Selling requires sniffing out the decision makers at prospective clients
Believe it or not, selling smart within the staffing industry today requires a great deal of detective work. If you’re old enough to remember famous television detectives such as Joe Friday on Dragnet, Columbo or Magnum PI, you’re probably wondering what I am talking about. Of […]
What recruiters should look for when placing candidates
When I look back at the places I have been and the people I met as an IT consultant, I can only say that it has been a fun-filled ride, and I am grateful to all the recruiters who have made this possible. This journey has been chock-full […]
Five common mistakes business leaders make in statistical analysis
H.G. Wells was ahead of his time in 1903 when he wrote, “Statistical thinking will one day be as necessary for efficient citizenship as the ability to read and write!” And he was right. Today, some basic statistical knowledge is essential to running a staffing business.
With a […]
A full-service staffing firm for the marijuana industry
After Colorado voted to legalize recreational marijuana, Shannon Foreman realized businesses in the industry would need temporary staffing solutions. She saw the opportunity and took a leap, launching Denver-based Hemp Temps on May 1, 2013.
With $2.5 million in sales last year, the company now has seven internal employees, […]
The right applications make any staffing task easier
In fact, there are so many add-ons, off-the-shelf software programs and mobile apps to choose from, selecting and implement ones that fit your needs, budget and processes can be the biggest challenge.
“There is no one best tool,” said J.P. Medved, content marketing director for Capterra Inc. “Keep your […]
The region can provide myriad opportunities, but understand the market before expanding.
Research by Staffing Industry Analysts indicates of the large firms that use staffing services, 12% plan to expand their contingent workforces in South America in the next several years. That compares to 10% in Western Europe and 13% in Asia Pacific.
When buyers are moving […]
Staffing firms explore the power of social media recruiting tools
It was the proverbial water cooler of the Internet. For most staffing firms, social media primarily served as a venue for friends — or colleagues and co-workers — to chit-chat and maybe exchange cute photos. The industry may have been late in jumping on this bandwagon […]
QUESTION:
Government regulations can make doing business more complicated. US staffing firms have to contend with Affordable Care Act rules, OSHA regulations and more. But how does the US stack up when compared with other countries in terms of regulatory difficulty?
Answer:
Actually, the US still has a much lower regulatory burden on temporary staffing than others. It […]
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