January 18, 2012
It is no surprise that the world is evolving rapidly. The Internet is now the main hub for information, communication, and connection. Social media is not only used for connecting with friends and family anymore. It has now become one of the main sources for recruiters to find, connect, and network with potential candidates and … Continued
December 8, 2011
Social recruiting has been the spotlight trend for years in the staffing and recruiting industry. Will it remain the same in 2012? It could be, but there is one trend that is on everyone’s radar for the New Year: Mobile Recruiting. The world is now wrapped up in mobile. Job seekers are rapidly using mobile … Continued
November 23, 2011
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
October 31, 2011
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
October 26, 2011
A couple of weeks ago I was in a sports bar in Frankfurt, Germany watching the Chicago Bears game and texting back and forth with my son in Chicago about the game. By today’s standards, this is not such a big deal – yet you can’t help but think, “This is pretty cool”. Yes, a … Continued
October 20, 2011
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
October 13, 2011
It’s that time of the year- trade show season! ASA’s Staffing World 2011 Trade Show is going on right now in New Orleans, LA. If you are not familiar with what it is, here’s a quick recap of what it is all about. ASA Staffing World is a staffing/recruiting industry trade show where industry leaders … Continued
September 19, 2011
Generation Y, Millenials, Gen Next, the Boomerang Generation. Whatever you want to call them, they are making a lasting impression on the workplace. They are the 18-28 year olds who are reshaping our cultural and consumption patterns. Numbering some 68 million in the United States, Generation Y is progressively the most influential generation today. They … Continued
September 15, 2011
This is a guest post by Andy Granger: Recruiting and staffing firms have two types of clients–companies interested in hiring and people looking to fill open positions–and it so happens that the easiest way to reach both audiences is online. The internet is a very valuable marketing tool, and once you know how to use … Continued
September 12, 2011
Simply everyone (even grandma and grandpa) is happily surfing “the net”. You can shop in your “jammies”, brag about your vacation and even meet new friends. In the world of staffing and recruitment use of social media, job boards, email, internet searches, and websites have become a way of life. Who wouldn’t take advantage of … Continued
