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New Overtime Laws Effective July 1, 2024

Published: Jul 30, 2024 5:09 PM
By Judy Collins  |  Viewed: 1929
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: 4640
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: 1545
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: 1843
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: 1623
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: 1291
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: 1635
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: 1952
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? ...

Take Business To The Next Level

Published: Jul 26, 2023 8:37 PM
By Judy Collins  |  Viewed: 2084
Category: Columns, Expert Advice  |  Tags: Leadership, Staffing, Clients, Search, Hiring

Dear Just Ask Judy, I have been in business for a while now, but I need some ideas on how to take my business to the next level. How do I go about it? Inquiring in Indiana Dear Inquiring in Indiana Y...

Working with a Career Coach

Published: Jun 29, 2023 12:58 PM
By Judy Collins  |  Viewed: 2093
Category: Expert Advice, Recruiting  |  Tags: Job Market, Placement, Search

Dear Just Ask Judy: As a job seeker, how can I help my recruiter to make the best placement for me? Job Seeker in Florida Dear Job Seeker: There are a lot of career coaching service providers availa...

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