Industry veteran selected as new leader following extensive national search
TAMPA, Fla. (Dec. 12, 2022) — The Board of Directors of NSC Technologies (NSC) has announced the selection of John Gulnac, a senior executive in the staffing industry with a 14-year track record of high-impact accomplishments, as Chief Executive Officer. Gulnac…
Employers in the maritime industry deal with many challenges that make maintaining a steady and stable workforce problematic. Like many employers, when the need for talent arises, those in the maritime industry seek reliable talent with a highly specialized skill set and cannot always find them.
Common Problems in the Marine…
Most people know you should dress up for a typical interview and bring a copy of your resume, but an interview for a welding job isn’t a typical interview.
Those scheduled for a welding interview might be wondering if they should take their welding gear, work clothes or any other additional…
Maintenance mechanics are responsible for inspecting, fixing, and maintaining equipment in a place of business.
In recent years, much of the equipment these professionals are responsible for has become more complicated. Today’s maintenance workers must be as comfortable with analog tools as they are with modern electronics and computer systems.
Whether you’re…
Warehouse work is typically done wearing boots and jeans, so it only makes sense to wear them to an interview, right?
Well, if you want to maximize your chances of getting hired, probably not.
When you walk in the door for an interview, a hiring manager wants to see a candidate who…
Did you know it takes, on average, 43 days for employers to hire a candidate for a vacant position? That’s 43 days where various functions and tasks in that infrastructure role aren’t being executed or completed, causing potential delays, or missed work. And 43 days where the rest of the…
As a job seeker in the trade industry, you may have considered different avenues to evaluate potential new roles. Maybe you have scoured Indeed and other online job sites, or you’ve been checking in with friends and networking for referrals. Like many tradespeople, finding the exact right fit—a company you…
The global pandemic has all but transformed most industries in some shape or form. The construction industry, which suffers already in finding skilled labor, has been significantly challenged. According to a 2020 Construction Hiring and Business Outlook report by the Associated General Contractors of America, 81 percent of construction businesses…
NSC is committed to keeping Americans working, our oceans safe, and our beaches clean! Together, we can build awareness and inspire action to preserve the world’s oceans and parks.
The NSC Team will be at Mission Beach in San Diego on Saturday, July 10th from 9am to 1pm, so that we…
ATLANTA, GA – June 29, 2021 – NSC, a leading staffing agency dedicated to connecting companies with skilled workers in the marine, manufacturing, and light industrial industries, today announced the appointment of J. Todd Oken to the position of Chief Financial Officer.
“We are fortunate to have someone of Todd’s caliber…
The client needed to implement audiovisual configurations for their customer’s performing arts facilities and house of worship sites. NSC sourced a lead technician who developed the functionality for the facilities to operate effectively.
For a business to grow, it typically requires certain functions to do so—technology, processes, and perhaps most importantly, people. Staffing your organization is one of the most important ways to prepare your company for future growth. Are you strategic in your hires?
Who you bring into your organization can make or…
When it comes to advancing your company’s goals, it is imperative to add mission-critical roles and fill them, including those that require specialized talent. In most businesses, people are often the most significant expense, so it can be challenging to justify adding new staff. Coupled with a tight labor market,…
There has been a real crisis brewing in manufacturing, construction, and other skilled labor-related jobs in America—a shrinking supply of skilled workers to fill open positions. This labor shortage has been well-documented throughout the country as the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that the nation’s need for workers in…
After spending time serving their country, many veterans are eager to return to civilian life, which often means re-entering the workforce. However, many get stuck when it comes to where they want to focus their talent. With experience working in a team environment, diverse points-of-view, plus leadership, respect, and discipline,…
NSC is proud to be recognized as one of SIA’s Diversity-Owned Staffing Firms in 2021. We are people focused and talent driven, providing exceptionally high levels of service to our job seekers and clients.…
When you work with a recruiter to find a construction job, you increase your chances of finding a position that suits your career and personal needs. If you are skeptical that a recruiter can truly help you find a great construction job, consider the following benefits:
Long-Term Possibilities
There is a common…
Maritime employers have seen a steady increase in available skilled jobs and a year over year decrease in the availability of skilled workers and job seeker interest.
A workplace where diversity is valued is the tip of the iceberg when creating an environment that fosters inclusivity. The two terms often are used interchangeably, but where diversity ends, inclusion picks up.
Diversity in the workplace is when different backgrounds, lifestyles, beliefs, and values are represented–and that’s a great start.…
With many misconceptions about staffing agencies, you may have doubts about the benefits of working with one, especially when it comes to different trade skills. However, a staffing company’s benefits are vast, and they often are the perfect solution for someone looking for a new role, especially in a trade…
It’s no secret that the manufacturing industry has been impacted by COVID-19 (along with most every other industry). But each type of manufacturing has experienced the impacts differently.
According to an average of results from five Federal Reserve District Manufacturing Surveys*, U.S. manufacturing firms have significantly added to their payrolls in…
The client wanted to expand their business into new markets, but lacked the internal resources to help get them there. NSC provided direct hire services to attract, screen, and identify the perfect candidate to help stimulate growth.
The client leveraged their existing relationship with NSC to provide a custom temp-to-hire program to increase production efficiencies in melting, casting, scrap-handling, and processing to meet their growing business demand while improving safety measures and reducing workplace injuries.
The client required a unique workforce for their distribution center to operate at peak performance. NSC provided qualified talent through a customized temp-to-hire solution that fit the client’s needs.
Operating in a competitive market, the client faced staffing shortages and needed to keep up with business demand. NSC attracted untapped talent in the market, reduced employment-related risks and costs, and provided hands-on support for Ryder’s complex workforce challenges.
The client needed to implement audiovisual configurations for their customer’s performing arts facilities and house of worship sites. NSC sourced a lead technician who developed the functionality for the facilities to operate effectively.
The client needed a staffing provider that knew the market and could scale with demand. They leaned on NSC to assist in meeting their business goals and growing consumer needs.
The disaster that was 2020 has created an opportunity for leaders to take charge and lead their teams to greater success in 2021.
If you’re currently looking for ways to get the ball rolling on your team’s success this year, consider the following tactics.
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Becoming more independent is a part of life, including within the workplace, and good leaders are constantly striving to help more dependent workers become self-sufficient.
Making staff members more independent requires plenty of encouragement, strong communication, trust, room to fail, and increasing responsibility. Below are a few key areas where you…
If you’ve ever felt burned out at work, you understand what it can be like: getting angry at somebody when you would typically be patient, reacting disproportionately to bad news, or feeling disinterested in work duties you usually enjoy.
When leaders are disengaged, they normally feel exhausted and seem emotionally unstable.…
NSC announced it has been recognized by the Virginia Department of Veterans Services as a certified employer within the Virginia Values Veterans (V3) Program.
One proven approach to setting goals is called the SMART system, with SMART being an acronym for specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound.
The SMART framework is a structure for establishing goals that are actually doable. It does this by laying out qualities that achievable objectives ought to have.
Under the SMART…
In many companies, now-remote employees won’t ever return to the office at the same levels they were before the COVID-19 pandemic.
According to Gallup, just 5 percent of the pre-COVID American workforce worked remotely full-time. After the pandemic hit, that percentage rose to 26 percent, Gallup found, with many other survey…
NSC announced it has won the Best of Staffing Talent Award — among a total of six Best of Staffing Talent and Best of Staffing Client awards won by NSC and its four subsidiaries for providing superior service to candidates and clients.
When companies hold worker training sessions, they tend to concentrate on hard, technical abilities crucial for daily operations, such as performing quality tests or using production machines.
However, interpersonal “soft skills” are more essential to career success, especially for those in leadership. These skills being able to effectively communicate, customer service,…
COVID-19 has created additional stress in the workplace, resulting in a decrease in morale and disrupted group chemistry, which can all lead to lower performance. Because of this, it’s important to actively support your employees.
According to data from a recent Harvard University study, many leaders effectively managed their employees through…
Did you know the first week in December is National Hand-washing Awareness Week?
And, with COVID cases spiking around the country, keeping our hands clean is one of the best lines of defense. So, get your workplace involved and have everyone brush up on their hand-washing knowledge.
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The blazing high temperatures of the summertime can be rough on the human body. If you don’t work in a climate–controlled environment, then you have to take extra steps to stay safe and cool once temperatures start climbing into the 80s and beyond.
If you can’t escape the heat, you shouldn’t let it…
For most folks, mornings are the most important part of the day because they set the stage.
Getting off to a strong start can mean the difference between achieving all you need to get done and ending your workday with a lot of loose ends. Below are a few tips on how…
From learning how to work a remote desktop to keeping small children occupied while writing emails, on-the-job problem solving during the COVID-19 pandemic is at an all-time high.
Hopefully, you’re successfully dealing with these challenges and more. That said, if you’re looking to improve your problem-solving skills, there are apps for…
These days, it can be difficult to identify a career that will supply continuous, dependable work long into the future. Shipyards have been around for thousands of years and they will be for many years into the future, offering the prospect of continuous work to those in the shipping industry.
The…
Quickly make the right additions to your workforce by incorporating temporary labor with the potential to hire permanently.
Prepare maritime associates for real world scenarios by leveraging state-of-the-art simulation—and strengthen safety competencies.
Streamline and outsource the payroll process—so you can spend more time on strategic initiatives that will help grow your business.
Gain on-demand access to a skilled workforce with hands-on support for your business’s unique, complex challenges.
Improve contingent workforce planning and scale with confidence by partnering with a reputable Managed Service Provider (MSP).
Remove the burden of hiring long-term, highly skilled, permanent employees by leveraging direct hire services.
Maximize the potential of every individual — NSC creates, cultivates, and delivers specialized skilled trade workers and helps your business achieve peak performance
Adapt and respond to rapidly changing business needs