Sat.Aug 10, 2013 - Fri.Aug 16, 2013

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The Best of “Old Economy Steven”

Staffing Talk

'Let me introduce you to Old Economy Steven. He’s a phenomenal meme that embodies the baby boomer generation and in some cases, your dad. He’s the clueless, out-of-touch guy who believes the reason for his success was hard work and all the kids who complain these days just don’t work hard enough. “Get a job … and a haircut … slacker.” The meme started in 2012 (with the image to the right), but took until earlier this year to really start taking off and be dubbed by The Atlantic as “the off

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Recruiting software: why companies buy applicant tracking systems

Workable

Why do companies eventually decide to buy recruiting software or applicant tracking systems to help them recruit employees for open positions? To answer that question at Software Advice, where we review recruiting software , we have compiled data collected after speaking to thousands of companies thinking about purchasing new applicant tracking systems.

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#IWantThatHat! On Twitter, Hashtags & Recruitment Marketing

Recruitalicious

'I spent some time the other day exploring recruitment-related articles, blog posts and the like, specifically those related to recruiting via social media, and one story in particular jumped off of the page— Employers Take to Social Media for Recruiting. The title’s concept isn’t new by any means, but there is a lot to learn from the fantastic recruitment campaign created by the Minnesota State Patrol, which is explored within the article; specifically, the State Patrol’s success recruiting via

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Our Most Recent Feature Releases

Hiring Thing

'We’ve recently released several new features in HiringThing - Resume Import, Form Builder and the “Hired” button. We’re very proud of the work and thought that’s gone into these features and we’re excited to have so many great customers to share them with.

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Your 2024 Annual Talent Acquisition Roadmap: Its Seasonal!

Recruiting is seasonal! Our popular Talent Acquisition Roadmap helps you master seasonal hiring like a boss. We break down key data on the ever-changing job market so you can take advantage of peak hiring times and ace recruiting even in slower seasons. Whether you need to scale up your team quickly or get creative in tighter times, this roadmap helps you understand the recruiting landscape.

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Is Your Staffing Sales Team The Engine Or The Caboose?

Staffing Talk

'Landing the meeting and getting the job order. Is that the extent of the “strategy” behind your staffing company’s sales process? Do you think sales is just a numbers game, and that simply hopping back on the hamster wheel, and generating more “activity,” will automatically generate more deals? How much time does your team invest in “improving,” in call planning, strategy and execution, in practicing and honing their skills?

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The Datafication of HR: What Does it Mean to You?

Bersin

A new buzzword has hit the business world: Datafication – turning an existing business into a "data business." Think about it this way: Facebook has "datafied" our friend network. Google has "datafied" our search and information retrieval. Twitter is "datafying" news and real time information. Waze is "datafying" our driving.

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Kentucky Court Tips The Scale Towards The Employee In Obesity Lawsuit

Staffing Talk

'When 425-pound Melissa Pennington went to pick up her paycheck at a pharmacy and diner located in the backside area of Louisville’s famed Churchill Downs horse racing track, it was the last thing she did for the company where she had worked for 10 years. That is until she successfully sued them, after she was terminated for her “personal appearance.

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Video Flashback: A Young Steve Jobs Relays the Key to Brand Success

Staffing Talk

'It’s the mid-90s. Steve Jobs has just returned to Apple in an effort to rebuild his brand. They’ve fired their advertising firm. They’ve trashed the approach. They need to start from scratch. In the video embedded below, Jobs provides some of his signature “Jobsian” wisdom on how to build a brand. But it’s not a step-by-step guide or series of tips like the oodles of branding content you’d typically find.

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If you think staffing is competitive try stripping

Staffing Talk

'Nintey-nine percent of business articles are dry, boring, the same-old same-old. To search for and deliver the most interesting developments in the hiring world, as Staffing Talk tries its best to do for you each and every day, is often a struggle not unlike treasure hunting in that it’s not often we unearth something surprising or intriguing. But today I’m happy to report that we struck a nugget of gold (in my eyes, anyway) with an article from a stripper featured on BuzzFeed that has unexpect

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From Awareness to Action: An HR Guide to Making Accessibility Accessible

Speaker: Danielle Johnson - Director of HR, Compliance & DEI in AI tech at Impact Observatory

Making accessibility accessible for organizations of all sizes may seem complex, but it doesn’t have to be. Prepare to broaden your understanding of Disability, Cultural Competency, and Inclusion with this insightful webinar. We’ll explore disability as a vibrant culture, understand the nuances of reasonable accommodations under the ADA, and navigate the complexities of undue hardship while challenging the status quo of accessibility practices.

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Staffing News of the Day, August 13, 2013

Staffing Talk

'“Serial infector” lab technician faces just 30 years in prison after knowingly passing Hep C to dozens [Freep]. Suicide following a concussion stretches definition of workplace injury; family to receive benefits [National Post]. 70% of job seekers who use staffing agencies think they’ll see larger salaries as a result [Fort Mill Times]. Another Obamacare delay : out-of-pocket caps waived until 2015 [Forbes].

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NSA Fires 900 Temp administrators

Staffing Talk

'Some will see this is a bad sign for the staffing industry but I think it’s good. It shows the flexibility you get by using a temporary workforce. [link].

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Healthcare Staffing on the Rise, But for How Long?

Staffing Talk

'“The last three years have been the toughest to predict that we’ve ever seen.”. – Judy Goldetsky, president of On Call Clinicians. The combined forces of the Affordable Care Act, rapidly advancing technology, and the growing demand for home care have healthcare staffing professionals reeling. I’ve talked to several of them in recent weeks to gain some perspective on what’s happening in their niche, and it’s anything but clear.

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What The Heck Is The ‘Cat’s Paw Theory’ And Why Should You Care?

Staffing Talk

'This post originally appeared on Staffing Talk on March 23, 2011. A 17 th century French fable called “ The Monkey and the Cat ” played a role in an HR-related case ruled on by the U.S. Supreme Court earlier this month. And you should know about the ruling to keep your company out of court. Here’s the modern day scenario: Someone at your staffing company, a non-decision maker when it comes to hiring and firing, bears ill will or bias towards an employee or a temp.

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Future-proof your I-9 compliance for 2024

Speaker: Join I-9 Experts:

Got I-9 compliance on your mind? Spending endless amounts of time ensuring you stay compliant? Get your questions answered with an expert panel from WorkBright. During this one-hour webinar, Workbright will dive deep into I-9 best practices, navigate the nuances of the new 2023 'alternative procedure,' and learn actionable ways to ensure your audit trail is squeaky clean.

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Surfer Friends Recruiter After Interview

Staffing Talk

'Today’s True Staffing Story comes to us from Hailee Strausser, an account manager with PSG Staffing. ==. Being a recruiter, we’ve all experienced those interviews we just couldn’t wait to be over with. This one particular interview was just that for me. So, I was in one of our company’s branch offices for the day, interviewing some candidates for a general labor opening.

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Staffing News of the Day, August 14, 2013

Staffing Talk

'Europe exits recession after the 17-nation zone grew by 0.3% in the second quarter [CNN Money]. Recruiter suspended after tweeting about her power to have benefits axed if job seekers annoy her [Mirror]. Xclusive Staffing of Denver and Grand Hyatt Denver pay back wages totaling $67,000 for neglected overtime/break payments [Denver Business Journal].

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Staffing News of the Day, August 16, 2013

Staffing Talk

'Midwest Lodging LLC to pay 67 workers a total of $47,654 in back wages after misclassifying workers as contractors & violating minimum wage [Warren County]. South Dakota couple faces up to 20 years in prison for scamming Filipino workers with fee collection scheme [Charlotte Observer]. CareerBuilder survey shows which business-related metrics staffing companies track [The Hiring Site].

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Staffing News of the Day, August 12, 2013

Staffing Talk

'Growth in the manufacturing sector has spurred hiring on ManufacturingCrossing.com [San Francisco Chronicle]. Restaurateur enacts mandatory 18% tip & sees service & revenue improve [Market Watch]. The top five recruitment firms , according to ReviewAuthority.com, an independent evaluation team [PR Web]. Payscale.com ranks the lucky professionals who feel good about the work they do – and get paid well to do it [Forbes].

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8 Pillars of Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) efforts have long been a priority for companies, but the pandemic has made the need to increase these efforts even more apparent. As many companies have doubled down on efforts, how can they transform promises into company-specific actions? This eBook shares what a comprehensive commitment to DEI looks like at every part of the employee lifecycle.

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Staffing News of the Day, August 15, 2013

Staffing Talk

'Number of claims for jobless benefits drop to lowest level since October 2007 [Bloomberg]. Inspections of temp agencies have doubled in response to OSHA memorandum [BNA]. Massachusetts legislature could raise the minimum wage to $10.50 an hour, or pass the decision onto voters [Telegram]. Gem Interiors Inc. agrees to pay $269,000 after feds say they violated wage, overtime, & guest worker program standards [Cincinnati].