There’s nothing quite like getting a large direct hire placement fee check. But have you ever stressed out about the chance of a falloff? Have you lost … Read more
Debbie Fledderjohann is president of Top Echelon Contracting, Inc., the recruiter's back-office solution. The company was founded in 1992 and places technical, professional and healthcare contractors in 49 states. Top Echelon Contracting helps recruiters make contract placements and handles all of the legal, financial, and administrative details. They also become the legal employer and take care of the employee paperwork, legal contracts, time sheet collection, payroll processing, payroll funding, tax withholding, benefits, workers compensation coverage, invoicing, collections, background checks, etc.
5 Benefits of Consistent Contract Staffing Income
There’s nothing quite like getting a large direct hire placement fee check. But have you ever stressed out about the chance of a falloff? Have you lost … Read more
Indecisive Client? Pitch a Temp-to-Perm Deal
It may be hard to believe, but it is already time to start planning for the end of the year. If you are like most recruiters, you want to close as many … Read more
Too Small to Add Temp? Here’s How You Can
There are so many advantages to having a blended business model that includes both direct hire and contract staffing. You get the best of both worlds – the … Read more
Consider These “Extras” When Making Contract Staffing Calls
With email and social networks (LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, etc.), there are plenty of ways to reach clients these days. However, many recruiters find … Read more
Grow Your Revenue With Contract Staffing
As you look at your revenues so far this year, are you satisfied? If you are looking for more growth, the answer may lie within your contract staffing … Read more
How a Veteran Recruiter Generates Contract Placements
Recruiting is a profession built around relationships, and contract staffing is no exception. The key to generating quality contract staffing leads is … Read more
6 Issues That WIll Impact Staffing in 2015
Contract staffing had quite a year. The “temporary help services sector” added jobs and broke records month after month in 2014. This growth continues even … Read more
Are You Ready to Become A Staffing Firm of Choice?
Contract staffing is on a roll and does not appear to be slowing down anytime soon. In December, it hit an all-time high with almost 3 million jobs. Some … Read more
Stakes Getting Higher for Independent Contractor Misclassification
Even after years of increased enforcement, 1099 independent contractor (IC) misclassification is a common employment violation. And the risks associated … Read more
The Cream of the Crop Is Choosing to Work Contract
There is a common misconception that contract workers are lower-level or not the “cream of the crop.” This misconception stems from the picture … Read more
6 Ways Staffing Can Solve Problems For Your Clients
In today’s economic environment everyone is looking for ways to operate more efficiently. Clients often have staffing needs or problems, and direct hire is … Read more
Marketing and Sourcing With Social Media
Note: Don’t miss “5 Places to Source Candidates for Free.” Coming tomorrow. Social media offers an infinite number of tools and … Read more
Outsourcing: The Fastest Way to Get Your Temp Business Started
So you’ve decided to add contract staffing to your business model. That’s great! By doing so, you will become a sole-source provider who is able to solve … Read more
5 Ways to Overcome the ‘Perfect Candidate’ Syndrome
Does it seem like your clients are dragging their feet when it comes to hiring? It’s not your imagination. According to The New York Times, it is taking … Read more
The Pros and Cons of Funding Your Staffing Payroll
One of the biggest obstacles recruiting firms encounter when establishing contract staffing services is funding the payroll. While the contractors expect … Read more
Where to Find Contracting Job Orders
One of the first questions recruiters have when they consider adding contract staffing to their business model is, “Which companies should I target?” The … Read more
Misclassifiying Workers Could Cost Your Clients — Or You — Even More
As the Obama administration continues to crackdown on the misclassification of W-2 employees as 1099 independent contractors, the Affordable Care Act … Read more
Don’t Give Business to Your Competitors
In any business, the key to rising above the competition is to differentiate yourself. Recruiting is no different. You have to show clients why your firm … Read more
Here’s How To Set Your Contract Staffing Rates
One of the most common questions we hear from recruiters is, “How do I know what to bill a company when they want a contractor?” And we’ve heard this … Read more