Whether you are a self-employed recruiter starting out or a small recruitment agency, you will reach a point where you will want to move from your reliable Excel spreadsheets and free tools to a professional recruiting solution. At Adapt, we have over four decades’ experience working closely with small recruitment agencies around the […]
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Whether you want to accept it or not, after so many unexpected turns, intense drama, dead-marching, dragon-flying action and breathtaking battles, Game of Thrones has come to an end last Sunday. But before we start to say goodbye, here are 5 lessons that recruiters can learn from the Seven Kingdoms. Because let’s face it, recruitment […]
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This blog post was written by Alexandra Kane, Head of Marketing at our valued partner, Sense. Every candidate is on their own talent journey, and that starts way before they hit apply. Developing a candidate engagement strategy is top of mind for every staffing firm, but most don’t know where to start. Firms are spending large […]
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The numbers don’t lie – unemployment is at a near all-time low and there seem to be new articles coming out every week about labor shortages and skill gaps across the globe – from IT to manufacturing to healthcare and beyond. And each of these institutions need to start coming up with new ways to […]
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The numbers don’t lie – unemployment is at a near all-time low and there seem to be new articles coming out every week about labor shortages and skill gaps across the globe – from IT to manufacturing to healthcare and beyond. And each of these institutions need to start coming up with new ways to […]
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In late 2016 Symphony Technology Group acquired recruitment and staffing software veterans, Bond International Software, and award-winning innovator, TempBuddy. Erecruit was added to the group in 2017, with a strategic marketing evaluation and rebrand bringing the companies together under the Erecruit name in early 2018, while retaining the brand identities of the flagship products. Shane Wheeler, […]
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With CES having just wrapped up in Las Vegas, one of the areas that was of key interest to me (besides self-driving luggage) was the innovative ideas surrounding the healthcare industry. While it’s true that healthcare has typically lagged behind other industries when it comes to tech adoption and evolution, there are some amazing new […]
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Candidate Engagement: Cultural or Economic Shift? Steve Walker from idibu, a multi-sourcing and candidate engagement platform, interviews Rachael Moss, Group Marketing Director, erecruit, to get her views on how to win at candidate engagement. Interview by Steve Walker, CTO and Founder of idibu. Steve: So, lets keep this light. What’s the meaning of life? Rachael: […]
Interview by Steve Walker, CTO and Founder of idibu. Steve: Tell me how TempBuddy come about? Rod: We founded the business three years ago – coming off my own need to do something in the time card space, eventually coming to the thinking of changing process and changing the outcome as well, rather than just […]
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If Uber were a staffing firm… When you push the magic button on your phone to request a driver, an email is sent to one of the thousands of Uber “taxi recruiters” around the country. The taxi recruiter searches its database of registered drivers for those with the same zip code as the passenger, and […]
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Staffing firms are incredibly well positioned to succeed at the Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO) model. By their very nature, staffing firms are revenue generating whereas internal recruiting organizations are cost centers. Call me a capitalist, but I believe that the dynamics of having to turn a profit in an incredibly competitive market with low barriers to […]
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We are pleased to announce the latest addition to Adapt, expanding the platform’s business intelligence reporting tools with Adapt Reporter. Adapt Reporter is a flexible report designer and Business Intelligence solution that enables users to create, run and deliver custom reports to their preferred criteria and specifications; directly from the Adapt platform. This new solution […]
Last week, Erecruit’s Sales and Best Practices teams had the privilege of attending Staffing Industry Analyst’s Collaboration in the Gig Economy conference in Dallas, TX. There were some fantastic keynote and panel discussions about how buyers, staffing suppliers, and technology platforms can work together to shape and support the future of the way people will […]
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In my non-work time (yes, Virginia, there can be work-life balance), I came across an article that was in no way related to the staffing industry, but triggered an idea I felt was worth sharing. It’s the notion of what is referred to as “penny poking” – where individuals send small amounts of money to […]
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Interview feedback has become an increasingly fraught area over recent years, and as a result many employers have now stopped giving it. A survey by the charity Business in the Community found that 24% of young people did not receive any feedback after interviews, while only 41% of those who did receive feedback found it helpful. […]
00Shane Wheelerhttps://erecruit.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Erecruit-300x118.pngShane Wheeler2017-09-08 11:30:102019-03-12 19:46:44Giving Interview Feedback – Is It Still Worthwhile?
When there are multiple competitors vying for a single, top winning spot, at the end of the contest we tend to focus our attention on the ultimate winner, forgetting about those who may have come in a (sometimes very close) second place. During most Olympic events, the top three finishers – not just the decisive […]
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When speaking to our customers, conversations around driving operational excellence all come from the same motivational reason – better servicing the clients of a staffing and recruiting agency. The staffing industry is a competitive field for finding and placing qualified talent and for obtaining and keeping new clients. Businesses are always looking for the best […]
The more confidence we have in the data that we use to guide our business decisions, the faster we can make good, well-informed decisions. Managers may have a deep appreciation for performance data, but few are in a position where they have complete confidence in the numbers. For those plagued with data quality issues, the […]
More than half of employers seeking graduates in the UK couldn’t fill their vacancies last year, according to a recent survey. This underlines how recruiters are facing an uphill task in finding graduates with the skills and potential to achieve a good fit. Making full use of web based recruitment software is key, not only […]
A high proportion of job openings in the US every year are with small and medium enterprises (SMEs), but it can be hard for them to find new staff. Many small businesses turn to recruitment agencies to source staff who are the right fit and have the right skills. But how can recruitment agencies best […]
00Alissa Martinhttps://erecruit.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Erecruit-300x118.pngAlissa Martin2017-08-08 09:06:052018-03-05 17:09:07The Challenges in Recruiting Staff to Work for Small Businesses
Staffing firms looking to make an enterprise software replacement worry about the potential for a dip in productivity when the new system goes live. The impact to productivity can not only be minimized, but it can be completely avoided. There are two key approaches to minimize the productivity dip. First, avoid upheaval before it occurs […]
A high proportion of vacancies in the UK every year are with small businesses, but it can be hard for them to find new staff. Many SMEs turn to recruitment agencies to source staff who are the right fit and have the right skills. But how can agencies best put forward the advantages of working […]
00Shane Wheelerhttps://erecruit.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Erecruit-300x118.pngShane Wheeler2017-07-18 08:00:072018-03-05 17:04:37The Challenges in Recruiting Staff to Work for Small Businesses
One of the biggest problems for recruiters is standing out from the competition online and ensuring that job advertisements attract the best talent. In today’s digital-first world, Google is often the first point in a job search. “Jobs in Birmingham”, “Entry level jobs in Bristol”, “part-time jobs in Edinburgh” are all examples of what a […]
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With evidence that the UK skills shortage is deepening, recruiters need to cast the net for new talent as widely as possible. Increasingly this means finding passive candidates, as well as those who are actively looking for a new job. Choosing sophisticated recruitment software which streamlines the candidate experience as much as possible is key […]
Just press ‘Play’ or download and listen on your favourite device. In this recruitment leaders’ podcast from Barclay Jones, Lisa Jones and Wayne Barclay speak with James Payne from Bond International Software and Rod Smyth from TempBuddy. Bond and TempBuddy recently joined forces under the Symphony Technology Group, leveraging each other’s strengths of world-class staffing […]
As the economic winds continue to move in a positive direction, what does this mean for the recruitment industry moving forward? The candidate experience remains a top need for recruiting agencies to attract and retain candidates in a tight labor market. Implementing an onboarding system that will quickly and efficiently transition new hires onto the […]
After what always feels like a longer-than-we-hoped-for selection process, new project teams are anxious to get started ASAP and often want the implementation project to kick-off immediately after the contract is signed. High impact technology projects take time, before the project starts, to establish strong, strategic and measurable business objectives to ensure that the project […]
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Our customers frequently identify search functionality as one of the most important technology tools for better operations. Businesses utilizing recruitment software technology with advanced search capabilities tend to stay ahead of competition. That’s because the many benefits of these innovative solutions enable recruiters to both find talent and locate key opportunities to market top candidates […]
00Alissa Martinhttps://erecruit.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Erecruit-300x118.pngAlissa Martin2017-06-22 13:51:422018-03-05 17:07:03Maximizing the Value of Recruitment Software Search Technology
In our Atlanta office, our team members frequently have Star Wars on the brain, and it’s all thanks to Implementation Consultant Aaron Myerson’s desk décor. Friendly faces from a galaxy far, far away, such as Yoda, can be found next to Aaron as he provides online training to new users of our staffing software solution. […]
00Alissa Martinhttps://erecruit.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Erecruit-300x118.pngAlissa Martin2017-06-19 22:13:222018-03-05 17:09:07Become the Jedi of Job Postings
We believe that it’s an incredibly exciting time to be in the recruiting industry. After all, according to Staffing Industry Analysts, global staffing is predicted to grow 3% in the remaining months of 2017 (with continued 5% growth in 2018). Although the need for businesses to utilize recruiting services continues to grow, there’s also a […]
Just like you would not remodel your house without a blueprint, you should not implement new technology without a business blueprint either. Documented business processes describe who will do what, when and how – much like an architectural blueprint. When implementing new technology, document the future state business process, which shows all stakeholders and users […]
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A blog series to guide you on how to implement a new project initiative without it getting blown up. Disclaimer: The views expressed in this post are the author’s own and do not represent Erecruit’s support of a particular alliance – Empire or Republic. With the Star Wars franchise officially in light speed over the […]
Are Managed Service Programs (MSPs) the Evil Empire? Are Vendor-neutral options our only hope? Or is there an opportunity to find a balance within the workforce? As I sat down to write a typical blog post on the always-controversial topic of MSP vs. VMS, I started thinking about the parallels between this and a certain […]
Who are Baby Boomers? Born up to 1964, Baby Boomers are the oldest generation currently in the workforce, many will still be in the workforce for another decade or so. However, while job expectations are changing due to technology altering the way we do things; Baby Boomers have the most experience and expertise of all […]
Who are Generation X? They’re already in your office, working tirelessly and driving your business forward. The Generation X workforce, born between 1965 and 1984, has witnessed the workplace being transformed by technology. Compared to Millennials and Generation Z, Generation X will have worked in a ‘tech-free’ workplace for most of their early career and […]
00Alissa Martinhttps://erecruit.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Erecruit-300x118.pngAlissa Martin2017-05-24 10:00:432018-03-05 17:09:07The Generation X Workforce: What do recruiters need to know?
Who are Millennials? Millennials, also known as Generation Y, are those born in the early 1980s to late 1990s and early 2000s. Millennials may struggle to recall a time without the Internet and have certainly witnessed the birth of a truly socially-networked world. In terms of exposure to technological change and social development, Millennials are, […]
00Alissa Martinhttps://erecruit.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Erecruit-300x118.pngAlissa Martin2017-05-23 13:18:092018-03-05 17:09:07Recruiting Millennials: What do recruiters need to know?
Who are Generation Z? Often referred to as digital natives, Post-Millennials or the iGeneration – Generation Z candidates are tech-savvy, digital-first experts who can easily navigate the online world. Their exposure to technology from a young age has enabled them to have a greater aptitude for understanding and using new technologies and tools. However, Generation […]
00Alissa Martinhttps://erecruit.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Erecruit-300x118.pngAlissa Martin2017-05-22 11:43:332018-03-05 17:09:07Understanding Generation Z: What Recruiters Need to Know
Some employers are not aware of the Worker Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) program, and that they could be receiving a significant amount of tax credits every year. If you’re unfamiliar with this incentive opportunity, WOTC offers tax credits for employers who hire and retain individuals of certain target groups that face significant barriers in obtaining employment. […]
00Alissa Martinhttps://erecruit.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Erecruit-300x118.pngAlissa Martin2017-04-13 09:00:092018-03-05 17:07:04FAQ on WOTC, Do You Know the Answers?
As a high volume, fast turnaround temp recruiter, simply having shift and rate software functionality isn’t always enough. That’s why the temp shift features in Adapt are designed to provide a dynamic approach to temp placement. Shane Wheeler, Marketing Communications Executive, Adapt shares his ‘Magnificent 7’ Adapt temp shift features – with tips on how to […]
00Shane Wheelerhttps://erecruit.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Erecruit-300x118.pngShane Wheeler2017-04-11 11:45:482018-03-22 15:11:227 Ways Recruiters Can Be More Productive Using Adapt Temp Shift Features
Utilizing your company’s career site is a great way to incorporate free job postings in your recruitment strategy. There is a lot of information on the web about creating the perfect job posting, but how do you get needed web traffic on your site to view them? Your agency’s online source of open opportunities is a […]
00Alissa Martinhttps://erecruit.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Erecruit-300x118.pngAlissa Martin2017-04-11 09:00:062018-03-05 17:09:08Five Marketing Tips to Promote Your Company’s Career Site
Starting-up a new recruitment business? Your chosen company name will herald your arrival and empower your business at every turn…if it’s the right name. Shane Wheeler, Marketing Communications Executive, Adapt loves brand names, especially the smart and memorable ones, and shares some tips to consider and action when naming your company… The word ‘Hoover’ Brand, company […]
00Shane Wheelerhttps://erecruit.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Erecruit-300x118.pngShane Wheeler2017-04-06 11:50:242018-03-22 15:19:22What’s in a Name? – Naming Your Recruitment Company for Memorable Success
Are you new to recruitment or looking to develop your work ethic? Here are five more invaluable work hacks to help you make the most of your time; and offers heartfelt advice to those considering a career in recruitment… Miss the first five work hacks for full desk recruiters? Check out the first post on our […]
00Alissa Martinhttps://erecruit.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Erecruit-300x118.pngAlissa Martin2017-04-06 09:00:032018-03-05 17:09:08Five MORE Work Hacks for Successful Full Desk Recruiters
Because of the many challenges that come with recruiting in a tight labor market, recruiters often publish job postings on company websites and online job boards. When enough responses are collected from qualified applicants, this tactic can save recruiters time on sourcing for candidates. Online job postings are a great way to not only promote open positions, […]
New to staffing or looking to develop your work ethic? Below are five invaluable ‘work hacks’ for full desk recruiters new to the job to help you get up and running, make the most of your time and achieve more every day… During my time as recruiter, I noticed several behaviors which were very telling when […]
00Alissa Martinhttps://erecruit.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Erecruit-300x118.pngAlissa Martin2017-03-30 10:26:522018-03-05 17:09:08Five Work Hacks for Successful Full Desk Recruiters
Finding the ‘right’ candidate is only one aspect of the job, you still need to engage with candidates and develop a professional working relationship. There are numerous ways in which you can interact with candidates, but which ones get the best results? To help you determine the right engagement strategy, we have compiled a two-part […]
00Shane Wheelerhttps://erecruit.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Erecruit-300x118.pngShane Wheeler2017-03-21 15:32:032018-03-05 17:04:38Recruitment tips and tricks: How to approach your candidate
Every recruiter has a different technique as to how they approach and find candidates. Therefore, in order to assist recruiters in developing a straightforward and consistent approach to candidate sourcing, we have created a two-part blog series to provide a number of recruitment tips and tricks recruiters can adopt to find and approach skilled candidates. […]
00Shane Wheelerhttps://erecruit.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Erecruit-300x118.pngShane Wheeler2017-03-07 14:08:002018-03-05 17:04:38Recruitment tips and tricks: How can recruiters fill a job role?
It’s that time of year again in Hollywood – awards season. It seems as though every other week there is another show honoring the achievements of celebrities and the work they’ve contributed for the previous year. They certainly are not averse to praising one another and showering their colleagues with accolades and trophies, symbols of […]
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You know your staffing and recruitment services fit the bill, but if you’re under-prepared for business development calls, blocked by gatekeepers, or not making the most of conversations with decision makers, how will your prospects know? Shane Wheeler, Marketing Communications Executive, explores five MORE tips from our company’s Business Development (BD) team to help you […]
00Alissa Martinhttps://erecruit.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Erecruit-300x118.pngAlissa Martin2017-02-27 22:47:022018-04-09 15:28:03Care to Be Different - Five MORE Business Development Tips
In recent research, the Adapt team found that only 25% of candidates have used social media to find a job, and of these, only 14% found it helpful. While this highlights that social media isn’t a popular platform for candidates to find a job, the use of social media varies between demographics and age groups. The […]
00Shane Wheelerhttps://erecruit.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Erecruit-300x118.pngShane Wheeler2017-02-23 09:30:282018-03-05 17:04:38Using Social Media Tools For Recruiting
You know your recruitment services fit the bill, but if you’re under-prepared for business development calls, blocked by gatekeepers, or not making the most of conversations with decision makers, how will your prospects know? Shane Wheeler, Marketing Communications Executive, Adapt, explores five MORE tips from our Business Development (BD) team to help you reach more […]
00Shane Wheelerhttps://erecruit.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Erecruit-300x118.pngShane Wheeler2017-02-22 11:55:272018-03-22 15:24:49Care to be Different – Five MORE Business Development Tips for Recruiters
Whether you’re a recruiter or a recruitment software provider, business development involves a lot of cold calls to prospective clients. You know your recruitment services are second to none, but if you’re blocked by gatekeepers or speaking with the wrong people it can be tough to stay motivated. Shane Wheeler, Marketing Communications Executive, Bond International […]
00Shane Wheelerhttps://erecruit.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Erecruit-300x118.pngShane Wheeler2017-02-14 09:59:442019-05-29 19:38:10Warm-Up Those Cold Calls! – Five Business Development Tips for Recruiters
Lisa Jones is a Director of Barclay Jones, a consultancy working with agency recruiters on their recruitment technology and social media strategies. You’ll see Lisa speaking at many recruitment industry events and being a recruitment technology and social media evangelist online. In this guest blog post she shares the secret to being a contented recruitment […]
The idea of undergoing an I-9 audit is intimidating, but if your company should ever receive a dreaded Notice of Inspection you’ll want to know what to expect and be prepared. By educating yourself on the I-9 audit process you and your company will feel at ease after every action has been taken to ensure […]
00Alissa Martinhttps://erecruit.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Erecruit-300x118.pngAlissa Martin2017-02-10 08:56:082018-03-05 17:07:04What to Expect from an I-9 Audit
Whether you’re a recruiter or a recruitment software provider, business development involves a lot of cold calls to prospective clients. You know your recruitment services are second to none, but if you’re blocked by gatekeepers or speaking with the wrong people it can be tough to stay motivated. Shane Wheeler, Marketing Communications Executive, Adapt, shares […]
00Shane Wheelerhttps://erecruit.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Erecruit-300x118.pngShane Wheeler2017-02-09 11:45:592019-01-16 11:16:25Warm-Up Those Cold Calls! – Five Business Development Tips for Recruiters
Over the past year there has been a dramatic change in attitudes to the job market, driven in no small part by the growing number of millennials now employed. One of the more surprising changes is the rise in ‘slash culture’, with many millennials now juggling more than one job. Our recent research has shown […]
00Shane Wheelerhttps://erecruit.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Erecruit-300x118.pngShane Wheeler2017-02-07 17:19:512018-03-05 17:04:38Slash Culture: How Can Recruiters make it Easier for Temporary Workers to Find Their Next Job?
A recruiter’s business, client and legislative responsibilities can result in candidate frustration and may even lead to negative word-of-mouth or social media posts – but, as Shane Wheeler, Marketing Communications Executive, Adapt points out, sometimes it’s the little things that make all the difference… Market research we recently commissioned found that ‘63% of employees believe that […]
In the world of recruitment, first contact is everything. Irrespective of the channel used, how recruiters initially interact with candidates informs the entire relationship from then on. While in the past recruiters might have introduced themselves and mostly communicated with candidates over the phone, candidates now have their own preference of multiple different communication channels. […]
00Shane Wheelerhttps://erecruit.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Erecruit-300x118.pngShane Wheeler2016-10-04 14:27:512018-03-05 17:04:38Call Me Maybe? Top communication tips for recruiters
Did you know that AdaptUX was created using the Agile software development methodology? In his latest blog, Rob Hayesmore, Head of Product Development, AdaptUX, reveals how the change in approach bore exciting results for both developers and users of AdaptUX alike… An Agile process We fully embraced the ‘Agile’ development methodology known as ‘Scrum’ and […]
Getting your job board(s) to perform is a constant challenge, in part two of this blog series we summarise how you can be sure you’re getting the best results from your job board(s). Missed the first instalment? Catch up with our Top Tips for Job Board Posting – Part 1 Making job boards efficient is key, […]
00Shane Wheelerhttps://erecruit.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Erecruit-300x118.pngShane Wheeler2016-09-14 13:28:562018-03-05 17:04:38Job Board Posting Top Tips – Part Two
In the final instalment of a series of blogs looking at how to produce high-quality recruitment agency marketing videos in-house, Shane Wheeler, Marketing Communications Executive, Adapt focuses on selecting video editing software, editing the video, adding graphics and music then sharing the final video online… The End: Post-Production and Sharing Every story has a beginning, a middle […]
00Shane Wheelerhttps://erecruit.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Erecruit-300x118.pngShane Wheeler2016-09-13 12:00:472018-03-05 17:06:09You CAN Make Recruitment Agency Marketing Videos In-house - Part Three
Every recruiter has a different approach to sourcing the right candidate, just as one recruiter might swear by cold-calling, another might be more adept at engaging on social media. Whilst the approaches may differ, one thing remains consistent throughout – and that’s the manner in which you interact with candidates once you’ve found them. It’s […]
00Shane Wheelerhttps://erecruit.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Erecruit-300x118.pngShane Wheeler2016-09-01 09:18:152019-01-16 11:13:30The Do's and Don'ts of Recruitment
In the second of a series of blogs looking at how to produce high-quality recruitment agency marketing videos in-house, Shane Wheeler, Marketing Communications Executive, Adapt focuses on setting-up video kit for the best results and shares his techniques for conducting interviews with company spokespeople which effectively deliver the message in the final video. The Middle: […]
00Shane Wheelerhttps://erecruit.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Erecruit-300x118.pngShane Wheeler2016-08-31 12:00:192018-03-05 17:06:09You CAN Make Recruitment Agency Marketing Videos In-house - Part Two
As a result of new technology and the digitally connected world we live in, never has it been easier for recruiters and candidates to interact and engage with each other. Thanks to the diverse array of online job platforms and professional networks such as LinkedIn, the relationship between recruiters and candidates has fundamentally changed. Unfortunately, […]
00Shane Wheelerhttps://erecruit.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Erecruit-300x118.pngShane Wheeler2016-08-24 18:01:222018-03-05 17:04:52Job Board Posting Top Tips – Part One
Sharing videos online is a great way to help market your recruitment agency’s brand, promote your services and attract more of the best candidates – but how do you create slick, effective video content? Do you hire a professional corporate video production agency, or do you do it yourself, in-house? A professionally shot and edited marketing […]
00Shane Wheelerhttps://erecruit.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Erecruit-300x118.pngShane Wheeler2016-08-18 12:00:492018-03-05 17:06:09You CAN Make Recruitment Agency Marketing Videos In-house - Part One
Less than a decade ago, recruitment agencies were urged to join in with social media and conferences and webinars were dedicated to teaching people how to setup accounts. Fast forward to 2016 and you might struggle to find a recruitment agency that doesn’t have a presence on at least one social media network, but do […]
00Shane Wheelerhttps://erecruit.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Erecruit-300x118.pngShane Wheeler2016-08-10 11:19:332018-03-05 17:04:18Jump Start Your Social Media Strategy
Keeping candidates engaged is tough. Although they might not be the best fit for one of your open positions right now, you may have the right job for them in a few weeks. How do you make sure they keep your recruitment agency in mind for future job searches? Not only should you be offering […]
In the fast paced world of recruitment it can sometimes be easy to forget your manners and ensure that all candidates are treated with the same respect and courtesy. In this blog, James Payne, Sales Director, Adapt suggests going back to the basics with tips for recruitment 101. R.E.S.P.E.C.T It can be a long process […]
In the second instalment James Payne, Sales Director, Adapt, shares the final five steps for a successful staffing and recruitment software implementation. Step Six: Understand the migration process Moving your existing data to the new software isn’t always the right decision. Rubbish in one system is just rubbish in the next. Sometimes a fresh start […]
00Shane Wheelerhttps://erecruit.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Erecruit-300x118.pngShane Wheeler2016-07-06 08:30:402018-03-05 17:04:52Ten Steps to a Successful Staffing and Recruitment Software Implementation – Part Two
Selecting your recruitment agencies’ new CRM system can be a challenging process. You need to make sure it’s right for your business and can help it grow AND make money. Once selected, the next step is implementation. To be successful, this must be done right. In the first of two posts, James Payne, Sales Director, […]
00Shane Wheelerhttps://erecruit.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Erecruit-300x118.pngShane Wheeler2016-06-23 08:30:392018-03-05 17:04:52Ten Steps to a Successful Staffing and Recruitment Software Implementation
Nothing frustrates you more than wasting your time putting an employee on assignment just for them to fail to show up. Certainly there are legitimate reasons for the absence – car broke down, child is sick, etc. but the reason doesn’t prevent you from scrambling around to find a replacement or make up for the disappointed client. This phenomenon isn’t new […]
00Alissa Martinhttps://erecruit.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Erecruit-300x118.pngAlissa Martin2016-06-16 08:30:332018-03-05 17:07:04Preventing the No Call No Show
We are excited to announce our next webinar, this time in conjunction with Text Marketer. Text Marketer are one of the UK’s first business SMS companies and their wealth of knowledge in the recruitment sector is second to none. They are the SMS supplier of choice for many of the UK’s biggest and best known […]
00Shane Wheelerhttps://erecruit.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Erecruit-300x118.pngShane Wheeler2016-06-09 14:18:392018-06-29 12:48:17Top 10 Texting Tips, and how to avoid SMS howlers - with Text Marketer
As fast-moving temp recruiters, how do you take pole position and win repeat business? Oliver Perilli, Senior Sales Executive, Adapt, explains how dynamic technology can help you avoid the pit-stops… Two very important factors in temp recruitment are how quickly you can react to new requirements and how quickly you can find suitable workers – […]
00Shane Wheelerhttps://erecruit.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Erecruit-300x118.pngShane Wheeler2016-06-09 08:00:362018-03-05 17:04:53Fast-Moving Temps: Handle the Curves and Stay on Track
Client retention is critical to all organisations; after all, retaining customers as well as a healthy pipeline is what keeps the business’ cogs turning. But how can you ensure that your agency is keeping ahead of the competition when it comes to service provision? In this blog, James Payne Sales Director, Adapt, offers his top […]
00Shane Wheelerhttps://erecruit.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Erecruit-300x118.pngShane Wheeler2016-06-06 13:49:532018-03-05 17:04:53Mastering the Art of Client Retention
“Backdoor hires” are a £1 billion problem for agency recruiters, and it’s possible to find them, but you’re not sure how to navigate the auditing and collections process. HIRABL want to help you get your piece of the pie back. Join us to see how Bond & HIRABL allow you to quickly increase revenue by monitoring […]
Every good recruiting agency has a mission and every mission includes a path to success. In some cases, the path to success is unplanned and even driven by luck, but generally, the most successful recruiting agencies have a thoughtful, well-defined plan. They know what they need to do to be successful. Defining your path is […]
In today’s candidate market, recruiting is become increasingly intertwined with marketing. A recruiter has to be able to sell a candidate on their firm and what they have to offer. With candidate’s putting themselves out there through outlets such as social media, recruiters have to in turn tell their story. With the integration of recruiting […]
To be successful, you have to have your heart in your business and your business in your heart. – Thomas J. Watson Recruiting is a tough job. In the world of staffing, it is your job to stay on top of the latest trends and insights into what the average candidate is looking for in […]
In today’s extremely competitive and fast paced industry standing out with a clear message is a must. Text messaging communication is an adaptive form of communicating and helps to connect with your team members. It can help recruiters remain organised and also provide recruiters with essential information to enhance quality and timeliness of employee interaction […]
00Shane Wheelerhttps://erecruit.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Erecruit-300x118.pngShane Wheeler2016-02-17 15:20:442018-03-05 17:04:53Text messaging communication: Adapting the way you communicate to improve business
Following the first instalment James Payne, Sales Director, Adapt, shares the final five steps for a successful staffing and recruitment software integration. Step Six: Integrate, don’t synchronise Wherever possible consider integrations, not synchronisations. There is a huge difference between the two approaches and matching business needs to technical requirements is key to successful integration. Step Seven: […]
00Shane Wheelerhttps://erecruit.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Erecruit-300x118.pngShane Wheeler2016-02-03 15:54:542018-03-05 17:04:53Ten Steps to Successful Staffing and Recruitment Software Integration Part Two
Nick Ellis is one of the founders of HIRABL, a big data company that helps recruiters track their candidate submissions and has uncovered $18 million in missed fees for its customers, and one of Bond’s partners integrating with Adapt. HIRABL provides actionable reporting on backdoor hires (when a client hires one of your candidates without your […]
There are times when I think back to my days in the bullpen of a staffing agency, and feel as though it was similar to an episode of the 90s TV game show, Supermarket Sweep. Most notably, the “Big Sweep”. If you are too young to know what I’m talking about, or if you just […]
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How clean is your data? Probably not a question you often ask yourself, but having clean data is important for recruiters aiming to succeed. Similar to other important systems, your database and the data it holds is only as good as what you put in. Even if that one specific candidate is outstanding, it won’t […]
00Shane Wheelerhttps://erecruit.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Erecruit-300x118.pngShane Wheeler2016-01-20 16:21:262018-03-05 17:04:53Clean Data – A Guide for Recruiters
The start of a new year is a great time to think about the future. The future of your recruitment company. When you want to accurately forecast revenue, then plan the activities that lead to that revenue, and set targets to ensure you get there — you’ll need great data. Great data is the first […]
00Shane Wheelerhttps://erecruit.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Erecruit-300x118.pngShane Wheeler2016-01-13 07:41:452018-03-05 17:06:42Live Webinar: Increase Net Fee Income by 24% - by improving your Data Quality
YouTube’s popularity is reflected in its more than 1 billion unique users each month, and 100 hours of video uploaded every single minute. Thanks to that vast audience pool, videos can boost company visibility and, when used correctly, be a compelling way to tell a business’s story. How can recruitment agencies create video content to […]
00Shane Wheelerhttps://erecruit.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Erecruit-300x118.pngShane Wheeler2016-01-12 08:00:542018-03-05 17:04:185 Tips for Making a Recruitment Agency Marketing Video that Works
In a fiercely competitive marketplace, technological innovation is a clear competitive differentiator. Used well, the right technology can make the difference between identifying a candidate quickly and missing the boat; it can help candidates reach out to recruitment companies at a time and in the way they prefer; and it can enable recruitment consultants to […]
Here at erecruit™, we are very invested in our customer’s success. Thousands of hours have been invested by erecruit in capturing our thought leadership and infusing it into how erecruit is implemented and utilized to enable staffing business processes to maximize our client’s business performance. Our staffing industry best practices leads take a consultative, workshop-based […]
For a recruitment agency, choosing your recruitment software should come in right after selecting your company name in terms of importance. Running your business effectively shouldn’t come down to an Excel spreadsheet or a list of names on a clipboard on your desk. To move ahead of your competitors you must have a ‘grown up […]
We are excited to announce our next webinar in conjunction with Barclay Jones. Join us for our ‘Source like a social media savvy Jedi’ webinar on Friday 11th December 2015 at 10am BST. Jedis are peace-loving problem solvers who rely on simple and calm methods for saving the galaxy. Perhaps as a recruiter you see […]
00Shane Wheelerhttps://erecruit.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Erecruit-300x118.pngShane Wheeler2015-11-16 10:15:062018-03-05 17:06:42Live Webinar: Barclay Jones - Source like a social media savvy Jedi
In order to grow and improve as a person, you need to learn from experiences. Receiving feedback is a great way to gauge how you are performing in any situation. For candidates, this is extremely important. How will they know how they fared in an interview, or if their C.V. stands out during the application […]
00Shane Wheelerhttps://erecruit.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Erecruit-300x118.pngShane Wheeler2015-10-20 11:02:182018-03-05 17:06:42How to provide feedback – good and bad!
We are excited to announce our next webinar in conjunction with HIRABL. This webinar is designed specifically to provide insight in to ‘backdoor’ hires and why they take money away from your bottom line. HIRABL provides actionable reporting on backdoor hires (when a client hires one of your candidates without your knowledge) so that you […]
00Shane Wheelerhttps://erecruit.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Erecruit-300x118.pngShane Wheeler2015-10-19 10:30:002018-03-05 17:06:42Live Webinar: HIRABL - What is a 'backdoor' hire?
How do you save time, and in some cases DAYS, when it comes to clients and candidates signing and returning documents? Oliver Perilli, Senior Sales Executive, Adapt, explains why electronic signatures could be the answer… Put electronic signatures to work Electronic signatures are a great way to quickly and easily confirm contracts with clients and […]
“We are in a time of incredible and unparalleled healthcare staffing growth”, was the headline of the Staffing Industry Analyst’s 2015 Healthcare Staffing Summit in Las Vegas last week. The number one takeaway from the conference is that a number of healthcare trends have fundamentally increased the healthcare market and healthcare staffing is benefitting, with […]
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With competition in the recruitment industry remaining fierce it is crucial to ensure your recruiters are regularly interacting with your candidates. Analysing candidate feedback can help your company meet internal gold standards and drive service improvements to provide candidates with the best possible recruitment experience. One of the best ways your agency can develop how […]
00Shane Wheelerhttps://erecruit.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Erecruit-300x118.pngShane Wheeler2015-09-30 15:45:212018-03-05 17:04:18Top Tips on Gathering Candidate Feedback – and why it’s a great idea to do so.
How do you effectively retain contractors and ensure consistently high levels of repeat business are achieved? Oliver Perilli, Senior Sales Executive, Adapt, shares some great tips for recruiters looking to be more effective when dealing with contractor populations Once a contractor placement has been made, the right client and contractor aftercare activity throughout the following […]
00Shane Wheelerhttps://erecruit.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Erecruit-300x118.pngShane Wheeler2015-09-30 13:08:382018-03-05 17:04:53Contractor Recruitment: How Do You Ensure Repeat Business?
As a busy recruitment specialist, you probably spend lots of time on the phone to candidates updating them on their application and reminding them about interview details. If you have to do this for every candidate (and every vacancy) this can end up taking over your day! SMS messages can dramatically increase the speed that […]
00Shane Wheelerhttps://erecruit.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Erecruit-300x118.pngShane Wheeler2015-09-22 11:45:002018-03-05 17:04:53Fill vacancies fast with SMS
Sometimes the best talent doesn’t live close enough to your office to commute. Do you allow your recruiters to work remotely? How can teleworking be approached in terms of assuring productivity, motivation and commitment when not in the traditional office setting? If you have a phone, a laptop and a solid internet connection, most office […]
00Shane Wheelerhttps://erecruit.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Erecruit-300x118.pngShane Wheeler2015-09-17 09:29:532018-03-05 17:04:53How can recruiters successfully work remotely?
Your recruitment agency staff should not only be focused on meeting or talking to a set number of clients and candidates per week, they need to be thinking about the bigger picture too. Your agency probably has many key performance indicators (KPIs), however it is important your recruiters, at every level, understand them fully so […]
00Shane Wheelerhttps://erecruit.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Erecruit-300x118.pngShane Wheeler2015-08-19 16:18:552018-03-05 17:04:53A Guide for Recruiters - How to Calculate ROI, KPIs and Plan Future Strategy
Touchdown! Goal! Score! Doesn’t it feel good to root for the winning team? Success in sports, much like the recruiting world, comes down to this: Every great team begins with a great coach. It is your job as a recruiter, much like a coach, to find the best candidates for the job using staffing software. […]
00Alissa Martinhttps://erecruit.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Erecruit-300x118.pngAlissa Martin2015-08-07 14:58:392018-03-05 17:07:045 Sports Strategies for Recruiting the Best Candidates
Thanks to video conferencing technology, a recruiter is able to reach a much wider candidate base and can maximise the chances of sourcing that perfect candidate for a client’s role – however, there are some easily avoidable pitfalls to watch out for. From both the recruiter and candidate perspective there are several points which could […]
00Shane Wheelerhttps://erecruit.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Erecruit-300x118.pngShane Wheeler2015-06-17 14:42:412018-03-05 17:04:53Lights, Camera, Action! Top tips for a successful video interview
Technology advances at a dizzying pace. Ten years ago ‘social media recruitment’ via online social networks was only an idea in some entrepreneurial minds. Today it is a mainstay for tech-savvy recruitment and staffing professionals. With ongoing advances and an eye on the future, the recruitment industry must continually adapt to provide faster, better services […]
Consultants know that CRM systems can hold a wealth of detail when it comes to storing information on prospective employees. From contact details to CVs and recruiters’ notes, the records on file are likely to be in the thousands as consultants have more sources available in order to search for their ideal candidate. Nowadays they […]
00Shane Wheelerhttps://erecruit.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Erecruit-300x118.pngShane Wheeler2015-03-12 08:59:532018-03-05 17:04:53How can CRM help with the search for the perfect candidate?
The way in which recruiters and companies source new candidates is without doubt the most important element of the recruitment cycle. With the evolution of search technology it is often those businesses utilising the best combination of approach, technique and supporting technology that stay ahead of their competition. However, searching for the ideal candidate can […]
00Shane Wheelerhttps://erecruit.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Erecruit-300x118.pngShane Wheeler2015-02-19 09:09:332018-06-29 13:02:58New eBook showing best practices in your candidate search available for download
There are so many groups on LinkedIn it can be confusing to decide which ones to join. Here we give our top five favourite groups that can really help, educate and inform the recruiter: Onrec Online Recruitment Network – with more than 8,900 members, this private group aims to share best practices in online recruiting […]
00Shane Wheelerhttps://erecruit.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Erecruit-300x118.pngShane Wheeler2015-01-02 09:37:242018-06-29 13:03:44LinkedIn Groups Every Recruiter Should Join
Cloud computing has transformed the way businesses operate, but choosing the right solution can be tricky. Toby Conibear, European Business Development Director at Bond International Software, explains why it’s important to avoid undertaking a tick-box exercise and instead choose a recruitment solution that is right for the business. Remember floppy disks? Or perhaps you still […]
00Shane Wheelerhttps://erecruit.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Erecruit-300x118.pngShane Wheeler2014-12-23 17:22:312018-06-29 13:04:05Looking to the Cloud – Going Beyond a Tick-Box Exercise
Have you ever used Google Alerts? If not, you are missing out on a great notification service that can help you keep up to date with areas of the industry that interest you. Your first stop is to visit https://www.google.com/alerts . If you aren’t already, you will need to log in to your Google account to […]
00Shane Wheelerhttps://erecruit.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Erecruit-300x118.pngShane Wheeler2014-12-18 11:48:232018-03-05 17:06:095 Tips for Using Google Alerts as a Recruiter
Although the average Twitter user spends almost three hours a month on that network, busy recruiters who are prepping for the morning meeting, tracking their submittals in their recruiting software and checking out the latest laugh-out-loud dog memes likely don’t have the time. To help you get the most out of Twitter, we created our […]
‘True Cloud’, ‘Big Data’, ‘Social’ – Buzzwords quickly catch on and before you know it, lots of people are using them. If I was paid £1 every time I read or heard one of the ever increasing buzzword terms, I would be a rich man! It is easy to get caught up in the latest […]
What are you reading? I was recently inspired by the recent post of ’10 Best Barclay Jones Blogs of the Year’. It’s a great round up of their most popular blogs. I was interested in reviewing the blogs for Adapt and seeing what seems to really resonate with our readers. Take a look at the round […]
00Shane Wheelerhttps://erecruit.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Erecruit-300x118.pngShane Wheeler2014-12-12 11:50:562018-06-27 10:50:56Our Top Blog Posts for Recruitment, Training & Education
What are LinkedIn Recommendations? In one of my previous posts, I wrote about LinkedIn request etiquette. I love LinkedIn and strongly advise anyone not already on the networking site to join. If you view someone’s profile, and scroll down to their experience, you might notice recommendations from other LinkedIn members. Think of these as references, […]
Buying recruitment software can be a significant outlay for any recruitment agency, whether it is an SME or a chain operating globally. Toby Conibear, European Business Development Director at Bond International Software, argues that the right solution can keep costs down while improving business efficiencies. “We need a new system.” It is a sentence likely […]
Today’s blog features our very own Sara Moss, Vice President of Staffing Best Practices for erecruit™. Sara gives her best advice on the final stages of the enterprise software selection process, providing her top 10 list of key questions to make sure you ask yourselves before signing an enterprise software deal.
https://erecruit.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Erecruit-300x118.png00Sara Mosshttps://erecruit.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Erecruit-300x118.pngSara Moss2014-12-09 08:00:292018-04-03 17:41:1510 Key Questions Before You Sign an Enterprise Software Deal
There are similarities in working pressures that are felt by recruiters throughout the industry. Many of the daily activities involve face-to-face interaction with clients and candidates, meeting pressured deadlines to match the perfect candidate with the right job and of course the admin that comes as a standard with business processes. These pressures have only […]
00Shane Wheelerhttps://erecruit.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Erecruit-300x118.pngShane Wheeler2014-12-03 09:40:272018-03-05 17:05:12Top Three Tips to Improve the Recruitment Process for Recruiters
Lisa Jones is a Director of Barclay Jones, a consultancy working with agency recruiters on their recruitment technology and social media strategies. Prior to Barclay Jones she worked in a number of Recruitment, IT, Web and Operations director-level roles. She is a technology and strategy junkie with keen eyes on the business process. You’ll see Lisa […]
00Shane Wheelerhttps://erecruit.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Erecruit-300x118.pngShane Wheeler2014-11-28 13:30:592018-06-29 13:06:06Thinking of Changing your Recruitment CRM?
erecruit™ announced that it will be attending the APSCo ‘Out of Africa’ Charity Ball in aid of ChildLine tonight, Friday 28th November 2014, at the InterContinental London Park Lane, London. erecruit will be sponsoring a gold table at the 15th annual charity ball, along with the SuperBooth, which will provide attendees with an interactive photo […]
https://erecruit.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Erecruit-300x118.png00Catie Augustahttps://erecruit.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Erecruit-300x118.pngCatie Augusta2014-11-28 08:00:292018-04-03 17:41:33erecruit™ to attend APSCo 'Out of Africa' Charity Ball in aid of Childline
Following being named as a preferred bidder by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) to deliver Work Programme contracts, Ingeus required the deployment of a specially configured case management software system. The leading provider of people-centred services provides employability programmes, skills training and health-related support with nearly 2,000 employees delivering services from 80 offices […]
00Shane Wheelerhttps://erecruit.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Erecruit-300x118.pngShane Wheeler2014-11-26 09:50:352018-03-05 17:05:12Ingeus partners with Bond to deliver an effective Case Management System
Being able to maximise training and conduct a successful course is all part of the preparation, from making the initial welcome call to creating a unique training plan. A trainer wants to be sure everything is captured and ready before embarking on their training journey. Before you leave the office, do you have everything you need? […]
00Shane Wheelerhttps://erecruit.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Erecruit-300x118.pngShane Wheeler2014-11-21 10:28:212018-06-29 13:07:06The Trainers Toolkit - a guide to successful training
How can you continue to educate your clients, without it costing money each and every time? Even if you are not in the business of online training or education, all clients can benefit from learning from your knowledge and expertise. Recruiters can share tips on C.V. creation, or guidance on what to wear for an interview. […]
00Shane Wheelerhttps://erecruit.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Erecruit-300x118.pngShane Wheeler2014-11-17 13:32:112018-06-29 13:07:45Using Social Media to Educate
Recent research suggests that more people are choosing to use mobile devices for job searches due to the convenience factor – over 50% according to results from Indeed Research. In addition, 66% of respondents would apply for a job via mobile if the process was simplified – so what does that mean for recruiters? It […]
00Shane Wheelerhttps://erecruit.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Erecruit-300x118.pngShane Wheeler2014-11-12 10:14:522018-06-29 13:08:12Mobile Recruitment Technology is Keeping the World Spinning
When was the last time you took a call from a supplier with whom you don’t have a current working relationship? We have all been guilty of screening calls, which is understandable given the everyday work pressures we face, but at what cost? Within the Business Development team, we regularly contact recruitment businesses and often […]
00Shane Wheelerhttps://erecruit.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Erecruit-300x118.pngShane Wheeler2014-11-05 11:01:012018-03-05 17:05:12Why not take the call? You might miss out on a valuable recruitment industry relationship
Today, recruitment is about far more than fast access to candidate information. In the third and final instalment of this blog series, Toby Conibear, European Business Development Director, Bond International Software, looks at how the CRM should play a vital role in areas such as business management, efficient resourcing and achieving business value with best […]
00Shane Wheelerhttps://erecruit.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Erecruit-300x118.pngShane Wheeler2014-10-30 17:25:422018-03-05 17:05:12How Recruitment Best Practice can Benefit your Business
Let’s be honest, it can be difficult to make recruitment software training interesting, especially when you have a group of individuals who would rather be someplace else. Getting the right mix of engaging material yet establishing an informative basis to maximise training can be tricky. So how do you turn a course from drab to […]
00Shane Wheelerhttps://erecruit.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Erecruit-300x118.pngShane Wheeler2014-10-29 10:29:262018-06-29 13:14:30Three ways to make recruitment software training engaging
A key question when implementing new software is what to do with your current data. Unless you are using pen and paper, you have candidates, clients and contacts in a different system. Moving that data from one system to another requires a migration engineer to perform the process. If you have never been through the […]
The way recruiters interact with candidates is constantly evolving. In today’s market where 24/7 technology allows mobile access day or night, speed is of the essence. In the second blog of this three part series, Toby Conibear, European Business Development Director, looks at how embedding best practice through the CRM enables businesses to effectively respond […]
00Shane Wheelerhttps://erecruit.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Erecruit-300x118.pngShane Wheeler2014-10-22 17:27:442018-06-29 13:15:05How to Harness Business Efficiencies Using a CRM System
The way in which candidates and recruiters are communicating has changed dramatically – in an era now dominated by ubiquitous, increasingly mobile access to information at any time of day or night, speed is of great importance. In this blog Toby Conibear, European Business Development Director, Bond International Software, looks at the need to understand […]
So you’ve been tasked with reviewing your current recruitment software. Or perhaps you are still using Excel spreadsheets as a CRM system for your staffing agency. Before you get distracted by all of the bells and whistles you will no doubt be shown, it’s important to know what the entire journey of selecting a new […]
The way in which candidates and recruiters interact with one another has changed fundamentally – in an era now dominated by ubiquitous, increasingly mobile access to information any time of day or night, speed is essential. But how does the raft of online candidate information, from social media to job boards, affect the way recruitment […]
00Shane Wheelerhttps://erecruit.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Erecruit-300x118.pngShane Wheeler2014-10-09 10:23:472018-09-18 14:56:42New eBook Showing how to Achieve Recruitment Best Practice
erecruit is excited to be the exclusive sponsor of the SIA Staffing 100 for 2013. Making this list is certainly a badge of honor within the staffing industry and the entire erecruit organization is happy to help draw attention to these leaders. We are especially thrilled to have five honorees as partners and wish them […]
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The Business Development team at Bond International Software regularly speak with prospective clients, ensuring they receive the right levels of contact at the right times and they’re always up to date regarding Bond International Software’s latest releases. Bond International Software sponsor and exhibit at a number of recruitment industry events annually. Part of the […]
In this blog Toby Conibear, European Business Development Director at Bond International Software, discusses how to ensure you are utilising your recruitment technology to stay ahead of the competition. Do you find getting candidates through the door a long winded process? Keeping recruitment turnaround in the fast lane can be a challenge for any recruiter. […]
00Shane Wheelerhttps://erecruit.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Erecruit-300x118.pngShane Wheeler2014-09-15 17:31:382018-06-29 13:19:31Keeping Your Business’ Recruitment in the Fast Lane
Our bodies create up to 700,000 different signs, according to one expert. That leaves recruiters with a lot of body language in interviews to read as they determine which candidates will be “just right” for their staffing firm’s valued clients. Although people realize at a young age that a frown means displeasure, did you know, for […]
00Alissa Martinhttps://erecruit.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Erecruit-300x118.pngAlissa Martin2014-09-09 06:00:022018-03-05 17:09:08Master Body Language and Become A Better Recruiter
To help recruiters study and understand nonverbal cues, we’re looking to the stars. Check out these celebrity photos for insight into understanding body language. The next time you’re interviewing a candidate, what they do may tell you clearly what they’re saying, even if it conflicts with their words. Between 65 and 95 percent of what […]
00Alissa Martinhttps://erecruit.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Erecruit-300x118.pngAlissa Martin2014-09-02 06:00:572018-03-05 17:07:04Studying the Stars: What Recruiters Can Learn from Understanding Celebrities’ Body Language
Previously, we discussed how your sales team can use body language to improve performance. This week it’s the managers’ turn to learn how to improve management communication skills, connect with your team and know what they’re really saying, with words and without. Effective leaders understand how to use body language. When you’re giving your recruiting team a […]
00Alissa Martinhttps://erecruit.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Erecruit-300x118.pngAlissa Martin2014-08-26 06:00:362019-01-15 16:12:40How Recruiting Managers Can Improve Communication With Body Language
Take the 20 percent of US adults who use Twitter, add in 9,100 tweets per second and that equals one great big pool of people, posts, advice and information. Recruiters hustling between candidate interviews, scouring responses from job board postings and contacting clients about new talent have limited time to check out their Twitter feeds. […]
00Alissa Martinhttps://erecruit.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Erecruit-300x118.pngAlissa Martin2014-08-19 06:00:102018-03-05 17:10:44The Top 15 Recruiting Experts to Follow on Twitter
In this blog Toby Conibear, European Business Development Director, discusses the latest employment rate figures and the impact on the recruitment industry. It was recently reported that employment rates have matched the record high seen almost a decade ago in 2005. With now more than 30.6 million people in work and unemployment rates seeing the […]
The Staffing Industry Analysts annual Healthcare Staffing Summit is right around the corner. The conference will be held in Dallas, Texas from September 8-10.
https://erecruit.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Erecruit-300x118.png00Catie Augustahttps://erecruit.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Erecruit-300x118.pngCatie Augusta2014-08-12 08:00:302018-04-03 17:40:48Top 5 Reasons to Join Us at the SIA Healthcare Staffing Summit
The newest member of your sales team has been working hard and networking with hiring managers on LinkedIn. It’s paid off — he’s got his first face-to-face, solo sales visit with a client whose company is expected to grow by 20 percent this year. You’re anxious to see how he does and give him some […]
00Alissa Martinhttps://erecruit.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Erecruit-300x118.pngAlissa Martin2014-08-12 06:00:092018-06-29 13:22:58Killer First Impressions: Body Language Advice for Your Staffing Sales Team
Toby Conibear, European Business Development Director, discusses streamlining the recruitment experience, working out best practice for your agency and keeping consultants mobile. Mobile provides the chance to create a far more automated and streamlined recruitment experience, particularly with temporary staff. Benefits include automatic confirmation of job information to both candidates and employers, and automated submission of […]
00Shane Wheelerhttps://erecruit.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Erecruit-300x118.pngShane Wheeler2014-08-11 16:05:452018-03-05 17:05:13Getting a Mobile Enabled Recruitment Experience
With security remaining a concern for businesses considering the deployment of Software as a Service based solutions, it is essential to address this potential hurdle head on. One of the questions we usually hear when discussing Software as a Service (SaaS) with current and potential customers is a necessity for data security. Although the technology […]
00Shane Wheelerhttps://erecruit.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Erecruit-300x118.pngShane Wheeler2014-08-05 18:08:112018-06-29 13:23:23Tackling the Software as a Service Security Hurdle
In this blog Carrie Roberts, Training Team Leader at Bond International Software, looks at team training to get the most value from your recruitment technology. Although companies are now looking at a brighter economic future and market activity is increasing on a regular basis, there is still a drive to remain as efficient as possible. […]
00Shane Wheelerhttps://erecruit.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Erecruit-300x118.pngShane Wheeler2014-08-05 10:38:092018-03-05 17:06:43Embracing the Benefits of Recruitment Technology
5 Questions for Staffing Agency Managers to Ask: Yes No Are my employees clear about data security best practices and do they follow those guidelines? Do my employees have strong passwords in place that include letters, numbers and symbols? Is my data encrypted for another layer of security? Is my agency data backed up regularly […]
00Alissa Martinhttps://erecruit.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Erecruit-300x118.pngAlissa Martin2014-07-29 06:00:242018-06-29 13:23:485 Steps for Recruiting Firms’ Data Security Best Practices
In his second instalment Toby Conibear, European Business Development Director, discusses candidate ‘match-making’, compliance and provides his advice to recruiting the best talent for the role. Matching the talent Recruitment in some instances is seen as a ‘match-making’ process between candidate, company and role. Clearly identifying at the beginning of the process exactly what skills […]
00Shane Wheelerhttps://erecruit.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Erecruit-300x118.pngShane Wheeler2014-07-28 17:45:592018-03-05 17:05:13Recruitment and Employment Best practice: Blog 2
Toby Conibear, European Business Development Director, discusses how recruitment companies need to remain flexible when facing the 24×7 demands of the industry. The recruitment industry is rapidly becoming mobile enabled but what does that mean? From changing the candidate experience to improving client relationships and transforming the productivity of consultants, agencies now have a number of […]
00Shane Wheelerhttps://erecruit.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Erecruit-300x118.pngShane Wheeler2014-07-22 17:49:022018-03-05 17:05:13Keeping Your Mobile Recruitment Strategy Flexible
In the movie Moneyball, which is based on a true story, the Oakland A’s choose their baseball team roster based entirely on statistics and end up wildly successful. You may not have the vast, intricate data that statistician Peter Brand used, but you can take advantage of talent management metrics to achieve similar wins. Staffing […]
00Alissa Martinhttps://erecruit.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Erecruit-300x118.pngAlissa Martin2014-07-22 06:00:422018-03-05 17:09:08Four Tips on “Moneyball” Key Talent Management Metrics That Give Insight to Staffing Companies
In this blog Carrie Roberts, Training Team Leader at Bond International Software, discusses the benefits of online and offline training. Training is no longer limited to the classroom. With an increase in web-based learning technologies, such as interactive webinars, companies are inundated with different ways to train their team members. Amongst the mix is traditional […]
00Shane Wheelerhttps://erecruit.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Erecruit-300x118.pngShane Wheeler2014-07-17 10:39:532018-06-29 13:24:33Going Back to Basics: Online Training vs Offline Training
Take the office with you wherever you go! In these days of mobile and flexible working, the need to deliver functionality securely to users when recruiters are out of the office has never been more important. Laptops have been replaced by tablets and phones, and running a full application on a relatively small screen, even if […]
One of the most frustrating aspects of being a recruiter has to be getting to the offer stage only to have your candidate not make a move. We’re all familiar with the scenario where we’ve guided a candidate through every stage of the recruitment process and acted as their advisor only to have it go […]
00Alissa Martinhttps://erecruit.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Erecruit-300x118.pngAlissa Martin2014-07-16 06:00:572018-06-29 13:25:09The Role of Motivation in Winning the War for Talent
Gorilla Glue’s motto is, “Get the job done right the first time.” Apparently most companies aren’t following Gorilla Glue’s mantra when it comes to hiring — according to a recent article on Inc.com, 40 percent of employees who quit their jobs in 2013 left within six months of starting. This presents an opportunity for recruiting […]
00Alissa Martinhttps://erecruit.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Erecruit-300x118.pngAlissa Martin2014-07-15 15:07:312019-01-15 16:03:40Gorilla Glue: Recruiting Strategies That Help Clients Retain New Employees
In this two part blog series, Toby Conibear, European Business Development Director, discusses how to effectively recruit and employ talent for your business. When embarking on a recruitment drive there are many things for recruiters to consider. Compiling numerous pieces of information into candidate profiles (for example copies of previous projects, LinkedIn information and all […]
00Shane Wheelerhttps://erecruit.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Erecruit-300x118.pngShane Wheeler2014-07-14 18:00:582018-06-29 13:26:03Recruitment and Employment Best Practice
I’d like to connect with you on LinkedIn. How many times have you seen that as a request? It’s the bland, boring, and standard request message sent by so many of us. In the past 5 months, I have received 18 requests exactly like that. In the grand scheme of things, there’s nothing wrong with […]
In this blog post, our Account Managment Team explains the purpose and benefit of providing a dedicated service to our clients. The Adapt Account Management Service is a complimentary service offered to all clients who have an annual support and maintenance agreement with Bond. Our dedicated team service the entire client base (excluding our OnDemand […]
00Shane Wheelerhttps://erecruit.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Erecruit-300x118.pngShane Wheeler2014-07-10 10:15:552019-01-16 11:53:02Are you making the most of your Account Manager?
In our previous posts, we talked about how to hire top performers, how to motivate our teams, and how to develop our teams and prepare them for leadership. All three of those topics are critical to building long-term success within your organizations. What is equally important is the ability to succeed in new client acquisition. […]
00Alissa Martinhttps://erecruit.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Erecruit-300x118.pngAlissa Martin2014-07-09 10:40:102018-09-18 14:56:22New Client Acquisition: A Systematic Approach to Bringing in New Staffing Clients
Imagine sitting in your office in London looking for your next suitable candidate. You are part of a global recruitment organisation and use an enterprise-level application. For head office, deploying a single common recruitment system makes perfect sense: it delivers the same core functionality to all parts of the enterprise, enables phased development and roll-out, […]
A 5-tool baseball player has it all — a good eye at bat, speed to steal bases, a cannon arm, great glove work and strength to hit home runs. Along with baseball season it’s recruiting season too, with the U.S. contingent workforce growing and 3 million people employed by staffing companies every week. “Over the […]
00Alissa Martinhttps://erecruit.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Erecruit-300x118.pngAlissa Martin2014-07-08 06:00:482018-09-18 16:24:47Recruiting Software That Helps Your Recruiters be 5-Tool Players
Now that we’ve figured out how to select top performers and learned how to keep our teams motivated we should be in the clear, right? Well, if your firm is like the vast majority of those in staffing struggling with turnover in the 30 to 70 percent range, there’s a lot of work left to be done. […]
00Alissa Martinhttps://erecruit.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Erecruit-300x118.pngAlissa Martin2014-07-02 09:39:102018-09-18 14:46:28Developing Your Internal Sales Team: Retention Strategies That Prepare Your Best People for Future Leadership
The recruitment industry is rapidly becoming mobile enabled. But what does that mean? From changing the candidate experience to improving client relationships and transforming the productivity of consultants, agencies have a number of ways of utilising mobile recruitment technologies. Real time access to all CRM data anytime anywhere via mobile provides significant opportunities to transform […]
00Shane Wheelerhttps://erecruit.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Erecruit-300x118.pngShane Wheeler2014-06-30 10:31:442018-03-05 17:05:26The Benefits of a 24x7 Mobile Recruitment Model
One of the most important responsibilities you will have as a staffing leader is finding the right salespeople for your team. We addressed how you can solve that issue in our previous post. Finding the right person is only the first step in the process of transforming an organization and represents one small facet of […]
00Alissa Martinhttps://erecruit.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Erecruit-300x118.pngAlissa Martin2014-06-25 10:43:372018-06-29 13:27:05How to Motivate Your Sales Team: Developing a Long-Term Strategy for Keeping Your Sales Team Engaged and On Board
The Oil & Gas recruitment landscape is increasingly competitive, making effective client communication and talent engagement key to business success. With complex skill-gaps to bridge and a shortage of talent pools, dedicated industry recruitment company JAB operates in a competitive and challenging environment. JAB runs a highly consultative methodology and is committed to working in […]
Staffing Industry Analysts recently gave a staffing industry report, including an overview of its 2014 survey of North American contingent labor buyers—companies that utilize contingent workers. Their report was full of compelling staffing industry trends that can offer professional recruiting firms insight as they consider strategies for growth. If you missed the report, don’t worry—I’ll […]
00Alissa Martinhttps://erecruit.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Erecruit-300x118.pngAlissa Martin2014-06-19 06:00:282018-03-05 17:07:052014 Staffing Industry Analysis – SIA Reports Growth For Contingent Workforce
I have found that one of the more common problems staffing firm leaders encounter is finding and hiring top-level salespeople. More specifically, it seems that hiring the farmer profile seems to be much easier than hiring hunters. It seems that this challenge applies to not only startups and small firms but large firms as well. […]
00Alissa Martinhttps://erecruit.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Erecruit-300x118.pngAlissa Martin2014-06-18 10:48:122018-06-29 13:27:32Selecting Sales Candidates: How to Hire Wolves
Have you ever wondered how your online recruitment process comes across to potential candidates? Toby Conibear, European Business Development Director, Bond International Software, argues that effectively utilising online recruitment tools and website to secure great new talent for your clients can be incredibly effective, but it needs to be coupled with a great service for […]
Blog for HR Zone by Toby Conibear, Business Development Director, Bond International Software: Overhauling the business’ CRM system is no easy feat, yet many recruitment consultancies underestimate the scale of the task. Indeed, many are under the impression that they can simply unplug one CRM system and seamlessly move to the next. A dangerous move […]
00Shane Wheelerhttps://erecruit.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Erecruit-300x118.pngShane Wheeler2014-06-11 18:17:402018-06-29 13:28:26How to make the CRM change
If you’re a staffing and recruiting professional, you’re no stranger to software and computer issues. Unfortunately, problems related to software functionality all too frequently impede your daily recruiting activities. When you’ve pinpointed the perfect candidate for a perfect job opening, you want to move quickly and get a jump on the competition—not conduct a poll […]
00Alissa Martinhttps://erecruit.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Erecruit-300x118.pngAlissa Martin2014-06-10 07:00:412018-06-29 13:28:55Imagine If Your Company’s Recruiting Software Supported Your Best Hiring Practices
YouTube’s popularity is reflected in its more than 1 billion unique users each month, with 100 hours of video uploaded every single minute. Thanks to that vast audience pool, videos can boost companies’ visibility and, when used correctly, be a compelling way to tell your staffing business’ story. How can staffing firms create recruiting video […]
00Alissa Martinhttps://erecruit.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Erecruit-300x118.pngAlissa Martin2014-06-04 06:00:132018-06-29 13:29:445 Tips For Making a Recruiting Video that Works
The recruitment industry may have been seen as slow on the uptake when it came to mobile, but being mobile savvy can help you win the race. Toby Conibear, European Business Development Director, Bond International Software, discusses the importance of going mobile. Smartphone penetration has reached 67% according to the Internet Advertising Bureau (IAB) and tablet penetration has […]
00Shane Wheelerhttps://erecruit.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Erecruit-300x118.pngShane Wheeler2014-05-30 18:06:092018-06-29 13:30:09The Recruitment Race: Keeping Ahead of the Competition with Mobile
Is your home office décor “Feng Shui minimalist” or more “Next episode of Hoarders?” Or do you find yourself working at your favorite local coffee shop where the barista has your order memorized? Nearly 10 percent of Americans work at least one day a week from home—that adds up to about 13.4 million people. As […]
00Alissa Martinhttps://erecruit.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Erecruit-300x118.pngAlissa Martin2014-05-27 06:00:332019-01-15 17:03:33The Ideal Home Office Setup to Help the Telecommuting Professional’s Work Life Thrive
Ensuring staff members have the knowledge and tools are just two aspects of training – instilling confidence to help them pass on important elements of the training to fellow team members is just as important. How do you get the blend right? Carrie Roberts, Training Team Leader at Bond International Software, offers her top tips […]
00Shane Wheelerhttps://erecruit.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Erecruit-300x118.pngShane Wheeler2014-05-23 10:42:062018-06-29 13:31:35Top tips to Maximise Training and Increase Efficiency
Photo credit: IMDB Talk about a master of recruiting—the character “Professor Xavier” of the X-Men movie franchise is constantly recruiting powerful mutants to join his team and try to save the world. And this is not an easy sell. His team has to accept dangerous, life-threatening work; endure being feared and derided by the very […]
00Alissa Martinhttps://erecruit.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Erecruit-300x118.pngAlissa Martin2014-05-21 06:00:152018-06-29 13:32:50Recruitment Advice from X-Men: From Clarity to High-Tech Solutions
Just as the recruitment industry keeps evolving, so our solutions follow suit. Having carefully listened to our customers and their needs, we have enhanced the Bond Adapt software with features that make it easier for recruiters to manage their recruitment activities and monitor business performance. Bond Adapt is our sophisticated staffing and recruitment software system. […]
LinkedIn offers recruiters access to a talent pool of over 277 million people worldwide. Yet many staffing and recruiting firms aren’t making enough of all the opportunities the channel offers to get their word out. A recent LinkedIn webinar described some common mistakes agency recruiters make when using LinkedIn, such as an incomplete profile, a […]
Finally, the warmer spring weather is creeping across the country. And naturally that makes me think of convertibles. Whenever I see some lucky person driving with the top down I automatically wish I could be speeding down the road with the sun on my shoulders, too. In a world of “buy the best,” whether it’s […]
00Alissa Martinhttps://erecruit.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Erecruit-300x118.pngAlissa Martin2014-05-06 09:00:252018-06-29 13:34:18How To Shine in a Market of Dying Brand Loyalty
Turn Your Sales Team into Thoroughbreds With A Training Plan and Top-Notch Tools What happens on the first Saturday in May? America’s best three-year-old thoroughbred racehorses compete for one of the biggest crowns in horseracing: the Kentucky Derby. When you see these magnificent animals primed for the fastest two minutes in sports, you can’t help […]
00Alissa Martinhttps://erecruit.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Erecruit-300x118.pngAlissa Martin2014-04-30 09:00:012018-06-29 13:35:16Recruiting Sales Teams Consistently Win When They Adopt Racehorse Training Plans
If you have ever had the opportunity to go on a photographic safari, you know the trek’s success depends upon modern day tools. Safaris have come a long way since the days of old-fashioned tracking. In places like Mala Mala, a private game reserve tucked into the northeastern corner of South Africa, the tracking game […]
00Alissa Martinhttps://erecruit.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Erecruit-300x118.pngAlissa Martin2014-04-22 09:00:162018-06-29 13:45:00How You Can Track The Footprints Of Referrals To Achieve Hiring Success
As more and more vendors come to the market with SaaS based solutions it is becoming critical for organisations to understand the pros and cons of each approach – including traditional On-Premise. These technology investments are not short term; despite the rental SaaS model, any technology change causes massive business upheaval and impacts user productivity. […]
00Shane Wheelerhttps://erecruit.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Erecruit-300x118.pngShane Wheeler2014-04-17 18:12:112018-06-29 13:45:31In-Depth Perspective - Demystifying Software as a Service Part 2
One year ago this April, OSHA announced a new series of laws that affect how staffing and recruiting companies work with host employers in the training and protection of temporary workers. To recap, here’s why the changes were needed. In 2011, 12% of the 4,693 fatal work injuries in the U.S. were suffered by temp […]
00Alissa Martinhttps://erecruit.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Erecruit-300x118.pngAlissa Martin2014-04-15 09:00:272019-01-15 16:23:20OSHA and Temporary Workers: What Recruiters Need To Know A Year Later
Cloud computing is now an integral part of IT. But hype and multiple options continue to confuse many companies, especially when it comes to deploying critical business applications such as the CRM system. As ever, there is no simple answer to the ‘Software as a Service versus On-Premise’ question – even the cost equation can […]
00Shane Wheelerhttps://erecruit.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Erecruit-300x118.pngShane Wheeler2014-04-14 18:14:242018-06-29 13:46:31Demystifying Software as a Service - Part 1
Sssh! Can you hear it? It’s the sound of staffing and recruiting professionals everywhere connecting to job boards with their recruiting software! Job boards have long been the go-to channel to connect with candidates. Even today, with the advent of social media and new tactics to find talent, job boards are still at the top […]
There’s no doubt that professionals in the staffing and recruiting industry are constantly on the lookout for the best technology and approach to boost their staffing and recruiting processes. Beyond the addition of sophisticated recruiting software, companies need to use methodical tactics to find the top performing candidates. But which approach is the best? Take […]
00Alissa Martinhttps://erecruit.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Erecruit-300x118.pngAlissa Martin2014-03-25 09:00:102019-01-15 16:26:03Performance Based Hiring – What Lou Adler Knows That You Should, Too
For staffing and recruiting professionals, the latest jobs report, published by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, is an opportunity to review numbers and figures about the employment market backed by a trusted resource and determine whether indicators experienced personally align with the statistics. Certainly, not every staffing and recruiting firm will have data or […]
00Alissa Martinhttps://erecruit.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Erecruit-300x118.pngAlissa Martin2014-03-19 09:30:152018-06-29 14:15:06Latest jobs report paints shaky picture of the economy: What this means for recruiters and staffing professionals
When Charles Darwin posited his Theory of Evolution over 175 years ago, he was not thinking of its application to the staffing industry but of the concept that organisms change over time from simple to more complex. It is a concept that can be applied to the world of work, considering how drastically it, too, […]
00Alissa Martinhttps://erecruit.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Erecruit-300x118.pngAlissa Martin2014-03-18 09:00:362018-06-29 14:18:14The Changing Ecosystem of the Staffing Industry
As companies jostle to find the best talent in 2014, more and more are offering creative perks in order to attract elusive top candidates. Just as recruiting software has become more flexible to adapt to a hiring landscape that has very little resemblance to years past, recruiting companies are finding new ways to facelift traditional […]
00Alissa Martinhttps://erecruit.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Erecruit-300x118.pngAlissa Martin2014-03-13 12:46:122018-06-29 14:20:31This Is Not Your Father’s World Of Recruiting
Every business is different, there’s no doubt about it, which means how a staffing firm goes about representing itself and trying to market itself to clients matters. After all, the competition is trying equally to gain the attention of potential clients and candidates, which means it’s up to a recruiting firm to act as its […]
The growing competition in the marketplace is demonstrating the power of having a reputable recruiting firm provide access to in-demand professionals. According to Jobvite’s annual Social Job Seeker Survey, fewer Americans are looking for a job, yet many professionals are open to new opportunities if they come calling. The organization surveyed 1,029 workers, with 9 […]
Shake the sand from our shoes, the forecast is looking good. Let’s even celebrate successfully dragging ourselves out of the quicksand surrounding the worst recession in 75 years. After quite a few years of pawing and scratching ourselves back to the surface of staffing and recruiting stability we have cause to breath. No, even chuckle. […]
Health insurance is a hot button issue in the nation right now, as small-to-large businesses try to determine the scope of the changes to health care policies under the Affordable Health Care Act. The ACA is the most sweeping health care legislation to come out of the White House in ages. The ACA has made headlines […]
00Alissa Martinhttps://erecruit.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Erecruit-300x118.pngAlissa Martin2014-02-26 12:40:242018-06-29 14:26:13Staffing and recruiting professionals, are you staying up to date about the ACA?
“There’s nothing wrong with the bloody thing!” Scotty so famously told Spock (numerous times) in response to his emotionless inquiries regarding the warp drive. And that’s how many of us feel today. Leave us alone. Our recruiting software is just fine. Well, maybe so, for today’s needs. But what kind of industry leader would Bond […]
00Alissa Martinhttps://erecruit.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Erecruit-300x118.pngAlissa Martin2014-02-25 09:00:442018-06-29 14:26:42Recruiting Software: Envision the Final Frontier
Social media has certainly changed the staffing and recruiting industry. After all, never before have recruiters been able to contact professionals in a wide range of industries by simply searching for various keywords used in social media profiles. All of the information found online about a worker is accessible in a profile found in staffing software […]
00Alissa Martinhttps://erecruit.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Erecruit-300x118.pngAlissa Martin2014-02-19 11:34:262018-06-29 14:27:12Recruiters Beware: The perils of a stock message
5 Key Lessons to Fluency Savvy travelers who plan extended visits to foreign countries have learned that the best experiences are presented when they assimilate with the locals. So they immerse themselves as much as they can in both the language and culture. Social staffing and recruiting can feel like “a new land” for many […]
00Alissa Martinhttps://erecruit.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Erecruit-300x118.pngAlissa Martin2014-02-18 10:23:492018-06-29 14:28:05Master the Language of Social Recruiting and Staffing
Are you communicating regularly with clients and candidates? Or, to put it another way, are you treating job seekers like potential customers? It seems like a no-brainer, something everyone should do. Isn’t there a “Golden Rule” that states you should “treat others as you want to be treated?” But if we are honest, for a variety of reasons, […]
https://erecruit.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Erecruit-300x118.png00Catie Augustahttps://erecruit.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Erecruit-300x118.pngCatie Augusta2014-02-18 08:00:312018-04-03 17:38:25In a War for Top Talent, Regular Communication Wins
Staffing and recruiting professionals, as experts in hiring practices, may already know the results of a new earnings report from Pew Research Center. According to the agency, women earned 84 cents for every $1 made by men in 2012. Depending on the industry or sectors in which a recruiting and staffing professional specializes, this figure could […]
Your company culture is likely helping, or… hurting you more than you know. It’s time you turn on the windshield wipers. You need employees with “visibility.” Let’s be honest. The last few years have not been easy for employers and employees alike. Everyone has been impacted by layoffs, hiring freezes, reduced budgets and smaller profit […]
https://erecruit.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Erecruit-300x118.png00Catie Augustahttps://erecruit.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Erecruit-300x118.pngCatie Augusta2014-02-11 08:00:312018-04-03 17:39:27Your employees need visibility. Are your wipers on?
Mentally Prepare, Physically Train, Gloriously Fail. Get up. Repeat. And Keep Going for the Gold. This year’s winter Olympians have done that all their lives. Truly great players like Kesler, Carlson and Quick show us how to look to the future, how to train, how to improve. And ultimately how to make a vision a reality… like […]
00Alissa Martinhttps://erecruit.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Erecruit-300x118.pngAlissa Martin2014-02-10 13:34:332018-09-18 14:59:12Take Home the Gold in 2014 when you Stay Ahead of These Staffing Trends
erecruit will be onsite all week at SIA’s Executive Forum in San Diego from March 18-21. If you haven’t decided to come this year, we think you should, and, here’s why… 1. Redefine your staffing firm in 2014. SIA’s Barry Asin will kickoff the Executive Forum again in 2014. Hear the latest research, trends and […]
https://erecruit.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Erecruit-300x118.png00Catie Augustahttps://erecruit.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Erecruit-300x118.pngCatie Augusta2014-02-05 08:00:312018-04-03 17:37:17Top 5 Reasons to Join Us at the Executive Forum
In a previous post, I mentioned four key steps in addressing the issue of staffing employee retention. In order to continue that discussion, I thought it would be wise to look at the issue from a micro perspective. One of my favorite books is Sun Tzu’s Art of War and for those of you unfamiliar […]
00Alissa Martinhttps://erecruit.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Erecruit-300x118.pngAlissa Martin2014-02-03 10:13:382018-09-18 14:57:45Sun Tzu and the Art of Engineering Staffing Victory
Staffing & Recruiting Software Lessons from Super Bowl 48 Did you watch Super Bowl 48? Better yet, what did you learn? Staffing and recruiting professionals learned A LOT from the team that executed at the top of their capabilities! Here are 6 Sweet Lessons from the Seahawks. RECRUITING SOFTWARE LESSONS Offer a vision of your […]
The future holds big promises for big data There has been a lot of conjecture about what ‘big data’ – massive databases of information managed by super-computers and powerful software — might be able to do to improve virtually every aspect of our lives. IBM, for example, has recently released its ‘five in five’ predictions for […]
It’s old news that women, by in large, have been underrepresented in the information technology industry for decades. Unlike in many other fields, this misrepresentation is not just for corner office, top managerial positions, but from the ground up. Positions that range from entry level to chief executive officer are taken by men. Some argue […]
00Alissa Martinhttps://erecruit.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Erecruit-300x118.pngAlissa Martin2014-01-08 08:08:202018-07-31 12:34:23Staffing and recruiting: Are you seeing more women in the tech industry?
Do you take the one size fits all approach with technology? No matter the size of your recruitment company, how you build your business environment can be the difference between success and failure. With the recruitment industry as competitive as ever, agencies are continually looking for the most efficient ways to secure the best candidate […]
00Shane Wheelerhttps://erecruit.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Erecruit-300x118.pngShane Wheeler2014-01-05 18:09:552018-03-05 17:05:26Taking it to the Cloud: Selecting the best for your recruitment company
Every sales team has a champion. No, this person hasn’t ridden into the office on a white steed to save the princess from an evil witch, but he or she is a hero. An office sales champion is someone in the organization who is able to reel in the big fish clients, who understands the […]
00Alissa Martinhttps://erecruit.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Erecruit-300x118.pngAlissa Martin2014-01-02 08:58:242018-07-31 10:47:34Does your staffing and recruiting sales team have a champion?
The staffing and recruiting industry is operating in the midst of an uncertain time. The steady, yet not thriving, economy, federal government actions (or inactions), and the introduction of the Affordable Care Act have all made an impact on the industry. As result, recruiters are working hard to use the latest in staffing software and […]
00Alissa Martinhttps://erecruit.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Erecruit-300x118.pngAlissa Martin2013-12-23 08:42:492018-07-31 11:40:38Recruiting Software Blog Staffing Insights: John Vanderkin, President of Employers Overload (Part 2)
To this day, staffing and recruiting professionals, and the general public, are still feeling the effects of the recession. The employment market has been steadily, if slowly, improving, yet the lingering taste of a recession is still there. As a result, recruiters are using the latest technological developments, like staffing software and recruiting software solutions, […]
00Alissa Martinhttps://erecruit.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Erecruit-300x118.pngAlissa Martin2013-12-17 10:10:232018-07-31 11:38:53Recruiting Software Blog Staffing Insights: John Vanderkin, President of Employers Overload (Part 1)
Staffing and recruiting professionals who are adapting to the changing needs of the marketplace have a wide range of tools and tricks now available to them. The proliferation of social media and the digital presence of most professionals make the task of candidate sourcing significantly different than it was just 10 years ago. In fact, […]
Reducing your agency employee turnover is a leadership responsibility. Early in November I had the opportunity to facilitate a roundtable discussion on staffing and recruiting agency salesperson retention and development at the TechServe Alliance Conference in Las Vegas. Needless to say, my inner nerd was pretty stoked about the opportunity considering that my dissertation topic […]
00Alissa Martinhttps://erecruit.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Erecruit-300x118.pngAlissa Martin2013-12-05 08:04:072018-03-05 17:09:09Have a recruiting or staffing agency employee retention problem? Here are four tips to help solve it.
The staffing and recruiting industry is in the midst of many changes. The introduction of the Affordable Care Act and relatively steady, but slow, economic growth over the past few years is creating an interesting landscape on which recruiters are having to traverse. As a result, professionals are having to count on more operationally efficient […]
00Alissa Martinhttps://erecruit.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Erecruit-300x118.pngAlissa Martin2013-12-04 07:37:402018-07-31 12:38:29Staffing and recruiting sales growing faster than the economy
The world of mobile technology has taken off, which is impacting a wide variety of industries. According to the Pew Research Center’s Internet & American Life Project, 91 percent of adults own a cell phone, 56 percent of Americans own a smartphone and 34 percent own a tablet computer. Another 26 percent of American adults […]
00Alissa Martinhttps://erecruit.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Erecruit-300x118.pngAlissa Martin2013-11-27 07:32:362019-01-15 16:10:14How Mobile Technology is Changing the Staffing and Recruiting Industry
Staffing and recruiting professionals who are examining the job market may want to consider the various factors impacting the nation’s economy before becoming disheartened. There has been a lot of news lately about the negative or lackluster jobs report that was released just last week. Yet, it’s important to consider the various conditions that are […]
For motivated staffing and recruiting professionals, a weak job market may make the hiring and candidate sourcing process a bit more bumpy, but hardly impossible. Those professionals who are outfitted with the latest in efficient staffing software and recruiting software solutions will be able to leverage traditional skills and digital tools to locate and promote the best […]
00Alissa Martinhttps://erecruit.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Erecruit-300x118.pngAlissa Martin2013-11-13 07:23:162018-08-31 09:54:59Weak Jobs Report Not the End of the World for Motivated Staffing and Recruiting Professionals
New client acquisition is the lifeblood of any business, but especially so for growing staffing and recruiting companies. Research has shown that a 10% customer attrition rate is typical for most companies; most of that at no fault of the company. Over a ten year period, a company can stand to lose their entire client […]
00Alissa Martinhttps://erecruit.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Erecruit-300x118.pngAlissa Martin2013-10-22 08:02:252019-01-15 16:01:58Four Steps Proven to Bring in New Business
Regardless of what industry you are in, you most likely understand that business is largely a numbers game. Numbers are everywhere, from tracking successes and failures to improving process operations and analyzing customer data. With all of these facts and figures running around, it would be foolhardy to think that the staffing and recruiting industry is no […]
The staffing and recruiting industry seems to get hotter with each passing day. New reports and changing hiring trends show staffing and recruiting professionals servicing nearly every industry. From the rising percentage of contingent labor to businesses preparing for the Affordable Care Act, to increased automation and improved usage of recruiting software and staffing software, […]
00Alissa Martinhttps://erecruit.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Erecruit-300x118.pngAlissa Martin2013-10-15 09:04:462018-07-31 12:45:55Staffing Insights: Jon Osborne, VP of Research, Staffing Industry Analysts, on Key Staffing and Recruiting Trends
Blog for HR Zone from Toby Conibear, Business Development Director, Bond International Software: Recruitment companies use CRM systems as an integral part of their business process. Used effectively, a CRM can increase efficiency and improve the way in which they interact with both candidates and customers. Yet agencies are not currently exploiting this technology to […]
00Shane Wheelerhttps://erecruit.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Erecruit-300x118.pngShane Wheeler2013-10-08 18:22:552018-07-31 11:18:30Lead Management - is your CRM System up to Scratch?
Blog for Global Recruiter by Toby Conibear, Business Development Director, Bond International Software: Recruiters rely on multiple sources to find candidates to fill roles – from a variety of job boards to social media such as LinkedIn as well as the resident CRM / Applicant Tracking System (ATS). For the modern day recruiter, multiple sources […]
00Shane Wheelerhttps://erecruit.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Erecruit-300x118.pngShane Wheeler2013-10-08 18:20:342018-07-31 10:51:51Federated Search? Or does the Search Continue? - Recruitment
The latest numbers are in and everyone is talking: The use of contingent labor is growing in force and workers and their employers are becoming increasingly comfortable with the change. This trend is causing more businesses than ever to invest in the services of staffing professionals equipped with the most advanced recruiting software. We have Amy Bingham, managing partner […]
00Alissa Martinhttps://erecruit.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Erecruit-300x118.pngAlissa Martin2013-10-08 15:42:302018-07-31 12:44:03Staffing Insights: Industry Consultant Amy Bingham on Staffing and Recruiting Trends Driving Business Decisions
How do you go about developing a high-performance sales team? It’s a challenge that many team leads in staffing face on a regular basis. One solution to this issue is handled at the organizational level with seminars or workshops that produce short term results but may not deliver meaningful long-term change. What is often missed […]
00Alissa Martinhttps://erecruit.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Erecruit-300x118.pngAlissa Martin2013-10-02 15:51:012019-01-15 16:02:55Four Tips for Staffing and Recruiting Sales Team Success
This is a guest blog post by Vice President of Business Development at Credential Check Corporation, Dawn Standerwick. You can connnect with Dawn on LinkedIn. The Federal government is shutting down today. Many companies are wondering how this will affect them and their workforce screening programs. The biggest impact we foresee will be upon companies utilizing E-Verify. […]
https://erecruit.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Erecruit-300x118.png00Catie Augustahttps://erecruit.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Erecruit-300x118.pngCatie Augusta2013-10-02 08:00:322018-06-29 11:50:39Government Shutdown and the Impact on Workforce Screening
The staffing industry is quickly adapting to meet the changing needs of modern businesses by altering operations and increasing the use of modern technologies like recruiting software. As employment trends continue to impact the recruiting sector, professionals experienced in staffing will find that learning to maneuver and meet clients’ needs in the evolving marketplace may […]
00Alissa Martinhttps://erecruit.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Erecruit-300x118.pngAlissa Martin2013-10-01 09:40:552018-07-31 12:46:57Staffing Insights: Mike Cleland, Staffing Industry Operations Consultant, on "Driving Excellence" Via Recruiting Software
As staffing and recruiting companies, like many other organizations, look to cost saving measures, the importance of cloud-based staffing software and recruiting software cannot be undervalued. The impact of the Great Recession may be slowly receding and hiring is picking up, but with companies taking into account the need for staffing flexibility, they are looking […]
00Alissa Martinhttps://erecruit.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Erecruit-300x118.pngAlissa Martin2013-09-25 09:44:442019-01-15 15:31:38Cloud-Based Recruiting Software Reduces IT Costs And Headaches For Staffing And Recruiting Industry Agencies
Staffing and recruiting professionals who have weathered the interesting economic conditions experienced in the past year may already be experiencing some key trends. However, other people may be just beginning to notice the subtle changes to the market which will make having the right recruiting software critical. According to a study from technology staffing firm […]
While many businesses and Americans across the nation are looking at the Affordable Healthcare Act warily in terms of how it will impact employment numbers, others see potential opportunities. The full implementation of the ACA is expected to present a challenge for many businesses of every size and in every industry. Starting in 2015 (note: […]
A number of trends are impacting the staffing sector, so much so that industry experts are using data and observations from previous years to try and predict what employment is going to look like next year and in the next 10 years. Some trends are making technology adoptions like recruiting software necessary, while others are […]
00Alissa Martinhttps://erecruit.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Erecruit-300x118.pngAlissa Martin2013-09-05 08:43:272019-01-15 16:47:50Staffing Insights: Bruce Steinberg, Employment and Staffing Industry Analyst, Sees Dramatic Changes Ahead Particularly With The ACA
The job of a staffing and recruiting professional relies on the well-oiled integration of a lot of different parts. Between managing clients and potential hires, arranging interviews and answering emails, it can be tough to stay current on the latest and greatest new practices for candidate sourcing. Utilizing the right staffing software is critical for […]
Millennials may have an image problem. The generation, loosely considered those who were born between 1980 and 1995, are either in the workplace or about to be and unfortunately are viewed in less than flattering terms by many older professionals. Articles and web pages exploring the impact of millennials or dealing with them in the […]
Bond recruiting software customer Bolt Staffing utilized Bond onboarding partner Efficient Forms and their Efficient Hire/WOTC product to solve a paper intense and time sensitive problem. “When we received a call from a prospect that needed 141 people who lived 500 miles away to be put on our payroll within a week, I knew there […]
00Alissa Martinhttps://erecruit.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Erecruit-300x118.pngAlissa Martin2013-08-14 15:23:322018-07-31 11:24:14Onboarding a Large Number of Employees in a Short Period of Time
The latest jobs report from the U.S. Department of Labor is painting an interesting picture. Staffing and recruiting professionals may be finding an increase in the number of clients looking to fill part-time positions or offering contract work, and these observations are part of an overall national trend. Part-time work makes up large portion of […]
00Alissa Martinhttps://erecruit.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Erecruit-300x118.pngAlissa Martin2013-08-07 13:40:582018-07-31 12:34:54Staffing and recruiting professionals see uptick in part-time employment hiring
There’s good employment news coming out of Washington – jobless claims are on the decline. For staffing and recruiting professionals, the knowledge that the hiring market is recovering will lead to the creation of more job orders. More clients are looking to fill jobs, more workers are looking for new career opportunities – an improving […]
00Alissa Martinhttps://erecruit.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Erecruit-300x118.pngAlissa Martin2013-08-07 07:38:502018-07-31 11:17:05Jobless claims decline - Good news for the economy and staffing and recruiting professionals
No one generation is exactly alike, however, the differences between the baby boomers and millennials are a bit more than first expected. As staffing and recruiting professionals are realizing, the priorities that each group focuses on when searching for a new position are vastly different, especially concerning work-life balance. The concept is often ambiguous because […]
00Alissa Martinhttps://erecruit.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Erecruit-300x118.pngAlissa Martin2013-08-07 07:38:372018-08-31 10:00:02Work Life Balance in Millennials vs. Boomers creates recruiting and staffing challenges
For staffing and recruiting professionals, sometimes it takes the right blend of marketing talent to attract strong workers for an opening. For example, the passive job seeker is someone who is currently employed, but is open to new, better opportunities. Often these professionals feature desirable skills and have the ideal qualities for positions you are […]
00Alissa Martinhttps://erecruit.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Erecruit-300x118.pngAlissa Martin2013-08-07 07:38:272018-07-31 11:15:31Innovation or corporate culture - What's more important for a staffing and recruiting professional to focus on?
For staffing and recruiting professionals, there’s always the question of how to attract new potential workers. After all, if you’re in the business of finding top-quality talent, you know it takes more than just posting an opening to an online job board to get the attention of the right candidates. Staffing and recruiting software helps […]
00Alissa Martinhttps://erecruit.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Erecruit-300x118.pngAlissa Martin2013-08-07 07:38:192018-07-31 11:05:21How micro-videos and social staffing can improve recruiting efforts
The recruiting industry is certainly undergoing a change. The recent recession, increased automated processes and the rise of the digital sectors have all created a unique situation for staffing professionals, which has made the adoption of recruiting software necessary. But what does an experienced staffing professional think about all of this change? As former president and board […]
For many staffing and recruiting organizations, the switch over to the cloud can seem like a daunting task. However, as more and more information is required to appropriately handle clients and potential clients, the change can create many positive benefits. By setting up an appropriate cloud-based system, recruiting and staffing software and all corresponding applications […]
00Alissa Martinhttps://erecruit.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Erecruit-300x118.pngAlissa Martin2013-07-10 08:40:502018-08-31 09:56:03What staffing and recruiting companies should look for when selecting a cloud-based software provider
Safe, secure, on-demand desktop software hosting designed for the staffing and recruiting industry delivers a centralized desktop with all of your applications and data from essentially any device and from anywhere you have a reliable Internet connection. Guest Blog by Mark Moeller As with most industries the staffing and recruiting industry has seen many changes […]
00Alissa Martinhttps://erecruit.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Erecruit-300x118.pngAlissa Martin2013-07-10 05:08:382018-08-31 09:54:03Using Cloud Based Desktop Applications to Meet Changing Life Styles in the Staffing and Recruiting Industry
As a staffing and recruiting professional, you’re using a number of different technologies to boost your presence and monitor key industry trends. One of those tools is social media, and it is referred to as social recruiting. With social media, a recruiter can grow his or her talent pool and increase the number of candidates […]
00Alissa Martinhttps://erecruit.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Erecruit-300x118.pngAlissa Martin2013-07-10 03:50:282018-07-31 10:53:20Five best practice tips for social media recruiting and staffing
#Hashtags are here to stay. The organizational tool that gained popularity on Twitter is now officially on Facebook. The social media network announced that it began to support the categorizational tool on June 12, reported Wired. This is all well and good for marketers, but what does this mean for staffing and recruiting professionals? The […]
00Alissa Martinhttps://erecruit.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Erecruit-300x118.pngAlissa Martin2013-06-28 12:30:202018-07-31 11:06:24How will #hashtags on Facebook impact staffing and recruiting professionals?
Healthcare reform is making significant changes to the way small- to-medium-sized businesses are conducting internal affairs besides upgrading to recruiting software. The Patient Protection and Affordable Healthcare Act signed by President Barack Obama in 2010 is making sweeping alterations to the healthcare system, and impacting staffing and recruiting firms. The biggest concern is the requirement […]
00Alissa Martinhttps://erecruit.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Erecruit-300x118.pngAlissa Martin2013-06-28 12:05:042018-07-31 11:01:32Healthcare reform is changing employee tracking requirements for the staffing industry
As a staffing and recruiting professional, what constitutes good news? Could it be more new clients signing on for your services? Or, could an increase in the number of Americans quitting their jobs be the positive news you are looking for? A recent report from the U.S. Department of Labor claims that more Americans are […]
00Alissa Martinhttps://erecruit.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Erecruit-300x118.pngAlissa Martin2013-06-27 09:41:492018-07-31 11:00:03Good news for staffing and recruiting professionals: More Americans are quitting their jobs
Is your staffing and recruitment business impacted by online job sites? While online job sites for temporary workers are nothing new, changes in the marketplace and improved user experience on assignment boards are growing in popularity. So much so that websites like TaskRabbit have created new components that specialize in connecting workers directly with small- […]
Even the strongest staffing and recruiting professional can brush up on his or her skills. Reviewing one’s interviewing techniques can help a staffing professional gain the necessary knowledge he or she requires to determine whether a potential hire is the right person for a job. To ensure that the information contained in your staffing software […]
00Alissa Martinhttps://erecruit.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Erecruit-300x118.pngAlissa Martin2013-06-27 09:00:312018-08-31 09:45:53Three interview questions staffing and recruiting pros should always use
Back in March I wrote about how Google used a special algorithm to aid in hiring. Now they’re making hiring news for a different reason. Really, does any other company make as many headlines concerning hiring in traditional media sources as Google? The answer is most likely no, which is why when the tech giant […]
00Alissa Martinhttps://erecruit.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Erecruit-300x118.pngAlissa Martin2013-06-27 09:00:102018-07-31 12:35:49Staffing and recruiting pros get it right: Google admits its famous "brainteasers" are useless for hiring
The Great Recession has undeniably left its mark on the employment sector. Following the dip in the economy, many companies laid off workers and decreased hiring – leaving millions of professionals scrambling to find work. However, the economy has steadily been progressing since 2008. New reports show that staffing and recruiting professionals’ clients are optimistic […]
Thinking of changing your CRM system? Toby Conibear, Business Development Director, Bond International Software offers five tips to consider… Overhauling the business’ CRM system is no easy feat, yet many recruitment consultancies underestimate the scale of the task. Indeed, many are under the impression that they can simply unplug one CRM system and seamlessly move […]
Social media networks are such an ingrained part of the cyberspace community that it is almost hard to believe that there was once a time when they didn’t exist. Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn have all become an essential cog in the machine of proactive user engagement, with millions of people happy to post thoughts, photos […]
As a staffing and recruiting professional, you know the trends that are impacting the industries you specialize in. If you’re particularly immersed in the finance industry, there’s positive news. Accounting Web reports that while most employers are expecting to decrease the number of new college grads they are hiring in the next 12 months, more […]
00Alissa Martinhttps://erecruit.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Erecruit-300x118.pngAlissa Martin2013-06-12 05:44:152018-07-31 12:39:07Hiring trends: Accounting professionals can expect a receptive industry
The evolution of the workplace has created a new balancing act for employers and recruiting and staffing professionals. Millennial professionals, especially those in the creative and information technology fields, are looking toward the changing workplace as a sign that they need to be entrepreneurs. They are optimistic and idealistic that even if they are unable […]
00Alissa Martinhttps://erecruit.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Erecruit-300x118.pngAlissa Martin2013-05-28 05:34:142018-07-31 11:29:10Professional contractors demand increased work flexibility from recruiting and staffing firms
As the future of information technology infrastructure, the cloud is here to stay. What many small- to medium-business owners are finding is that cloud-based applications are at the forefront of advancing the services of localized brands. For small and medium staffing and recruiting firms, the cloud allows professionals to focus on core business practices instead […]
00Alissa Martinhttps://erecruit.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Erecruit-300x118.pngAlissa Martin2013-05-28 05:32:062018-07-31 11:03:41How cloud-based recruiting software can improve the coordination of your staffing and recruiting professionals
The financial industry is facing a change revolving around staffing. According to a Robert Half Global Survey, finding and keeping strong employees has proven difficult for companies in the industry. “While some areas within financial services institutions have seen cutbacks, other more profitable product lines are receiving further investment which has resulted in additional hiring,” […]
The Top Reasons Why Small Recruitment Agencies Choose to Invest in Staffing Software
/0 Comments/in Blog | Adapt, Blog | Erecruit /by Fernanda VictalWhether you are a self-employed recruiter starting out or a small recruitment agency, you will reach a point where you will want to move from your reliable Excel spreadsheets and free tools to a professional recruiting solution. At Adapt, we have over four decades’ experience working closely with small recruitment agencies around the […]
5 lessons recruiters can learn from Game of Thrones
/0 Comments/in Blog | Adapt, Blog | Erecruit, Blog | TempBuddy /by Fernanda VictalWhether you want to accept it or not, after so many unexpected turns, intense drama, dead-marching, dragon-flying action and breathtaking battles, Game of Thrones has come to an end last Sunday. But before we start to say goodbye, here are 5 lessons that recruiters can learn from the Seven Kingdoms. Because let’s face it, recruitment […]
Sense Guest Blog: Developing your Candidate Journeys For Maximum Business Impact
/in Blog | Adapt, Blog | Erecruit, Blog | TempBuddy /by Courtney JohnsonThis blog post was written by Alexandra Kane, Head of Marketing at our valued partner, Sense. Every candidate is on their own talent journey, and that starts way before they hit apply. Developing a candidate engagement strategy is top of mind for every staffing firm, but most don’t know where to start. Firms are spending large […]
The 5-Star Fallacy: How Uber Ruined the Single-Point Rating System
/in Blog | Adapt, Blog | Erecruit, Blog | TempBuddy /by Courtney JohnsonThe numbers don’t lie – unemployment is at a near all-time low and there seem to be new articles coming out every week about labor shortages and skill gaps across the globe – from IT to manufacturing to healthcare and beyond. And each of these institutions need to start coming up with new ways to […]
Welcome to the New Skills Revolution
/0 Comments/in Blog | Erecruit, Uncategorized /by Amy YackowskiThe numbers don’t lie – unemployment is at a near all-time low and there seem to be new articles coming out every week about labor shortages and skill gaps across the globe – from IT to manufacturing to healthcare and beyond. And each of these institutions need to start coming up with new ways to […]
Adapt: Lots in a Name
/0 Comments/in Blog | Adapt /by Shane WheelerIn late 2016 Symphony Technology Group acquired recruitment and staffing software veterans, Bond International Software, and award-winning innovator, TempBuddy. Erecruit was added to the group in 2017, with a strategic marketing evaluation and rebrand bringing the companies together under the Erecruit name in early 2018, while retaining the brand identities of the flagship products. Shane Wheeler, […]
The Future of Tech in Healthcare
/0 Comments/in Blog | Erecruit, Uncategorized /by Amy YackowskiWith CES having just wrapped up in Las Vegas, one of the areas that was of key interest to me (besides self-driving luggage) was the innovative ideas surrounding the healthcare industry. While it’s true that healthcare has typically lagged behind other industries when it comes to tech adoption and evolution, there are some amazing new […]
Rachael Moss talks to idibu about Candidate Engagement
/in Blog | Adapt, Blog | Erecruit, Blog | TempBuddy /by Courtney JohnsonCandidate Engagement: Cultural or Economic Shift? Steve Walker from idibu, a multi-sourcing and candidate engagement platform, interviews Rachael Moss, Group Marketing Director, erecruit, to get her views on how to win at candidate engagement. Interview by Steve Walker, CTO and Founder of idibu. Steve: So, lets keep this light. What’s the meaning of life? Rachael: […]
Roderick Smyth talks to idibu about the History of TempBuddy, Techniques to Develop Better Technology, and Improving Personal Productivity
/in Blog | Adapt, Blog | Erecruit, Blog | TempBuddy /by Courtney JohnsonInterview by Steve Walker, CTO and Founder of idibu. Steve: Tell me how TempBuddy come about? Rod: We founded the business three years ago – coming off my own need to do something in the time card space, eventually coming to the thinking of changing process and changing the outcome as well, rather than just […]
The SIA’s Staffing Industry Review magazine article on TempBuddy: “If Uber were a staffing firm…”
/in Blog | Adapt, Blog | Erecruit, Blog | TempBuddy /by Courtney JohnsonIf Uber were a staffing firm… When you push the magic button on your phone to request a driver, an email is sent to one of the thousands of Uber “taxi recruiters” around the country. The taxi recruiter searches its database of registered drivers for those with the same zip code as the passenger, and […]
Staffing Firm with an RPO Practice? 8 Things You Need From Your ATS
/0 Comments/in Blog | Erecruit, Uncategorized /by Sara MossStaffing firms are incredibly well positioned to succeed at the Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO) model. By their very nature, staffing firms are revenue generating whereas internal recruiting organizations are cost centers. Call me a capitalist, but I believe that the dynamics of having to turn a profit in an incredibly competitive market with low barriers to […]
Eat the Frog, Don’t Chase the Squirrel
/0 Comments/in Blog | Erecruit, Uncategorized /by Amy YackowskiHow to effectively rise ‘Up’, identify and control unnecessary distractions in order to get things done
The latest addition to the Adapt platform: Adapt Reporter
/0 Comments/in Blog | Adapt /by Shane WheelerWe are pleased to announce the latest addition to Adapt, expanding the platform’s business intelligence reporting tools with Adapt Reporter. Adapt Reporter is a flexible report designer and Business Intelligence solution that enables users to create, run and deliver custom reports to their preferred criteria and specifications; directly from the Adapt platform. This new solution […]
SIA’s Collaboration in the Gig Economy: An Erecruit Retrospective
/0 Comments/in Blog | Erecruit, Uncategorized /by Sara MossLast week, Erecruit’s Sales and Best Practices teams had the privilege of attending Staffing Industry Analyst’s Collaboration in the Gig Economy conference in Dallas, TX. There were some fantastic keynote and panel discussions about how buyers, staffing suppliers, and technology platforms can work together to shape and support the future of the way people will […]
‘Penny Poking’ and the Virtuous Cycle of Gratitude
/0 Comments/in Blog | Erecruit, Uncategorized /by Amy YackowskiIn my non-work time (yes, Virginia, there can be work-life balance), I came across an article that was in no way related to the staffing industry, but triggered an idea I felt was worth sharing. It’s the notion of what is referred to as “penny poking” – where individuals send small amounts of money to […]
Giving Interview Feedback – Is It Still Worthwhile?
/0 Comments/in Blog | Adapt /by Shane WheelerInterview feedback has become an increasingly fraught area over recent years, and as a result many employers have now stopped giving it. A survey by the charity Business in the Community found that 24% of young people did not receive any feedback after interviews, while only 41% of those who did receive feedback found it helpful. […]
Silver Medalist Candidates: Leverage the Power of the Runner-Up
/0 Comments/in Blog | Erecruit, Uncategorized /by Sara MossWhen there are multiple competitors vying for a single, top winning spot, at the end of the contest we tend to focus our attention on the ultimate winner, forgetting about those who may have come in a (sometimes very close) second place. During most Olympic events, the top three finishers – not just the decisive […]
Staff Wars: Change Star, Rogue None – Part 5: Stay on Target
/0 Comments/in Blog | Erecruit, Uncategorized /by Amy YackowskiThis is part 5 in our series focused on guiding you on how to implement a new project initiative without it getting blown up.
7 Tips for Improving Staffing Client Retention
/0 Comments/in Blog | Adapt /by Alissa MartinWhen speaking to our customers, conversations around driving operational excellence all come from the same motivational reason – better servicing the clients of a staffing and recruiting agency. The staffing industry is a competitive field for finding and placing qualified talent and for obtaining and keeping new clients. Businesses are always looking for the best […]
15 Ways to Improve Staffing & Recruiting Data Quality
/0 Comments/in Blog | Erecruit, Uncategorized /by Sara MossThe more confidence we have in the data that we use to guide our business decisions, the faster we can make good, well-informed decisions. Managers may have a deep appreciation for performance data, but few are in a position where they have complete confidence in the numbers. For those plagued with data quality issues, the […]
Staff Wars: Change Star, Rogue None – Part 4: Cultivate a Change Culture
/0 Comments/in Blog | Erecruit, Uncategorized /by Amy YackowskiThis is part 4 in our series focused on guiding you on how to implement a new project initiative without it getting blown up.
Graduate Recruitment – Ways to Minimise Reneged Offers
/0 Comments/in Blog | Adapt /by Shane WheelerMore than half of employers seeking graduates in the UK couldn’t fill their vacancies last year, according to a recent survey. This underlines how recruiters are facing an uphill task in finding graduates with the skills and potential to achieve a good fit. Making full use of web based recruitment software is key, not only […]
The Challenges in Recruiting Staff to Work for Small Businesses
/0 Comments/in Blog | Adapt /by Alissa MartinA high proportion of job openings in the US every year are with small and medium enterprises (SMEs), but it can be hard for them to find new staff. Many small businesses turn to recruitment agencies to source staff who are the right fit and have the right skills. But how can recruitment agencies best […]
Staff Wars: Change Star, Rogue None – Part 4: Cultivate a Change Culture
/0 Comments/in Blog | Erecruit, Uncategorized /by Amy YackowskiThis is part 4 in our series focused on guiding you on how to implement a new project initiative without it getting blown up.
Staff Wars: Change Star, Rogue None – Part 3: Actively Engage Your Troops
/0 Comments/in Blog | Erecruit, Uncategorized /by Amy YackowskiThis is part 3 in our series focused on guiding you on how to implement a new project initiative without it getting blown up.
9 Best Practices that Minimize Go-Live Productivity Dips
/0 Comments/in Blog | Erecruit, Uncategorized /by Sara MossStaffing firms looking to make an enterprise software replacement worry about the potential for a dip in productivity when the new system goes live. The impact to productivity can not only be minimized, but it can be completely avoided. There are two key approaches to minimize the productivity dip. First, avoid upheaval before it occurs […]
The Challenges in Recruiting Staff to Work for Small Businesses
/0 Comments/in Blog | Adapt /by Shane WheelerA high proportion of vacancies in the UK every year are with small businesses, but it can be hard for them to find new staff. Many SMEs turn to recruitment agencies to source staff who are the right fit and have the right skills. But how can agencies best put forward the advantages of working […]
SEO Tips for Recruitment Agencies
/0 Comments/in Blog | Adapt /by Shane WheelerOne of the biggest problems for recruiters is standing out from the competition online and ensuring that job advertisements attract the best talent. In today’s digital-first world, Google is often the first point in a job search. “Jobs in Birmingham”, “Entry level jobs in Bristol”, “part-time jobs in Edinburgh” are all examples of what a […]
Staff Wars: Change Star, Rogue None – Part 2: Recruit the Right Team
/0 Comments/in Blog | Erecruit, Uncategorized /by Amy YackowskiThis is part 2 in our series focused on guiding you on how to implement a new project initiative without it getting blown up.
Attracting Passive Candidates – How Can Recruitment Software Help?
/0 Comments/in Blog | Adapt /by Shane WheelerWith evidence that the UK skills shortage is deepening, recruiters need to cast the net for new talent as widely as possible. Increasingly this means finding passive candidates, as well as those who are actively looking for a new job. Choosing sophisticated recruitment software which streamlines the candidate experience as much as possible is key […]
Podcast – The Future Of Recruitment CRM
/0 Comments/in Blog | Adapt /by Shane WheelerJust press ‘Play’ or download and listen on your favourite device. In this recruitment leaders’ podcast from Barclay Jones, Lisa Jones and Wayne Barclay speak with James Payne from Bond International Software and Rod Smyth from TempBuddy. Bond and TempBuddy recently joined forces under the Symphony Technology Group, leveraging each other’s strengths of world-class staffing […]
5 Reasons Why You Should Consider Automated Onboarding
/0 Comments/in Blog | Adapt /by Alissa MartinAs the economic winds continue to move in a positive direction, what does this mean for the recruitment industry moving forward? The candidate experience remains a top need for recruiting agencies to attract and retain candidates in a tight labor market. Implementing an onboarding system that will quickly and efficiently transition new hires onto the […]
High Impact Technology Projects: 5 Ways to be SMARTER about Goals
/0 Comments/in Blog | Erecruit, Uncategorized /by Sara MossAfter what always feels like a longer-than-we-hoped-for selection process, new project teams are anxious to get started ASAP and often want the implementation project to kick-off immediately after the contract is signed. High impact technology projects take time, before the project starts, to establish strong, strategic and measurable business objectives to ensure that the project […]
Maximizing the Value of Recruitment Software Search Technology
/0 Comments/in Blog | Adapt /by Alissa MartinOur customers frequently identify search functionality as one of the most important technology tools for better operations. Businesses utilizing recruitment software technology with advanced search capabilities tend to stay ahead of competition. That’s because the many benefits of these innovative solutions enable recruiters to both find talent and locate key opportunities to market top candidates […]
Staff Wars: Change Star, Rogue None – Part 1: What’s the plan, Tarkin?
/0 Comments/in Blog | Erecruit, Uncategorized /by Amy YackowskiThis is part 1 in our series focused on guiding you on how to implement a new project initiative without it getting blown up.
Become the Jedi of Job Postings
/0 Comments/in Blog | Adapt /by Alissa MartinIn our Atlanta office, our team members frequently have Star Wars on the brain, and it’s all thanks to Implementation Consultant Aaron Myerson’s desk décor. Friendly faces from a galaxy far, far away, such as Yoda, can be found next to Aaron as he provides online training to new users of our staffing software solution. […]
3 Critical Mistakes That Recruiting Agencies Make
/0 Comments/in Blog | Adapt /by Alissa MartinWe believe that it’s an incredibly exciting time to be in the recruiting industry. After all, according to Staffing Industry Analysts, global staffing is predicted to grow 3% in the remaining months of 2017 (with continued 5% growth in 2018). Although the need for businesses to utilize recruiting services continues to grow, there’s also a […]
Create a Business Process Blueprint before Implementing New Technology
/0 Comments/in Blog | Erecruit, Uncategorized /by Sara MossJust like you would not remodel your house without a blueprint, you should not implement new technology without a business blueprint either. Documented business processes describe who will do what, when and how – much like an architectural blueprint. When implementing new technology, document the future state business process, which shows all stakeholders and users […]
Staff Wars: Change Star, Rogue None
/0 Comments/in Blog | Erecruit, Uncategorized /by Amy YackowskiA blog series to guide you on how to implement a new project initiative without it getting blown up. Disclaimer: The views expressed in this post are the author’s own and do not represent Erecruit’s support of a particular alliance – Empire or Republic. With the Star Wars franchise officially in light speed over the […]
Staff Wars: The (Work)Force Awakens
/0 Comments/in Blog | Erecruit, Uncategorized /by Amy YackowskiAre Managed Service Programs (MSPs) the Evil Empire? Are Vendor-neutral options our only hope? Or is there an opportunity to find a balance within the workforce? As I sat down to write a typical blog post on the always-controversial topic of MSP vs. VMS, I started thinking about the parallels between this and a certain […]
Recruiting Baby Boomers: Top Tips for Recruiters
/0 Comments/in Blog | Adapt /by Alissa MartinWho are Baby Boomers? Born up to 1964, Baby Boomers are the oldest generation currently in the workforce, many will still be in the workforce for another decade or so. However, while job expectations are changing due to technology altering the way we do things; Baby Boomers have the most experience and expertise of all […]
The Generation X Workforce: What do recruiters need to know?
/0 Comments/in Blog | Adapt /by Alissa MartinWho are Generation X? They’re already in your office, working tirelessly and driving your business forward. The Generation X workforce, born between 1965 and 1984, has witnessed the workplace being transformed by technology. Compared to Millennials and Generation Z, Generation X will have worked in a ‘tech-free’ workplace for most of their early career and […]
Recruiting Millennials: What do recruiters need to know?
/0 Comments/in Blog | Adapt /by Alissa MartinWho are Millennials? Millennials, also known as Generation Y, are those born in the early 1980s to late 1990s and early 2000s. Millennials may struggle to recall a time without the Internet and have certainly witnessed the birth of a truly socially-networked world. In terms of exposure to technological change and social development, Millennials are, […]
Understanding Generation Z: What Recruiters Need to Know
/0 Comments/in Blog | Adapt /by Alissa MartinWho are Generation Z? Often referred to as digital natives, Post-Millennials or the iGeneration – Generation Z candidates are tech-savvy, digital-first experts who can easily navigate the online world. Their exposure to technology from a young age has enabled them to have a greater aptitude for understanding and using new technologies and tools. However, Generation […]
FAQ on WOTC, Do You Know the Answers?
/0 Comments/in Blog | Adapt /by Alissa MartinSome employers are not aware of the Worker Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) program, and that they could be receiving a significant amount of tax credits every year. If you’re unfamiliar with this incentive opportunity, WOTC offers tax credits for employers who hire and retain individuals of certain target groups that face significant barriers in obtaining employment. […]
7 Ways Recruiters Can Be More Productive Using Adapt Temp Shift Features
/0 Comments/in Blog | Adapt /by Shane WheelerAs a high volume, fast turnaround temp recruiter, simply having shift and rate software functionality isn’t always enough. That’s why the temp shift features in Adapt are designed to provide a dynamic approach to temp placement. Shane Wheeler, Marketing Communications Executive, Adapt shares his ‘Magnificent 7’ Adapt temp shift features – with tips on how to […]
Five Marketing Tips to Promote Your Company’s Career Site
/0 Comments/in Blog | Adapt /by Alissa MartinUtilizing your company’s career site is a great way to incorporate free job postings in your recruitment strategy. There is a lot of information on the web about creating the perfect job posting, but how do you get needed web traffic on your site to view them? Your agency’s online source of open opportunities is a […]
What’s in a Name? – Naming Your Recruitment Company for Memorable Success
/0 Comments/in Blog | Adapt /by Shane WheelerStarting-up a new recruitment business? Your chosen company name will herald your arrival and empower your business at every turn…if it’s the right name. Shane Wheeler, Marketing Communications Executive, Adapt loves brand names, especially the smart and memorable ones, and shares some tips to consider and action when naming your company… The word ‘Hoover’ Brand, company […]
Five MORE Work Hacks for Successful Full Desk Recruiters
/0 Comments/in Blog | Adapt /by Alissa MartinAre you new to recruitment or looking to develop your work ethic? Here are five more invaluable work hacks to help you make the most of your time; and offers heartfelt advice to those considering a career in recruitment… Miss the first five work hacks for full desk recruiters? Check out the first post on our […]
4 Tips for Creating the Perfect Job Posting
/0 Comments/in Blog | Adapt /by Alissa MartinBecause of the many challenges that come with recruiting in a tight labor market, recruiters often publish job postings on company websites and online job boards. When enough responses are collected from qualified applicants, this tactic can save recruiters time on sourcing for candidates. Online job postings are a great way to not only promote open positions, […]
Five Work Hacks for Successful Full Desk Recruiters
/0 Comments/in Blog | Adapt /by Alissa MartinNew to staffing or looking to develop your work ethic? Below are five invaluable ‘work hacks’ for full desk recruiters new to the job to help you get up and running, make the most of your time and achieve more every day… During my time as recruiter, I noticed several behaviors which were very telling when […]
Recruitment tips and tricks: How to approach your candidate
/0 Comments/in Blog | Adapt /by Shane WheelerFinding the ‘right’ candidate is only one aspect of the job, you still need to engage with candidates and develop a professional working relationship. There are numerous ways in which you can interact with candidates, but which ones get the best results? To help you determine the right engagement strategy, we have compiled a two-part […]
Recruitment tips and tricks: How can recruiters fill a job role?
/0 Comments/in Blog | Adapt /by Shane WheelerEvery recruiter has a different technique as to how they approach and find candidates. Therefore, in order to assist recruiters in developing a straightforward and consistent approach to candidate sourcing, we have created a two-part blog series to provide a number of recruitment tips and tricks recruiters can adopt to find and approach skilled candidates. […]
And the Award Goes To…
/0 Comments/in Blog | Erecruit, Uncategorized /by Amy YackowskiIt’s that time of year again in Hollywood – awards season. It seems as though every other week there is another show honoring the achievements of celebrities and the work they’ve contributed for the previous year. They certainly are not averse to praising one another and showering their colleagues with accolades and trophies, symbols of […]
Care to Be Different – Five MORE Business Development Tips
/0 Comments/in Blog | Adapt /by Alissa MartinYou know your staffing and recruitment services fit the bill, but if you’re under-prepared for business development calls, blocked by gatekeepers, or not making the most of conversations with decision makers, how will your prospects know? Shane Wheeler, Marketing Communications Executive, explores five MORE tips from our company’s Business Development (BD) team to help you […]
Using Social Media Tools For Recruiting
/0 Comments/in Blog | Adapt /by Shane WheelerIn recent research, the Adapt team found that only 25% of candidates have used social media to find a job, and of these, only 14% found it helpful. While this highlights that social media isn’t a popular platform for candidates to find a job, the use of social media varies between demographics and age groups. The […]
Care to be Different – Five MORE Business Development Tips for Recruiters
/0 Comments/in Blog | Adapt /by Shane WheelerYou know your recruitment services fit the bill, but if you’re under-prepared for business development calls, blocked by gatekeepers, or not making the most of conversations with decision makers, how will your prospects know? Shane Wheeler, Marketing Communications Executive, Adapt, explores five MORE tips from our Business Development (BD) team to help you reach more […]
Warm-Up Those Cold Calls! – Five Business Development Tips for Recruiters
/0 Comments/in Blog | Adapt /by Shane WheelerWhether you’re a recruiter or a recruitment software provider, business development involves a lot of cold calls to prospective clients. You know your recruitment services are second to none, but if you’re blocked by gatekeepers or speaking with the wrong people it can be tough to stay motivated. Shane Wheeler, Marketing Communications Executive, Bond International […]
The Secret to a Contented Recruitment Leader (and Marketer)
/0 Comments/in Blog | Adapt /by Shane WheelerLisa Jones is a Director of Barclay Jones, a consultancy working with agency recruiters on their recruitment technology and social media strategies. You’ll see Lisa speaking at many recruitment industry events and being a recruitment technology and social media evangelist online. In this guest blog post she shares the secret to being a contented recruitment […]
What to Expect from an I-9 Audit
/0 Comments/in Blog | Adapt /by Alissa MartinThe idea of undergoing an I-9 audit is intimidating, but if your company should ever receive a dreaded Notice of Inspection you’ll want to know what to expect and be prepared. By educating yourself on the I-9 audit process you and your company will feel at ease after every action has been taken to ensure […]
Warm-Up Those Cold Calls! – Five Business Development Tips for Recruiters
/0 Comments/in Blog | Adapt /by Shane WheelerWhether you’re a recruiter or a recruitment software provider, business development involves a lot of cold calls to prospective clients. You know your recruitment services are second to none, but if you’re blocked by gatekeepers or speaking with the wrong people it can be tough to stay motivated. Shane Wheeler, Marketing Communications Executive, Adapt, shares […]
Slash Culture: How Can Recruiters make it Easier for Temporary Workers to Find Their Next Job?
/0 Comments/in Blog | Adapt /by Shane WheelerOver the past year there has been a dramatic change in attitudes to the job market, driven in no small part by the growing number of millennials now employed. One of the more surprising changes is the rise in ‘slash culture’, with many millennials now juggling more than one job. Our recent research has shown […]
3 Simple Candidate Bugbears to Overcome – and why it’s worth doing so
/0 Comments/in Blog | Adapt /by Shane WheelerA recruiter’s business, client and legislative responsibilities can result in candidate frustration and may even lead to negative word-of-mouth or social media posts – but, as Shane Wheeler, Marketing Communications Executive, Adapt points out, sometimes it’s the little things that make all the difference… Market research we recently commissioned found that ‘63% of employees believe that […]
Call Me Maybe? Top communication tips for recruiters
/0 Comments/in Blog | Adapt /by Shane WheelerIn the world of recruitment, first contact is everything. Irrespective of the channel used, how recruiters initially interact with candidates informs the entire relationship from then on. While in the past recruiters might have introduced themselves and mostly communicated with candidates over the phone, candidates now have their own preference of multiple different communication channels. […]
A Different Approach – Creating AdaptUX
/0 Comments/in Blog | Adapt /by Shane WheelerDid you know that AdaptUX was created using the Agile software development methodology? In his latest blog, Rob Hayesmore, Head of Product Development, AdaptUX, reveals how the change in approach bore exciting results for both developers and users of AdaptUX alike… An Agile process We fully embraced the ‘Agile’ development methodology known as ‘Scrum’ and […]
Job Board Posting Top Tips – Part Two
/0 Comments/in Blog | Adapt /by Shane WheelerGetting your job board(s) to perform is a constant challenge, in part two of this blog series we summarise how you can be sure you’re getting the best results from your job board(s). Missed the first instalment? Catch up with our Top Tips for Job Board Posting – Part 1 Making job boards efficient is key, […]
You CAN Make Recruitment Agency Marketing Videos In-house – Part Three
/0 Comments/in Blog | Adapt /by Shane WheelerIn the final instalment of a series of blogs looking at how to produce high-quality recruitment agency marketing videos in-house, Shane Wheeler, Marketing Communications Executive, Adapt focuses on selecting video editing software, editing the video, adding graphics and music then sharing the final video online… The End: Post-Production and Sharing Every story has a beginning, a middle […]
The Do’s and Don’ts of Recruitment
/0 Comments/in Blog | Adapt /by Shane WheelerEvery recruiter has a different approach to sourcing the right candidate, just as one recruiter might swear by cold-calling, another might be more adept at engaging on social media. Whilst the approaches may differ, one thing remains consistent throughout – and that’s the manner in which you interact with candidates once you’ve found them. It’s […]
You CAN Make Recruitment Agency Marketing Videos In-house – Part Two
/0 Comments/in Blog | Adapt /by Shane WheelerIn the second of a series of blogs looking at how to produce high-quality recruitment agency marketing videos in-house, Shane Wheeler, Marketing Communications Executive, Adapt focuses on setting-up video kit for the best results and shares his techniques for conducting interviews with company spokespeople which effectively deliver the message in the final video. The Middle: […]
Job Board Posting Top Tips – Part One
/in Blog | Adapt /by Shane WheelerAs a result of new technology and the digitally connected world we live in, never has it been easier for recruiters and candidates to interact and engage with each other. Thanks to the diverse array of online job platforms and professional networks such as LinkedIn, the relationship between recruiters and candidates has fundamentally changed. Unfortunately, […]
You CAN Make Recruitment Agency Marketing Videos In-house – Part One
/0 Comments/in Blog | Adapt /by Shane WheelerSharing videos online is a great way to help market your recruitment agency’s brand, promote your services and attract more of the best candidates – but how do you create slick, effective video content? Do you hire a professional corporate video production agency, or do you do it yourself, in-house? A professionally shot and edited marketing […]
Jump Start Your Social Media Strategy
/0 Comments/in Blog | Adapt /by Shane WheelerLess than a decade ago, recruitment agencies were urged to join in with social media and conferences and webinars were dedicated to teaching people how to setup accounts. Fast forward to 2016 and you might struggle to find a recruitment agency that doesn’t have a presence on at least one social media network, but do […]
Engaging Candidates Through Education
/0 Comments/in Blog | Adapt /by Shane WheelerKeeping candidates engaged is tough. Although they might not be the best fit for one of your open positions right now, you may have the right job for them in a few weeks. How do you make sure they keep your recruitment agency in mind for future job searches? Not only should you be offering […]
Recruitment 101
/0 Comments/in Blog | Adapt /by Shane WheelerIn the fast paced world of recruitment it can sometimes be easy to forget your manners and ensure that all candidates are treated with the same respect and courtesy. In this blog, James Payne, Sales Director, Adapt suggests going back to the basics with tips for recruitment 101. R.E.S.P.E.C.T It can be a long process […]
Ten Steps to a Successful Staffing and Recruitment Software Implementation – Part Two
/0 Comments/in Blog | Adapt /by Shane WheelerIn the second instalment James Payne, Sales Director, Adapt, shares the final five steps for a successful staffing and recruitment software implementation. Step Six: Understand the migration process Moving your existing data to the new software isn’t always the right decision. Rubbish in one system is just rubbish in the next. Sometimes a fresh start […]
Ten Steps to a Successful Staffing and Recruitment Software Implementation
/0 Comments/in Blog | Adapt /by Shane WheelerSelecting your recruitment agencies’ new CRM system can be a challenging process. You need to make sure it’s right for your business and can help it grow AND make money. Once selected, the next step is implementation. To be successful, this must be done right. In the first of two posts, James Payne, Sales Director, […]
Preventing the No Call No Show
/0 Comments/in Blog | Adapt /by Alissa MartinNothing frustrates you more than wasting your time putting an employee on assignment just for them to fail to show up. Certainly there are legitimate reasons for the absence – car broke down, child is sick, etc. but the reason doesn’t prevent you from scrambling around to find a replacement or make up for the disappointed client. This phenomenon isn’t new […]
Top 10 Texting Tips, and how to avoid SMS howlers – with Text Marketer
/0 Comments/in Blog | Adapt /by Shane WheelerWe are excited to announce our next webinar, this time in conjunction with Text Marketer. Text Marketer are one of the UK’s first business SMS companies and their wealth of knowledge in the recruitment sector is second to none. They are the SMS supplier of choice for many of the UK’s biggest and best known […]
Fast-Moving Temps: Handle the Curves and Stay on Track
/0 Comments/in Blog | Adapt /by Shane WheelerAs fast-moving temp recruiters, how do you take pole position and win repeat business? Oliver Perilli, Senior Sales Executive, Adapt, explains how dynamic technology can help you avoid the pit-stops… Two very important factors in temp recruitment are how quickly you can react to new requirements and how quickly you can find suitable workers – […]
Mastering the Art of Client Retention
/0 Comments/in Blog | Adapt /by Shane WheelerClient retention is critical to all organisations; after all, retaining customers as well as a healthy pipeline is what keeps the business’ cogs turning. But how can you ensure that your agency is keeping ahead of the competition when it comes to service provision? In this blog, James Payne Sales Director, Adapt, offers his top […]
Live Webinar: HIRABL – Backdoor hires don’t happen to me, do they?
/0 Comments/in Blog | Adapt /by Shane Wheeler“Backdoor hires” are a £1 billion problem for agency recruiters, and it’s possible to find them, but you’re not sure how to navigate the auditing and collections process. HIRABL want to help you get your piece of the pie back. Join us to see how Bond & HIRABL allow you to quickly increase revenue by monitoring […]
Using Effective Recruiting Metrics to Drive Results
/0 Comments/in Blog | Adapt /by Alissa MartinEvery good recruiting agency has a mission and every mission includes a path to success. In some cases, the path to success is unplanned and even driven by luck, but generally, the most successful recruiting agencies have a thoughtful, well-defined plan. They know what they need to do to be successful. Defining your path is […]
Top Marketing Strategies for Recruiting Success
/0 Comments/in Blog | Adapt /by Alissa MartinIn today’s candidate market, recruiting is become increasingly intertwined with marketing. A recruiter has to be able to sell a candidate on their firm and what they have to offer. With candidate’s putting themselves out there through outlets such as social media, recruiters have to in turn tell their story. With the integration of recruiting […]
20 Recruiting Influencers to Follow on Twitter
/0 Comments/in Blog | Adapt /by Alissa MartinTo be successful, you have to have your heart in your business and your business in your heart. – Thomas J. Watson Recruiting is a tough job. In the world of staffing, it is your job to stay on top of the latest trends and insights into what the average candidate is looking for in […]
Text messaging communication: Adapting the way you communicate to improve business
/0 Comments/in Blog | Adapt /by Shane WheelerIn today’s extremely competitive and fast paced industry standing out with a clear message is a must. Text messaging communication is an adaptive form of communicating and helps to connect with your team members. It can help recruiters remain organised and also provide recruiters with essential information to enhance quality and timeliness of employee interaction […]
Ten Steps to Successful Staffing and Recruitment Software Integration Part Two
/0 Comments/in Blog | Adapt /by Shane WheelerFollowing the first instalment James Payne, Sales Director, Adapt, shares the final five steps for a successful staffing and recruitment software integration. Step Six: Integrate, don’t synchronise Wherever possible consider integrations, not synchronisations. There is a huge difference between the two approaches and matching business needs to technical requirements is key to successful integration. Step Seven: […]
“Backdoor Hires Don’t Happen in My Business!”
/0 Comments/in Blog | Adapt /by Shane WheelerNick Ellis is one of the founders of HIRABL, a big data company that helps recruiters track their candidate submissions and has uncovered $18 million in missed fees for its customers, and one of Bond’s partners integrating with Adapt. HIRABL provides actionable reporting on backdoor hires (when a client hires one of your candidates without your […]
How Start-Ups Can Win at Temporary Recruitment
/0 Comments/in Blog | TempBuddy /by Elijah IlievOn Your Marks, Get Set…Staff!
/0 Comments/in Blog | Erecruit, Uncategorized /by Amy YackowskiThere are times when I think back to my days in the bullpen of a staffing agency, and feel as though it was similar to an episode of the 90s TV game show, Supermarket Sweep. Most notably, the “Big Sweep”. If you are too young to know what I’m talking about, or if you just […]
Clean Data – A Guide for Recruiters
/0 Comments/in Blog | Adapt /by Shane WheelerHow clean is your data? Probably not a question you often ask yourself, but having clean data is important for recruiters aiming to succeed. Similar to other important systems, your database and the data it holds is only as good as what you put in. Even if that one specific candidate is outstanding, it won’t […]
Live Webinar: Increase Net Fee Income by 24% – by improving your Data Quality
/0 Comments/in Blog | Adapt /by Shane WheelerThe start of a new year is a great time to think about the future. The future of your recruitment company. When you want to accurately forecast revenue, then plan the activities that lead to that revenue, and set targets to ensure you get there — you’ll need great data. Great data is the first […]
5 Tips for Making a Recruitment Agency Marketing Video that Works
/0 Comments/in Blog | Adapt /by Shane WheelerYouTube’s popularity is reflected in its more than 1 billion unique users each month, and 100 hours of video uploaded every single minute. Thanks to that vast audience pool, videos can boost company visibility and, when used correctly, be a compelling way to tell a business’s story. How can recruitment agencies create video content to […]
Ten Steps to Successful Staffing and Recruitment Software Integration
/0 Comments/in Blog | Adapt /by Shane WheelerIn a fiercely competitive marketplace, technological innovation is a clear competitive differentiator. Used well, the right technology can make the difference between identifying a candidate quickly and missing the boat; it can help candidates reach out to recruitment companies at a time and in the way they prefer; and it can enable recruitment consultants to […]
Further Advancing erecruit’s Staffing Best Practices Approach
/0 Comments/in Blog | Erecruit, Uncategorized /by Sara MossHere at erecruit™, we are very invested in our customer’s success. Thousands of hours have been invested by erecruit in capturing our thought leadership and infusing it into how erecruit is implemented and utilized to enable staffing business processes to maximize our client’s business performance. Our staffing industry best practices leads take a consultative, workshop-based […]
Top Tips for Successful Recruitment Software Selection
/0 Comments/in Blog | Adapt /by Shane WheelerFor a recruitment agency, choosing your recruitment software should come in right after selecting your company name in terms of importance. Running your business effectively shouldn’t come down to an Excel spreadsheet or a list of names on a clipboard on your desk. To move ahead of your competitors you must have a ‘grown up […]
Live Webinar: Barclay Jones – Source like a social media savvy Jedi
/0 Comments/in Blog | Adapt /by Shane WheelerWe are excited to announce our next webinar in conjunction with Barclay Jones. Join us for our ‘Source like a social media savvy Jedi’ webinar on Friday 11th December 2015 at 10am BST. Jedis are peace-loving problem solvers who rely on simple and calm methods for saving the galaxy. Perhaps as a recruiter you see […]
How to provide feedback – good and bad!
/0 Comments/in Blog | Adapt /by Shane WheelerIn order to grow and improve as a person, you need to learn from experiences. Receiving feedback is a great way to gauge how you are performing in any situation. For candidates, this is extremely important. How will they know how they fared in an interview, or if their C.V. stands out during the application […]
Live Webinar: HIRABL – What is a ‘backdoor’ hire?
/0 Comments/in Blog | Adapt /by Shane WheelerWe are excited to announce our next webinar in conjunction with HIRABL. This webinar is designed specifically to provide insight in to ‘backdoor’ hires and why they take money away from your bottom line. HIRABL provides actionable reporting on backdoor hires (when a client hires one of your candidates without your knowledge) so that you […]
Efficient Recruitment: How Can Electronic Signatures Help?
/0 Comments/in Blog | Adapt /by Shane WheelerHow do you save time, and in some cases DAYS, when it comes to clients and candidates signing and returning documents? Oliver Perilli, Senior Sales Executive, Adapt, explains why electronic signatures could be the answer… Put electronic signatures to work Electronic signatures are a great way to quickly and easily confirm contracts with clients and […]
All-Time High: 5 Factors Fueling the Unprecedented Growth in Healthcare Staffing
/0 Comments/in Blog | Erecruit, Uncategorized /by Catie Augusta“We are in a time of incredible and unparalleled healthcare staffing growth”, was the headline of the Staffing Industry Analyst’s 2015 Healthcare Staffing Summit in Las Vegas last week. The number one takeaway from the conference is that a number of healthcare trends have fundamentally increased the healthcare market and healthcare staffing is benefitting, with […]
What Leonardo da Vinci taught us about Temp Recruitment
/0 Comments/in Blog | TempBuddy /by Elijah IlievTop Tips on Gathering Candidate Feedback – and why it’s a great idea to do so.
/1 Comment/in Blog | Adapt /by Shane WheelerWith competition in the recruitment industry remaining fierce it is crucial to ensure your recruiters are regularly interacting with your candidates. Analysing candidate feedback can help your company meet internal gold standards and drive service improvements to provide candidates with the best possible recruitment experience. One of the best ways your agency can develop how […]
Contractor Recruitment: How Do You Ensure Repeat Business?
/0 Comments/in Blog | Adapt /by Shane WheelerHow do you effectively retain contractors and ensure consistently high levels of repeat business are achieved? Oliver Perilli, Senior Sales Executive, Adapt, shares some great tips for recruiters looking to be more effective when dealing with contractor populations Once a contractor placement has been made, the right client and contractor aftercare activity throughout the following […]
Fill vacancies fast with SMS
/0 Comments/in Blog | Adapt /by Shane WheelerAs a busy recruitment specialist, you probably spend lots of time on the phone to candidates updating them on their application and reminding them about interview details. If you have to do this for every candidate (and every vacancy) this can end up taking over your day! SMS messages can dramatically increase the speed that […]
How can recruiters successfully work remotely?
/0 Comments/in Blog | Adapt /by Shane WheelerSometimes the best talent doesn’t live close enough to your office to commute. Do you allow your recruiters to work remotely? How can teleworking be approached in terms of assuring productivity, motivation and commitment when not in the traditional office setting? If you have a phone, a laptop and a solid internet connection, most office […]
A Guide for Recruiters – How to Calculate ROI, KPIs and Plan Future Strategy
/0 Comments/in Blog | Adapt /by Shane WheelerYour recruitment agency staff should not only be focused on meeting or talking to a set number of clients and candidates per week, they need to be thinking about the bigger picture too. Your agency probably has many key performance indicators (KPIs), however it is important your recruiters, at every level, understand them fully so […]
5 Sports Strategies for Recruiting the Best Candidates
/0 Comments/in Blog | Adapt /by Alissa MartinTouchdown! Goal! Score! Doesn’t it feel good to root for the winning team? Success in sports, much like the recruiting world, comes down to this: Every great team begins with a great coach. It is your job as a recruiter, much like a coach, to find the best candidates for the job using staffing software. […]
Lights, Camera, Action! Top tips for a successful video interview
/0 Comments/in Blog | Adapt /by Shane WheelerThanks to video conferencing technology, a recruiter is able to reach a much wider candidate base and can maximise the chances of sourcing that perfect candidate for a client’s role – however, there are some easily avoidable pitfalls to watch out for. From both the recruiter and candidate perspective there are several points which could […]
New eBook: 10 Steps to Successful Staffing & Recruitment Software Selection
/0 Comments/in Blog | Adapt /by Shane WheelerTechnology advances at a dizzying pace. Ten years ago ‘social media recruitment’ via online social networks was only an idea in some entrepreneurial minds. Today it is a mainstay for tech-savvy recruitment and staffing professionals. With ongoing advances and an eye on the future, the recruitment industry must continually adapt to provide faster, better services […]
How can CRM help with the search for the perfect candidate?
/0 Comments/in Blog | Adapt /by Shane WheelerConsultants know that CRM systems can hold a wealth of detail when it comes to storing information on prospective employees. From contact details to CVs and recruiters’ notes, the records on file are likely to be in the thousands as consultants have more sources available in order to search for their ideal candidate. Nowadays they […]
New eBook showing best practices in your candidate search available for download
/0 Comments/in Blog | Adapt /by Shane WheelerThe way in which recruiters and companies source new candidates is without doubt the most important element of the recruitment cycle. With the evolution of search technology it is often those businesses utilising the best combination of approach, technique and supporting technology that stay ahead of their competition. However, searching for the ideal candidate can […]
LinkedIn Groups Every Recruiter Should Join
/0 Comments/in Blog | Adapt /by Shane WheelerThere are so many groups on LinkedIn it can be confusing to decide which ones to join. Here we give our top five favourite groups that can really help, educate and inform the recruiter: Onrec Online Recruitment Network – with more than 8,900 members, this private group aims to share best practices in online recruiting […]
Looking to the Cloud – Going Beyond a Tick-Box Exercise
/0 Comments/in Blog | Adapt /by Shane WheelerCloud computing has transformed the way businesses operate, but choosing the right solution can be tricky. Toby Conibear, European Business Development Director at Bond International Software, explains why it’s important to avoid undertaking a tick-box exercise and instead choose a recruitment solution that is right for the business. Remember floppy disks? Or perhaps you still […]
5 Tips for Using Google Alerts as a Recruiter
/0 Comments/in Blog | Adapt /by Shane WheelerHave you ever used Google Alerts? If not, you are missing out on a great notification service that can help you keep up to date with areas of the industry that interest you. Your first stop is to visit https://www.google.com/alerts . If you aren’t already, you will need to log in to your Google account to […]
Top Dogs: Our Experts Offer Their Favorite Recruiting Strategies
/0 Comments/in Blog | Adapt /by Alissa MartinAlthough the average Twitter user spends almost three hours a month on that network, busy recruiters who are prepping for the morning meeting, tracking their submittals in their recruiting software and checking out the latest laugh-out-loud dog memes likely don’t have the time. To help you get the most out of Twitter, we created our […]
Recruitment Software Buzzwords – Should They Matter?
/0 Comments/in Blog | Adapt /by Shane Wheeler‘True Cloud’, ‘Big Data’, ‘Social’ – Buzzwords quickly catch on and before you know it, lots of people are using them. If I was paid £1 every time I read or heard one of the ever increasing buzzword terms, I would be a rich man! It is easy to get caught up in the latest […]
Our Top Blog Posts for Recruitment, Training & Education
/0 Comments/in Blog | Adapt /by Shane WheelerWhat are you reading? I was recently inspired by the recent post of ’10 Best Barclay Jones Blogs of the Year’. It’s a great round up of their most popular blogs. I was interested in reviewing the blogs for Adapt and seeing what seems to really resonate with our readers. Take a look at the round […]
What are LinkedIn Recommendations?
/0 Comments/in Blog | Adapt /by Shane WheelerWhat are LinkedIn Recommendations? In one of my previous posts, I wrote about LinkedIn request etiquette. I love LinkedIn and strongly advise anyone not already on the networking site to join. If you view someone’s profile, and scroll down to their experience, you might notice recommendations from other LinkedIn members. Think of these as references, […]
Online Recruitment Software: Increased Efficiency With Lower IT Costs
/0 Comments/in Blog | Adapt /by Shane WheelerBuying recruitment software can be a significant outlay for any recruitment agency, whether it is an SME or a chain operating globally. Toby Conibear, European Business Development Director at Bond International Software, argues that the right solution can keep costs down while improving business efficiencies. “We need a new system.” It is a sentence likely […]
10 Key Questions Before You Sign an Enterprise Software Deal
/0 Comments/in Blog | Erecruit, Uncategorized /by Sara MossToday’s blog features our very own Sara Moss, Vice President of Staffing Best Practices for erecruit™. Sara gives her best advice on the final stages of the enterprise software selection process, providing her top 10 list of key questions to make sure you ask yourselves before signing an enterprise software deal.
Top Three Tips to Improve the Recruitment Process for Recruiters
/0 Comments/in Blog | Adapt /by Shane WheelerThere are similarities in working pressures that are felt by recruiters throughout the industry. Many of the daily activities involve face-to-face interaction with clients and candidates, meeting pressured deadlines to match the perfect candidate with the right job and of course the admin that comes as a standard with business processes. These pressures have only […]
Thinking of Changing your Recruitment CRM?
/0 Comments/in Blog | Adapt /by Shane WheelerLisa Jones is a Director of Barclay Jones, a consultancy working with agency recruiters on their recruitment technology and social media strategies. Prior to Barclay Jones she worked in a number of Recruitment, IT, Web and Operations director-level roles. She is a technology and strategy junkie with keen eyes on the business process. You’ll see Lisa […]
erecruit™ to attend APSCo ‘Out of Africa’ Charity Ball in aid of Childline
/0 Comments/in Blog | Erecruit, Uncategorized /by Catie Augustaerecruit™ announced that it will be attending the APSCo ‘Out of Africa’ Charity Ball in aid of ChildLine tonight, Friday 28th November 2014, at the InterContinental London Park Lane, London. erecruit will be sponsoring a gold table at the 15th annual charity ball, along with the SuperBooth, which will provide attendees with an interactive photo […]
Ingeus partners with Bond to deliver an effective Case Management System
/0 Comments/in Blog | Adapt /by Shane WheelerFollowing being named as a preferred bidder by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) to deliver Work Programme contracts, Ingeus required the deployment of a specially configured case management software system. The leading provider of people-centred services provides employability programmes, skills training and health-related support with nearly 2,000 employees delivering services from 80 offices […]
The Trainers Toolkit – a guide to successful training
/0 Comments/in Blog | Adapt /by Shane WheelerBeing able to maximise training and conduct a successful course is all part of the preparation, from making the initial welcome call to creating a unique training plan. A trainer wants to be sure everything is captured and ready before embarking on their training journey. Before you leave the office, do you have everything you need? […]
Using Social Media to Educate
/0 Comments/in Blog | Adapt /by Shane WheelerHow can you continue to educate your clients, without it costing money each and every time? Even if you are not in the business of online training or education, all clients can benefit from learning from your knowledge and expertise. Recruiters can share tips on C.V. creation, or guidance on what to wear for an interview. […]
Mobile Recruitment Technology is Keeping the World Spinning
/0 Comments/in Blog | Adapt /by Shane WheelerRecent research suggests that more people are choosing to use mobile devices for job searches due to the convenience factor – over 50% according to results from Indeed Research. In addition, 66% of respondents would apply for a job via mobile if the process was simplified – so what does that mean for recruiters? It […]
Why not take the call? You might miss out on a valuable recruitment industry relationship
/0 Comments/in Blog | Adapt /by Shane WheelerWhen was the last time you took a call from a supplier with whom you don’t have a current working relationship? We have all been guilty of screening calls, which is understandable given the everyday work pressures we face, but at what cost? Within the Business Development team, we regularly contact recruitment businesses and often […]
How Recruitment Best Practice can Benefit your Business
/0 Comments/in Blog | Adapt /by Shane WheelerToday, recruitment is about far more than fast access to candidate information. In the third and final instalment of this blog series, Toby Conibear, European Business Development Director, Bond International Software, looks at how the CRM should play a vital role in areas such as business management, efficient resourcing and achieving business value with best […]
Three ways to make recruitment software training engaging
/0 Comments/in Blog | Adapt /by Shane WheelerLet’s be honest, it can be difficult to make recruitment software training interesting, especially when you have a group of individuals who would rather be someplace else. Getting the right mix of engaging material yet establishing an informative basis to maximise training can be tricky. So how do you turn a course from drab to […]
5 Migration Myths – understanding & moving recruitment software data
/0 Comments/in Blog | Adapt /by Shane WheelerA key question when implementing new software is what to do with your current data. Unless you are using pen and paper, you have candidates, clients and contacts in a different system. Moving that data from one system to another requires a migration engineer to perform the process. If you have never been through the […]
How to Harness Business Efficiencies Using a CRM System
/0 Comments/in Blog | Adapt /by Shane WheelerThe way recruiters interact with candidates is constantly evolving. In today’s market where 24/7 technology allows mobile access day or night, speed is of the essence. In the second blog of this three part series, Toby Conibear, European Business Development Director, looks at how embedding best practice through the CRM enables businesses to effectively respond […]
Utilising Online CRM Software to Enhance Decision Making
/0 Comments/in Blog | Adapt /by Shane WheelerThe way in which candidates and recruiters are communicating has changed dramatically – in an era now dominated by ubiquitous, increasingly mobile access to information at any time of day or night, speed is of great importance. In this blog Toby Conibear, European Business Development Director, Bond International Software, looks at the need to understand […]
What should a recruitment software implementation look like?
/0 Comments/in Blog | Adapt /by Shane WheelerSo you’ve been tasked with reviewing your current recruitment software. Or perhaps you are still using Excel spreadsheets as a CRM system for your staffing agency. Before you get distracted by all of the bells and whistles you will no doubt be shown, it’s important to know what the entire journey of selecting a new […]
New eBook Showing how to Achieve Recruitment Best Practice
/0 Comments/in Blog | Adapt /by Shane WheelerThe way in which candidates and recruiters interact with one another has changed fundamentally – in an era now dominated by ubiquitous, increasingly mobile access to information any time of day or night, speed is essential. But how does the raft of online candidate information, from social media to job boards, affect the way recruitment […]
SIA Staffing 100: The Who’s Who of the Staffing Industry
/0 Comments/in Blog | Erecruit, Uncategorized /by Catie Augustaerecruit is excited to be the exclusive sponsor of the SIA Staffing 100 for 2013. Making this list is certainly a badge of honor within the staffing industry and the entire erecruit organization is happy to help draw attention to these leaders. We are especially thrilled to have five honorees as partners and wish them […]
Top Tips for Achieving Recruitment Industry Event Success
/0 Comments/in Blog | Adapt /by Shane WheelerThe Business Development team at Bond International Software regularly speak with prospective clients, ensuring they receive the right levels of contact at the right times and they’re always up to date regarding Bond International Software’s latest releases. Bond International Software sponsor and exhibit at a number of recruitment industry events annually. Part of the […]
Keeping Your Business’ Recruitment in the Fast Lane
/0 Comments/in Blog | Adapt /by Shane WheelerIn this blog Toby Conibear, European Business Development Director at Bond International Software, discusses how to ensure you are utilising your recruitment technology to stay ahead of the competition. Do you find getting candidates through the door a long winded process? Keeping recruitment turnaround in the fast lane can be a challenge for any recruiter. […]
Master Body Language and Become A Better Recruiter
/0 Comments/in Blog | Adapt /by Alissa MartinOur bodies create up to 700,000 different signs, according to one expert. That leaves recruiters with a lot of body language in interviews to read as they determine which candidates will be “just right” for their staffing firm’s valued clients. Although people realize at a young age that a frown means displeasure, did you know, for […]
Studying the Stars: What Recruiters Can Learn from Understanding Celebrities’ Body Language
/0 Comments/in Blog | Adapt /by Alissa MartinTo help recruiters study and understand nonverbal cues, we’re looking to the stars. Check out these celebrity photos for insight into understanding body language. The next time you’re interviewing a candidate, what they do may tell you clearly what they’re saying, even if it conflicts with their words. Between 65 and 95 percent of what […]
How Recruiting Managers Can Improve Communication With Body Language
/0 Comments/in Blog | Adapt /by Alissa MartinPreviously, we discussed how your sales team can use body language to improve performance. This week it’s the managers’ turn to learn how to improve management communication skills, connect with your team and know what they’re really saying, with words and without. Effective leaders understand how to use body language. When you’re giving your recruiting team a […]
The Top 15 Recruiting Experts to Follow on Twitter
/0 Comments/in Blog | Adapt /by Alissa MartinTake the 20 percent of US adults who use Twitter, add in 9,100 tweets per second and that equals one great big pool of people, posts, advice and information. Recruiters hustling between candidate interviews, scouring responses from job board postings and contacting clients about new talent have limited time to check out their Twitter feeds. […]
Recruitment Rates Increase – Taking Advantage of Recruitment Technology
/0 Comments/in Blog | Adapt /by Shane WheelerIn this blog Toby Conibear, European Business Development Director, discusses the latest employment rate figures and the impact on the recruitment industry. It was recently reported that employment rates have matched the record high seen almost a decade ago in 2005. With now more than 30.6 million people in work and unemployment rates seeing the […]
Top 5 Reasons to Join Us at the SIA Healthcare Staffing Summit
/0 Comments/in Blog | Erecruit, Uncategorized /by Catie AugustaThe Staffing Industry Analysts annual Healthcare Staffing Summit is right around the corner. The conference will be held in Dallas, Texas from September 8-10.
Killer First Impressions: Body Language Advice for Your Staffing Sales Team
/0 Comments/in Blog | Adapt /by Alissa MartinThe newest member of your sales team has been working hard and networking with hiring managers on LinkedIn. It’s paid off — he’s got his first face-to-face, solo sales visit with a client whose company is expected to grow by 20 percent this year. You’re anxious to see how he does and give him some […]
Getting a Mobile Enabled Recruitment Experience
/0 Comments/in Blog | Adapt /by Shane WheelerToby Conibear, European Business Development Director, discusses streamlining the recruitment experience, working out best practice for your agency and keeping consultants mobile. Mobile provides the chance to create a far more automated and streamlined recruitment experience, particularly with temporary staff. Benefits include automatic confirmation of job information to both candidates and employers, and automated submission of […]
Tackling the Software as a Service Security Hurdle
/0 Comments/in Blog | Adapt /by Shane WheelerWith security remaining a concern for businesses considering the deployment of Software as a Service based solutions, it is essential to address this potential hurdle head on. One of the questions we usually hear when discussing Software as a Service (SaaS) with current and potential customers is a necessity for data security. Although the technology […]
Embracing the Benefits of Recruitment Technology
/0 Comments/in Blog | Adapt /by Shane WheelerIn this blog Carrie Roberts, Training Team Leader at Bond International Software, looks at team training to get the most value from your recruitment technology. Although companies are now looking at a brighter economic future and market activity is increasing on a regular basis, there is still a drive to remain as efficient as possible. […]
5 Steps for Recruiting Firms’ Data Security Best Practices
/0 Comments/in Blog | Adapt /by Alissa Martin5 Questions for Staffing Agency Managers to Ask: Yes No Are my employees clear about data security best practices and do they follow those guidelines? Do my employees have strong passwords in place that include letters, numbers and symbols? Is my data encrypted for another layer of security? Is my agency data backed up regularly […]
Recruitment and Employment Best practice: Blog 2
/0 Comments/in Blog | Adapt /by Shane WheelerIn his second instalment Toby Conibear, European Business Development Director, discusses candidate ‘match-making’, compliance and provides his advice to recruiting the best talent for the role. Matching the talent Recruitment in some instances is seen as a ‘match-making’ process between candidate, company and role. Clearly identifying at the beginning of the process exactly what skills […]
Keeping Your Mobile Recruitment Strategy Flexible
/0 Comments/in Blog | Adapt /by Shane WheelerToby Conibear, European Business Development Director, discusses how recruitment companies need to remain flexible when facing the 24×7 demands of the industry. The recruitment industry is rapidly becoming mobile enabled but what does that mean? From changing the candidate experience to improving client relationships and transforming the productivity of consultants, agencies now have a number of […]
Four Tips on “Moneyball” Key Talent Management Metrics That Give Insight to Staffing Companies
/0 Comments/in Blog | Adapt /by Alissa MartinIn the movie Moneyball, which is based on a true story, the Oakland A’s choose their baseball team roster based entirely on statistics and end up wildly successful. You may not have the vast, intricate data that statistician Peter Brand used, but you can take advantage of talent management metrics to achieve similar wins. Staffing […]
Going Back to Basics: Online Training vs Offline Training
/0 Comments/in Blog | Adapt /by Shane WheelerIn this blog Carrie Roberts, Training Team Leader at Bond International Software, discusses the benefits of online and offline training. Training is no longer limited to the classroom. With an increase in web-based learning technologies, such as interactive webinars, companies are inundated with different ways to train their team members. Amongst the mix is traditional […]
Mobile Recruitment on-the-go with Adapt InTouch
/0 Comments/in Blog | Adapt /by Shane WheelerTake the office with you wherever you go! In these days of mobile and flexible working, the need to deliver functionality securely to users when recruiters are out of the office has never been more important. Laptops have been replaced by tablets and phones, and running a full application on a relatively small screen, even if […]
The Role of Motivation in Winning the War for Talent
/0 Comments/in Blog | Adapt /by Alissa MartinOne of the most frustrating aspects of being a recruiter has to be getting to the offer stage only to have your candidate not make a move. We’re all familiar with the scenario where we’ve guided a candidate through every stage of the recruitment process and acted as their advisor only to have it go […]
Gorilla Glue: Recruiting Strategies That Help Clients Retain New Employees
/0 Comments/in Blog | Adapt /by Alissa MartinGorilla Glue’s motto is, “Get the job done right the first time.” Apparently most companies aren’t following Gorilla Glue’s mantra when it comes to hiring — according to a recent article on Inc.com, 40 percent of employees who quit their jobs in 2013 left within six months of starting. This presents an opportunity for recruiting […]
Recruitment and Employment Best Practice
/0 Comments/in Blog | Adapt /by Shane WheelerIn this two part blog series, Toby Conibear, European Business Development Director, discusses how to effectively recruit and employ talent for your business. When embarking on a recruitment drive there are many things for recruiters to consider. Compiling numerous pieces of information into candidate profiles (for example copies of previous projects, LinkedIn information and all […]
LinkedIn Request Etiquette – avoiding boring & bland
/0 Comments/in Blog | Adapt /by Shane WheelerI’d like to connect with you on LinkedIn. How many times have you seen that as a request? It’s the bland, boring, and standard request message sent by so many of us. In the past 5 months, I have received 18 requests exactly like that. In the grand scheme of things, there’s nothing wrong with […]
Are you making the most of your Account Manager?
/0 Comments/in Blog | Adapt /by Shane WheelerIn this blog post, our Account Managment Team explains the purpose and benefit of providing a dedicated service to our clients. The Adapt Account Management Service is a complimentary service offered to all clients who have an annual support and maintenance agreement with Bond. Our dedicated team service the entire client base (excluding our OnDemand […]
New Client Acquisition: A Systematic Approach to Bringing in New Staffing Clients
/0 Comments/in Blog | Adapt /by Alissa MartinIn our previous posts, we talked about how to hire top performers, how to motivate our teams, and how to develop our teams and prepare them for leadership. All three of those topics are critical to building long-term success within your organizations. What is equally important is the ability to succeed in new client acquisition. […]
Think Local, Act Global Approach to Recruitment
/0 Comments/in Blog | Adapt /by Shane WheelerImagine sitting in your office in London looking for your next suitable candidate. You are part of a global recruitment organisation and use an enterprise-level application. For head office, deploying a single common recruitment system makes perfect sense: it delivers the same core functionality to all parts of the enterprise, enables phased development and roll-out, […]
Recruiting Software That Helps Your Recruiters be 5-Tool Players
/0 Comments/in Blog | Adapt /by Alissa MartinA 5-tool baseball player has it all — a good eye at bat, speed to steal bases, a cannon arm, great glove work and strength to hit home runs. Along with baseball season it’s recruiting season too, with the U.S. contingent workforce growing and 3 million people employed by staffing companies every week. “Over the […]
Developing Your Internal Sales Team: Retention Strategies That Prepare Your Best People for Future Leadership
/0 Comments/in Blog | Adapt /by Alissa MartinNow that we’ve figured out how to select top performers and learned how to keep our teams motivated we should be in the clear, right? Well, if your firm is like the vast majority of those in staffing struggling with turnover in the 30 to 70 percent range, there’s a lot of work left to be done. […]
The Benefits of a 24×7 Mobile Recruitment Model
/0 Comments/in Blog | Adapt /by Shane WheelerThe recruitment industry is rapidly becoming mobile enabled. But what does that mean? From changing the candidate experience to improving client relationships and transforming the productivity of consultants, agencies have a number of ways of utilising mobile recruitment technologies. Real time access to all CRM data anytime anywhere via mobile provides significant opportunities to transform […]
How to Motivate Your Sales Team: Developing a Long-Term Strategy for Keeping Your Sales Team Engaged and On Board
/0 Comments/in Blog | Adapt /by Alissa MartinOne of the most important responsibilities you will have as a staffing leader is finding the right salespeople for your team. We addressed how you can solve that issue in our previous post. Finding the right person is only the first step in the process of transforming an organization and represents one small facet of […]
Adapt Helps JAB Transform Global Recruitment
/0 Comments/in Blog | Adapt /by Shane WheelerThe Oil & Gas recruitment landscape is increasingly competitive, making effective client communication and talent engagement key to business success. With complex skill-gaps to bridge and a shortage of talent pools, dedicated industry recruitment company JAB operates in a competitive and challenging environment. JAB runs a highly consultative methodology and is committed to working in […]
2014 Staffing Industry Analysis – SIA Reports Growth For Contingent Workforce
/0 Comments/in Blog | Adapt /by Alissa MartinStaffing Industry Analysts recently gave a staffing industry report, including an overview of its 2014 survey of North American contingent labor buyers—companies that utilize contingent workers. Their report was full of compelling staffing industry trends that can offer professional recruiting firms insight as they consider strategies for growth. If you missed the report, don’t worry—I’ll […]
Selecting Sales Candidates: How to Hire Wolves
/0 Comments/in Blog | Adapt /by Alissa MartinI have found that one of the more common problems staffing firm leaders encounter is finding and hiring top-level salespeople. More specifically, it seems that hiring the farmer profile seems to be much easier than hiring hunters. It seems that this challenge applies to not only startups and small firms but large firms as well. […]
Create a Positive Candidate Experience Using Online Recruitment
/0 Comments/in Blog | Adapt /by Shane WheelerHave you ever wondered how your online recruitment process comes across to potential candidates? Toby Conibear, European Business Development Director, Bond International Software, argues that effectively utilising online recruitment tools and website to secure great new talent for your clients can be incredibly effective, but it needs to be coupled with a great service for […]
How to make the CRM change
/0 Comments/in Blog | Adapt /by Shane WheelerBlog for HR Zone by Toby Conibear, Business Development Director, Bond International Software: Overhauling the business’ CRM system is no easy feat, yet many recruitment consultancies underestimate the scale of the task. Indeed, many are under the impression that they can simply unplug one CRM system and seamlessly move to the next. A dangerous move […]
Imagine If Your Company’s Recruiting Software Supported Your Best Hiring Practices
/0 Comments/in Blog | Adapt /by Alissa MartinIf you’re a staffing and recruiting professional, you’re no stranger to software and computer issues. Unfortunately, problems related to software functionality all too frequently impede your daily recruiting activities. When you’ve pinpointed the perfect candidate for a perfect job opening, you want to move quickly and get a jump on the competition—not conduct a poll […]
5 Tips For Making a Recruiting Video that Works
/0 Comments/in Blog | Adapt /by Alissa MartinYouTube’s popularity is reflected in its more than 1 billion unique users each month, with 100 hours of video uploaded every single minute. Thanks to that vast audience pool, videos can boost companies’ visibility and, when used correctly, be a compelling way to tell your staffing business’ story. How can staffing firms create recruiting video […]
The Recruitment Race: Keeping Ahead of the Competition with Mobile
/0 Comments/in Blog | Adapt /by Shane WheelerThe recruitment industry may have been seen as slow on the uptake when it came to mobile, but being mobile savvy can help you win the race. Toby Conibear, European Business Development Director, Bond International Software, discusses the importance of going mobile. Smartphone penetration has reached 67% according to the Internet Advertising Bureau (IAB) and tablet penetration has […]
The Ideal Home Office Setup to Help the Telecommuting Professional’s Work Life Thrive
/0 Comments/in Blog | Adapt /by Alissa MartinIs your home office décor “Feng Shui minimalist” or more “Next episode of Hoarders?” Or do you find yourself working at your favorite local coffee shop where the barista has your order memorized? Nearly 10 percent of Americans work at least one day a week from home—that adds up to about 13.4 million people. As […]
Top tips to Maximise Training and Increase Efficiency
/0 Comments/in Blog | Adapt /by Shane WheelerEnsuring staff members have the knowledge and tools are just two aspects of training – instilling confidence to help them pass on important elements of the training to fellow team members is just as important. How do you get the blend right? Carrie Roberts, Training Team Leader at Bond International Software, offers her top tips […]
Recruitment Advice from X-Men: From Clarity to High-Tech Solutions
/0 Comments/in Blog | Adapt /by Alissa MartinPhoto credit: IMDB Talk about a master of recruiting—the character “Professor Xavier” of the X-Men movie franchise is constantly recruiting powerful mutants to join his team and try to save the world. And this is not an easy sell. His team has to accept dangerous, life-threatening work; endure being feared and derided by the very […]
Bond Adapt V11 / 9.2 with superior recruitment functionality unveiled
/0 Comments/in Blog | Adapt /by Shane WheelerJust as the recruitment industry keeps evolving, so our solutions follow suit. Having carefully listened to our customers and their needs, we have enhanced the Bond Adapt software with features that make it easier for recruiters to manage their recruitment activities and monitor business performance. Bond Adapt is our sophisticated staffing and recruitment software system. […]
How Recruiters Can Use LinkedIn Showcase Pages
/0 Comments/in Blog | Adapt /by Alissa MartinLinkedIn offers recruiters access to a talent pool of over 277 million people worldwide. Yet many staffing and recruiting firms aren’t making enough of all the opportunities the channel offers to get their word out. A recent LinkedIn webinar described some common mistakes agency recruiters make when using LinkedIn, such as an incomplete profile, a […]
How To Shine in a Market of Dying Brand Loyalty
/0 Comments/in Blog | Adapt /by Alissa MartinFinally, the warmer spring weather is creeping across the country. And naturally that makes me think of convertibles. Whenever I see some lucky person driving with the top down I automatically wish I could be speeding down the road with the sun on my shoulders, too. In a world of “buy the best,” whether it’s […]
Recruiting Sales Teams Consistently Win When They Adopt Racehorse Training Plans
/0 Comments/in Blog | Adapt /by Alissa MartinTurn Your Sales Team into Thoroughbreds With A Training Plan and Top-Notch Tools What happens on the first Saturday in May? America’s best three-year-old thoroughbred racehorses compete for one of the biggest crowns in horseracing: the Kentucky Derby. When you see these magnificent animals primed for the fastest two minutes in sports, you can’t help […]
How You Can Track The Footprints Of Referrals To Achieve Hiring Success
/0 Comments/in Blog | Adapt /by Alissa MartinIf you have ever had the opportunity to go on a photographic safari, you know the trek’s success depends upon modern day tools. Safaris have come a long way since the days of old-fashioned tracking. In places like Mala Mala, a private game reserve tucked into the northeastern corner of South Africa, the tracking game […]
In-Depth Perspective – Demystifying Software as a Service Part 2
/0 Comments/in Blog | Adapt /by Shane WheelerAs more and more vendors come to the market with SaaS based solutions it is becoming critical for organisations to understand the pros and cons of each approach – including traditional On-Premise. These technology investments are not short term; despite the rental SaaS model, any technology change causes massive business upheaval and impacts user productivity. […]
OSHA and Temporary Workers: What Recruiters Need To Know A Year Later
/0 Comments/in Blog | Adapt /by Alissa MartinOne year ago this April, OSHA announced a new series of laws that affect how staffing and recruiting companies work with host employers in the training and protection of temporary workers. To recap, here’s why the changes were needed. In 2011, 12% of the 4,693 fatal work injuries in the U.S. were suffered by temp […]
Demystifying Software as a Service – Part 1
/0 Comments/in Blog | Adapt /by Shane WheelerCloud computing is now an integral part of IT. But hype and multiple options continue to confuse many companies, especially when it comes to deploying critical business applications such as the CRM system. As ever, there is no simple answer to the ‘Software as a Service versus On-Premise’ question – even the cost equation can […]
Dig Deeper Into Online Job Boards And Win
/0 Comments/in Blog | Adapt /by Alissa MartinSssh! Can you hear it? It’s the sound of staffing and recruiting professionals everywhere connecting to job boards with their recruiting software! Job boards have long been the go-to channel to connect with candidates. Even today, with the advent of social media and new tactics to find talent, job boards are still at the top […]
Performance Based Hiring – What Lou Adler Knows That You Should, Too
/0 Comments/in Blog | Adapt /by Alissa MartinThere’s no doubt that professionals in the staffing and recruiting industry are constantly on the lookout for the best technology and approach to boost their staffing and recruiting processes. Beyond the addition of sophisticated recruiting software, companies need to use methodical tactics to find the top performing candidates. But which approach is the best? Take […]
Latest jobs report paints shaky picture of the economy: What this means for recruiters and staffing professionals
/0 Comments/in Blog | Adapt /by Alissa MartinFor staffing and recruiting professionals, the latest jobs report, published by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, is an opportunity to review numbers and figures about the employment market backed by a trusted resource and determine whether indicators experienced personally align with the statistics. Certainly, not every staffing and recruiting firm will have data or […]
The Changing Ecosystem of the Staffing Industry
/0 Comments/in Blog | Adapt /by Alissa MartinWhen Charles Darwin posited his Theory of Evolution over 175 years ago, he was not thinking of its application to the staffing industry but of the concept that organisms change over time from simple to more complex. It is a concept that can be applied to the world of work, considering how drastically it, too, […]
This Is Not Your Father’s World Of Recruiting
/0 Comments/in Blog | Adapt /by Alissa MartinAs companies jostle to find the best talent in 2014, more and more are offering creative perks in order to attract elusive top candidates. Just as recruiting software has become more flexible to adapt to a hiring landscape that has very little resemblance to years past, recruiting companies are finding new ways to facelift traditional […]
Top marketing strategies for staffing firms for 2014
/0 Comments/in Blog | Adapt /by Alissa MartinEvery business is different, there’s no doubt about it, which means how a staffing firm goes about representing itself and trying to market itself to clients matters. After all, the competition is trying equally to gain the attention of potential clients and candidates, which means it’s up to a recruiting firm to act as its […]
Staffing Tip: Leveraging information to attract passive job seekers
/0 Comments/in Blog | Adapt /by Alissa MartinThe growing competition in the marketplace is demonstrating the power of having a reputable recruiting firm provide access to in-demand professionals. According to Jobvite’s annual Social Job Seeker Survey, fewer Americans are looking for a job, yet many professionals are open to new opportunities if they come calling. The organization surveyed 1,029 workers, with 9 […]
The Growing Demand for a Contingent Workforce Requires Staffing and Recruiting Adaption
/0 Comments/in Blog | Adapt /by Alissa MartinShake the sand from our shoes, the forecast is looking good. Let’s even celebrate successfully dragging ourselves out of the quicksand surrounding the worst recession in 75 years. After quite a few years of pawing and scratching ourselves back to the surface of staffing and recruiting stability we have cause to breath. No, even chuckle. […]
Staffing and recruiting professionals, are you staying up to date about the ACA?
/0 Comments/in Blog | Adapt /by Alissa MartinHealth insurance is a hot button issue in the nation right now, as small-to-large businesses try to determine the scope of the changes to health care policies under the Affordable Health Care Act. The ACA is the most sweeping health care legislation to come out of the White House in ages. The ACA has made headlines […]
Recruiting Software: Envision the Final Frontier
/0 Comments/in Blog | Adapt /by Alissa Martin“There’s nothing wrong with the bloody thing!” Scotty so famously told Spock (numerous times) in response to his emotionless inquiries regarding the warp drive. And that’s how many of us feel today. Leave us alone. Our recruiting software is just fine. Well, maybe so, for today’s needs. But what kind of industry leader would Bond […]
Recruiters Beware: The perils of a stock message
/0 Comments/in Blog | Adapt /by Alissa MartinSocial media has certainly changed the staffing and recruiting industry. After all, never before have recruiters been able to contact professionals in a wide range of industries by simply searching for various keywords used in social media profiles. All of the information found online about a worker is accessible in a profile found in staffing software […]
Master the Language of Social Recruiting and Staffing
/0 Comments/in Blog | Adapt /by Alissa Martin5 Key Lessons to Fluency Savvy travelers who plan extended visits to foreign countries have learned that the best experiences are presented when they assimilate with the locals. So they immerse themselves as much as they can in both the language and culture. Social staffing and recruiting can feel like “a new land” for many […]
In a War for Top Talent, Regular Communication Wins
/0 Comments/in Blog | Erecruit, Uncategorized /by Catie AugustaAre you communicating regularly with clients and candidates? Or, to put it another way, are you treating job seekers like potential customers? It seems like a no-brainer, something everyone should do. Isn’t there a “Golden Rule” that states you should “treat others as you want to be treated?” But if we are honest, for a variety of reasons, […]
Research measures gender wage gap
/0 Comments/in Blog | Adapt /by Alissa MartinStaffing and recruiting professionals, as experts in hiring practices, may already know the results of a new earnings report from Pew Research Center. According to the agency, women earned 84 cents for every $1 made by men in 2012. Depending on the industry or sectors in which a recruiting and staffing professional specializes, this figure could […]
Your employees need visibility. Are your wipers on?
/0 Comments/in Blog | Erecruit, Uncategorized /by Catie AugustaYour company culture is likely helping, or… hurting you more than you know. It’s time you turn on the windshield wipers. You need employees with “visibility.” Let’s be honest. The last few years have not been easy for employers and employees alike. Everyone has been impacted by layoffs, hiring freezes, reduced budgets and smaller profit […]
Take Home the Gold in 2014 when you Stay Ahead of These Staffing Trends
/0 Comments/in Blog | Adapt /by Alissa MartinMentally Prepare, Physically Train, Gloriously Fail. Get up. Repeat. And Keep Going for the Gold. This year’s winter Olympians have done that all their lives. Truly great players like Kesler, Carlson and Quick show us how to look to the future, how to train, how to improve. And ultimately how to make a vision a reality… like […]
Top 5 Reasons to Join Us at the Executive Forum
/0 Comments/in Blog | Erecruit, Uncategorized /by Catie Augustaerecruit will be onsite all week at SIA’s Executive Forum in San Diego from March 18-21. If you haven’t decided to come this year, we think you should, and, here’s why… 1. Redefine your staffing firm in 2014. SIA’s Barry Asin will kickoff the Executive Forum again in 2014. Hear the latest research, trends and […]
Sun Tzu and the Art of Engineering Staffing Victory
/0 Comments/in Blog | Adapt /by Alissa MartinIn a previous post, I mentioned four key steps in addressing the issue of staffing employee retention. In order to continue that discussion, I thought it would be wise to look at the issue from a micro perspective. One of my favorite books is Sun Tzu’s Art of War and for those of you unfamiliar […]
Staffing & Recruiting Software Lessons from Super Bowl 48
/0 Comments/in Blog | Adapt /by Alissa MartinStaffing & Recruiting Software Lessons from Super Bowl 48 Did you watch Super Bowl 48? Better yet, what did you learn? Staffing and recruiting professionals learned A LOT from the team that executed at the top of their capabilities! Here are 6 Sweet Lessons from the Seahawks. RECRUITING SOFTWARE LESSONS Offer a vision of your […]
Future sight: ‘Big data’-enabled staffing and recruiting software to create actionable insights
/0 Comments/in Blog | Adapt /by Alissa MartinThe future holds big promises for big data There has been a lot of conjecture about what ‘big data’ – massive databases of information managed by super-computers and powerful software — might be able to do to improve virtually every aspect of our lives. IBM, for example, has recently released its ‘five in five’ predictions for […]
Staffing and recruiting: Are you seeing more women in the tech industry?
/0 Comments/in Blog | Adapt /by Alissa MartinIt’s old news that women, by in large, have been underrepresented in the information technology industry for decades. Unlike in many other fields, this misrepresentation is not just for corner office, top managerial positions, but from the ground up. Positions that range from entry level to chief executive officer are taken by men. Some argue […]
Taking it to the Cloud: Selecting the best for your recruitment company
/0 Comments/in Blog | Adapt /by Shane WheelerDo you take the one size fits all approach with technology? No matter the size of your recruitment company, how you build your business environment can be the difference between success and failure. With the recruitment industry as competitive as ever, agencies are continually looking for the most efficient ways to secure the best candidate […]
Does your staffing and recruiting sales team have a champion?
/0 Comments/in Blog | Adapt /by Alissa MartinEvery sales team has a champion. No, this person hasn’t ridden into the office on a white steed to save the princess from an evil witch, but he or she is a hero. An office sales champion is someone in the organization who is able to reel in the big fish clients, who understands the […]
Recruiting Software Blog Staffing Insights: John Vanderkin, President of Employers Overload (Part 2)
/0 Comments/in Blog | Adapt /by Alissa MartinThe staffing and recruiting industry is operating in the midst of an uncertain time. The steady, yet not thriving, economy, federal government actions (or inactions), and the introduction of the Affordable Care Act have all made an impact on the industry. As result, recruiters are working hard to use the latest in staffing software and […]
Recruiting Software Blog Staffing Insights: John Vanderkin, President of Employers Overload (Part 1)
/0 Comments/in Blog | Adapt /by Alissa MartinTo this day, staffing and recruiting professionals, and the general public, are still feeling the effects of the recession. The employment market has been steadily, if slowly, improving, yet the lingering taste of a recession is still there. As a result, recruiters are using the latest technological developments, like staffing software and recruiting software solutions, […]
Recruiting software blog: Tips for staffing and recruiting professionals on maximizing LinkedIn’s sourcing benefits
/0 Comments/in Blog | Adapt /by Alissa MartinStaffing and recruiting professionals who are adapting to the changing needs of the marketplace have a wide range of tools and tricks now available to them. The proliferation of social media and the digital presence of most professionals make the task of candidate sourcing significantly different than it was just 10 years ago. In fact, […]
Have a recruiting or staffing agency employee retention problem? Here are four tips to help solve it.
/0 Comments/in Blog | Adapt /by Alissa MartinReducing your agency employee turnover is a leadership responsibility. Early in November I had the opportunity to facilitate a roundtable discussion on staffing and recruiting agency salesperson retention and development at the TechServe Alliance Conference in Las Vegas. Needless to say, my inner nerd was pretty stoked about the opportunity considering that my dissertation topic […]
Staffing and recruiting sales growing faster than the economy
/0 Comments/in Blog | Adapt /by Alissa MartinThe staffing and recruiting industry is in the midst of many changes. The introduction of the Affordable Care Act and relatively steady, but slow, economic growth over the past few years is creating an interesting landscape on which recruiters are having to traverse. As a result, professionals are having to count on more operationally efficient […]
How Mobile Technology is Changing the Staffing and Recruiting Industry
/0 Comments/in Blog | Adapt /by Alissa MartinThe world of mobile technology has taken off, which is impacting a wide variety of industries. According to the Pew Research Center’s Internet & American Life Project, 91 percent of adults own a cell phone, 56 percent of Americans own a smartphone and 34 percent own a tablet computer. Another 26 percent of American adults […]
Part-time hiring increases
/0 Comments/in Blog | Adapt /by Alissa MartinStaffing and recruiting professionals who are examining the job market may want to consider the various factors impacting the nation’s economy before becoming disheartened. There has been a lot of news lately about the negative or lackluster jobs report that was released just last week. Yet, it’s important to consider the various conditions that are […]
Weak Jobs Report Not the End of the World for Motivated Staffing and Recruiting Professionals
/0 Comments/in Blog | Adapt /by Alissa MartinFor motivated staffing and recruiting professionals, a weak job market may make the hiring and candidate sourcing process a bit more bumpy, but hardly impossible. Those professionals who are outfitted with the latest in efficient staffing software and recruiting software solutions will be able to leverage traditional skills and digital tools to locate and promote the best […]
Four Steps Proven to Bring in New Business
/0 Comments/in Blog | Adapt /by Alissa MartinNew client acquisition is the lifeblood of any business, but especially so for growing staffing and recruiting companies. Research has shown that a 10% customer attrition rate is typical for most companies; most of that at no fault of the company. Over a ten year period, a company can stand to lose their entire client […]
Improve staffing and recruiting efforts with key metrics tracked by recruiting software
/0 Comments/in Blog | Adapt /by Alissa MartinRegardless of what industry you are in, you most likely understand that business is largely a numbers game. Numbers are everywhere, from tracking successes and failures to improving process operations and analyzing customer data. With all of these facts and figures running around, it would be foolhardy to think that the staffing and recruiting industry is no […]
Staffing Insights: Jon Osborne, VP of Research, Staffing Industry Analysts, on Key Staffing and Recruiting Trends
/0 Comments/in Blog | Adapt /by Alissa MartinThe staffing and recruiting industry seems to get hotter with each passing day. New reports and changing hiring trends show staffing and recruiting professionals servicing nearly every industry. From the rising percentage of contingent labor to businesses preparing for the Affordable Care Act, to increased automation and improved usage of recruiting software and staffing software, […]
Lead Management – is your CRM System up to Scratch?
/0 Comments/in Blog | Adapt /by Shane WheelerBlog for HR Zone from Toby Conibear, Business Development Director, Bond International Software: Recruitment companies use CRM systems as an integral part of their business process. Used effectively, a CRM can increase efficiency and improve the way in which they interact with both candidates and customers. Yet agencies are not currently exploiting this technology to […]
Federated Search? Or does the Search Continue? – Recruitment
/0 Comments/in Blog | Adapt /by Shane WheelerBlog for Global Recruiter by Toby Conibear, Business Development Director, Bond International Software: Recruiters rely on multiple sources to find candidates to fill roles – from a variety of job boards to social media such as LinkedIn as well as the resident CRM / Applicant Tracking System (ATS). For the modern day recruiter, multiple sources […]
Staffing Insights: Industry Consultant Amy Bingham on Staffing and Recruiting Trends Driving Business Decisions
/0 Comments/in Blog | Adapt /by Alissa MartinThe latest numbers are in and everyone is talking: The use of contingent labor is growing in force and workers and their employers are becoming increasingly comfortable with the change. This trend is causing more businesses than ever to invest in the services of staffing professionals equipped with the most advanced recruiting software. We have Amy Bingham, managing partner […]
Four Tips for Staffing and Recruiting Sales Team Success
/0 Comments/in Blog | Adapt /by Alissa MartinHow do you go about developing a high-performance sales team? It’s a challenge that many team leads in staffing face on a regular basis. One solution to this issue is handled at the organizational level with seminars or workshops that produce short term results but may not deliver meaningful long-term change. What is often missed […]
Government Shutdown and the Impact on Workforce Screening
/0 Comments/in Blog | Erecruit, Uncategorized /by Catie AugustaThis is a guest blog post by Vice President of Business Development at Credential Check Corporation, Dawn Standerwick. You can connnect with Dawn on LinkedIn. The Federal government is shutting down today. Many companies are wondering how this will affect them and their workforce screening programs. The biggest impact we foresee will be upon companies utilizing E-Verify. […]
Staffing Insights: Mike Cleland, Staffing Industry Operations Consultant, on “Driving Excellence” Via Recruiting Software
/0 Comments/in Blog | Adapt /by Alissa MartinThe staffing industry is quickly adapting to meet the changing needs of modern businesses by altering operations and increasing the use of modern technologies like recruiting software. As employment trends continue to impact the recruiting sector, professionals experienced in staffing will find that learning to maneuver and meet clients’ needs in the evolving marketplace may […]
Cloud-Based Recruiting Software Reduces IT Costs And Headaches For Staffing And Recruiting Industry Agencies
/0 Comments/in Blog | Adapt /by Alissa MartinAs staffing and recruiting companies, like many other organizations, look to cost saving measures, the importance of cloud-based staffing software and recruiting software cannot be undervalued. The impact of the Great Recession may be slowly receding and hiring is picking up, but with companies taking into account the need for staffing flexibility, they are looking […]
Three Key Staffing Trends Drive Increased Opportunities for Staffing Agencies
/0 Comments/in Blog | Adapt /by Alissa MartinStaffing and recruiting professionals who have weathered the interesting economic conditions experienced in the past year may already be experiencing some key trends. However, other people may be just beginning to notice the subtle changes to the market which will make having the right recruiting software critical. According to a study from technology staffing firm […]
Affordable Care Act expected to boost temporary staffing
/0 Comments/in Blog | Adapt /by Alissa MartinWhile many businesses and Americans across the nation are looking at the Affordable Healthcare Act warily in terms of how it will impact employment numbers, others see potential opportunities. The full implementation of the ACA is expected to present a challenge for many businesses of every size and in every industry. Starting in 2015 (note: […]
Staffing Insights: Bruce Steinberg, Employment and Staffing Industry Analyst, Sees Dramatic Changes Ahead Particularly With The ACA
/0 Comments/in Blog | Adapt /by Alissa MartinA number of trends are impacting the staffing sector, so much so that industry experts are using data and observations from previous years to try and predict what employment is going to look like next year and in the next 10 years. Some trends are making technology adoptions like recruiting software necessary, while others are […]
Staffing Software: Top 5 candidate sourcing techniques for staffing and recruiting professionals
/0 Comments/in Blog | Adapt /by Alissa MartinThe job of a staffing and recruiting professional relies on the well-oiled integration of a lot of different parts. Between managing clients and potential hires, arranging interviews and answering emails, it can be tough to stay current on the latest and greatest new practices for candidate sourcing. Utilizing the right staffing software is critical for […]
Misconception or truth? Millennial workplace stereotypes challenge staffing and recruiting agencies
/0 Comments/in Blog | Adapt /by Alissa MartinMillennials may have an image problem. The generation, loosely considered those who were born between 1980 and 1995, are either in the workplace or about to be and unfortunately are viewed in less than flattering terms by many older professionals. Articles and web pages exploring the impact of millennials or dealing with them in the […]
Onboarding a Large Number of Employees in a Short Period of Time
/0 Comments/in Blog | Adapt /by Alissa MartinBond recruiting software customer Bolt Staffing utilized Bond onboarding partner Efficient Forms and their Efficient Hire/WOTC product to solve a paper intense and time sensitive problem. “When we received a call from a prospect that needed 141 people who lived 500 miles away to be put on our payroll within a week, I knew there […]
Staffing and recruiting professionals see uptick in part-time employment hiring
/0 Comments/in Blog | Adapt /by Alissa MartinThe latest jobs report from the U.S. Department of Labor is painting an interesting picture. Staffing and recruiting professionals may be finding an increase in the number of clients looking to fill part-time positions or offering contract work, and these observations are part of an overall national trend. Part-time work makes up large portion of […]
Jobless claims decline – Good news for the economy and staffing and recruiting professionals
/0 Comments/in Blog | Adapt /by Alissa MartinThere’s good employment news coming out of Washington – jobless claims are on the decline. For staffing and recruiting professionals, the knowledge that the hiring market is recovering will lead to the creation of more job orders. More clients are looking to fill jobs, more workers are looking for new career opportunities – an improving […]
Work Life Balance in Millennials vs. Boomers creates recruiting and staffing challenges
/0 Comments/in Blog | Adapt /by Alissa MartinNo one generation is exactly alike, however, the differences between the baby boomers and millennials are a bit more than first expected. As staffing and recruiting professionals are realizing, the priorities that each group focuses on when searching for a new position are vastly different, especially concerning work-life balance. The concept is often ambiguous because […]
Innovation or corporate culture – What’s more important for a staffing and recruiting professional to focus on?
/0 Comments/in Blog | Adapt /by Alissa MartinFor staffing and recruiting professionals, sometimes it takes the right blend of marketing talent to attract strong workers for an opening. For example, the passive job seeker is someone who is currently employed, but is open to new, better opportunities. Often these professionals feature desirable skills and have the ideal qualities for positions you are […]
How micro-videos and social staffing can improve recruiting efforts
/0 Comments/in Blog | Adapt /by Alissa MartinFor staffing and recruiting professionals, there’s always the question of how to attract new potential workers. After all, if you’re in the business of finding top-quality talent, you know it takes more than just posting an opening to an online job board to get the attention of the right candidates. Staffing and recruiting software helps […]
Staffing Talks: Robert Mulberger
/0 Comments/in Blog | Adapt /by Alissa MartinThe recruiting industry is certainly undergoing a change. The recent recession, increased automated processes and the rise of the digital sectors have all created a unique situation for staffing professionals, which has made the adoption of recruiting software necessary. But what does an experienced staffing professional think about all of this change? As former president and board […]
What staffing and recruiting companies should look for when selecting a cloud-based software provider
/0 Comments/in Blog | Adapt /by Alissa MartinFor many staffing and recruiting organizations, the switch over to the cloud can seem like a daunting task. However, as more and more information is required to appropriately handle clients and potential clients, the change can create many positive benefits. By setting up an appropriate cloud-based system, recruiting and staffing software and all corresponding applications […]
Using Cloud Based Desktop Applications to Meet Changing Life Styles in the Staffing and Recruiting Industry
/0 Comments/in Blog | Adapt /by Alissa MartinSafe, secure, on-demand desktop software hosting designed for the staffing and recruiting industry delivers a centralized desktop with all of your applications and data from essentially any device and from anywhere you have a reliable Internet connection. Guest Blog by Mark Moeller As with most industries the staffing and recruiting industry has seen many changes […]
Five best practice tips for social media recruiting and staffing
/0 Comments/in Blog | Adapt /by Alissa MartinAs a staffing and recruiting professional, you’re using a number of different technologies to boost your presence and monitor key industry trends. One of those tools is social media, and it is referred to as social recruiting. With social media, a recruiter can grow his or her talent pool and increase the number of candidates […]
How will #hashtags on Facebook impact staffing and recruiting professionals?
/0 Comments/in Blog | Adapt /by Alissa Martin#Hashtags are here to stay. The organizational tool that gained popularity on Twitter is now officially on Facebook. The social media network announced that it began to support the categorizational tool on June 12, reported Wired. This is all well and good for marketers, but what does this mean for staffing and recruiting professionals? The […]
Healthcare reform is changing employee tracking requirements for the staffing industry
/0 Comments/in Blog | Adapt /by Alissa MartinHealthcare reform is making significant changes to the way small- to-medium-sized businesses are conducting internal affairs besides upgrading to recruiting software. The Patient Protection and Affordable Healthcare Act signed by President Barack Obama in 2010 is making sweeping alterations to the healthcare system, and impacting staffing and recruiting firms. The biggest concern is the requirement […]
Good news for staffing and recruiting professionals: More Americans are quitting their jobs
/0 Comments/in Blog | Adapt /by Alissa MartinAs a staffing and recruiting professional, what constitutes good news? Could it be more new clients signing on for your services? Or, could an increase in the number of Americans quitting their jobs be the positive news you are looking for? A recent report from the U.S. Department of Labor claims that more Americans are […]
Are online job boards impacting your staffing and recruitment business?
/0 Comments/in Blog | Adapt /by Alissa MartinIs your staffing and recruitment business impacted by online job sites? While online job sites for temporary workers are nothing new, changes in the marketplace and improved user experience on assignment boards are growing in popularity. So much so that websites like TaskRabbit have created new components that specialize in connecting workers directly with small- […]
Three interview questions staffing and recruiting pros should always use
/0 Comments/in Blog | Adapt /by Alissa MartinEven the strongest staffing and recruiting professional can brush up on his or her skills. Reviewing one’s interviewing techniques can help a staffing professional gain the necessary knowledge he or she requires to determine whether a potential hire is the right person for a job. To ensure that the information contained in your staffing software […]
Staffing and recruiting pros get it right: Google admits its famous “brainteasers” are useless for hiring
/0 Comments/in Blog | Adapt /by Alissa MartinBack in March I wrote about how Google used a special algorithm to aid in hiring. Now they’re making hiring news for a different reason. Really, does any other company make as many headlines concerning hiring in traditional media sources as Google? The answer is most likely no, which is why when the tech giant […]
Recruiting and staffing firms express optimism about hiring
/0 Comments/in Blog | Adapt /by Alissa MartinThe Great Recession has undeniably left its mark on the employment sector. Following the dip in the economy, many companies laid off workers and decreased hiring – leaving millions of professionals scrambling to find work. However, the economy has steadily been progressing since 2008. New reports show that staffing and recruiting professionals’ clients are optimistic […]
Top Tips – CRM System
/0 Comments/in Blog | Adapt /by Shane WheelerThinking of changing your CRM system? Toby Conibear, Business Development Director, Bond International Software offers five tips to consider… Overhauling the business’ CRM system is no easy feat, yet many recruitment consultancies underestimate the scale of the task. Indeed, many are under the impression that they can simply unplug one CRM system and seamlessly move […]
Social media identifies the passive job seeker
/0 Comments/in Blog | Adapt /by Alissa MartinSocial media networks are such an ingrained part of the cyberspace community that it is almost hard to believe that there was once a time when they didn’t exist. Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn have all become an essential cog in the machine of proactive user engagement, with millions of people happy to post thoughts, photos […]
Hiring trends: Accounting professionals can expect a receptive industry
/0 Comments/in Blog | Adapt /by Alissa MartinAs a staffing and recruiting professional, you know the trends that are impacting the industries you specialize in. If you’re particularly immersed in the finance industry, there’s positive news. Accounting Web reports that while most employers are expecting to decrease the number of new college grads they are hiring in the next 12 months, more […]
Professional contractors demand increased work flexibility from recruiting and staffing firms
/0 Comments/in Blog | Adapt /by Alissa MartinThe evolution of the workplace has created a new balancing act for employers and recruiting and staffing professionals. Millennial professionals, especially those in the creative and information technology fields, are looking toward the changing workplace as a sign that they need to be entrepreneurs. They are optimistic and idealistic that even if they are unable […]
How cloud-based recruiting software can improve the coordination of your staffing and recruiting professionals
/0 Comments/in Blog | Adapt /by Alissa MartinAs the future of information technology infrastructure, the cloud is here to stay. What many small- to medium-business owners are finding is that cloud-based applications are at the forefront of advancing the services of localized brands. For small and medium staffing and recruiting firms, the cloud allows professionals to focus on core business practices instead […]
Financial services industry faces increased staffing and recruiting needs
/0 Comments/in Blog | Adapt /by Alissa MartinThe financial industry is facing a change revolving around staffing. According to a Robert Half Global Survey, finding and keeping strong employees has proven difficult for companies in the industry. “While some areas within financial services institutions have seen cutbacks, other more profitable product lines are receiving further investment which has resulted in additional hiring,” […]
Generational diversity in the workplace Part 2: How it could impact your recruiting and staffing decisions