"Fitness" in the Labor Market

The labor market is Darwinian. By that I mean the most well-equipped (generally regarding social ability, sometimes regarding competency) individuals are the most successful. They have the easiest time finding employment and undertaking successful career transitions. On the flip side, the fittest employers (by “fittest” I mean those who are able to pay the top 30% or so of wages in their respected industry / geography) continually win a lion’s share of the most well-equipped talent.

Realistically, most employers in Arkansas – including many prominent industries such as manufacturing, light / heavy industrial, warehousing, hospitality, and government – are often left vying for the best candidates in between the blue line and green columns; which isn't a huge population. Statewide, this population probably totals around 55,000 to 60,000 individuals. Furthermore, many of the individuals in this population often face at least one barrier to employment and would have a much higher chance of success if their future employer assisted by facilitating resources to help them overcome the barrier(s). They can be capable workers, but oftentimes their chances of long-term, on-the-job success would be greatly improved if their employer had systems in place to help address their barrier(s).

If you would like to learn about strategies your company can implement to help successfully employ and retain many of these candidates, I'd be happy to talk with you.

And, of course, if your company would benefit from partnering with a staffing provider that understands 1) the intricacies of the Arkansas labor market and its trends, 2) how to navigate available resources for both employers and job seekers, and 3) how to support workers to ensure higher levels of successful placements and increased retention, give DPI Staffing a call.

DPI Staffing works alongside our customers to help them hire the best candidates - often from the available 55,000 to 60,000 individuals statewide – while also providing a collaborative approach to ensure these individuals are connected to services they are eligible for to help them to be successful on the job. Because at DPI, our mission isn't just to staff; it's also to serve.