As the skills shortage persists, so does the demand for recruiters. The increased demand has put a further strain on an already over-tapped pool of … Read more
Jobiak Says It Has Remedy for What Ails Staffing Agencies Dumped By Indeed
Back in October 2018, Indeed handed staffing agencies their very own version of a pink slip. Stating third-party recruiters must now pay to appear in … Read more
10 Tips for Starting Your Own Technology Staffing Company
I’ve worked as a recruiter for J. Jill, SAP, and then started the boutique recruiting firm Boston Tech Talent, and offer you up these suggestions if … Read more
Recruitsy Aims to Become ‘Glassdoor’ for Recruiters and Staffing Agencies
We rate everything these days. Restaurants, employers, doctors, dog walkers — pretty much everyone and everything is under the microscope. … Read more
How Recruiters Can Fix Intake Meetings
Ever go into a kickoff meeting, winging it with a hiring manager without having a strategic partnership plan? Recruiters can’t afford to not have a … Read more
The 3 Biggest Misconceptions about Automation in the Staffing Industry
The impact of automation on jobs is one of the most widely debated topics in the global technology sphere, and the question of how automation will impact … Read more
LinkedIn Launches 3 New Targeting Options for Advertisers, Catches Up with Facebook, Twitter
If you’re new to marketing, explaining ad retargeting goes something like this: Every time a new visitor comes to a web site, the code drops an … Read more
These Are the 6 Things I Look for When Hiring Recruiters
Many industries are experiencing explosive growth, and that typically means you need incredible gifted recruiters. This is where I come in; my specialty is … Read more
The Exact Agency Fee You’ll Pay for Engineering and IT Talent in 2016
First, the good news — not all direct hire agency fees will be increasing in 2016. Salaries are continuing to rise, but the payment rate for direct … Read more
Here’s a Novel Take On Guarantees
In a previous article I wrote, “The cost of your service (your fee) must be justified by the value your client receives after the candidate has actually … Read more
Recruiting’s Rising Millennial Explains Her Success
For a stranger, getting Lucy Le on the telephone is a difficult task. Every work day she makes 30 to 50 cold calls, and she brooks few interruptions. “If I … Read more
The Best Investment Advice I Can Give
At a recent client luncheon, a seemingly simple question was posed to me, “What’s the best business investment you’ve made to positively impact your … Read more
For Quality Hires, On-site Staffing Firms are Best
It is rare to find a large medical device manufacturing facility today that doesn’t take advantage of temporary labor. As the number of orders for products … Read more
Agreements and Multiple Sendouts Help to Prevent Discounting
Editor’s note: Barb Bruno’s Ask Barb column appears immediately below this personal note from her concerning the closing of The Fordyce Letter. … Read more
6 Ways to Make New Hires and Your Clients Happy After the Placement
Only about 10% of all recruiters do anything about ensuring their candidate will perform adequately or happily on the job. Their follow-up is limited to … Read more
Human Resources Doesn’t Have to Be the Enemy
“You need to speak to HR.” For recruiters, those words spell doom for your placement hopes. Let’s face it, if we had a choice most recruiters would prefer … Read more
Fall In Love With Recruiting Again. On an Hourly Basis
The following idea doesn’t tend to sit well with most recruiter colleagues I’ve talked to. But as the talent war escalates, it makes sense. It’s about our … Read more
How Do I Get More Production From My Team?
Dear Barbara: How do I get my employees to set and achieve higher goals? They are earning more than they’ve ever earned, get comfortable and seem to lose … Read more
Focus the Hiring Process by Preparing Your Client Well
Properly preparing clients before every interview provides you a timely opportunity to focus the process, maintain control, and help ensure a successful … Read more
Forecast: Temp Hiring to Pick Up This Quarter
After slowing for four consecutive quarters, demand for temporary workers is predicted to increase in this first quarter of the year. The Palmer … Read more