The staffing industry is a uniquely rewarding line of work. It offers the opportunity to help people meet their most basic needs, like putting food on the table and a roof over their heads. But even more so, the staffing industry changes lives. With a new job, people can uncover a greater sense of purpose. […]
In the age of the Great Resignation, having a pro-employee culture is a must. Talent can take their critical skills with them when they retire, so to become an employer of choice, companies must work to ensure company values and policies align to create this culture.
While one size does not fit all, most different groups […]
Temporary employment was already in the midst of a paradigm shift in 2019, with staffing firms beginning to approach the engagement of temporary workers in ways that went beyond just pay.
Since then, the pandemic, energy crisis, labour shortages and the invasion of Ukraine have caused shifts in the wider world of work — notably the […]
In today’s world, consumers have come to expect convenience. From food delivery services to retail giants, we can get nearly anything delivered right to our doorstep. However, certain things cannot be replaced by an interactive voice response or a chatbot. If you are anything like me, you’ve felt the frustration of needing to talk to […]
As companies continue to hire at record rates, people are now the priority. Talent is both the biggest competitive advantage and the scarcest resource for any organization. And in the staffing industry, the talent is the foundation of our success. At Salo, a national staffing and consulting firm, our focus is on creating a people-first […]
Is your brand strategy geared toward people who come and work with you, not for you?
A few days back, I met a dyslexic person who searched the internet for a company that could help him find his next job. He found Rangam.
He praised us for our understanding and approach: “How many recruitment agencies don’t just […]
Healthcare facilities sending urgent needs for help. Scribbling notes, while calling and texting to try to reach an available nurse. Having spent most of my career in the healthcare staffing industry, I know firsthand the limits of traditional staffing models and the reality of the nursing shortage. Thanks to a college-age son who was a […]
We are witnessing an employment renaissance, as employers and employees alike are awakening to the different possibilities and evaluating what is most important in the ever-evolving world of work. This shift is changing workers’ expectations, putting far more weight on an environment that fosters belonging and provides meaningful work that satisfies their need to achieve […]
Systemic racial issues that have persisted for generations have led to Black STEM workers being the least represented demographic in the workforce, and while there seems to be an awareness that change needs to occur, more action needs to be committed to solving this problem.
With that in mind, we formed Primary Talent Partners with a […]
Careers are journeys, and everyone comes to a fork in the road or the occasional detour where a sound guide goes a long way. In my 14 years in staffing, I’ve learned that to engage talent, you must learn as much as you can about their goals, skills and interests. Understanding and engaging our people […]
