What drives labor retention in contingent staffing?

It’s not what you think.

Eric Wanner, CCWP and VP of Workforce Operations at Impact, explains why high turnover isn’t a temp problem. It’s an organizational one.

Watch the video to see what really drives labor retention.

Legacy labor models don’t retain talent.

High turnover among contingent labor is often written off as inevitable — just “the cost of doing business” in high-volume hiring environments like manufacturing and distribution.

But as Eric Wanner makes clear, it’s not the workers who are failing. It’s the model.

Short evaluation windows lead to premature exits.
Minimal support infrastructure results in uneven performance.
No defined path to permanence undermines workforce stability.
Lack of integration with full-time operations creates operational silos.

The result? Constant churn, ballooning replacement costs, and zero predictability.

Core2 replaces the contingent trap with a career path.

Core2, developed by Impact Workforce Solutions, was designed to solve this exact problem.

Rather than plug holes in a broken system, Core2 redesigns how contingent labor is structured, supported, and retained — all without sacrificing flexibility.

Extended evaluation periods (90+ days): Workers have time to onboard fully, build competencies, and prove fit, rather than just checking boxes in a 30-day rush.
Defined conversion pathways: At the end of the Core2 cycle, successful candidates transition into full-time roles, based on alignment and readiness, not availability.
Operational integration: Core2 workers operate alongside full-time staff with parity in processes and expectations, reducing siloed performance and communication friction.
Stability that scales: The system is replicable across sites, regions, and roles, giving leaders control over workforce forecasting and reducing dependency on reactive hiring.

“Organizations that find the balance of treating their contingent workforce and their full-time company workforce equally see better retention.”

Better model. Better labor retention.

Average 10-20% lower labor costs

Ten times greater labor retention than traditional staffing

No new funding required

Stronger pipelines of full-time talent without overhiring

Engaged and happy employees stay longer and produce more!

Proven Results With Core2

Call Centers & Teleprospecting

Maximizing Efficiency and Elevating Customer Experience for

Teleprospecting call centers hinge on reliable teams working full shifts. High turnover? It’s a no-go. At Impact Workforce Solutions, we understand. Our solutions streamline hiring, reduce turnover, and revolutionize your workforce. But we don’t stop there. Our leadership development programs and on-site operations management ensure your call center is always running smoothly, improving efficiency across the board. The results are significant cost savings; dramatically improved retention; and a more cohesive, fully focused leadership team.

Industrial Manufacturing

Enhancing Precision and Scaling Performance for

In manufacturing, every detail counts. So does every employee. We enable manufacturers to not only keep pace with industry advancements but also set new standards in productivity, innovation, and employee experience. We cut turnover, we balance workloads, and we optimize your entire labor model. With on-site management and tailored benefits, we offer more than direct staffing. We revolutionize your manufacturing workforce strategy to drive up retention, enhance productivity, reduce risks, and cut your operational costs.

Warehouses & Distribution Centers

Streamlining Operations and Accelerating Growth for

Workforce problems in distribution centers can deteriorate entire supply chains. We know. Our solutions are straightforward but powerful. Streamlined recruitment broadens your talent pool. Simplified hiring aligns with your needs and backfills fast. Enhanced onboarding gets your team up to speed while supporting alignment and engagement. And our workforce optimization turns potential into performance. We’re not just filling positions. We’re building stronger, more resilient operations that stand the test of time and market demands.

Stop managing turnover. Start eliminating it.

The legacy staffing model is optimized for throughput — not labor retention. Core2 flips that logic, giving you a strategic workforce engine designed for long-term stability.

Ready to optimize your workforce and improve labor retention?