Why do recruiters struggle so much to get good fees and conditions when working with new clients? First, we need to change the perception of how you are … Read more
Is It Time to Switch Niches?
Dear Barb: I have been placing engineers for the past 10 years in manufacturing. I had a decent year last year, but wonder if I should consider a new niche … Read more
10 Key Accounts + 20 More Clients = Success Insurance
Dear Barb: I hear you always warn against having too few clients. We have four clients that provide more than enough orders for us to cover. We are … Read more
6 Steps to Leveraging an Interim Executive
Note: This is part two of a two part article on the business of interim executive placement. Part one appeared yesterday. It is important for an executive … Read more
Interim Executive Placement: A Trend That’s a Win-Win For You and the Client
Note: This is part one of two parts. Part two will appear Friday. Over the last 60 years, the executive search industry has experienced shifts in structure … 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
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
Win Your Client’s Trust and Business With Full Immersion Recruiting
Editor’s note: Miriam Ziemelis initially aimed this article at RPOs. But one look and you’ll see her advice is even more relevant for independent … Read more
Have You Thought of Using ‘Participation’ As Your Sales Metric?
Ongoing management — low performers, mid-level performers and even high performers need it. It does not assume high performance, and once high … Read more
Build Your Brand Through Content Marketing
You have a presentation in one hour and you need more material. Your natural inclination is to “Google” it. Bingo — you run across a well-prepared … Read more