How Automation Can Make You Money

By Terri Roeslmeier

July 8, 2011

 Everyone is automated.  The other day I ran across “Giggles®” software for babies.  Kids that can barely speak are keyboard and mouse savvy.  Grandparents are storing recipes, emailing and setting up Facebook® pages. Books are being read on screens.  Newspapers encourage you to read their “on-line edition”.  Offices are completely unable to function without email.  … Continued

The Digital Workplace

By Terri Roeslmeier

July 8, 2011

Staffing and recruiting professionals manage processes and interact with candidates and clients using electronic commerce.  Whether Internet marketing, using e-mail or transferring funds into candidate accounts through direct deposit, you are using electronic commerce.  This encompasses a wide range of technologies such as the “World Wide Web”, mobile devices and yes, even phones.  But how … Continued

The Technology Blizzard

By Terri Roeslmeier

March 7, 2011

Greater than 60,000 undergraduate students from over 400 universities nationwide choose Chicago as one of the top cities in which to work. Chicago has major employers and the city offers a variety of solid career choices. Chicago has a large and diversified economy which equates to 4.3 million employees and a GRP of over 480 … Continued

The 7 Wonders of Marketing

By Terri Roeslmeier

January 5, 2011

staffdigest published a 2011 Business Planning Guide in September 2010. They publish one every year. It’s geared toward readers with more than one branch (profit center). This wonderful guide takes the reader through a detailed process in order to develop a business plan. I try to let my customers know about it when it comes … Continued

Candidate Onboarding is Hot

By Terri Roeslmeier

November 22, 2010

The topic of interest at your next cocktail party may be, “So what are you doing about Onboarding candidates?” What will you respond? Onboarding is the process of integrating new employees into your organization. The process generally begins with a job application and perhaps a resume. Complete Onboarding, however, is a harmonious flow of activities … Continued

Managing Unemployment Claims

By Terri Roeslmeier

September 15, 2010

Have you been using your staffing software to document and manage unemployment claims? Utilizing your software tools to the fullest extent to handle this issue can save you quite a bit of time and money. It all starts with documentation of applicants that have filed for unemployment. Most staffing systems will allow you to set … Continued

Let’s Talk Resume Management Software

By Terri Roeslmeier

June 18, 2010

In staffing software, and the greater staffing industry, everything starts with a resume.  Even if a physical resume is not received, some type of resume profile must be put together before an applicant can be placed. There are many different workflow options to consider for the process of getting resumes entered into your staffing and … Continued

No Rest for the Weary

By Terri Roeslmeier

June 15, 2010

It’s true that the economy has loosened up a bit and most staffing and direct hire companies are not feeling quite as tightly squeezed as earlier in the year. As the atmosphere improves, however, be watchful of going back to old bad habits. There are always bright signs to a bad economy. We realize who … Continued

Keep Up With Internet Savvy Clients and Candidates

By Terri Roeslmeier

May 20, 2010

In speaking with some college grads you may hear, “Let me follow your Twitter® for a while so I can see what types of jobs you offer”. When that happens does a “thinking cloud” appear above your head that says, “Follow me on Twitter®? I don’t post jobs on Twitter®! What do I say?” How … Continued

Make Every Minute Count!

By Terri Roeslmeier

March 20, 2010

Everyone is “recessioned out”, but efficiency will put time and money back on your side. Put a plan into place that will help you regain control of time. First, it is important for everyone on your team to know your product. That means really know your product. It is said that 80% of business success … Continued