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Victoria Guerrero ATD Member posted 02-20-2026 11:19 AM

Hello Everyone, 

I am a training specialist in a Food and Beverage Manufacturing Organization. The majority of our workforce is contingent, resulting in high turnover. This turnover can be attributed to various factors, including onboarding challenges and the nature of the contracts these workers accept. Regardless, we recognize that we can improve our onboarding process.

I have researched existing suggestions, but I want to better understand how others in similar industries are addressing the challenges associated with this employment situation. How do you balance the time investment for onboarding workers who may only be with us for a temporary period, ranging from 3 days to 3 months to 3 years? 

Additionally, there are logistical issues, such as the responsibility for training resting with the on-site representatives of each staffing agency. How can we hold them accountable for the onboarding process?