Maximizing Seasonal Efficiency with Cohort-Based Onboarding: A Complete Guide

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Why Cohort-Based Onboarding Works Implementing a cohort-based approach can transform how new hires integrate into your operation. First, onboarding in groups builds peer support, giving employees a shared learning experience. Then, because everyone receives the same standardized training, ramp-up time shortens, so you hit productivity targets faster. Finally, consistent instruction reinforces your reputation as a […]

What Job Seekers Want in 2025: How Employers Can Attract Top Talent

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Are You Hiring for 2025 — or Are You Stuck In The Past? If your job descriptions still talk about “fast-paced environments” and “competitive compensation,” you may be missing the mark. The labor market in 2025 is more candidate-driven than ever — and job seekers are setting the terms. Gone are the days when a […]

Why Your Warehouse Turnover Is So High And What to Do About It

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If your warehouse feels like a revolving door lately, you’re not alone. Hiring teams across the country are dealing with a labor pool that disappears almost as fast as it arrives. The issue isn’t just that workers leave — it’s that they leave early, often within their first 30 to 90 days. According to recent […]

Do You Really Have Control Over Your Hiring Operations?

How productivity drops, compliance risks, and cost surges are tightening the screws on staffing strategies Hiring has never been a simple process, but current conditions are turning it into a moving target. Budgets tighten. Timelines shorten. Departments that once had breathing room now find themselves buried in cost-control measures. Managing hiring operations takes more than […]

Confident Hiring Starts with the Right Conversations

How communication, preparation, and perspective lead to confidence for effective staffing decisions Finding the right person for a role has never been simple, but it’s easier when the decision doesn’t rest entirely on one person’s shoulders. When the hiring process includes open communication and collaboration across the team, it builds a better foundation for confident […]

Manufacturing Hiring Gaps Must Close to See Progress in Key Sectors

Why production demand alone isn’t enough to rebuild the talent pipeline The numbers don’t lie. Millions of dollars are being poured into revitalizing U.S. manufacturing, yet employers are still struggling to fill roles. The problem isn’t just availability—it’s placement, preparation, and the pressure to staff quality employees fast. Manufacturing hiring gaps continue to widen, and the […]

Staffing Forecast in 2025 and the Signals Employers Can’t Ignore

A stable economy doesn’t mean standing still. It means hiring with precision while others hesitate Hiring conditions no longer feel uncertain. Signals from different parts of the economy point to steady movement. Recent tariff changes between the United States and China, job gains in food service, and comments from the Federal Reserve all landed in […]

Employment Cost Impact on Business Hiring Decisions

As employment labor costs rise and productivity slips, companies are rethinking how much they can afford to hire, how fast, and at what risk with the new impact.   A Tighter Margin for Every Employee Hired Hiring has always involved trade-offs, but rising costs are adding weight to every decision. During the first quarter of […]

Skilled Labor Shortage Is Defining the Stability Conversation

Despite calm job reports, manufacturers and workforce planners face rising pressure from tightening skilled labor pipelines.   Hiring plans don’t happen in a vacuum—they respond to supply, demand, and policy. As factory orders surge and federal agencies tighten operations, one theme remains consistent: the labor market isn’t volatile, but it’s stretched. And nowhere is that […]

Talent Access Gaps Are Holding Back Hiring Growth

There are roles waiting to be filled, wages rising, and yet many companies still can’t find the people to show up. The phrase talent access captures more than just a hiring issue—it reflects the growing divide between where jobs are created and where people can afford to live, train, and work. That divide isn’t theoretical. It’s backed […]

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Meet Shane...

Shane’s journey with Nextaff began in 2019, when he established a successful franchise in the Kansas City metro area. His experience as a Nextaff franchise owner provides prospective buyers with a completely transparent view of the Nextaff Franchise Opportunity. Prior to his time at Nextaff, Shane led large sales teams in the Financial Services and Medical Device industries, further developing his expertise in leadership and business management.

Do you play sports?

Basketball! I was fortunate enough to play college basketball all 4 years and in 2013 we won the NCAA DII National Championship.

What do you love most about your current role?

Getting to know prospective franchise buyers. I love hearing about their goals and dreams they want to achieve through entrepreneurship.

What is your favorite color?

Orange! Yes, it is one of Nextaff’s main colors but it was my favorite before coming to Nextaff. In the franchising world, I’m known as “Orange pants guy”.

Meet Cary...

When it comes to operating a staffing firm, Cary has worn every hat.  From recruiting, to sales, to management, to ownership, he has been involved in every aspect of running a successful staffing business.  He has successfully led three separate companies to the Inc. 500 and Inc. 5000 lists, which puts him in an elite class of staffing entrepreneurship.  Combining that experience with a strong passion for entrepreneurs makes Cary an ideal leader for driving the Nextaff vision. 

Describe yourself in three words.

Loyal, Driven, Creative

Is there a mantra or affirmation you live by?

Do what you said you were going to do.

Do you have a celebrity doppelganger?

Back in the day, it was John Cusak.  “I want my two dollars!”