Importance of an SME to Maximize Value from Vendors With software-as-a-service (SaaS) and the introduction of platform-as-a-service, it has become imperative that companies invest in maximizing the value of their services. Investing time and resources in having an internal employee become a Subject Matter Expert (SME) or bringing in someone who will offer immediate return...Read More

The recent launch of our new AI Smart module is the result of a collaboration between SmartSearch and Acara Solutions, an Aleron company. It’s a great example of how we work in concert with our clients to stay ahead of the curve in recruiting technology. I spoke with SmartSearch’s President & CTO, LJ Morris and...Read More

This holiday season, it’s important to express gratitude to those around us: those who help us out, make us smile, or even provide some measure of comfort during these difficult times. Gratitude is proven to be beneficial to your physical and mental well-being. It can also help make you a better leader. Here’s how expressions...Read More

Are we there yet? JobTalk Podcast on the Candidate Experience discusses how employers can pave the road for a smooth ride on the job seeker’s journey. This week I spoke with Matt Peal, President of iMPact Business Group, about the importance of giving candidates a positive experience during the recruiting process. It’s ironic that with...Read More

Today, with millions of employees working from home during the pandemic, understanding email etiquette is more important than ever. Gone are the days of walking into someone’s office to have a brief discussion and being able to display body language to enhance the conversation no longer exists. Technology has become critically important to convey messages...Read More

The global pandemic has impacted us in many ways, especially when it comes to employment. Millions of U.S. citizens are out of jobs, and companies have had to make difficult decisions about their workforce. As a result, fewer organizations are hiring than usual right now. If you’ve had to put a pause on your recruitment...Read More

Change is hard. The International Space Station effortlessly flies around planet Earth every 90 minutes, traveling at over 17,000 miles per hour. It is easy for the ISS to stay on course, expending virtually zero energy to maintain orbit at breathtaking speed. However, to change its course and avoid collision with cosmic debris, flight controllers...Read More

The coronavirus pandemic has flipped the world on its head, impacting nearly every industry across the U.S.; especially when it comes to jobs. For hiring professionals, this means your workload may have been cut in half overnight – but that doesn’t mean there aren’t things you can be doing to prepare for the recovery. So,...Read More

What is a boomerang employee? A boomerang employee is someone who leaves a company, usually by resigning rather than getting fired, but later returns as a re-hired employee for the same company again. There are many different reasons why an employee might leave in the first place.  It used to be frowned upon for people...Read More

Right now, staying visible is critical for your staffing firm. With so many of us forced to work remotely, account managers and recruiters alike are getting creative: adapting their business practices and adopting new digital tools like video to thrive in this economy. Some firms have stepped up to the plate quickly, moving their training...Read More