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The holiday season is a busy, fun-filled time of year. But let's be honest, amidst all the cheer, it can also be a period of immense stress and a serious challenge to maintain your usual routines and motivation. From all the to-do lists to social commitments and needing to keep up with your daily work tasks, staying on track can feel impossible. How do you stay motivated, productive, and focused on your career objectives when the rest of the world seems to be winding down? It takes strategic planning and a few crucial mindset shifts. Here is your guide to keeping your professional momentum strong throughout the holiday hustle. 1. Re-Examine and Segment Your Goals The typical "all or nothing" approach to year-end goals often fails when competing with holiday demands. Instead of letting large, monolithic tasks overwhelm you, break them down. Implement "Micro-Goals":  Instead of keeping a vague goal like "finish Q4 report," create highly specific, time-bound tasks. This generates quicker wins and boosts immediate motivation. The 30-Minute Productivity Sprint:  When focus is hard to come by, commit to just 30 minutes of deep, distraction-free work on your hardest task. Knowing the end is near makes it easier to start. Identify Critical vs. Secondary Tasks:  List everything you need to accomplish before the break. Bold the items that are absolutely critical for business continuity or year-end success, and move secondary, less urgent items (like non-essential organization or minor updates) to the January list. 2. Leverage the Holiday Lull (If You Have One) In many sectors, the last week of the year sees reduced client communication and fewer demands. This is an opportunity, not a time to check out. Future-Pacing Projects:  Use the quieter time to get a massive head start on Q1 projects. Research, planning, outlining, and organizing files now will make January feel infinitely smoother. Skills Refresh:  Dedicate a few hours to professional development you've neglected. Catch up on industry reports, complete a short online course, or refine a key presentation template. This is a low-pressure way to feel productive and invest in your future. Digital Declutter:  Organize your email inbox, clean up your desktop, and archive old files. A clean digital environment is essential for a motivated start to the new year. 3. Inject Change and Self-Care into Your Routine Monotony kills motivation. Use the holiday season as an excuse to shake things up—while still being productive. Change Your Scenery:  If possible, try working from a different location for a change of pace—a coffee shop, a library, or even just a different corner of the office. A new visual environment can spark fresh focus. Focus on Wellness:  Remember that sleep and nutrition are the fuel for motivation. Swap out excessive sugary treats for healthier, sustaining snacks, and ensure you're getting adequate rest. Motivation is physical first, then mental. Find Your "Why" for the Year-End Push:  Reconnect your current tasks to the larger professional impact. Are you finishing a project that will lead to a new client? Are you setting the groundwork for a promotion? Reminding yourself of the purpose behind the hustle makes the effort feel worthwhile. The holiday season at work is a test of discipline. By setting strict boundaries, breaking down massive goals, and strategically leveraging quieter moments, you can maintain high professional standards and enter the new year feeling accomplished and ready to conquer your next set of challenges.

Juggling Flaming Swords? Why More Companies Are Turning to Managed Service Providers If the past few years have taught us anything, it's this: uncertainty is the new normal. Tariffs, regulations, economic curveballs, and global pandemics have made running a business feel like juggling flaming swords while riding a unicycle on a tightrope. Blindfolded. So how do smart companies keep their balance? They get flexible. And that starts with how they manage their workforce. This blog explores why more businesses are relying on contingent staffing and how Managed Service Providers (MSPs) are helping organizations turn chaos into strategy—with better systems for workforce visibility, compliance, and control.   The Value of Contingent Labor The days when contingent workers were just seasonal help or stopgaps are long gone. Today, they are a critical part of a company’s workforce strategy. Contingent talent allows organizations to stay lean, agile, and ready to pivot as needed. Whether it’s filling short-term gaps, launching fast-moving projects, or expanding operations without long-term commitments, contingent staffing offers flexibility and speed. And in a volatile economy, flexibility is power. For hiring managers and operations leaders, that flexibility is key—but only if it’s managed strategically. Without the right contingent workforce management system, it’s easy for processes to become manual, fragmented, and inefficient.   The Challenge: Managing It All Without Losing Control While contingent labor brings a lot of benefits, managing it without structure can quickly spiral out of control. If your program relies on spreadsheets, emails, and crossed fingers, you are not managing it. You are improvising. Without structure, even the most talented teams can lose their rhythm. What starts as smooth coordination can quickly turn into a juggling act no one volunteered for. This is where many companies run into trouble. Without clear oversight, organizations face real risks: compliance violations, misclassified workers, rogue spending, and limited visibility into costs and performance. For procurement and HR teams, this lack of transparency makes it nearly impossible to optimize supplier relationships or benchmark spend. For hiring managers, it means longer fill times and inconsistent quality.   The Solution: Managed Service Providers Enter the Managed Service Provider (MSP). Once seen as too rigid or complex, today’s MSPs are flexible, scalable partners that simplify workforce operations. “The role of the MSP today is less about control and more about partnership,” says Christina McElvaney, Executive VP of managed services provider Synch MSP. “We’re here to help companies simplify complexity, not add to it.” According to SIA’s Workforce Solutions Buyers Survey , 58 percent of companies with 1,000 or more employees already work with a third-party firm to manage their staffing providers. The reason is simple: unmanaged programs carry too many risks. An MSP workforce program provides structure, vendor oversight, and process efficiency. It offers visibility into your contingent labor program, streamlines invoicing, reduces costs, and ensures compliance—without requiring you to micromanage every contract. Think of an MSP as the ringmaster bringing order to the chaos—coordinating every act, keeping the timing tight, and making sure no one drops a torch. When paired with a vendor management system (VMS), an MSP can centralize your contingent workforce data, automate manual tasks, and give you real-time insights into spend, performance, and supplier quality.   Making It Work: How to Get the Most from an MSP Thinking about partnering with an MSP? Success starts with the right approach. Here are three ways to set the stage: Know your goals. Are you aiming for cost savings, better visibility, risk reduction, or improved time-to-fill? Identify your top priorities and share them with potential partners. Treat it as a partnership. An MSP program is not “set it and forget it.” Maintain regular check-ins, align on goals, and keep communication open to get the most value. Get cross-functional buy-in. This is not just an HR initiative. Bring in procurement, legal, finance, operations, and IT to build a strong foundation from the start.   What’s in It for Your Team? A strategic MSP program benefits multiple stakeholders across your organization: Human Resources Gain visibility into contingent labor, improve workforce quality, and meet diversity goals with a centralized system of record. Procurement Achieve cost savings, streamline vendor management, and standardize rates through a vendor-neutral, consolidated approach. Legal Mitigate risk with standardized contracts, compliance checks, and improved classification accuracy. Finance Reduce manual processes and gain accurate analytics through a single, consolidated invoicing and reporting system. Hiring Managers Improve speed to hire, simplify onboarding, and get access to better talent without added complexity. Operations Scale quickly with consistent quality while maintaining visibility into workforce performance and productivity metrics. IT Ensure data security and enable seamless integrations with your existing HR and finance systems.   Key Takeaways Contingent labor has become a strategic workforce solution, not a backup plan. Unstructured programs create risk and inefficiency. MSPs help streamline, centralize, and optimize contingent workforce management. They are fast to implement, cost-neutral, and scalable for companies of all sizes. Successful partnerships are built on clear goals, collaboration, and ongoing engagement.   Final Thoughts Business will always have its share of flaming swords and tightropes. But with the right MSP partner, you can keep your balance—and even make the act look effortless. You can respond quickly, stay compliant, and protect your bottom line. So the next time your business needs to pivot (and it will), keep calm—and contact us to learn how a Managed Service Provider can help you organize and optimize your contingent workforce operations.

As we enter the final quarter of the year, HR professionals face a relentless two major problems: successfully close out the current year while strategically laying the groundwork for the next.  From a staffing agency perspective, Q4 is a unique landscape—a mix of high-stakes seasonal demand, budget scrambles, and the looming shadow of the 2026 talent market. Here’s our breakdown of the biggest Q4 hurdles: 1. HR's Immediate Challenge: Stabilizing the Q4 Strain For many businesses, Q4 is the period of maximum strain. Our clients are fighting to maintain operational stability under immense pressure. The Seasonal Surge and Budget Squeeze:  Whether it’s peak logistics demand, holiday retail hiring, or the aggressive push to finalize IT projects with expiring funds, the need for talent is urgent and specific. Simultaneously, many permanent headcount budgets are frozen until January 1st. The Retention and Burnout Battle:  As workloads surge, employee stress and burnout hit their highest point. If positions stay open—or if temporary hiring is delayed—your core team must carry the extra weight, accelerating the risk of turnover right before the new year. The Staffing Solution:  By quickly deploying skilled temporary workers, we absorb the operational shock, allowing your core HR team to stabilize operations and refocus on their most strategic asset: your permanent employees. 2. The Strategic Pivot: Staffing the 2026 Vision The most forward-thinking HR leaders use Q4 for competitive advantage. The future talent trends we discussed demand a specific, high-level skill set. Securing Specialized 2026 Talent NOW:  The professionals needed to lead 2026 initiatives are extremely scarce. If you wait until the crowded Q1 hiring rush, you will lose them to competitors who planned ahead. The Power of the Q4 Contract-to-Hire:  Unspent Q4 budget offers a golden opportunity. Instead of letting recruitment funds lapse, HR can use them to hire specialized candidates on a contract basis. This is a risk-free talent assessment  period that transitions into a permanent hire in January—allowing you to secure your 2026 talent before  the new year begins. The Staffing Solution:  C onvert Q4 budget into Q1 stability . We can help source the specialized, hard-to-find talent necessary for your 2026 strategic roadmap, ensuring they are engaged, trained, and ready to drive your most critical initiatives when the new year starts. 3. The Ultimate Advantage: Freeing Up Your Team for Strategy Ultimately, the Q4 pressure threatens to turn HR leaders into administrators. You are a strategic partner, but high-volume seasonal recruiting and operational crises hijack your time. By partnering with a staffing company , you get more than just temporary workers; you get a strategic capacity boost : Focus on Planning, Not Paperwork:  We take ownership of the screening, vetting, onboarding, and compliance for contingent staff, freeing your team to finalize 2026 strategy, compliance audits, and budget forecasting. Mitigate Next Year’s Burnout:  By stabilizing Q4 and securing specialized talent early, you reduce the chaos and turnover risk that traditionally plagues Q1, ensuring your entire organization starts the new year focused and energized. Don't let the intensity of Q4 distract you from the huge opportunities of 2026. Let us handle the pressure of today’s  staffing needs so your HR team can lead the strategic evolution of your workforce tomorrow . Ready to turn your Q4 budget into your 2026 competitive advantage? Let’s talk about a strategic staffing plan today.

PeopleShare by PROMAN is a Staffing Agency that connects top talent with businesses seeking the perfect fit. Find or fill jobs fast & easily. Let's Hit The Ground Running! Find your temporary, temp-to-hire, and direct hire staffing services near you. JOB SEARCH FIND TALENT WHAT WE DO PeopleShare connects employers with employees who hit the ground running from day one. We are experts at mobilizing top local talent in roles ranging from accounting and administration to customer service and warehouse operations. Temporary Staffing Temp-to-Hire Direct Hire Placement Insurance Licensed Agents Strategic Solutions About Us PEOPLESHARE BY THE NUMBERS Headquartered on the East Coast with offices that blanket the Mid-Atlantic and the Mid-West Region, PeopleShare has the experience, expertise, and resources to be your reliable staffing partner. Read More 40 OFFICES 4,000+ EMPLOYEES ON ASSIGNMENT 8 STATES 100,000+ PEOPLE PLACED IN GREAT POSITIONS CAREERS AT PEOPLESHARE Opportunities for career advancement abound at PeopleShare, ensuring that your journey with us is one of continuous development. We prioritize your financial well-being by providing support for student loans. Our free Comprehensive Wellness Program keeps you professionally and personally in top shape. Employee referral bonuses and a robust 401k with employer match underscore our commitment to your success. Join PeopleShare, where benefits are not just extras but integral to your thriving career. See Current Job Openings PEOPLESHARE SERVICES We Deliver Exceptional Talent Acquisition and Staffing Services in PA, VA, DE, MD, IL, NJ, NC, SC. About PeopleShare We connect companies with top local talent in roles ranging from accounting and administration to customer service and warehouse operations. In the communities we serve, we have more local offices than any other company and can quickly identify the best match for your specific needs. You will have access to highly qualified recruiting and staffing consultants who will be your partner from day one. Recent News PROMAN Receives 12th Consecutive SIA Award PROMAN proudly climbed to #18 , a notable improvement from its #19 ranking last year. This ascent highlights the company's deepening expertise and growing footprint within the vital industrial sector. Read More

Welcome to the Insurance LAB, Where Agents are Built Life, Health, P&C, Personal Lines, Adjuster & more Filling positions that require an insurance license is difficult. Agents aren’t sitting around waiting to fill your positions. You could recruit them from your competitors, but they usually don’t stick around long. Or, you could conduct your own pre-licensing education and hope your hire passes the exam. Neither option is ideal. Welcome to the Insuranc e L AB Where A gen ts Are B uil t Learn More FIND YOUR INSURANCE LICENSED AGENTS Filling positions that require an insurance license is difficult. Agents aren’t sitting around waiting to fill your positions. You could recruit them from your competitors, but they usually don’t stick around long. Or, you could conduct your own pre-licensing education and hope your hire passes the exam. Neither option is ideal. There's a Better Way THE MOST INNOVATIVE SOLUTION We have 10+ years of experience building licensed agents, not just sourcing them like everyone else . Licensed Agent Builder is the intersection of recruiting and pre-licensing education. We deliver licensed agents by recruiting qualified candidates, providing their pre-license education, and facilitating their state licensing requirements. We provide the number of agents you need on the day you need them to start. PeopleShare’s Licensed Agent Builder is Easy 4 Easy Steps STEP 1 PICK THE TYPE OF LICENSE YOU NEED - LIFE, HEALTH, P&C, PERSONAL LINES, ADJUSTER & MORE. STEP 2 TELL US HOW MANY AGENTS YOU NEED. STEP 3 TELL US WHEN YOU NEED THE AGENTS TO START. STEP 4 YOUR AGENTS START ON THE DATES YOU ASSIGN Does it work? Let these real-life client results answer that. Carrier Client 175 Agents Ordered 103% Fill Rate Global BPO Client 256 Agents Ordered 107% Fill Rate Global BPO CLient 215 Agents Ordered 125% Fill Rate 10/10 Overall Satisfaction 9.7/10 Likelihood to Recommend See what our clients say about us Senior Business Leader, Global BPO “I was very impressed with the quality of the team… always on point and focused… that executive level engagement was impressive and appreciated.” Director, Talent Acquisition, Global BPO “I liked PeopleShare's open communication and availability for a quick turn around.” Director, Talent Acquisition, Global BPO “Excellent customer service and willingness to partner for the overall success of the employee experience and [company] requirements.” Contact Us Phone (215) 967-3 132 Email insurancelab@peopleshareworks.com

Official local office page for PeopleShare Oak Brook, IL We specialize in temporary, temp-to-hire, and direct-hire staffing roles in clerical, financial, and light industrial jobs. Temporary, Temp-to-Hire, and Direct Hire Staffing M ore Precision | More Prep | More Partnership Oak BrookOffice Jobs in Oak Brook About our Oak Brook Office Conveniently located in the heart of Oak Brook Our Oak Brook, IL, office opened on May 2, 2022. Since its founding in 2005, PeopleShare has placed 100,000+ people in clerical and light industrial positions, changing lives in our local communities. Meet the Team of PeopleShare Oak Brook Contact PeopleShare Oak Brook Office Address: 1111 West 22nd Street, Suite 230 ,Oak Brook, Illinois 60523 Call: 630-366-8000 Email: mike.linden@peopleshareworks.com First Name Last Name Phone Email Message Send Thanks for submitting! We will get in touch with you shortly. About PeopleShare PeopleShare is a leading staffing and recruiting agency that connects talented job seekers with top companies across various industries. With over 15 years of experience in the staffing industry, PeopleShare has a proven track record of providing exceptional service to both job seekers and employers. We specialize in temporary, temp-to-perm, and direct-hire staffing solutions, providing customized workforce solutions that meet the unique needs of our clients. PeopleShare team of experienced recruiters uses a personalized approach to identify and match the skills and experience of candidates with the requirements of the job. PeopleShare is committed to delivering quality staffing solutions that enable businesses to achieve their goals and job seekers to realize their career aspirations.