3 Ways to Successfully Recruit Leading College Grads
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 […]
5 Social Media Tips for Staffing Agencies
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 […]
The Goldilocks Effect: Payroll Funding That Is Just Right
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 […]
Recruiting Strategies to Catch the Millennials
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 […]
Tax Tips for Staffing Agencies
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 […]
5 Staffing Trends for 2016
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 […]
Growing a Staffing Agency with Invoice Factoring
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 […]
Now You Can Conduct the Perfect Phone Interview: Well, Hello, Hire!
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 […]
What to Look For When Hiring a COO
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: […]
A CEO’s Perspective on Executive Staffing: Interview with Stanton Williams
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 […]
Analysis of the Staffing Industry: Growth & Looking Forward
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 […]
How to Hire the Right People
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 […]
8 Common Payroll Pitfalls Facing Staffing Agencies
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 […]
20 Key Questions to Ask Candidates’ References
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 […]
Seven Staffing Industry Trends to Track and Tap in 2015
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 […]
6 Reasons Staffing Agencies Fail
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 […]