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…
We’re excited to announce that Jeff Bailey, a valued member of the Leadpoint family since June 2020, is taking on a new role within our organization as Director of Sales. Jeff‘s journey at Leadpoint started as an Onsite Manager (OSM) in Spokane, Washington. He recently transitioned to our Operations Support Team, all while maintaining his OSM…
PHOENIX (September 28, 2023) – Leadpoint, a proven labor solutions provider and operating partner that supports the recycling industry, is pleased to introduce Lane MacAllister as the company’s Vice President of Safety & Compliance. With over 20 years of experience in the environmental waste and recycling industry, along with a wealth of expertise in safety…
PHOENIX (September 13, 2023) – Leadpoint is proud to introduce its restructured Recycling Operations Support Team, designed to deliver comprehensive assistance to field operations and customers. This team is geared towards streamlining MRF, PRF and polymer site startups, ensuring site compliance and nurturing customer relationships. They also assist in fostering the implementation of Leadpoint’s high performance…
As seen in Waste Advantage – April 2023 Managing operating costs and employee performance are two of the most important day to day tasks to maintain an efficient recycling facility. Engaging in these tasks can be time consuming and expensive. Labor costs, overhead and burden typically comprise the largest portion of an operating budget. In…
As seen in Recycling Today, March 2023 Issue Upward pressure on wages continues to be a primary concern for the recycling industry in 2023 as it faces ongoing staffing challenges. Over the past two years, Leadpoint has been actively working with clients to provide competitive compensation to its workforce and is beginning to see the…
As seen in Waste Advantage, February 2023 Issue Q&A with Len Christopher, Vice President of Operations, Leadpoint Business Services, on investing in people, responding to workforce trends, and what is ahead for 2023. What are some of the factors that are currently affecting staffing issues and how did they change throughout 2022? The #1 factor…
As seen in Waste Advantage Magazine, November 2022 There is no easy solution for filling the employment gap, nor are there agreed-upon explanations for today’s recruiting situation or guidance on when the challenge may ease. What is clear is that employers in all industries need to be innovative and think differently about how and who…
As seen in Waste Advantage Magazine, November 2022 Leadpoint is a committed second-chance employer with a history of hiring and promoting entry-level workers who go on to build careers in the recycling industry. Today, 37 percent of the company’s managers started in entry-level positions. “I came to work at Leadpoint out of a work release…
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