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
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
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
Demand For Temp Workers Is Forecast to Grow In Q1
After slowing for four consecutive quarters, demand for temporary workers is predicted to increase in this first quarter of the year. The Palmer Forecast … Read more