Discover how the CORE+Flex approach helps you meet project demands, reduce labor costs, and stay productive with skilled craftworkers nationwide.
CORE+Flex Staffing: The Smarter Way to Build Your Workforce
In today’s construction and industrial markets, labor challenges are constant—tight deadlines, workforce shortages, and fluctuating workloads make it difficult to maintain efficiency and profitability. That’s where Tradesmen International’s CORE+Flex staffing model comes in—a powerful workforce solution designed to help contractors and project managers maintain stability while staying nimble.
At the heart of this model is a proven strategy: maintain a core team of full-time employees, and supplement that team with skilled craftworkers from Tradesmen as workload demands increase. It’s a flexible, cost-effective solution that ensures you’re never over- or understaffed—regardless of project scope or season.
What Is CORE+Flex Staffing?
The CORE+Flex model is built around the idea of balance. You maintain a trusted core workforce of full-time employees—your most reliable, loyal tradespeople. Then, you expand or contract your team by bringing in flex craftworkers from Tradesmen as needed.
This approach allows you to:
- Scale labor up or down based on project phases or workloads
- Minimize unnecessary labor costs during slow periods
- Reduce hiring, onboarding, and training expenses
- Increase productivity with job-ready, safety-trained craftworkers
It’s not just a staffing solution—it’s a workforce strategy.
Why CORE+Flex Works
1. Nationwide Network of Skilled Craftworkers
Tradesmen maintains a nationwide pool of skilled craftworkers, including electricians, welders, carpenters, HVAC techs, plumbers, and more. These workers are thoroughly vetted and ready to integrate into your jobsite with minimal onboarding.
Whether you need 2 workers for a short-term retrofit or 50 for a large commercial build, you can scale your workforce immediately—without compromising quality or safety.
2. Cost Control Without Cutting Corners
Labor is often the largest expense on any jobsite. With CORE+Flex, you reduce unnecessary labor spending by keeping your full-time workforce lean and supplementing with Tradesmen professionals only when needed.
- Pay only for the hours worked
- Eliminate recruiting, screening, and HR costs
- Avoid overtime and burnout with a properly sized team
This model allows you to be more competitive in your bids, meet tight margins, and protect profitability across every phase of your project.
3. Maintain Workforce Productivity
Tradesmen craftworkers are more than just temporary help—they’re job-ready professionals with verified skills and safety credentials. Our workers are trained to hit the ground running and align seamlessly with your processes and productivity expectations.
And since you’re never overstaffed during downtime, your project remains lean, focused, and efficient.
4. Reduce Turnover and Improve Retention
A common challenge in the skilled trades industry is turnover. Overstaffing during slow periods often leads to layoffs and uncertainty, which negatively affects morale. CORE+Flex reduces that instability.
By maintaining a committed core team and scaling only when needed, you can:
- Build loyalty among your full-time employees
- Avoid the reputation of inconsistent hiring/firing cycles
- Reduce the burden on HR and management
How Tradesmen Supports Your Staffing Strategy
When you work with Tradesmen, you get more than just access to skilled labor. You gain a strategic partner committed to workforce planning and productivity.
Our team will:
- Assess your current and upcoming project labor needs
- Identify the ideal balance between your core staff and Tradesmen flex workers
- Help you forecast labor requirements for upcoming quarters
- Provide onsite support, safety training, and productivity consultation
With over 30 years of experience and offices in nearly 150 markets nationwide, Tradesmen understands the local labor landscape and national construction trends. We’ll help you adapt quickly and stay ahead of market changes.
Real-World Application: Commercial Construction Firm in the Southeast
A commercial construction firm in Atlanta had multiple mid-sized builds starting and ending at different times. Hiring for peak headcount was inefficient and costly—but without enough labor, they risked missing deadlines.
By partnering with Tradesmen International under the CORE+Flex model, the firm:
- Retained a core team of 25 full-time employees
- Added 15–20 Tradesmen electricians and HVAC workers during peak times
- Avoided layoffs after project completion
- Saved 18% in labor costs year-over-year
They maintained consistency on-site, met every project deadline, and kept their internal staff engaged and secure.
The Tradesmen International Advantage
With the CORE+Flex model, Tradesmen offers more than labor—we provide a workforce management strategy that improves your bottom line.
Benefits at a Glance:
- Access to safety-trained, skilled craftworkers on demand
- Nationwide coverage with local market expertise
- Flexible, scalable staffing for changing workloads
- Reduced turnover and increased employee morale
- Proven cost control and higher project profitability
Start Building Smarter
Don’t let labor challenges slow you down. With Tradesmen International’s CORE+Flex model, you’ll stay productive, agile, and cost-effective—no matter how the market shifts.
Ready to take control of your workforce?
Visit www.tradesmeninternational.com to connect with a local workforce consultant and learn how CORE+Flex staffing can work for your business or call us at 866-TR8-SMEN