How to Identify Seasonal Staffing Trends within Your Organization

In our last blog post, we shared the importance of having a seasonal staffing strategy to help your business conquer unexpected demand. But how do you actually go about crafting that strategy? The first step is to pinpoint the specific…

[Report] Beyond the Gig: Exploring Reliable Work Options for the Modern Workforce

In a world where the nature of work is rapidly evolving, businesses and workers alike are navigating the uncharted waters of the gig economy. The release of Wonolo’s latest report, "Beyond the Gig: Exploring Reliable Work Options for the Modern…

The Importance of Building a Seasonal Staffing Strategy

In the fast-paced world of business, companies often encounter fluctuations in demand driven by seasonal cycles, holidays, or special events. To meet these surges, many organizations adjust their seasonal staffing and labor-sourcing strategies to engage with temporary workers during peak…

Yes, You May Be Able to Save Thousands of Dollars: A New Student Loan Repayment

Hello, Wonoloers! There is an exciting update for those who've taken out loans to go to college and are dealing with hefty loan payments.  Paying back student loans can be hard, especially if you don't have a lot of money…

“What Is a Gig?”: The Job Market Post-COVID and How Gig Platforms Are Restoring Stability to Workers

In a recent Supply Chain Brain Podcast episode, Editor-in-Chief Bob Bowman engages in a thought-provoking conversation about the present and future of gig work. He is joined by two experts from Wonolo: Monica Plaza, Chief Strategy Officer, and Robert Merritt,…

Staffing Solutions: Where to Find Retail Workers for the Short and Long-Term

Retailers are familiar with the challenges of keeping workers. That difficulty is especially understandable in the wake of the pandemic. However, retailers have been struggling more recently to find workers, too.  Wonolo hears from our customers that despite continuous recruiting…

Understaffed? Consider Independent Contractors for Temp Work and Beyond

While hiring rates continue to outpace quit rates, companies are still struggling to fill jobs. Moreover, the lack of productivity is costing businesses billions. How many billions? A recent survey estimated labor shortages cost businesses nearly $738 billion from 2020…

Best Blogs for Human Resource Professionals

Human resources professionals are facing exciting and challenging times today. As the gig economy gains even more steam, talent management is taking center stage at many companies. Technology advancements are also impacting the HR world, and HR professionals need to…

What is Pick to Light? A Definition of Pick to Light, How It Works, and More

Warehouses rely on picking systems to retrieve items from shelves and move those items to the appropriate packing and shipping areas. Warehouse picking is a function that's vital to the overall operation, but also one that can contain a great…