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Strategic Workforce Planning


When I think about complexities and challenges facing staffing, I think of it in terms of strategic staffing as an integrated part of workforce planning and talent management as a whole. ...
close gaps

Is Offshore Support Right for You?


These days more and more staffing firms are taking advantage of offshore support for their businesses. One area that has seen particularly rapid growth offshore support for the support ...
hidden savings

Getting the Most Value From Your MSP


When you implemented your MSP, you probably had very specific year-one and possibly year-two cost reduction targets. Now you’re three or more years in, and want to make sure you see ...
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Appreciate Our Nurses


In a report released this week by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), “The U.S. Nursing Workforce: Trends in ...
lazy worker

Go Hire Some Lazy People


An often overlooked quality in new hires is their laziness. If you hire more good, lazy people, you’ll find that this is one of the fastest ways to grow your business. Surprised? ...
worker training

Want Better-Performing Temps? Onboard Them


Take job descriptions, take matched skills and abilities, take high scores for aptitude, fit, or technology testing — take all the indicators that point toward success for a temporary ...
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Perks That Can Build Better Workplaces


Recently, a surprising number of people have reached out to me to talk about perks and how they can enhance the workplace. After all, at Great Place to Work, we are seeing the conversation ...
Money building

Looking to Sell? The New Mantra in M&A


What criteria is more important for staffing company owners looking to sell in 2013 — company performance or the buyer’s view of macro risks? Read more to find out. Company Performance Let ...
blending team

8 Ways to Manage Your Contingent Workforce Efficiently


Workforce administrators are often looking for the best ways to improve workforce management. When your business makes frequent use of contingent staffing, it is important to understand ...
over cliff

Height of Ambivalence


My interpretation of the height of ambivalence used to be “your mother-in-law going over a cliff in your brand new BMW.” However, since I’ve been arranging funding for all staffing ...
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