“True Partnership Matters”- Perhaps you have seen this on our website or on our digital signatures. It’s a motto that has real meaning for us. But what does that look like, and what does it mean to you, our clients, and partners? When you succeed, we succeed! For us, it starts with an understanding that...Read More

We have some very exciting news to update you on this month in our quest to provide our customers with ‘Best of Breed’ technology and customer service. Client Success Department I am excited to announce that Debbie Sims was recently promoted to Director of Client Success. This newly formed department exists for the sole purpose...Read More

2020 was a year of highs and lows for everyone. Like most companies, SmartSearch had to adapt to remote working, enhanced safety procedures, and adapting to the new realities of 2020. But what does not kill us makes us stronger. And I feel SmartSearch is now in the strongest position it has ever been as...Read More

The changing business landscape, powered by technology, has continued redefining industries and job roles. The job market continues to evolve as the demand for new skills is on the rise. Likewise, new positions have emerged while some traditional ones have disappeared. Within this backdrop, I shaped my career from Technical Support Manager to Chief Technology...Read More

“The measure of intelligence is the ability to change.” ~Albert Einstein   As an early adopter of telework and telecommuting, one thing that I find fascinating is how the 2020 pandemic has brought more of my professional colleagues into the virtual world – my world – than ever before. On July 2, I attended SHRM...Read More

We’re all in this together, but we’re not in the same boat. On Wednesday, April 22, I participated in a Virtual Coffee Hour panel discussion group for Human Resources leaders in the tech industry hosted by SmartSearch vendor partner Verified First, a leading background screening provider. Throughout the month of April, Verified First has hosted...Read More

This week we celebrated our partner’s, 60th anniversary. They recently moved into a gorgeous new building and graciously invited us to celebrate this milestone. There were around 60 attendees including a chairman from Chino Hills, Monster and Working Wardrobes. Amtec had a wonderful spread of food and drink, and their office was cheerfully decorated for the...Read More

I attended the ERE Conference in Orlando this week and is specific to people in recruiting and talent acquisition. It was enlightening and provided attendees access to exhibitors and speakers. My single-day pass on Tuesday provided me with a day full of roundtable discussions, short talks with people sharing personal experiences on failures and what...Read More

How Niche Sites are Changing Social Media Recruiting Utilizing social media websites has long been a popular recruitment method. Social media is a fantastic networking tool, and the profiles that people create often serve as resumes for potential employers. But major social sites like Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram have personal benefits for many users. They’re...Read More

I had the pleasure of speaking with Doug Coull, CEO of APS, Inc., makers of SmartSearch applicant tracking systems. Doug keeps a close watch over his company and has a genuine interest in making his company an employer of choice. He has a clearly defined approach for what it takes to keep employees happy and...Read More