A strong and effective partnership with a logistics staffing agency should be mutually rewarding, where both organizations work toward achieving shared goals and maximizing the benefits from their collaboration. Your business should be getting access to a high performance talent pool, assistance with rapidly yet effectively filling in high-demand positions, and ongoing employee retention, while the agency should be getting your continued business in return.
If you feel you could be getting more value from your staffing logistics agency, consider asking for these best practices and resources that can yield better results.
Aligning Staffing Needs with Business Goals
Your business faces a multitude of workforce demands. Filling in a position is only one of many. There may be a need to cut costs, increase skills, expand operations, acquire new leadership, set up new working protocols, improve productivity, the list goes on. By clearly articulating your business goals, you enable your agency to source the right candidates who can help propel your objectives forward.
One of the ways Total Talent Resources ensures alignment with your business goals is by leveraging a program called Recruitment Process Outsourcing. Through this program, Total helps you overcome these business obstacles:
- Low internal bandwidth
- Lack of experience in recruiting
- High talent acquisition costs
- Inefficient processes
- Staff challenges during high growth
- Seasonal surges in hiring
Investing in Training & Development (with the Help of Your Logistics Staffing Agency)
Having a skilled and well-trained workforce can lead to increased productivity, efficiency, and employee retention, ultimately lowering turnover costs for businesses. Ask your logistics staffing agency for ongoing training programs for their placements in key areas such as inventory management, safety protocols, or emerging technology tools. This continuous training helps to ensure that your new associates stay competent and engaged in their roles.
Leveraging Performance-to-Hire Solutions (Not All Staffing Agencies Offer This)
Your business may very well need long term, permanent employees rather than contingent associates who are hired for a certain duration. Yet, you can still reap the benefits of your logistics staffing agency who can vet talent, train and onboard, and support during assignments.
The key is to know ahead of time what your business will need and communicate that with your agency. They can then set up expectations with candidates, while you gain the chance to gauge their performance in real life work conditions before committing to hiring them for the long term.
Enhancing Communication and Offering Feedback
Stay in regular touch with your logistics staffing agency, including setting up periodic reviews and feedback sessions. This helps them fine-tune their candidate selection process based on your input, leading to better matches and increased productivity. By keeping the lines of communication open, you can ensure that the agency understands your ongoing needs and can make adjustments to their approach when needed.
Utilizing Data and Analytics Collected by Your Logistics Staffing Agency
Leveraging data and analytics, such as time-to-fill, retention rates, and the productivity levels of placed candidates, plays a crucial role in making informed decisions regarding staffing needs. There are a myriad of technology solutions that can help optimize data tracking. Request that your logistics staffing agency prioritize these technologies to help you better understand employee patterns and needs that may not be as easy to see in real time.
For example, Total Talent Resources conducted a supply chain workforce survey of more than 2200 workers in 2025. The insights discovered from this survey proved extremely valuable, informing us and our clients about exactly what candidates are looking for in employment.
Many organizations are turning to nontraditional work hours for warehouse workers to accommodate their busy lifestyles and attract more personnel. Yet, the data from the survey showed that 48.2% of workers prefer a five-day, eight-hour shift. Consistent work schedules are a top priority for them. This is especially important to know if you are in the market for a new logistics or warehouse staffing agency.
By implementing these strategies, you can optimize your relationship with your logistics staffing agency, leading to improved performance, reduced costs, and a higher return on investment. Collaborating closely with your staffing logistics agency to prioritize ongoing training, regular communication, and data-driven decision-making allows for a more efficient and effective partnership, resulting in a workforce that is highly skilled, strategically placed, and well-equipped to drive success in your business operations.
Talk with our Total Talent team today if you need a logistics staffing agency.