There is an unsettling trend in hiring that seems to come straight from the pages of George Orwell’s, 1984. This trend involves crunching large amounts of data to produce a profile for the ideal candidate for any given position. The data used in this approach is gathered through resumes, tests, Internet searches, social networks, etc. [...]
I recently attended the SIA’s 2012 CWS Summit in San Diego with a number of my ATR colleagues. We were actually a sponsor of the event for the first time and we had a wonderful experience! The sessions addressed a variety of subjects related to contingent workforce programs. They were interesting and provided great learning […]
September 10th-16th is National Staffing Employee Week honoring the contributions of America’s temporary employees. No one is happier to recognize these men and women than those of us at ATR International. We are so proud to work with the wonderful, talented individuals that are part of the workforce at client sites all over the United […]
I’m always interested in what others have to say about the staffing industry and what I can learn to make me a better staffing firm owner and ATR International a better staffing provider. Two recent articles by Staffing Industry Analysts’ Bryan Pen͂a, a VP of Contingent Workforce Strategies and Research, caught my attention. Bryan’s columns […]
As I posted earlier this week, I thoroughly enjoyed the 2012 London Olympics! As always, the Games were replete with memorable moments, outsized personalities, quiet determination, amazing individual achievements, and a welcoming and festive atmosphere for fans and athletes alike. There are so many topics worthy of consideration but today I want to talk about […]
I have been enthralled by the 2012 Olympics, staying up way too late and watching sports I rarely have an interest in, but that’s part of the appeal, isn’t it? It doesn’t matter what the sport is, watching the best in the world compete for one of sport’s most prestigious awards is riveting, whether it’s […]
In a recent post on his blog Edge Perspectives, The Rise of Vendor Relationship Management, John Hagel writes about The Big Shift and how it is changing business. He focuses on the book, The Intention Economy by Doc Searles, a Fellow at both Harvard University’s Berkman Center for Internet & Society and UC Santa Barbara’s […]
This week I’m providing a bit of a legal/legislative update – highlighting some things that have caught my attention in the past few weeks that are relevant to all employers but particularly important to staffing firms. It is always a challenge to stay ahead of all the new and updated rules and regulations governing the […]
Over the past few months I’ve noticed an increase in the number of staffing firms being acquired. On the one hand, increased M&A activity in any industry is a good sign in a sluggish economy. On the other, if it’s your supplier of staffing services that is acquired you may not be so thrilled and […]