SMART IDEAS #86: I'm fed up

  By David Searns  |    Tue Jun 10, 2025

Category: Expert Advice, Productivity

I’m fed up. Fed up with the economy. Fed up with political nastiness. Fed up with HR issues. Fed up with self-centered people. Fed up with stories about AI taking my job. Fed up with constant negativity. How about you? As I contemplated this week’s SMART IDEA, I really doubted the wisdom of publicly complaining. No one likes...

THE IMPACT OF STAY INTERVIEWS

  By Barb Bruno  |    Tue Jun 10, 2025

Category: Columns, Expert Advice, Productivity, Recruiting

In many Staffing and Recruiting firms, especially smaller operations with only an owner and a handful of recruiters, performance reviews are seen as a necessary task but too often, they fail to achieve meaningful results. Traditional reviews tend to focus on what has already happened, sometimes months ago, rather...

Train Your Mind to Stay Present. Your Desk (and Deals) Will Thank You

  By Tricia Tamkin  |    Mon Jun 02, 2025

Category: Columns, Expert Advice, Productivity, Recruiting

Your attention is like your network. When you spread your efforts too thin across hundreds of weak connections, nothing meaningful happens. But when you invest deeply in the right relationships, opportunities start flowing naturally. That's exactly what presence does for your recruiting game. Living in the present isn't just some vague...

Demand Generation Cheat Sheet: How Smart Staffing Firms Are Reengineering Sales in 2025

  By Mandy Wittschen  |    Mon Jun 02, 2025

Category: Expert Advice, Marketing

The Market Has Shifted – Have You? Buyers are more distracted, cautious, and skeptical than ever. Traditional sales tactics–cold calling, hoping for job orders–just don’t cut it anymore. The firms winning right now? They engineer demand through value-first marketing, consistent nurturing, and sales enablement. The New Sales Funnel (AIDA, Upgraded for Staffing) AWARENESS They realize they...

88% of Job Seekers Say Cover Letters Improve Their Chances — But 66% Want Them Half a Page or Less

  By Jasmine Escalera  |    Wed May 28, 2025

Category: Expert Advice

Cover letters remain a staple in the hiring process. Sixty-five percent of job seekers regularly submit them, and 88% believe they improve their chances of landing an interview. However, many candidates are rethinking their approach. A recent survey from MyPerfectResume reveals fresh insights into cover letter trends. The data shows that...

Motivation Handbook

  By Barb Bruno  |    Thu Apr 24, 2025

Category: Columns, Expert Advice, Motivational, Productivity

Motivated teams aren’t just more productive, they’re more engaged, collaborative, and committed to hitting goals that drive growth. In the fast-paced world of Staffing and Recruiting, motivation can’t be a once-a-quarter push. It needs to be built into your culture, your KPIs, and your leadership rhythm. As a Firm owner or...

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