What is the Hidden Value of Using a Staffing Agency?

Beyond Candidate Matching: The Strategic Value of a Modern Staffing Agency Many hiring managers and talent acquisition professionals view staffing agencies as a transactional service, simply matching resumes to open roles. However, a modern staffing agency delivers far more strategic value across the entire hiring lifecycle. At Talener, we operate as an extension of your…

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Preparing for your 2026 Job Search

Every year, January brings a wave of new budgets, new initiatives, and new hiring plans. And while 2026 is shaping up to be no different, job seekers should expect something familiar: a highly competitive market, even during peak hiring season. If you’re planning to enter the tech job market in 2026, now is the time…

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Partner with the Right Agency

Bringing in new business is the lifeblood for every professional services business. It is such a significant part of running a staffing business, yet agencies are continually missing the mark when it comes to building relationships with new partners.  I understand why many agencies get a bad rap. They aren’t listening to what their clients…

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How Does Working with a Staffing Agency Add Value to My Company’s Job Search?

Finding the right employee the first time is critical for any business. Projects, products, and new teams depend on quality employees. Hiring is more than posting a job, screening resumes, interviewing, and writing an offer.  It’s a process that can deeply impact your business today and in the future. How do we add value to…

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Why are Companies Reluctant to Continue Interviewing New Candidates?

Why are companies so reluctant to keep interviewing new candidates when someone is already in the third or fourth round of interviews? Too often, companies bank on one applicant who is already in process to fill the job.  It’s one of the biggest mistakes that organizations make during the hiring process.  The job market is…

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Are Executive Positions More Difficult to Fill?

Are executive-level positions more difficult to fill? There are fewer executive positions available in an organization. There are also fewer people who have achieved this level of experience. Thus, it would stand to reason that these top rung jobs are inherently more difficult to fill. When companies need to fill these c-suite positions, they often…

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Eliminating Professional Gaslighting

Staffing is always a wild ride, and this year was no exception. Phrases like ghosting and quiet quitting flowed freely within recruiting, talent acquisition and people operations. Then another word made headlines as Merriam-Webster named gaslighting as its word of the year in 2022.  Solidly in 2023, the candidate-employer relationship continues to be complicated. Most…

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