Entries by Alissa Martin

All the Little Birdies

If your staffing business does not have a Twitter account, it may be time to give in and get an @ handle.  There is of course the obvious reason to join: Twitter allows recruiters to post quick links for open jobs where many candidates can see them. What else though? Actually, there are several major ways a […]

Planning for the Bus or the Lottery

What’s Your Back-Up Plan for Your Back Office? Think about your most essential employee, is it the person that completes payroll and billing? Ask yourself, would your business be okay if she got hit by a bus tomorrow? Or, on a less traumatic and more positive note, what if he won the lottery and never […]

Does Your Employment Agency Software Measure Up?

Maybe you don’t currently have staffing software in your office. Maybe you have a program, but it doesn’t meet all your needs. Maybe you’re just wondering, “What else is out there?” No matter why you’re looking at staffing software, here are some features that you should be looking for: Intuitive applicant tracking and resume management. […]

Holiday Recruiting – 5 Things You Need to Know

It’s not too late to get into the holiday recruiting spirit. Alas, that’s not the same as getting into the holiday spirit – but it’s still worth your time and effort. Why? Contrary to popular wisdom, the holiday season – roughly, from mid-December to mid-January – is a good time to recruit. A lot of […]