Tackling Wisconsin’s Labor Shortage: How Distribution Centers Can Benefit by Partnering with FHI

Wisconsin is grappling with a significant labor shortage that's impacting businesses across the State. With about 165,000 job openings and only 100,400 unemployed individuals actively looking for work, the gap between available jobs and available workers is striking.

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This shortage is putting a lot of strain on businesses, especially those running distribution centers that rely heavily on a steady workforce to keep things moving smoothly.

Challenges for Distribution Centers

The labor force participation rate in Wisconsin is at 65.9%, which is higher than the national average but still insufficient to meet the high demand for workers.

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This situation is especially problematic for distribution centers, which often struggle to staff second and third shifts due to the demanding nature of the work and less desirable hours.

The Solution: FHI Managed Labor Services

FHI, a managed labor service provider, offers a solution that can alleviate these staffing challenges. Here's how partnering with FHI can benefit distribution centers:

Filling Hard-to-Staff Shifts: One of the biggest advantages of outsourcing labor to FHI is their ability to fill those hard-to-staff second and third shifts. Unlike in-house hiring, which often struggles with finding willing candidates for these shifts, FHI specializes in staffing these challenging time periods.

Boosting Productivity and Efficiency: Outsourcing to FHI can lead to significant improvements in productivity and efficiency. FHI’s workers are trained and experienced in handling the specific demands of distribution centers. This means they can hit the ground running, reducing the time and resources spent on training and onboarding new hires.

Cost Savings: Hiring in-house comes with a lot of hidden costs – from recruitment and training to benefits, worker’s comp and overtime. By outsourcing to FHI, we assume these labor-related costs. FHI takes care of all the administrative burdens, allowing operators to focus on what they do best: running their business.

FHI, a leader in the managed warehouse labor space, brings over 30 years of experience servicing top-tier customers. With warehouse associates deployed across the U.S., FHI stands as a beacon of reliability and expertise, providing scalable and efficient workforce solutions that can drive significant operational improvements in the discount retail sector.

For additional information about FHI’s Managed Labor Solutions, visit us online at FHIWORKS.com.