What will 2015 have in hold for the industrial staffing sector? Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA) asked execs and others in the industry to look into their crystal balls and provide some predictions. Here were some of their findings for 2014 and predictions for 2015 and beyond: Read More

What do job seekers really look for in a potential employer? It seems from some new research that a well-developed and defined "brand" and a good reputation with a strong company culture matter more than money.   Read More

There is a lot of competition in today’s job market, which makes writing a knockout job description even more vital in attracting top talent to join your company. It is becoming increasingly more important for employers to convey their wants, needs and culture via their social media pages and website—the job description is no different. Here are our top tips for writing job descriptions and at Read More

Let’s face it. Most hiring managers and HR Departments dread the hiring process just as much as job candidates dread the job search.  It takes up valuable, time, resources and most of all, money. Hiring costs encompass everything from job postings/advertising, job fairs, and interviewing. The cost of a bad hire, and loss of productivity and time must also be taken into account. This process Read More

Everything from our phones, cars and even how we communicate has rapidly evolved in the past decade. Your phone is capable of acting as a standalone computer that can take pictures, search the Internet, send emails and text messages, stream television and movies, listen to music and also, every now and then we use them for their original purpose, to make phone calls. Automobiles are equipped with Read More

We know that negotiating salary is an overwhelming and scary prospect for most people. But it’s also necessary if you want to be paid fairly. The number one reason why most people don’t get the salary they feel they deserve is because they don’t ask! Not negotiating your salary is a huge mistake that can end up costing your thousands of dollars a year in potential earnings. By following thes Read More

Recruiters and staffing agencies are turning more and more to social platforms to find job candidates. 77% percent of employers use social networks to recruit and 94% of these employers use LinkedIn. As a job seeker, if you do not have a LinkedIn profile and are not incorporating LinkedIn into your job search, you are likely missing out on valuable job opportunities. Here are some tips on setting Read More

While spending hours navigating through job boards and online postings, you may have thought about applying for a job with a temp agency, but not knowing how they work may have prevented you from submitting your application. I’m here to assure you that working with a temp agency (also called temporary agencies or staffing agencies) can benefit you in numerous ways. Here Read More

Have you avoided pursuing temporary employment because you think it’s for entry-level workers or college students looking for a summer job? It’s true that many companies hire temporary employees with these attributes, but more and more companies are looking to fill temporary positions with more experienced professionals when they need an extra team member with a specialized skill or time-inten Read More

We hope your staffing management business is booming: your days busy, your time invaluable, and your struggle to balance all the important meetings and precious moments of your work day, well, a struggle. But even if you’re not busy 25 hours a day, you can certainly use some extra… Read More