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Lynn Connor

Articles by Lynn Connor

Lynn Connor currently co-owns COATS Office Automation and was a partner in Reliance Staffing & Recruiting for over 30 years. COATS provides fully integrated software to the staffing industry and works seamlessly with your staff to ensure software efficiency. Microsoft linking, Crystal Reports, a fully integrated CRM, payroll and complete accounting, online applicant entry, online job posting, and multi-state, multi-branch, multi-locality capabilities are available throughout the entire system. You can learn more about COATS here > https://www.coatssql.com Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lmsconnor/

Year-End Tax Prep for Staffing Agencies: Reports to Reconcile Before J

Published: Jan 5, 2026 4:50 PM
By Lynn Connor  |  Viewed: 150
Category: Expert Advice, Productivity  |  Tags:

As the year winds down, year-end tax prep for staffing agencies becomes one of the most important operational responsibilities. Additional Reports That Help Prepare for Year-End Employee Data Cleanup ...

Finish Strong: 5 Year-End Staffing Reports That Reveal Your Agencys T

Published: Dec 5, 2025 5:14 PM
By Lynn Connor  |  Viewed: 142
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Why Year-End Reports Matter More Than Ever The final quarter isnt just about closing jobsits your chance to measure what really worked. With tight margins and shifting client expectations, staffing ag...

Fall Back into Focus: Reset your Recruiting Strategy

Published: Nov 5, 2025 5:31 PM
By Lynn Connor  |  Viewed: 155
Category: Expert Advice, Productivity  |  Tags:

Autumn can be a tricky season for staffing. Candidates are wrapping up summer vacations, businesses are pushing to hit Q4 goals, and the holidays are looming. Without a plan, agencies risk losing mome...

Preparing Clients for Q4: What Staffing Agencies Should Be Doing Now

Published: Sep 5, 2025 9:37 AM
By Lynn Connor  |  Viewed: 192
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Q4 Staffing Strategies: How to Lead, Not Follow Q4 is fast approachingand for clients in sectors like retail, logistics, healthcare, and hospitality, it often signals the busiest and most critical qua...

How the Fastest Agencies Fill Jobs Before their Competitors Even React

Published: Aug 5, 2025 7:07 PM
By Lynn Connor  |  Viewed: 238
Category: Expert Advice, Productivity  |  Tags: Candidates, Clients, Job Orders, Jobs, Placement, Search, Staffing

Staffing success is all about quality candidates and speed. Staffing agencies are highly competitive and those that move quickly dont just winthey fill jobs before competitors even react. Thats why un...

Cheat Sheet for Sales Personnel: Key Staffing Agency Benefits

Published: Jul 5, 2025 4:22 PM
By Lynn Connor  |  Viewed: 678
Category: Expert Advice, Productivity  |  Tags: Candidates, Clients, Cold Calling, Hiring, Interviewing, Jobs, Placement, Recruiting, Sourcing, Staffing

Over the years, staffing agencies have become an essential part of the workforce ecosystem, offering unique advantages to both employers and job seekers. While the staffing model has evolved significa...

The Enduring Value of Human Touch in Staffing

Published: Apr 24, 2025 3:14 PM
By Lynn Connor  |  Viewed: 920
Category: Expert Advice, Productivity  |  Tags: Candidates, Placement, Staffing, Clients, Hiring, Sales

In an era dominated by algorithms, automation, and the relentless pursuit of efficiency, its easy to get lost in the promise of technological solutions. The staffing industry, with its inherent need t...

Boost Branch Performance with a Tiered Profit Sharing Plan

Published: Mar 24, 2025 5:26 PM
By Lynn Connor  |  Viewed: 677
Category: Expert Advice, Productivity  |  Tags: Recruiting, Job Orders, Staffing, Sales

The only way to do great work is to love what you do. If you havent found it yet, keep looking. Dont settle. In the staffing industry, attracting and retaining top talent is crucial. A profit-sharing...

Grow Your Staffing Agency: Mastering Client Acquisition

Published: Feb 26, 2025 9:44 PM
By Lynn Connor  |  Viewed: 777
Category: Expert Advice, Productivity  |  Tags: Business Development, Email Marketing, Social Media, Candidates, Leadership, Marketing, LinkedIn, Staffing, Clients, Hiring, Sales

Are you tired of struggling to obtain new clients for your staffing agency? Landing new clients and growing your staffing agency takes more than just filling roles and posting job openings. Attracting...

Tax Savings: 8 Tips for Staffing Agencies

Published: Jan 29, 2025 7:01 PM
By Lynn Connor  |  Viewed: 1274
Category: Expert Advice, Legal  |  Tags: Candidates, Recruiting, Staffing, Clients, Hiring, Jobs, Law

Tax season can be tricky for staffing agencies, with unique considerations for classifying workers and maximizing deductions. With multiple employees working multiple job assignments with varying leng...

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