested alongside the recruiters and teams doing the work every day. Because in hiring, "good enough" isn't good enough.

Part 3 of Finding Heart in the Agentic Era is live now. Read the article: https://staffmark.com/finding-heart-in-the-agentic-era-part-3/

05/28/2026

May was a reminder of what drives real progress:
People. Purpose. Partnership.

Now we want to hear from you: What’s one goal you’re focused on heading into June?

Let’s build momentum together. 👇

05/27/2026

U.S. manufacturing continues expanding, but confidence is becoming more fragile. The April ISM Manufacturing PMI held at 52.7, marking the fourth consecutive month of growth as production and new orders remained positive.

At the same time, manufacturers are facing mounting cost pressures, supply chain strain, and weakening hiring activity. In May’s Workforce Optics, we explore how manufacturers are balancing growth with caution as they prioritize efficiency over workforce expansion amid ongoing uncertainty.

Get the full breakdown:
https://staffmark.com/workforce-optics-may-2026-hiring-trends-insights/

05/27/2026

45% of military spouses report being underemployed. That number says a lot about how much untapped talent this community holds and how much work still needs to be done to connect them with real opportunity. It's why our partnership with Blue Star Families matters so much to us. We sat down with Dr. Geri Lynn Maples and Matt McGowan to talk about what it actually looks like to show up for veterans and military families, not just in words, but in careers.

Watch the conversation and learn more about Operation Hired, our program built specifically to help veterans, transitioning service members, and military spouses find what's next.
👉 smgroupna.com/operation-hired/

05/26/2026

The workforce is evolving and so is opportunity. Women have closed the employment gap and are continuing to drive growth across key industries.

What does that mean for job seekers?

More pathways. More momentum. More opportunities to step into roles that shape what’s next. If you’re ready for your next move, this market is ready for you.

Want to understand what’s driving this shift (and what it means for your career or hiring strategy)? Read the full breakdown: https://www.hiringlab.org/2026/03/26/how-women-have-closed-the-workforce-gender-gap/

The gap between male and female labor force participation has hit a record low — and it's still falling.

05/25/2026

Today, we pause to honor and remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country. Their courage and commitment will never be forgotten.

05/22/2026

Innovation doesn’t happen in an echo chamber. This month, we celebrate the contributions, culture, and impact of Asian American and Pacific Islander communities; whose influence continues to shape industries and move the workforce forward. Different perspectives don’t divide progress. They drive it.

05/22/2026

Not all AI agents are created equal. If you know the difference, it changes everything.
Staffmark Group CEO Lane and VP of Digital Strategy Radi Jaarsma break down the two types of agents powering smarter hiring: the quiet ones working behind the scenes, and the conversational ones shaping candidate experience in real time.

Part 2 of Finding Heart in the Agentic Era is live now.

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