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Pathways to Success for Your Search & Staffing Firm

Published: Sep 30, 2024 2:28 PM
By Judy Collins  |  Viewed: 1363
Category: Columns, Expert Advice, Productivity  |  Tags: Social Media, Job Market, Placement, Staffing, Clients, Search, Jobs

When recruiters face a potentially down market, they must take precautions to recession-proof their firm. Depending on the status quo is not enough. You may find yourself losing clients, missing out o...

How Do You Measure Success … & Plan Now for a Successful 2025?

Published: Aug 27, 2024 3:31 PM
By Judy Collins  |  Viewed: 1174
Category: Expert Advice, Productivity  |  Tags: Placement, Marketing, Staffing, Clients

Recruiters need to ask themselves the question: How do you measure success? By addressing this issue, the recruiter can gain insight into which of their business processes work and which do not. Using...

New Overtime Laws Effective July 1, 2024

Published: Jul 30, 2024 5:09 PM
By Judy Collins  |  Viewed: 2020
Category: Columns, Expert Advice, Legal  |  Tags: Clients, Sales

Recruiters should be aware of new overtime laws which have taken effect this past July 1st. The US Department of Labor increased the minimum salary threshold on standard salary overtime pay from $684/...

Where Are All the Jobs?

Published: Jun 25, 2024 6:34 PM
By Judy Collins  |  Viewed: 4776
Category: Columns, Expert Advice  |  Tags: Social Media, Remote Work, Candidates, Leadership, Placement, Staffing, Clients, Sales, Jobs

Wondering where the hot jobs are for 2024? The latest trends in the constantly shifting labor marketplace can be seen by looking at recent statistics for indicators such as in-demand job titles, faste...

PEO or EOR: What’s Best for You?

Published: May 28, 2024 1:33 PM
By Judy Collins  |  Viewed: 1642
Category: Expert Advice, Productivity  |  Tags: Recruiting, Staffing, Clients

Recruiters can be faced with the choice of working with an Employer of Record (EOR) or a Professional Employer Organization (PEO). Both choices can help with the responsibilities that arise when an or...

What is the Outlook for the Job Market in 2024?

Published: Apr 18, 2024 5:14 PM
By Judy Collins  |  Viewed: 1991
Category: Columns, Expert Advice, Trends  |  Tags: Candidates, Recruiting, Job Market, Staffing, Jobs

The chaos in some sectors of the job market is offset by strong demand and stability in others. This theme plays out in the highly turbulent food service, leisure and hospitality, and retail industrie...

E-Verify

Published: Mar 28, 2024 4:59 PM
By Judy Collins  |  Viewed: 1750
Category: Columns, Expert Advice  |  Tags: Jobs, Law

Dear Just Ask Judy- What is E-Verify and am I required to do an E-Verify on all my employees? Marie in Maine Dear Marie- E-Verify isa free online service that helps employers confirm the legal el...

How To Use AI Tools In Staffing Agencies

Published: Feb 29, 2024 11:27 AM
By Judy Collins  |  Viewed: 1396
Category: Uncategorized  |  Tags: Candidates, Marketing, Sourcing, Staffing, Clients, Sales

Dear Just Ask Judy, AI is taking the world by storm! How can I use AI tools in my staffing agency, and how do they contribute to efficiency and cost-effectiveness? Flo from Florida Dear Flo, AI is ...

Are Staffing Agencies Still Relevant Today?

Published: Jan 30, 2024 2:20 PM
By Judy Collins  |  Viewed: 1757
Category: Columns, Expert Advice  |  Tags: Interviewing, Candidates, Job Market, Placement, Staffing, Search, Hiring

In the rapidly evolving landscape of the modern job market, the role of staffing agencies has been a subject of ongoing debate. With the rise of online job boards, social networking platforms, and art...

Business Relationships - Jana Fichtner

Published: Aug 28, 2023 11:52 AM
By Judy Collins  |  Viewed: 2130
Category: Columns, Productivity, Recruiting  |  Tags: Candidates, Staffing, Clients, Search

Dear Just Ask Judy, As a recruiter, I understand how important good client relationships are. What do you suggest I do to maintain good relationships with my clients to retain their return business? ...

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