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Are You a Selective Staffing Partner?

Published: Dec 20, 2023 5:15 PM
By Bob Pettke  |  Viewed: 1375
Category: Expert Advice, Recruiting  |  Tags: Staffing, Clients, Jobs

The staffing industry has become one of the most competitive industries in the world today. Whats often overlooked by staffing professionals is that, like our clients, staffing professionals have a c...

Top 10 KPIs Every Staffing Agency Should Monitor

Published: Nov 27, 2023 6:48 PM
By Jennifer Roeslmeier Mikels  |  Viewed: 2098
Category: Expert Advice, Productivity, Recruiting  |  Tags: Candidates, Recruiting, Placement, Marketing, Staffing, Clients, Hiring, Sales, Jobs

As we gear up for 2024, evaluating Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) is critical for not only planning the future but also evaluating how your staffing business is performing. Measuring KPIs on a regu...

Virtual Reality Staffing: Enhancing Candidate Assessment, Training, and Onboarding

Published: Nov 27, 2023 6:54 PM
By Lynn Connor  |  Viewed: 1932
Category: Expert Advice, Productivity, Recruiting  |  Tags: Candidates, Recruiting, Staffing, Clients, Search, Hiring, Jobs

The average length of time to place a new employee on payroll for a staffing agency varies depending on the industry, the position being filled, and the experience of the recruiter. According to a rec...

How to Sell a Retainer on an Existing Search

Published: Oct 30, 2023 11:52 AM
By Michael Gionta  |  Viewed: 1597
Category: Columns, Expert Advice, Productivity, Recruiting  |  Tags: Candidates, Clients

The advent of internet research has made recruiters lazy in asking for referrals. When I was on a desk, back in the old days, we did not have access to a human being that could put together the person...

5 Reasons Why You Didn’t Close the Deal

Published: Oct 25, 2023 6:37 PM
By Bob Pettke  |  Viewed: 1634
Category: Expert Advice, Productivity, Recruiting  |  Tags: Recruiting, Staffing, Sales

Every salesperson has been at that point where they didnt close the deal. Perhaps the prospective customer went with a competitor instead or they decided to keep doing what they are currently doing. ...

A History Of Recruitment - Era 2: The 1980s To 1990

Published: Sep 13, 2023 2:27 PM
By Henry Glickel  |  Viewed: 2468
Category: Recruiting  |  Tags: Candidates, Job Market, Hiring

The 1980s and 1990s were transformative years in the field of recruitment, witnessing significant changes in technology, attitudes, and approaches to connecting job seekers with employment opportuniti...

Recruitment Era 3: Revolutionizing the Staffing Industry (Late 1990s-2005)

Published: Sep 13, 2023 2:29 PM
By Henry Glickel  |  Viewed: 1645
Category: Expert Advice, Recruiting  |  Tags: Social Media, Candidates, Job Market, LinkedIn, Staffing, Search, Hiring

In the late 1990s to 2005, the world witnessed a significant transformation in the way the staffing and hiring industry operated. This period, known as Recruitment Era 3, was characterized by advancem...

Recruitment Era 4: The Compounding Influence on Recruitment (2006-2020)

Published: Sep 13, 2023 2:30 PM
By Henry Glickel  |  Viewed: 1166
Category: Expert Advice, Recruiting  |  Tags: Social Media, Candidates, LinkedIn, Search, Hiring

Introduction: The period from 2006 to 2020 witnessed the emergence of Era 4, a transformative time in recruitment due to technological advancements and the rise of social media. The emergence of socia...

The Evolution of Recruitment: Era 5 (2020-2033) Emphasizing Relationships, Relevance, and Reputation

Published: Sep 13, 2023 2:32 PM
By Henry Glickel  |  Viewed: 1703
Category: Expert Advice, Recruiting  |  Tags: Talent Acquisition, Interviewing, Candidates, Recruiting, Marketing, LinkedIn, Hiring

Recruitment has undergone significant transformations over the years, and Era 5 (2020-2033) marks a period where relationship-building, relevance, and reputation have become paramount in defining a co...

MKSSA Countdown to Our Annual Conference

Published: Sep 13, 2023 3:03 PM
By Anonymous  |  Viewed: 2501
Category: Education, Recruiting  |  Tags: Talent Acquisition, Recruiting, LinkedIn, Staffing, Sales

As we prepare to embrace the vibrant colors of fall and embark on the year's final stretch, we are excited to present our latest newsletter, packed with updates and gratitude. We stand at the threshol...

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