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How to Prevent the Looming Travel Breakdown

The Staffing Stream

Like any market breakdown, it’s driven by multiple factors, but one phenomenon seems to be the chief culprit: During the pandemic, airlines and the government bodies that oversee their transportation infrastructure laid off staff due to anticipated drops in demand. Make it easy for applicants to get through the processes.

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Strengthen Your Staffing Firm’s Brand with Social Advertising

SmartSearch

Think “Southwest Airlines,” and you might start dreaming about getting away for a quick vacation. But this is something that all staffing firms should include in their marketing, sales and customer engagement strategies each year. Think “Nike,” and you’ll probably imagine your next workout.

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How Delta Is Using Innovative Programs to Drive Equity and Internal Mobility

Linkedin Talent Blog

After starting out at the airline 14 years ago as a part-time gate agent, Melvina eventually became a full-time customer service representative. Like a growing number of employers, the airline is focusing more on job candidates’ skills and less on educational pedigree when measuring potential success.

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Delta’s Flexible Staffing: ‘Win-Win’ Or No Win?

Staffing Talk

Delta Air Lines is the only domestic airline to use a flexible staffing program. The airline calls it a “win-win,” saying it helps better manage staffing levels. But critics say it’s a not-so-thinly-veiled attempt to simply eliminate full-time jobs with benefits. Which is it?

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An Economist’s Case for Investing in Workers When Inflation is High

Eightfold

For instance, when travel demand picked up in 2021, many airlines were short-staffed due to a lack of proper planning. And when airlines hired again, new employees weren’t familiar with protocols. This led to canceled flights, delays, lost luggage, negative customer experiences, and a decline in revenue.

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The Revival of the Staffing Industry Executive Forum

Staffing Talk

I had the chance to have a beer with Staffing Industry Analyst’s Hugo Traeger a few weeks back. Virtual reality was going to take their place and put the gropers at the TSA and the airlines with their soaring airfares in their place. Instead, a desire for intimacy has resurged.

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Major Airlines Cutting Routes

Recruiting Daily Advisor

Recent staffing shortages and route closures by major airlines are causing concern among travelers and businesses. Even though state and local governments allowed restaurants and retail stores to reopen, many were forced to stay shuttered at least part of the time due to staffing issues. Staffing Shortages Create Challenges.