When growth hit fast and the labor market was tight, Legrand Starline needed more than a staffing agency. They needed a workforce partner who could scale with precision, preserve quality, and expand HR capacity without overwhelming their internal team. That partner was Impact Workforce Solutions.
From filling 60+ production roles in less than four weeks to improving visibility and retention through Impact’s Core2 program, the partnership has helped Legrand navigate rapid growth, labor constraints, and operational complexity all while strengthening team alignment across HR and operations.
Watch the video below to hear how this partnership evolved and how Core2 continues to drive lasting results.
A workforce challenge that started with growth
As a global manufacturer of overhead power distribution systems for data centers, Legrand Starline experienced explosive growth fueled by AI, cloud, and infrastructure demand. But that growth came with a serious challenge: labor.
“We’re across from a cow pasture, not a business park, not near a major city,” explains Kristen Costa, senior HR manager at Legrand Starline. “It’s a hard place to attract talent and even harder to retain it.”
Before partnering with Impact, Legrand’s internal HR team handled all contingent staffing requests themselves. They relied on spreadsheets to track orders and juggled multiple agency relationships while managing their full-time workforce. The model wasn’t sustainable, especially as production needs surged and new shifts were added.
The 4-week hiring surge that proved the partnership works
Costa joined the team just as the decision to partner with Impact was going live. Not long after, a major capacity expansion required 60+ new hires in less than a month.
“I said, ‘There’s no way this is going to happen,’” Costa recalls. “But I was proven wrong. Kelly (Pereira) and the Impact team delivered.”
By embedding themselves into Legrand’s operations with weekly check-ins, floor visibility, and real-time feedback, the Impact team didn’t just meet expectations. They reset them.
“My relationship with Impact has been very positive. They’re an extension of our HR team. We're separate companies, but we work very well together.”
The program that turns contingent work into opportunity
Impact’s Core2 platform became a differentiator for Legrand almost immediately. Workers knew what Core2 meant, and they wanted to be part of it.
“They talk about it,” Costa says of Core2. “They aspire to be in Core2 so they can eventually become Legrand full-time. It’s helped retention tremendously.”
The structured path from contingent labor to Core2 to full-time Legrand employment turned churn into progression. By handling workforce administration, including payroll, vetting, tracking, and partner coordination, Impact also allowed Costa’s HR team to refocus on strategic initiatives.
Workforce support that aligns with every shift
From day one, Impact was seen as part of the team. Whether Legrand rolled out a new policy or faced urgent staffing needs, Impact operated in sync with full transparency, quick response times, and proactive communication across HR and operations.
“I really view them as an extension of our HR team,” Costa adds. “Even though we’re two separate companies, we work very well together. We’re very much aligned.”
A workforce approach that lifts HR and accelerates results
If you’re managing workforce growth, struggling with contingent labor churn, or stretched too thin to support expansion, Impact can help. Let’s build a workforce strategy that strengthens your HR capacity, scales with precision, and delivers the results your business needs. Schedule a call with the Impact team today!
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