Posts by Leah Singer
Help or Hinderance: LinkedIn’s “Open-to-Work” Options
Whether you’ve lost your job or you’re ready to join the job market, it’s daunting to open yourself up to peers and potential employers. LinkedIn users have been able to make themselves “open to work” to recruiters with enterprise accounts for several years. However, the pandemic layoffs ushered in a new, public way for job…
Read MoreMassachusetts Mandates Salary Transparency in Job Postings
Though long awaited and expected, Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey has signed the Francis Perkins Workplace Equity Act. Massachusetts joins several states and municipalities that are mandating salary transparency in job postings. The MA law goes one step further, and also requires disclosing demographics and pay data to the state. Organizations that employ 25+ employees will…
Read MoreReflecting on The First Half of 2024
The first half of 2024 is over. It’s been a wild ride the past few years. We’re finally moving away from the post-pandemic right-sizing layoffs. This year has been a learning curve for everyone in staffing as we get back to a steadier flow of open jobs and candidates on the market. This doesn’t mean,…
Read MoreManaging the Influx of AI-Generated Resumes
Managing the influx of resumes has always been a daunting task. Well-written job descriptions at attractive companies can receive hundreds of applications within days of being opened. Now, companies are grappling with hundreds of resumes, and they have to screen for AI-generated resumes that may or may not reflect a real applicant’s ability. Candidates already…
Read MoreEmployee Apathy is at an All-Time High
Every morning, I open LinkedIn to check on open jobs, view my connections, and take a peek at the LinkedIn News Hub on my homepage. Often, the content is very relevant, and these quick snippets give me enough info to dive into traditional news sites for more info as my day goes on. Apathetic Employees…
Read MoreReading Between the Lines: Building the Client Experience with Andrew Gallagher
Recruitment is all about reading between the lines. Even the most detailed job description acts as a foundation for finding the right new employee. For the past 4 years, Andrew Gallagher has built strong relationships with his clients because he has learned to anticipate their needs before they do. Recruiting relationships are built on listening…
Read MoreFive Reasons Your Staffing Agency Should Manage Salary Negotiations
Negotiating compensation is a delicate dance between candidates and companies. Both sides have specific goals in mind and it can be challenging for either to open up fully to the other side. Handing off salary negotiations to your staffing agency is the right choice for an efficient and balanced process. Everyone is able to start…
Read MoreEliminating Non-Competes on Technical Talent
Last month, the FTC finalized a rule that prohibits employers from enforcing non-competes against a large swath of workers across the United States. They determined that these non-competes stifle competition, innovation, compensation, and tie workers to jobs at which they no longer want to remain. The new rule goes into effect in less than six…
Read MoreHow 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…
Read MoreBridging the Information Gap Between Your VMS and Staffing Agency
Using a VMS does not ensure that your recruiters will send you the right resumes. Job descriptions provide a foundation to begin the search process, but largely lack critical information that sets up your recruiters for success.
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