Struggling to find reliable workers on demand? This case study reveals how a local manufacturing company overcame chronic staffing challenges, improved productivity, and reduced costs by partnering with Aactive Personnel Services Ltd. (APS)
A mid-sized warehousing company in Winnipeg, faced a critical and common problem: a persistent shortage of reliable workers. This wasn’t just an inconvenience; it led to constant hiring cycles, high employee turnover, and unfilled shifts, directly impacting their production output and overwhelming their internal HR team with turnover and interview no shows.
Despite their traditional recruitment efforts like job postings and advertisements, they struggled to attract and retain qualified workers. Each new hire was a drain on resources—more onboarding, administrative tasks, and other associated risks including safety challenges. Many new employees would leave within weeks, creating a frustrating “hire-fire-repeat” cycle. This constant turnover significantly hampered productivity, lowered morale on the production floor, and left the HR department and managers stretched thin. The company needed a sustainable solution for light industrial staffing that would show up and do the work.
The Aactive Solution: Reliable, Punctual Employees, ready to work on demand!
Recognizing the need for a strategic staffing partner, the manufacturing company turned to APS. Aactive Personnel specializes in providing pre-screened and experienced light industrial labour, ready to integrate into warehouse roles with minimal training.
“Working with Aactive has taken a huge weight off our HR team and the tension between the warehouse floor and the office. Their people are dependable and honestly feel like part of our team.” (Warehouse Manager G.S)
What began as an urgent solution for temporary labour quickly evolved into a long-term workforce strategy. Within days of partnering with Aactive, the company observed smoother shift operations and significantly fewer disruptions in their daily production. At the recommendation of their labour consultant at Aactive, they also arranged for more workers to be trained to increase the roster size to help cover regulars while ill or on holidays, taking a lot of pressure off managers who previously had to step in and cover.
What are the ongoing results?
The partnership with Aactive yielded impressive and measurable results:
- Improved Employee Retention & Team Reliability: A steady supply of dependable workers reduced turnover.
- Time Savings for HR & Supervisors: Reduced administrative burden and recruitment efforts freed up internal resources.
- Higher Production Output & Fewer Bottlenecks: Consistent staffing ensured optimal operational flow.
- Stronger Morale: A more stable and reliable workforce boosted morale across the production line and in the office has reduced tension and burn out.
- Lower Overall Labour Costs: Flexible staffing solutions and reduced overheads from fewer full-time hires contributed to cost savings.
- Long-Term Impact: Strategic Workforce Partnership in Manitoba
Today, this manufacturer continues to leverage Aactive as a core workforce partner and have said “ we wish we found you years ago”. This collaboration is not merely about filling immediate gaps but about strategically growing their operations scaling up and down with the fluctuations in inventory at their warehouses. The leadership team credits this partnership with enabling them to adapt and significantly improve their operations and even save money.
“It’s been a win-win. We’re more productive, our people are happier, and we’re no longer stuck in the hire-fire-repeat cycle.” (Warehouse Manager G.S)
Is your business facing similar staffing challenges? Aactive offers fast, cost-effective, and reliable partnership. Challenge Aactive to staff the most difficult roles to fill and retain at your organization – You won’t be dissatisfied!
Contact us today to discuss your staffing needs!
Aactive Personnel Services Ltd.:
204 982 4600
