Every summer, managers, supervisors, and employees inevitably face the question of how to prevent heat stress in the workplace. Leadpoint’s on-site managers offer some best practices for keeping employees safe as summer temperatures rise. We asked, “How can I prepare for the hot weather and be ready when it gets here?” Create a plan to…
Leadpoint is pleased to introduce Brian Jackson, our new Director of Human Resources. With extensive experience in HR leadership, Brian most recently served as the Human Resource Director at USLBM, overseeing a team of 25 HR professionals across 10 states and 42 sites. Before this, Brian excelled as Senior HR Manager at HelloFresh, where he launched the company’s largest US facility…
As seen in Waste Advantage Onboarding is not a one-time event. Prioritizing the experience of your new employees can help create a positive work environment, boost morale, and improve employee retention and engagement. By Mike Huycke Filling entry-level and general labor positions across the waste and recycling industry can be challenging. Retaining employees in these…
As seen in Waste Advantage Leadpoint, founded in 2000, solved a pressing need in the waste and recycling industry: employing a safe, stable, and productive workforce. Leadpoint’s labor solutions model, a first in the recycling industry, embedded a full-time, steady crew of sorters, groundskeepers, supervisors, and managers in MRFs of all sizes. The company built…
PHOENIX, AZ (April 3, 2024)—Leadpoint, the leading workforce solutions provider in the waste and recycling industry, announces that Atiba Ovid has joined the company as Vice President of Finance and Accounting. In this role, Ovid will oversee general accounting, financial planning and analysis, and tax compliance for Leadpoint, reporting directly to Dan Behrendt, Leadpoint’s CFO.…
Employee Turnover is Costly Employee turnover is one of the biggest challenges any waste and recycling operator faces. Recruiting, onboarding, and training a new employee is time-consuming and expensive, whether the person is employed directly or through a staffing or workforce company. When an employee leaves, not only does the hiring process begin again, but…
As seen in Recycling Today, March 2024 Issue Today’s hiring landscape requires innovation and user-friendly systems to build and sustain a robust pipeline of qualified applicants. Candidates expect seamless and expeditious experiences when applying for roles. A multidimensional recruiting approach integrating artificial intelligence (AI), technology and a dedicated team helps meet job seekers’ expectations…
As seen in Waste Advantage, February 2024 Issue Q&A with Mike Huycke, Vice President of Business Development, Leadpoint Business Services. What are some of the factors that are currently affecting staffing issues and did they change throughout 2023? In 2023, we observed a stabilization of wages and increased workforce stability. Amid the pandemic, wage rates…
Leadpoint is thrilled to welcome Nancy Bildir as our new Sales Director, East. Nancy has an extensive background in senior sales roles, managing complex national accounts, driving sales, and nurturing client loyalty throughout her career. Before joining Leadpoint, Nancy spent five years at Republic Services as a Major Account Manager. In this capacity, she demonstrated…
As seen in Waste Advantage – November 2023 What is one thing material recovery facilities (MRFs), plastic recovery facilities (PRFs), and polymer sites have in common? Each needs a safe and reliable workforce to keep their facilities running. Staffing these sites is a pivotal challenge in the waste and recycling industry. The hurdle extends beyond…
As seen in Waste Advantage – November 2023 Effective second chance hiring programs provide job seekers with a clear pathway to meaningful employment. Setting the Stage for Success Leadpoint faced significant challenges in maintaining their workforce, during the tumultuous year of 2020, marked by the COVID-19 pandemic. In response to these challenges, Maiko Joslin and…
As seen in Waste Advantage – November 2023 In 2018, upon her release from prison, Maiko Joslin embarked on a new journey by landing an entry-level position at Leadpoint Business Services, a workforce solutions company specializing in the waste and recycling industry. Before taking this role, Maiko developed her skills and work ethic through various…