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Profit from the Boom in the Skilled Trades!

Published: Jul 30, 2026 5:54 PM
By Judy Collins  |  Viewed: 266
Category: Columns, Expert Advice, Trends  |  Tags:

In previous articles I have talked about the expanding opportunities for recruiters in projects such as data centers, power generation and transmission, steel mills, space-related ventures, and manufa...

Benefits of New Steel Ventures!

Published: Jun 18, 2026 2:23 PM
By Judy Collins  |  Viewed: 503
Category: Columns, Expert Advice  |  Tags:

Recent initiatives to encourage the reindustrialization of the US include the steel industry. The US, once a powerhouse in steel, has, over the years, lost its dominance to foreign players. Well, we a...

Space The Final Frontier!

Published: May 31, 2026 10:38 PM
By Judy Collins  |  Viewed: 555
Category: Columns, Expert Advice, Trends  |  Tags:

Even if you are not a Trekkie, you cannot help but be aware of the many plans which are afoot concerning the space surrounding our beautiful planet! This article is written to highlight a few of the m...

Increase Your Profits with a Split Network!

Published: Apr 17, 2026 6:00 AM
By Judy Collins  |  Viewed: 392
Category: Expert Advice, Productivity  |  Tags: Business Development

Increase Your Profits with a Split Network! Could joining a split network for recruiters benefit a small or boutique staffing firm? Split networks are adding revenue for their members. Whether you wor...

Dont Get Lost in the Technology!

Published: Apr 16, 2026 6:40 AM
By Judy Collins  |  Viewed: 399
Category: Expert Advice  |  Tags: Recruiting Technology

Technology should support recruiting, not run it! Many times, recruiters dont lose effectiveness because of too little technology, they lose momentum because of too much, poorly managed, technology. W...

The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly of How AI Has Changed the Job Search

Published: Feb 20, 2026 4:26 PM
By Judy Collins  |  Viewed: 289
Category: Columns, Expert Advice, Technology  |  Tags: Recruiting Technology

AI has touched all of us, whether we like it or not, including the job search process. We see changes in how to rewrite a resume, candidate commitment, and the role recruiters are playing in the job m...

New Labor Laws for 2026

Published: Jan 5, 2026 4:41 PM
By Judy Collins  |  Viewed: 237
Category: Recruiting  |  Tags:

With every New Year there are new Labor Laws that go into effect January 1st. Some of the new laws include increases in minimum wage, tax-free overtime, changes in paid leave policies, and pay transpa...

Contract Review Dont Start the New Year Without It!

Published: Dec 5, 2025 5:05 PM
By Judy Collins  |  Viewed: 214
Category: Columns, Expert Advice  |  Tags:

Contracts define how we do business with our clients and service providers. They are not just something to be done once, filed away, and then forgotten, but should be reviewed annually prior to the co...

Ways To Become An Inspirational Leader!

Published: Nov 5, 2025 5:27 PM
By Judy Collins  |  Viewed: 220
Category: Columns, Expert Advice  |  Tags:

Is it time for you to become an inspirational leader? What does that mean and why should it be important to you? If others perceive your behavior and actions in a virtuous manner, you have every likel...

The Importance of Compliance - Why the I-9?

Published: Oct 6, 2025 2:56 PM
By Judy Collins  |  Viewed: 275
Category: Columns, Education  |  Tags: Business Development, Candidates

Dont wait until an IRS audit or the Department of Homeland Securitys Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raid to become I-9 compliant. Protect yourself, your business, and your clients by enforc...

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