Staffing Blog

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Staffing Industry Events

2020 Guide to Staffing Industry Events

January 13, 2020/in Factoring Blog, Staffing Blog /by Triumph Business Capital

Even with all of the technology that drives the day-to-day business operations of staffing companies, live, in-person events should be part of a staffing company’s yearly business development strategy. Events give you the opportunity to meet and learn from industry leaders, network with potential clients and most importantly, give you the opportunity to come back […]

Industries that benefit from invoice factoring

6 Industries That Can Benefit the Most from Invoice Factoring

April 30, 2019/in Factoring Blog, Small Business Blog, Staffing Blog, Trucking Blog /by Triumph Business Capital

Invoice funding

Exploring Some Large Volume Industries That Benefit from Invoice Factoring Services

April 2, 2019/in Factoring Blog, Oil & Gas, Small Business Blog, Staffing Blog /by Triumph Business Capital

Invoice factoring for staffing companies

Here’s How Invoice Factoring Services Can Help Expand Your Staffing Agency

January 17, 2019/in Factoring Blog, Staffing Blog /by Triumph Business Capital

Invoice factoring is a type of accounts receivable financing that converts outstanding invoices due within 30, 60, or 90 days into immediate cash for your small business. While invoice funding companies work with businesses in many industry sectors, staffing agencies are looking to invoice factoring services for help with payroll funding. According to a U.S. […]

Recruiting College Graduates

3 Ways to Successfully Recruit Leading College Grads

August 3, 2016/in Small Business Blog, Staffing Blog /by Meredith Shanks

1.9 million college students are expected to graduate this year and most of them will want to start their career right after they walk across the stage. By targeting college graduates, your staffing agency can dip into a talent pool that comes to the workforce with fresh, new ideas and a willingness to learn and […]

Social Media Tips, Staffing Agencies

5 Social Media Tips for Staffing Agencies

June 6, 2016/in Staffing Blog /by Rebecca Daneault

If you work for a staffing agency, social media can be a powerful tool to help your firm grow by finding the right candidates. Agencies that aren’t utilizing social media marketing in their strategy are missing valuable opportunities. However, with many platforms available, it can be challenging to determine which are most effective and which […]

Staffing Tips

The Goldilocks Effect: Payroll Funding That Is Just Right

April 25, 2016/in Staffing Blog /by Rebecca Daneault

You’ve probably heard the well-worn story of Goldilocks and the Three Bears. In this age-old tale, young Goldilocks is out for a walk in the woods when she stumbles upon the cabin belonging to the three bears. Upon entering and realizing nobody was home, she tests out each of the bears’ beds. Finding baby bear’s […]

Payroll Funding

Recruiting Strategies to Catch the Millennials

March 16, 2016/in Staffing Blog /by Rebecca Daneault

Staying up-to-date on the latest recruiting strategies can be tough, particularly when it comes to attracting quality candidates from the millennial generation. The reason it’s so challenging is because individuals from this demographic are markedly different from previous generations. Before you find yourself frustrated and ready to throw in the towel, let’s take a look […]

Hands with money, taxes

Tax Tips for Staffing Agencies

March 9, 2016/in Staffing Blog /by Meredith Shanks

With the new year comes concerns about staffing news and about correctly filing staffing taxes for your temporary staffing agency. Tax surprises are rarely good. Whether you have filed before or your agency is new within the last year, getting through tax season with accurate and acceptable payroll and tax records are imperative to the […]

Staffing Trends

5 Staffing Trends for 2016

February 1, 2016/in Staffing Blog /by Rebecca Daneault

As a successful staffing professional, you’re probably in the process of setting your goals and objectives for the coming year. In doing so, it’s important to consider the trends that are expected to occur over the next 12 months. This will help you to better align your own business strategies with what the industry is […]

Staffing Agency, Working woman

Growing a Staffing Agency with Invoice Factoring

January 12, 2016/in Staffing Blog /by Blaine Waugh

Ask any CEO what the main challenges of their business are and in the top five will likely be attracting and retaining top talent for their business. Being able to provide your clients’ access to top talent in their industry can set your staffing agency apart from others. Even if “top” talent is for a […]

Phone Interview

Now You Can Conduct the Perfect Phone Interview: Well, Hello, Hire!

December 21, 2015/in Staffing Blog /by Laurie Williamson

When they’re done right, phone interviews can save time by pre-screening candidates and provide information you won’t find in any resume. Done poorly, they can be awkward, impersonal, and ultimately ineffective as a screening tool. These 10 Tips will help you become a more effective interviewer, and narrow down candidates before face-to-face interviews: 1. Be […]

Recruiting Strategies, Stanton Williams

What to Look For When Hiring a COO

October 26, 2015/in Staffing Blog /by Judy Levene

Part 2 of an interview with Stanton Williams, a growth-driving president/CEO with two decades in the financial services industry and co-founder of a mobile app/social media technology venture. In this article, he discusses the role of a company’s chief operating officer and the importance of identifying the right person for this critical leadership position. Q: […]

Stanton Williams, Recruiting Strategies

A CEO’s Perspective on Executive Staffing: Interview with Stanton Williams

October 26, 2015/in Staffing Blog /by Judy Levene

Stanton Williams is a growth-focused president/CEO with extensive experience driving results in a fun, accountable culture. He recently acquired and became CEO of V-Rooms, a 10-year-old company that enables the secure sharing of sensitive business documents. Prior to that, he was a cofounding partner of Reach 1-2-1 Mobile, a mobile app and social media technology […]

Invoice Factoring Staff

Analysis of the Staffing Industry: Growth & Looking Forward

October 20, 2015/in Staffing Blog /by Laurie Williamson

Economists say post-recession growth is sluggish — but the staffing industry is doing great. Read on to learn how staffing growth compares to the overall economy, which sectors are growing fastest, and what to expect in 2016. Long Recession. Slow Recovery. Unemployment is down. Job growth is up. So, why are economists complaining? According to […]

Payroll Pitfalls

How to Hire the Right People

September 14, 2015/in Staffing Blog /by Judy Levene

As a staffing agency recruiter, you’ve been rewarded with revenue and loyalty from great hires – and felt the fallout from bad ones. According to the Harvard Business Review, bad hiring choices result in 80 percent of employee turnover. No wonder companies today are being more cautious. And, it makes sense to take a smarter […]

Payroll Pitfalls

8 Common Payroll Pitfalls Facing Staffing Agencies

August 17, 2015/in Staffing Blog /by Judy Levene

Making sure that employees’ paychecks are correct and on time – every time – goes a long way in keeping them satisfied. If your staffing agency fails to pay employees correctly, watch out for poor performance and low morale. And that’s just the beginning. At least 33 percent of businesses make payroll mistakes, according to […]

Invoice Factoring

20 Key Questions to Ask Candidates’ References

August 17, 2015/in Staffing Blog /by Judy Levene

As a staffing agency recruiter, you understand the fallout that can result from an inadequate reference check when vetting job candidates. Not taking the time to do a thorough reference check, or asking the wrong questions can cost your firm in lost business, contracts and goodwill. In fact, a 2013 CareerBuilder survey revealed that 27 […]

Staffing Trends

Seven Staffing Industry Trends to Track and Tap in 2015

August 17, 2015/in Staffing Blog /by Judy Levene

The good news halfway through 2015: Unemployment is relatively low and staffing needs remain robust. But competition for top talent – individuals with coveted skills and capabilities – has ramped up too. This requires employers and staffing firms alike to bring their “A” game; maintain an appealing, dynamic presence using candidates’ preferred media; and be […]

Staffing Agency

6 Reasons Staffing Agencies Fail

August 17, 2015/in Staffing Blog /by Laurie Williamson

There are about 17,000 staffing and recruiting companies in the U.S., according to the American Staffing Association (ASA) — but not all of those agencies will succeed. The ASA recently reported that staffing industry growth is outpacing overall economic and employment growth, even though labor force participation is at the lowest level in decades. That […]