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
Slowing Temp Agency Hiring Predicted to Slow Even More
Temp worker growth is forecast to slow significantly in this last quarter of 2015, after aggressively growing since 2010. The Palmer Forecast predicts temp … Read more
What Baseball Can Teach Us About Effective Hiring
Effective recruiting and hiring in the world of business is a lot like fielding a team in major league baseball. According to the baseball rulebook, on any … Read more
In the Hiring Process, Communication Shortcuts Don’t Work
Recruiters have always known that good communication with hiring managers throughout the entire hiring process is necessary in order to get a position … 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
Four Things to Watch For When You’re Hiring Contingent Workers
Contingent employment relationships have expanded tremendously in recent years. As employees and employers are seeking new ways to make employment … Read more
HR 101: Are You Classifying Your Independent Contractors Correctly?
What is the difference between an independent contractor and a W-2 employee, you ask? How employees are classified will affect how much a business pays in … Read more
Study Shows How the “Gig” Economy Is Transforming Work Relationships
Last week, I introduced you to Mary Meeker’s Internet Trends 2015 report, which I suggested should be required reading for HR. This report, which really … Read more
Direct Hire Fees Grew in 2014 With Pharma Paying Best
Note: A report for the staffing industry similar to those referenced here was released by Bullhorn earlier this year. Direct hire fees are showing signs of … Read more
Beware the Low Hanging Fruit
Demand for our services continues to increase as the economy slowly rebounds from the impact of the Great Recession. However, with these favorable economic … Read more