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“March Madness” in the Workplace

It’s that time of year again. Winter is officially behind us and it’s time to look ahead to the joys of spring. Not only are we delighted for the change in season, but the country is also celebrating the start of the NCAA March Madness Basketball Tournament!!!

Staffing and Recruiting Trends: Temp Employment Skyrockets

Staffing and recruiting trends show that temporary hiring is here to stay as the economy slowly improves. In an article from Recruter.com, a Manpower study reveals that between 2010 and 2012, the use of contingency workersincreased from 1.47% of the US workforce to 1.88% this year,adding over 625,000 workers to the workforce. That’s only part … Continued

Should Staffing Firms Prepare for a Double Dip Recession? Hardly.

We are half way through 2012, and we have witnessed a turbulent market that is a far cry from conventional. The Euro Crisis, Middle East tensions and high oil prices, a possibility of the EU breaking up, soaring U.S. deficits: the economy is looking less than optimistic. You would think with all this chaos, it … Continued

Cold Calling 101: Tips for Staffing and Recruiting Professionals

For those of us who cold call, getting past the gatekeeper and reaching the decision maker is the first task. Gatekeepers are like security guards: it is their job is to protect the decision maker from your reach. How well you do in this regard is the key to your results.

How to Use Pinterest for Staffing and Recruiting

Pinterest is the hot new social media site that has everyone up in frenzy. It is the fastest growing web site in 2012. The site reached 10 million unique monthly U.S. visitors faster than any other site. That is pretty amazing. In February, it has been recorded that Pinterest drove more traffic to online publishers … Continued

Inbound Marketing for Staffing Agencies: Why It Is Not a Waste of Time

The sales game has changed. The days of heavy reliance on cold calls, paid advertisements, and direct mailers are gone. Now, customers have access to an endless world of information on the Internet, making their own purchase decisions before ever stepping foot in a store. Buyers are now barricaded, equipped, and armed with the powerful … Continued

How to Ensure Candidates Don’t Get Lost in Your Database

I just found an applicant in my database that I could have placed a month ago? How can I make sure candidates do not get lost in my database? There is nothing more frustrating than losing opportunities that you could have won. In order to minimize this lost business make sure that you can find … Continued

5 Steps to Writing a Killer Job Advertisement

Creating a job advertisement is not just a task, it’s an art. It is a delicately tailored message with the intention of attracting the most eligible applicants for the open position. The magnitude of a well written job ad shouldn’t be overlooked. The job ad is your opportunity to interact and connect with an audience … Continued

A Crazy Little Thing Called Social Media

Let’s face it: social media is here to stay. 88% of business owners said social media increased their exposure, and 72% said it increased traffic to their site. Facebook has over 500 million users, with at least 50% of daily activity. It is the perfect opportunity to increase company exposure, customer engagement, and lead generation.  Twitter … Continued

In-House vs. Outsourced Payroll: Which Is Right For You?

Payroll is the bedrock of the staffing industry. Nothing rivals it in importance and mistakes are rarely tolerated. A payroll system that is efficient and effective is an absolute requirement for a staffing business to thrive. As a result, many staffing company owners question their ability to shoulder this responsibility and are quick to look … Continued