By Lynn Connor, COATS Staffing Software The American Staffing Associations annual economic analysis or “playbook” of 2020 is very well done, complete with charts and graphs, figures and key takeaways. I found the new hires and job openings graph, the labor participation rate, the GDP, Staffing Index and employee turnover chart most interesting and provided… Continue reading
By Lynn Connor, COATS Staffing Software Boston, New York, Philadelphia, Cleveland, Richmond, Atlanta, Chicago, St. Louis, Minneapolis, Kansas City, Dallas and San Francisco make up the twelve federal reserve districts that are found in “The Beige Book.” Regional economic conditions gathered from these 12 districts collect productive activity, change and emerging trends in the economy… Continue reading
By Lynn Connor, COATS Staffing Software Hiring has grown more complicated with every passing year, but 2020 has brought an even more complex set of rules to employers. Pre-employment exams, post employment questions, temperature screening, doctor’s note requirements and PPE questions are just some of the reasons staffing firms are struggling. It’s extremely difficult to… Continue reading
A friend of mine runs APA Solutions, a training and development company here in Buffalo, NY. Their company focuses on providing more effective approaches to training for company leaders in HR and talent management. Last week, she reached out to talk with me about what her company is doing to address diversity and inclusion in… Continue reading
by Resume-Library The staffing industry has been hit hard by the coronavirus pandemic. Many companies have put a pause on their hiring efforts and as a result, you may be looking at ways to save money in your staffing firm. Finding ways to operate more efficiently is going to be important over the next 12 months. So, it’s a good time… Continue reading
by Resume-Library As a staffing professional, you’ll definitely be used to reaching out to candidates about potential job opportunities; but in the current market this is getting trickier to do. In this article, we’ll explain why you should target passive candidates (and how to do it). Why Should You Target Passive Candidates? The U.S. employment… Continue reading
by Resume-Library As we quickly approach one of the busiest months in the hiring calendar, it’s always a good idea to take note of new recruitment trends that are shaping the market. With this in mind, we’ve outlined some of the key areas to be aware of, below. More Pressure to be Proactive The national… Continue reading
In today’s guest post, TCI Business Capital shares key metrics your staffing firm should track to build and maintain a high-performance agency: Which metrics show whether your staffing agency is doing its job? When your business is built on recruiting talent and outsourcing it to dozens or hundreds of other companies, it can be challenging… Continue reading
By Doug Coull Disrupting the Software Buying Process I want to disrupt the way many people go about selecting business software, and more specifically applicant tracking systems. I want to show people a way to choose, maintain and optimize their software investment by thinking of new ways to understand the process from start to post-purchase…. Continue reading
by Doug Coull There is a lot of research out there that supports the direct correlation between employee satisfaction and its impact on customer satisfaction. When employees are engaged advocates, they will go the extra mile for the customer, seeking out alternate and better ways to deliver service that amazes and delights. These employees don’t mind… Continue reading
by Nick Rojas Organic traffic is the foundation for nearly all websites. It provides you with the online visibility needed to reach your target audience, and an outlet to serve up your marketing messages. If your organic traffic has recently dropped, it is vital to find out exactly why. The staffing and recruiting industry is… Continue reading
[The following is a guest post provided by Glassdoor.] As any staffing professional can tell you, attracting top talent in today’s competitive job market is no easy task. Nowadays, it’s no longer enough to simply write a compelling job description and hope for the best. With so many opportunities available to job seekers, your first… Continue reading
Last week, Ask Haley guest-bloggers Joel A. Klarreich, Esq., and Jason B. Klimpl, Esq., attorneys with the New York City law firm of Tannenbaum Helpern Syracuse & Hirschtritt LLP, began explaining four legal challenges and their implications for staffing firms in 2013. If you missed the first post, you can read it here. This week,… Continue reading
With President Obama’s recent re-election – staffing firms must focus on important national and local legislative and legal affairs that are likely to affect our industry throughout 2013. Now, more than ever, it is crucial that our members remain vigilant about their legal obligations and take an active part in shaping pending legislation and regulations…. Continue reading
