Empower Your HR Team: How Third-Party Sourcing Enhances Candidate Experience and Efficiency

  As the Head of HR, you are continually balancing strategic goals with operational demands. While your internal HR team might excel at managing current processes, introducing third-party sourcing outfit can amplify efficiency and the quality of hires. Here’s why leveraging third-party candidate sourcing is a game-changer for your organization: 1. Empower Your Internal Staff […]

Maximize Your Talent Pool: The Case for Engaging Passive Candidates from Day One

  When a new job requisition opens up, the first instinct for most recruiting teams is to post the position on popular job portals like LinkedIn or Indeed. This step makes sense; it’s fast, efficient, and gets your job listing in front of a broad audience. However, while this approach will attract plenty of responses […]

The Evolving Employment Landscape: Why Your Workforce Needs More Consulting, Contract, and Fractional Roles

  The employment landscape is undergoing a significant transformation, driven in large part by the introduction of Generative AI (GenAI). As we’ve discussed in a previous blog Navigating the New Normal: GenAI’s Impact on Workforce Dynamics and HR Strategy, this technology is reshaping the way organizations think about staffing. With the rise of GenAI, we’re […]

Strategies to Make Contract Workers Show Up and Stay On

  In today’s dynamic labor market, the demand for flexible staffing solutions has led to the significant engagement of temporary and contract workers across various industries. According to the American Staffing Association, an impressive figure of 16 million temporary and contract workers are hired annually in the United States. These hires are predominantly facilitated by […]

Fear of Failure in Hiring Is Not Helping Either Employers or Candidates

  The interview process in Silicon Valley has always been the stuff of legends. From the smart brain teasers posed by Google and Facebook interviewers to the legendary rigor of their hiring practices, it’s been a benchmark of sorts for the tech industry. However, what was once considered extreme is now viewed as almost quaint […]

The Rise of Contract and Contract-to-Hire Jobs: How HR Executives Can Adapt and Thrive

  In recent years, there has been a noticeable shift in the employment landscape, with contract and contract-to-hire jobs increasingly gaining prominence. This trend is particularly pronounced in industries like technology, where job postings for contract roles have tripled in just a couple of years. Concurrently, news of significant layoffs in the technology sector continues […]

We Had Massive Layoffs. Now What? Navigating the New Normal in Hiring

  The past year was tumultuous for the workforce, characterized by significant layoffs across industries, affecting both small and large companies. As we navigate into another year, the echoes of a “Year of Efficiency” mantra resonate, suggesting that this trend is far from over. Amidst these changes, the role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) has been […]

Maximizing Efficiency and Savings: The Budget-Smart Strategy of Contract-to-Hire Workforce

  In the rapidly evolving business landscape, companies are increasingly turning to contract workforces as a cornerstone of their human resources strategy. This trend is particularly pronounced in technology hubs like Silicon Valley, where approximately half of the employees in mega companies are contractors, highlighting a significant shift in employment practices aimed at driving profitability […]

The Strategic Edge of Contract-to-Hire: A Guide for Hiring Managers

  Hiring managers are continually seeking innovative strategies to attract and assess top talent. One approach gaining traction for its multifaceted benefits is the contract-to-hire model. This hiring strategy not only enhances the recruitment process but also offers a unique opportunity to evaluate candidates in real job scenarios. The essence of contract-to-hire and its advantages […]

Turning the Tide on Talent: How Contract-to-Hire Unlocks the Door to Finding Unicorn Candidates

  In the ever-evolving landscape of talent acquisition, recruiting executives are often faced with the Herculean task of filling job roles that seem almost impossible to fill. The term “unicorn candidates” has become a buzzword, symbolizing the quest for the perfect hire: candidates who possess a rare combination of skills, experience, and cultural fit. This […]