Posts by: Aaron Eastlack I was listening to an NPR radio spot the other day and they were talking about how technology has moved from the reactive to the proactive. Essentially, it’s gone from taking your preferences and showing you similar results, to now predicting what your next steps could be and guiding you that way. If you have… Continue reading
Is it looming? Is it approaching? Or, is it already here? It’s anyone’s guess, but indicators are pointing to a recession within the next year or so. Major banks are predicting and prepping. Growth has slowed (but not shrunk either). During a recession, competition is fierce, talent is scarce and scared to move, and businesses… Continue reading
Leads are the lifeline for many businesses. In the recruiting and staffing space, we live and breathe leads. The problem for 2019 (and near future): How do we generate job orders with new and reactivated clients, when many businesses are hiring at the same time we are experiencing a severe talent shortage across almost every… Continue reading
You might have recently seen that Bank of America has decided to raise their minimum pay rate to $20/hr over the next two years. Whether this decision is based on the social backlash against pay disparity, record profits, actual benevolence toward their workforce, or the government placing additional scrutiny on the banks, this much is… Continue reading
Make the blog easy to read Get everyone in your company to share it to social media Share in LinkedIn and Facebook Groups Optimize your blog for search engines Always give value to your reader Run low-cost ads A blog is a great tool to share your company’s ideas, give advice and garner more followers…. Continue reading
We’ve probably all heard a variation of this quote at one point or another. “The journey of a thousand miles begins with the first step.” What we may forget is that there is often a lot of prep work that needs to precede that first step. It’s that prep work that may just be the… Continue reading
Jeff then takes 2 years trying to decide which stool is good enough for Amazon HQ2, the salesperson spills his business cards on the floor, and the recruiter says “ouch,” then she immediately looks the other two up on LinkedIn. Ok, I tried to think of a better punch-line and that’s the best I could come… Continue reading
There are many ways to run ads on social media. Some are more effective than others, and depend on your company’s goals. For the staffing and recruiting industry, experimenting with various ads campaigns will show you where you’ll get the right sort of traffic. Getting Started With Social Media Ads First You Need to Decide… Continue reading
“You’re one in a melon!” Ok, I can hear the collective groan 🙂 It’s true though. Every company is different somehow. It’s up to you to show your customers and clients HOW you’re different. A really easy way to do this is to be relatable and fun on social media. Also, everyone likes to save… Continue reading
Are you looking for more applications from your job board or career site? Whether there is an actual talent shortage, skills-gap or lack of skilled workers, candidates will only apply to jobs that give them the right information, period. So, what turns off candidates from choosing your jobs over someone else’s? 5 Reasons You’re Not… Continue reading
If you’re planning to use social media for your business, there is one essential ingredient that will either make or break the results: an audience. If no one is listening to you talk, is it worth talking? (Don’t answer that out loud) As a firm believer in content marketing, I tell my clients that they… Continue reading
Coffee and I go way back. Over the years, I’ve learned a few tricks on how to make my coffee taste better. There are many parts to the process, however, I’ve found that the type of coffee beans I use and how I choose to filter the brew, greatly affects the outcome. I’ve found, that… Continue reading
I hear this question all the time: “What should I be doing on social media as a business?” My return question is, “what kind of marketing are you doing now?” The reason is simple. Why try something new that is not going to fit into what you are already doing and won’t be sustainable? Building… Continue reading
So, you’re passionate about marketing, right? There are so many theories and strategies; it’s hard to stay focused, right? Wrong! Inbound marketing has just one focus, mastering your relationship with your clients. Below are 3 tips that will help you stay connected with the people you are trying to reach. Tip #1: Be Where Your… Continue reading
