Hiring and Firing: How decisions get made.
As the labor market tightens up and unemployment numbers drop, many companies are busy focusing on growth, expanding and investing in their talent pool. Hiring and firing in this market […]
BCS Placement at Air Cargo 2018!
Last week, Melissa Gallardo, the Director of Business Development, proudly represented BCS Placement at the Air Cargo Conference in Austin, Texas on the February 20th panel “The Logistics of the Work […]
Happy Chinese New Year!
This is the Year of the Dog according to the Chinese calendar and it begins today! As we’ve discussed in previous years, the Chinese zodiac corresponds to different traits and […]
Millennials in logistics: Attracting new talent.
Logistics is one of the fastest growing industries in the labor market today and tapping the largest pool of labor, millennials, is going to be a crucial way for employers […]
Alliances change employment needs.
Alliances flooded the news this year as the landscape of ocean carriers changed and shifted with mergers and acquisitions from all over the globe. As carriers try to expand their […]
Lessons from labor negotiations
According to early ballot reports, 67% of the International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) workers voted to approve a three-year contract extension with the Pacific Maritime Association (PMA) which represents […]
Six tips to get that promotion!
Asking for a promotion can be a daunting task in any employment market. Quantifying our strengths and successes can be overwhelming as we determine what leverage we have to back […]
Logistics employment with a mission.
“Today, without a ‘why’ and a purpose beyond the products and services you provide, the younger generation of talent will not be attracted to working for their businesses in the […]
How online freight marketplaces may affect logistics careers.
While talk of how online freight marketplaces will change the logistics game is nothing new, the influx of new technology opportunities raises interesting questions about how changes will affect careers […]
Shortage of warehouse workers drives up salaries
While e-commerce continues to grow at an exponential rate, retail and logistics companies are opening warehouses at a record pace in an attempt to meet the growing demand. Orders need […]