a non-strike basis,” Fandale explains. What makes the model unique is Huffmaster’s use of a sequestered workforce, which involves bringing in skilled professionals from outside the impacted region, housing them on-site, and operating 24/7 until the job is complete.“They’re focused, just ready to work,” Fandale says. “We typically work longer hours and are bringing in people who are seasoned professionals.” RESPONSE TO READINESS Huffmaster’s evolution has led the company to recognize that rapid deployment alone is no longer enough. “Staffing is not becoming easier to do,” disasters intensified, companies needed boots on the ground quickly, people with the necessary skills and security clearances to restore operations, protect assets, and rebuild infrastructure. Huffmaster was ready. Their largest disaster deployment came after Hurricane Katrina. “We even rented a cruise ship for up to nine months, holding security officers and staffers who were helping rebuild New Orleans after Katrina,” Fandale recounts. It was a milestone that confirmed the company’s logistical prowess and its capacity to operate on a massive scale during times of national crisis. A WORKFORCE ON STANDBY Today, Huffmaster’s business model is anchored in four areas: traditional security, strike staffing, crisis deployment, and non-strike staffing for operational recovery. “We still offer our traditional security. We offer replacement workers during labor disputes. We also offer crisis workers, and we provide staffing on Your source for Audit, Tax, Advisory and Consulting Services Specializing in the Staffing Industry uhy-us.com 111 BUSINESS VIEW MAGAZINE VOLUME 12, ISSUE 08 HUFFMASTER
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