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Today’s guest blogger is Patrick Long, founder and managing partner of Provision People based in San Diego, CA. Provision People works in a variety of industries, namely: financial services, accounting, manufacturing, sales, technology, agriculture, defense, and a few other verticals too. Patrick is also an NPAworldwide Board Director with responsibility for the Western North America region. Read below for some thoughts on the current labor market.

Lately, the labor market feels…familiar. Slower hiring, stubborn wages, and a few too many mixed signals. Some economists are even whispering the word “stagflation.” Read the rest of this entry »

Government shutdowns and reductions in force (RIFs) are creating a unique shift in the talent landscape. An increasing number of federal workers, facing uncertainty, are now exploring opportunities in the private sector. Real-time data shows a significant spike in job application activity from this demographic, presenting a new and valuable talent pool for savvy recruiters. Are you prepared to engage these highly skilled professionals?

This influx of federal talent is not a temporary trend but a strategic opportunity. For recruiters who can adapt their approach, this shift offers a chance to secure experienced, reliable, and skilled candidates. This article will explore how you can effectively attract and integrate these professionals into your organization. Read the rest of this entry »

Today’s guest blogger is Rachelle Mire, senior account executive at McQuaig, a global leader in talent management solutions. McQuaig assessments are designed to provide a deeper insight into a candidate’s personality, cognitive, and behavioral attributes. With over 50 years of experience, McQuaig assessments provide a comprehensive view of a candidate and their potential to succeed in a organization while shedding light on the most important areas of employee development. This post discusses the importance of cultural fit within an organization and the role that AI can play in supporting employees.

In recent years, employers have placed growing importance on cultural fit, which describes the ways in which a candidate is compatible with members of the current team and the overall company culture. Even if a potential hire isn’t a perfect match to the requirements for a role, cultural fit can help hiring teams find a “diamond in the rough”, an employee whose passion for a role and chemistry with their coworkers more than bridges any gaps in their skillset. Read the rest of this entry »

As happens over the years, the pendulum swings back and forth from a candidate-driven market to an employer-driven market. The pendulum is in the process of moving toward the employer side, but there have been multiple years of more demand than supply of candidates. While the slowing of the market is good news for employers, the difficulty uncovering top talent globally is still very real. This slowing should allow better focus and a bit more time to fill openings for recruiters. Instead of working multiple openings at the same time, recruiters may have time to focus on one solid job opening at a time. Read the rest of this entry »

Good recruiting partnerships take time to build and maintain.  Sometimes in our recruiting network, we will see recruiters who only go to their partners when they need something. The important to remember that trading partners can choose who they are going to work with, so if they’ve never heard of you until now when you need help, they likely aren’t going to jump in feet first compared to maybe a trading partner that they’ve talked with weekly for the last few months, or someone they’ve met face-to-face over coffee. If you want to be at the top of the list for who other recruiters call when they need help, you better make sure you’re building relationships always.

Here’s how to be viewed as a good trading partner and constantly be building relationships: Read the rest of this entry »

Our guest blogger, Haley Marketing, focuses exclusively on serving the staffing and recruiting industry. Websites. Social media. Blog writing. Marketing automation. Email marketing. SEO. PPC. Corporate identity. Strategy. You name it. Whether you’re looking to drive sales leads or attract more qualified candidates, Haley Marketing provides the marketing tools and technology for you to stand out in a saturated market.

As a division of Haley Marketing, Recruiters Websites helps recruiters employ proven digital marketing strategies to get noticed, build your brand and drive more business.

A lot of our clients say the following when we bring up the blog—we don’t have time, we can’t be consistent with it, or we’re not writers. These are all valid considerations, but collectively or separately they are not good enough reasons to discard this tool for all the potential good it can do for your recruiting firm.

Here’s why. Read the rest of this entry »