December 6, 2016
When high quality talent is scarce, finding several qualified candidates for one job opening is like hitting the Mega Millions jackpot. Yet even when you are lucky enough to find several compatible IT professionals for one role, that luck presents its own challenges. Hiring processes run longer and candidate falloffs increase. However, recruiters can bypass … Continued
April 7, 2016
Candidates have a choice about which staffing firm represents them. Every touch point with your company does one of two things: convinces candidates to trust you or to move their search elsewhere. Your recruiters are obviously part of that equation, but what about your staffing software solution? You better believe it. When the staffing experience … Continued
February 25, 2014
Staffing companies want to leverage their efforts when it comes to client service, and your staffing software solution can help if properly deployed. Do you have an online application easily visible on your website? Applicants can be processed directly into your software 24-hours a day, and streamline your application intake process. The onboarding function of … Continued
August 4, 2011
Eleanor Roosevelt once said, “Life is what you make it.” People are given different privileges, opportunities and resources and at times this may seem unfair. But rather than fixate on life’s injustices, successful people make the conscious decision to leverage what they do have and keep an eye open for new opportunities. This philosophy can … Continued
July 8, 2011
Everyone is automated. The other day I ran across “Giggles®” software for babies. Kids that can barely speak are keyboard and mouse savvy. Grandparents are storing recipes, emailing and setting up Facebook® pages. Books are being read on screens. Newspapers encourage you to read their “on-line edition”. Offices are completely unable to function without email. … Continued
January 29, 2011
I would like to do more marketing. Are there any automation tools that can help me with this? First make sure you use reporting in order to analyze your business. If you cannot produce facts about business activity, it is very difficult to determine what your marketing goals should be. Next, use automation to document … Continued
January 5, 2011
staffdigest published a 2011 Business Planning Guide in September 2010. They publish one every year. It’s geared toward readers with more than one branch (profit center). This wonderful guide takes the reader through a detailed process in order to develop a business plan. I try to let my customers know about it when it comes … Continued
November 22, 2010
The topic of interest at your next cocktail party may be, “So what are you doing about Onboarding candidates?” What will you respond? Onboarding is the process of integrating new employees into your organization. The process generally begins with a job application and perhaps a resume. Complete Onboarding, however, is a harmonious flow of activities … Continued
March 20, 2010
Everyone is “recessioned out”, but efficiency will put time and money back on your side. Put a plan into place that will help you regain control of time. First, it is important for everyone on your team to know your product. That means really know your product. It is said that 80% of business success … Continued
March 4, 2010
How can staffing software help me save time? Utilizing a staffing software solution that offers features for every scope of your business can save time and improve customer service. A staffing software solution that is fully integrated for front office, back office, social networking, job boards, email, auto-phone dialing, text messaging and your website will … Continued
