How To Survive A Talent Drought
Wonolo on Jan. 11, 2022
According to the latest data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, there were 10.4 million job openings at the end of September but only 7.7 million unemployed workers to fill them. At the same time, some 4.4 million workers (3% [...]
Holiday Labor Survey
Lori Macias on Dec. 2, 2021
Companies Are Struggling to Find Holiday Help. What Are They Doing About It? In a recent survey of Wonolo’s customers, about two-thirds (66%) of the respondents reported that the current labor shortage is complicating efforts to find help for the [...]
New Ways to Solve Issues in Warehouse Operations in Dallas, Texas
Wonolo on Jun. 21, 2021
Currently, warehouse operations jobs are at a ten-year high, despite a dip in 2020 due to pandemic-related closures. The number of warehouse operations jobs has more than doubled since 2009 according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. It’s promising news [...]
Why 90-Day Trial Period Employment is Ideal for Companies in New York City
Wonolo on Jun. 7, 2021
As your business grows, you may find that you need help from temporary workers to round out your labor force. The types of roles that temporary workers play may vary, but some common categories include warehouse operations, fulfillment, delivery driving, [...]
2020 Holiday Season Recap: Predictions vs. Reality
Wonolo on Jan. 22, 2021
2020 was a year like no other, so of course the holiday season was a bit different than it has been in the past. We predicted we would see a wide variety of consumer trends, including some that have been [...]
How This Holiday Season is Different: Infographic
Wonolo on Oct. 30, 2020
I’m sure you’ve noticed things look a little different than last year. Last year we were reporting on seasonal labor shortages and booming holiday spending. This year, we are grappling with high unemployment rates and uncertain demand in the pandemic-driven [...]
COVID-19: Guide to Essential Businesses
Wonolo on Apr. 13, 2020
As the U.S. tries to stop the spread of COVID-19, businesses deemed non-essential are grappling with closing their doors and laying off their workers. However, some industries are hiring rapidly to meet new demand as people cope with sheltering in [...]
How Technology Is Changing the World of Shipping Consumer Goods
Wonolo on Oct. 26, 2017
The shipping industry has always operated with amazing efficiency and has generally been reluctant to adopt emerging technologies that may be disruptive to their logistical systems. However, with higher consumer demands regarding shipping times and sustainable operations, operating in the [...]
