2013

109, 2013

Research Report: Debunking the Myth

By |September 1st, 2013|

Despite negative perceptions, temp staffing does lead to jobs

Contrary to many of the negative temporary staffing narratives reported in the news, these provisional assignments do help people find full-time jobs.

In a survey conducted in the summer of 2012, we asked staffing firms serving a variety of industries what portion of their temporary workers typically […]

109, 2013

Don’t Lose Sight

By |September 1st, 2013|

A one-year delay in ACA’s employer mandate doesn’t mean you can ease up

The government may have delayed the Affordable Care Act’s employer mandate by one year, but don’t breathe a sigh of relief just yet.

Other parts of the ACA are still on track — including a notice requirement coming Oct. 1. Many final rules […]

109, 2013

The Long and Winding Road

By |September 1st, 2013|

How to strategically plan for the ACA and reduce expenses

Recent actions of the Obama Administration have delayed, waived or liberalized several key provisions of the Affordable Care Act, adding to the list of ACA provisions that had already fallen by the wayside since the law’s enactment in 2010. The recent action most significant to […]

109, 2013

In Good Hands: Advanced practitioners can fill the gaps

By |September 1st, 2013|

Advanced practitioners can fill the gaps expected from physician shortages

Note: The article is based on a panel discussion at the 2012 Healthcare Staffing Summit.

The debate about physician supply is an old one. Do we have a surplus or a deficient supply of generalist and specialist physicians? But for the last few years, concerns about […]

109, 2013

Center Stage: Nurturing the business

By |September 1st, 2013|

What sets apart the fastest-growing staffing firm in the US

Intellect Resources ranks No. 1 on this year’s list of fastest-growing U.S. staffing firms produced by Staffing Industry Analysts. Intellect Resources posted compound annual revenue growth of 125.5 percent from 2008 through 2012. The Greensboro, N.C.-based firm was formed in 1999 and specializes in healthcare […]

109, 2013

Expert’s Corner: Changing directions

By |September 1st, 2013|

Be prepared to fill clients’ unexpected needs even if it means altering your pitch

I recently accompanied representatives of a well-established staffing company on a call to pitch a new solution to an existing client. A great deal of effort had been devoted to preparing the presentation in order to articulate the value proposition and […]

109, 2013

Power Seller: First touch

By |September 1st, 2013|

How to make contact with potential clients strategically

The number of potential clients that dismiss a salesperson’s practiced presentation are often too numerous to count. The fact is that many of us often don’t fully understand a client’s business or industry before we make first contact.

Further, it is hard knowing about the prospect’s requirements before […]

109, 2013

The Buzz: Social freelancing

By |September 1st, 2013|

Online staffing started as a vast open marketplace, where independence and free choice prevailed. Businesses and workers have been embracing new ways of arranging and conducting work.

And new kinds of online work platforms, based on different models and strategies, have been entering the staffing ecosystem.

This month, we cover a young online platform start-up that […]

109, 2013

By the Numbers: The Affordable Care Act

By |September 1st, 2013|

Affordable Care

109, 2013

White Paper: ACA Politics, Realities and Predictions

By |September 1st, 2013|

White paper on benefits sponsored by Essential StaffCARE.

To download the white paper in PDF form, click on this link:

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To download […]