IT Recruiters in Virginia understand the importance of bringing more women into the tech field. The tech sector employs between 36 to 48% women (some figures put that lower). As you move up the chain of command, the number of women in tech leadership gradually declines. At the executive level, the industry is still heavily… Read more »
Category: Hiring Advice
How an IT Staffing Agency Can Help Your Business Grow
It takes a massive effort to find talent these days. It’s a job in itself, often requiring dedicated recruiters, sourcers, administrative assistants, and of course hiring managers. If you’re relying on an in-house HR team to recruit, it leaves them little time to pursue other initiatives. Rarely are recruiters able to find the time to… Read more »
Pros and Cons of Direct Hire Staffing
Direct hire staffing services find permanent employees for your business. Direct hire recruiting is sometimes called headhunting or permanent placement. No matter what you call it, direct hire recruiters serve as the backbone of many industries struggling to find talent, whether construction, industrial, manufacturing, marine—or another field. Many direct hire staffing agencies also handle short-term… Read more »
Maritime Recruitment Strategies for Employers
Recruitment in the maritime industry is a long-term marathon, not a sprint. In our experience, the average shipyard staffing employee changes their job every three years or so. Just like in almost every other field these days, maritime workers seek out new opportunities. But because they are so specialized, it’s hard to replace skilled workers… Read more »
The Complete Guide to Direct Hire Staffing
The U.S. job market is still a volatile mess for most employers. Every employment sector faces challenges finding talent, from big tech to marine and industrial. Fortunately, many companies now understand that their best chances of hiring rest with their partnerships with direct hire recruiting service companies. What can a direct hire staffing agency do… Read more »
Benefits of Working with a Staffing Agency in Virginia
Global consultancy McKinsey & Company says, “For years, temporary labor has been vital to many organizations’ overall talent strategy.” According to the latest forecasting, the demand for contract and temporary workers is going to increase in the coming year by another 7%. Temp workers and temporary staffing services fulfill an important market niche for companies… Read more »
Build Trust
Trust is essential when building a healthy and productive work environment. Whether you’re leading an entire department or work hand-in-hand with a just a few coworkers, it’s important to build trusting relationships. Here are several tips to help build trust with both your coworkers and your superiors: Be honest and share information completely. Be straightforward and… Read more »
Get Motivated
I don’t know about you, but quite frankly I’m sick of hearing about the tough economy. So today, we’re going to focus on 5 ways to turn negative thoughts into positive action. You have a lot of potential – start recognizing it! You may not be built like a bodybuilder or be mistaken for a supermodel. But… Read more »
The 5 Keys to Job Success
Certain people always have great jobs. They always seem to land the promotion. And they always seem to be successful with everything they touch. Is this just luck or a coincidence? Nope! These people don’t wait for things to happen, they make their own luck. So what can you do to ensure you’re successful? You… Read more »