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Is Your Business Ready for an I-9 Audit? Here’s What You Need to Know

In today’s regulatory landscape, compliance with employment verification laws isn’t optional—it’s essential. With workplace audits on the rise and increased scrutiny from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), businesses must ensure their hiring practices meet legal requirements. That’s where an I-9 audit comes in. What is an I-9 Audit, and Why Does It Matter? An I-9 audit… View Article

MS-IL is Powering Up STEM Hiring

The race for skilled STEM talent has never been fiercer. Companies in life sciences, technology, engineering, and manufacturing sectors are competing to secure top-tier professionals who will drive innovation, growth, and operational excellence. But finding the right candidates isn’t just challenging—it’s critical. MS-IL is your trusted staffing partner, bringing industry expertise and a commitment to… View Article

The Post-Holiday Workforce Shift

The holiday season is an exciting time, but for many businesses, it also brings an increase in activity—peak seasons, high-pressure deadlines, and a surge in customer demand. And as we transition from the holiday rush into the new year, one reality sets in for business leaders and operations teams alike—post-holiday workforce fluctuations can have a… View Article

Navigating Warehouse Worker Turnover: 5 Key Factors Managers Need to Know

In today’s competitive landscape, retaining talent in the distribution sector is more challenging than ever. For Managers, understanding the nuances behind warehouse worker turnover is crucial. At The MS-IL Group, we’ve learned firsthand that addressing these challenges head-on can make a significant difference in employee retention and satisfaction. 1. Compensation and Benefits Increased demand for… View Article

Navigating Workforce Uncertainty: It’s Okay Not To Know

In an era of unprecedented change, it’s natural to feel uncertain about how many people you need in your facility. The workforce landscape is volatile, unemployment rates fluctuate, and the economy remains unstable. In such times, it’s crucial to recognize that it’s okay not to have all the answers. The Volatile Workforce Landscape The truth… View Article

Onsite Staffing: A Hands-On Approach to Hiring

In the evolving landscape of workforce management, finding innovative ways to enhance productivity and retention is on every business leader’s agenda. One effective strategy is onsite staffing—a hands-on approach to hiring that brings a multitude of benefits to both organizations and their employees. Understanding Onsite Staffing Onsite staffing involves having your staffing partner physically present… View Article

Get Ready for Peak Season with These Warehouse Preparation Tips

Summer is here, and for those in the materials handling world, that means one thing—peak season is just around the corner. Peak season is the highlight of the year. In fact, 40% of retail businesses say that half of their annual sales come during peak season. Summer is the perfect time to begin planning for… View Article

MS-IL Proves It’s a Top Workplace Once Again in 2024!

This year, we’re thrilled to share an achievement of collective pride. MS-IL Staffing & Packaging has been named among the Top Workplaces list for 2024, a sign to our culture of putting people first, fostering an environment of inclusivity, and pushing the boundaries of what it means to be an exceptional employer. First and foremost,… View Article

8 Simple Ways To Save Money

This article is from Bank of America. View their post at the bottom. Sometimes the hardest thing about saving money is just getting started. This step-by-step guide for how to save money can help you develop a simple and realistic strategy, so you can save for all your short- and long-term savings goals. 1Record your… View Article

Enjoy What You Are Doing No Matter What

This article is from Lifehack. To see their article click the link at the bottom. Ideally, we can choose to always do what we love without ever needing to think about the things we don’t like. That, unfortunately, is not the case in real world. There are times when we need to do something we don’t like. Just think… View Article

How to Organize Your Life: 10 Habits of Really Organized People

This article is from Lifehack. See their website at the bottom. Really organized people are not born organized, they have to cultivate healthy habits, which then help them to stay organized. So even if you think you are a very disorganized person, you can learn to be organized. From planning things, jotting things down, to… View Article

When Do We Really Need Face-to-Face Interactions?

Summary    While work will likely never go back to our pre-pandemic status quo, the future will be a blended one that leverages the best of what both virtual and face-to-face experiences can offer.  The authors argue that collaboration, innovation, acculturation, and dedication are difficult to replicate virtually and sustain without some face-to-face interaction. But to… View Article

Face-Covering Tips

Take action to slow the spread of COVID-19 by wearing a cloth face-covering in public spaces, keeping at least 6 feet of physical distance, & frequently washing your hands. Make a cloth face covering from a t-shirt, scarf, or cloth napkin.  LEARN MORE: https://www.cdc.gov

COVID-19 – Frequently Asked Questions

Is testing for COVID-19 covered under my Minimum Essential Coverage (MEC) Plan? Yes. To comply with the requirements set forth by the Families First Coronavirus Response Act, signed into law March 18, 2020, MEC plans will cover diagnostic testing and related service visit(s) in regard to COVID-19. Treatment of the virus is not covered under… View Article