This column continues our look at the Case Study Competition at the SIA’s CWS Summit in San Diego (read part 1 here). They invited submissions from CW program managers that highlighted recent challenges, solutions and successes and six finalists presented at the conference where a winner was chosen. Previously, I covered the importance of executive […]
Last week I attended the SIA’s 2012 CWS Summit in San Diego. It was great to connect with friends – and friends to be – in the staffing community. The conference offered a variety of learning opportunities for everyone, with keynote speakers, panel discussions and roundtables all focused on topics and concerns that are top […]
Is there anything more embarrassing at work than outright failure? No one wants to be viewed as the person who can’t do their job, especially by their boss. But it’s important to remember that there are different types of failure. Some failure is good, some failure is bad. It’s important to know the difference. Bad […]
The thought of going to a networking event can cause anxiety for even the most extroverted individuals. Networking events aren’t just your typical social events. There are expectations. Expectations to make connections and build relationships. So how do you make the most out of a networking event? Here are some tips.
You may know Margaret as the mild-mannered, yoga-loving Human Resources Manager that makes sure all of ATR’s contract employees have their HR needs met. This, however, is only one side of Margaret. What most people don’t know is that Margaret has another side to her, a side that is obsessed with the latest and greatest […]
The nightly news is always telling us about job losses, mass layoffs, industries being destroyed by the Internet, etc. This sort of news is always dramatic and attention getting, as it should be. People losing their jobs can be devastating to individuals, families, and communities alike. But this is only one side of the coin. […]
Last week we went over the first 10 items on the list of must-ask questions for finding the perfect IT staffing firm. The list can be seen here. Today we will review questions 11-20. 11. How do they screen their candidates?IT staffing firms use a variety of methods to screen their candidates. Make sure they […]
As part of our continued growth and expansion, we are delighted to announce the opening of our Southern California office. With the office opening, we expect to strengthen our position as a leading provider of staffing services with core competencies in IT contract staffing. “We are excited to expand our operations to a vibrant market […]