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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/

Level Up Your Talent Acquisition: Gamified Assessments for your Staffing Agency in 2025

Published: Dec 18, 2024 5:00 PM
By Lynn Connor | Viewed: 890
Category: Columns, Expert Advice, Productivity | Tags: Talent Acquisition, Candidates, Recruiting, Staffing, Clients, Search, Hiring

With a look into recruiting and hiring in 2025, staffing agencies need every advantage to attract and evaluate top talent. Applicants aren’t interested in questionnaires and generic interv...

Your Team, Empowered: COATS Self-Service Employee Portal

Published: Nov 26, 2024 5:42 PM
By Lynn Connor | Viewed: 825
Category: Expert Advice, Productivity, Technology | Tags: Staffing

Are you looking for an efficient way to streamline your payroll process while saving on costs? COATS’ Employee Portal offers a cost-effective, self-service solution that will simplify your opera...

Unlock Hidden Profit: Maximize your Staffing Agencies Bottom line with Tax Credits

Published: Oct 31, 2024 7:05 PM
By Lynn Connor | Viewed: 1515
Category: Expert Advice, Legal | Tags: Staffing, Law

As we approach 2025, many businesses prioritize efficiency improvements for each new year. However, cost reduction and tax credits are often overlooked as primary objectives. Working with MJA &...

Staffing agency in 2024? Here’s how it’s going:

Published: Oct 7, 2024 9:04 PM
By Lynn Connor | Viewed: 1107
Category: Expert Advice, Productivity | Tags: Interviewing, Remote Work, Candidates, Recruiting, Job Market, Placement, Sourcing, Staffing, Clients, Search, Hiring, Sales, Jobs

In today's competitive staffing market, agencies across the country face unique challenges in attracting and retaining top talent, securing new clients, and driving sales. In 2024, staffing agencies c...

FLSA Overtime Rule Update

Published: Aug 27, 2024 3:38 PM
By Lynn Connor | Viewed: 633
Category: Expert Advice, Productivity | Tags: Staffing, Law

The Department of Labor (DOL) is implementing significant changes to the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) overtime rule. These updates will impact businesses of all sizes, particularly those with salar...

Navigate the Staffing Industry Landscape: Trade Shows, Resources & Education

Published: Jul 30, 2024 5:13 PM
By Lynn Connor | Viewed: 1219
Category: Education, Expert Advice, Motivational, Productivity | Tags: Talent Acquisition, Remote Work, Recruiting, Staffing, Clients, Search, Law

The staffing industry is a dynamic landscape in constant flux. To thrive in this ever-changing environment, agency owners, managers, and recruiters must prioritize continuous learning and information ...

Beyond the Desk: Staffing Agencies in the Age of Remote Work

Published: May 15, 2024 9:07 PM
By Lynn Connor | Viewed: 1279
Category: Expert Advice, Productivity | Tags: Remote Work, Candidates, Recruiting, Staffing, Clients, Search, Hiring, Jobs

The ASA Workforce Monitor survey from April 26, 2024, found that 68% of U. S. workers prefer a hybrid or in-person work schedule, while only 32% want a fully remote schedule. The survey also found tha...

Secure Your Revenue: Why Your Staffing Agency Needs a Collection Specialist

Published: Apr 25, 2024 4:44 PM
By Lynn Connor | Viewed: 1234
Category: Expert Advice, Funding | Tags: Negotiation, Candidates, Placement, Staffing, Clients

While most clients in the staffing industry are honest and reliable, there's always a chance someone might try to avoid paying your placement fees. This can happen through backdoor hires, where they c...

Streamlining Staffing Agency Operations with Integrated ATS and Time and Labor Software

Published: Mar 28, 2024 5:01 PM
By Lynn Connor | Viewed: 2983
Category: Automation, Expert Advice, Productivity | Tags: Staffing

Seamlessly connect staffing agency front-and back-office operations For staffing agencies, managing time and labor is often a complex puzzle. From Excel spreadsheets to handwritten notes, the traditio...

Conquer Tax Season with Ease: A Stress-Free Guide for Staffing Agency Owners

Published: Feb 28, 2024 3:49 PM
By Lynn Connor | Viewed: 2785
Category: Expert Advice, Legal | Tags: Staffing, Law

Tax season is a crucial and challenging period for businesses. As a responsible staffing agency owner, you need to be knowledgeable about taxes, keep track of your finances, and ensure compliance with...