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2024-02-08 15:34
Maintaining productive and profitable business operations is a common challenge for companies in the tech space. Often, the problem stems from where it all begins: the talent acquisiti… Read More
2023-12-04 19:48
Stay updated on hiring insights, according to your peers. Every Friday, we post a LinkedIn poll to gain valuable insights from our followers. We appreciate your feedback, as it… Read More
2023-10-30 16:18
2023-10-24 18:25
Stay updated on the candidate journey, according to your peers. We asked a series of poll questions to get further insight into the candidate job search and hiring process. Every Frida… Read More
2023-09-22 18:26
When evaluating candidates, their experience and past projects indicate they have the hard, or technical, skills required for the position. However, technical skills aren’t alway… Read More
2023-09-18 19:50
Stay updated on the talent acquisition trends in 2023, according to your peers. Every Friday, we post a LinkedIn poll to gain valuable insights from our followers. We appreciate your f… Read More
2023-09-01 17:49
Central Florida is experiencing a lot of growth, both positive and challenging. The rising population and growth of industries like information technology (IT) mean a larger candidate… Read More
2023-08-15 13:50
Stay updated on the latest employee onboarding challenges according to your peers. Every Friday, we post a LinkedIn poll to gain valuable insights from our followers. We appreciate you… Read More
2023-07-25 15:22
Stay up to date on staffing trends in 2023. Every Friday, we post a LinkedIn poll to gain valuable insights from you and your peers. We appreciate your feedback, as it helps us better… Read More
2023-06-28 13:09
Stay up to date on staffing industry trends in 2023. Every Friday, we post a LinkedIn poll to gain valuable insights from you and your peers. We appreciate your feedback, as it helps u… Read More
2023-06-07 18:01
To find and keep top talent, employers need to exceed their employees' and job seekers' expectations. From remote work options to competitive compensation, these are a few talent acqui… Read More
2023-05-22 12:00
Stay up to date on employee retention strategies in 2023. Every Friday, we post a LinkedIn poll to gain valuable insights from you and your peers. We appreciate your feedback, as it he… Read More
2023-04-27 14:00
Stay up to date on staffing industry trends. Every Friday, we post a LinkedIn poll to gain valuable insights from you and your peers. We appreciate your feedback, as it helps us better… Read More
2023-03-30 13:57
Stay up to date on staffing industry trends. Every Friday, we post a LinkedIn poll to gain valuable insights from you and your peers. We appreciate your feedback, as it helps us better… Read More
2022-06-01 20:00
On June 16, we are hosting a webinar providing strategies on how companies can better retain their employees by prioritizing diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) at their wor… Read More
2022-04-19 14:51
The “Great Resignation” trend is leading droves of workers to leave their jobs and seek other career opportunities … but what can companies do to better retain th… Read More
2022-04-05 12:52
Call (or contact) centers are notorious for high attrition, experiencing average annual turnover between 30% and 45%. This can make it difficult for technical support teams to provi… Read More
2022-02-07 22:59
After a dynamic hiring environment in 2021, recruiters have taken what they’ve learned and refocused their strategies for 2022 to attract qualified candidates.
To stay… Read More
2021-12-15 15:00
The Great Resignation is accelerating hiring timelines and prompting a significant number of workers to re-evaluate their careers and quit their jobs. Plus, the shift to remote work… Read More
2021-11-17 15:00
Unconscious bias can seep into almost every stage of the hiring process, potentially discouraging some skilled candidates from applying to open positions and increasing overall empl… Read More
2021-11-10 18:00
A record 4.3 million U.S. workers quit their jobs in August, contributing to 10.4 million job openings1 — an ongoing trend being referred to as the “Great Resignation.&r… Read More
2021-07-28 14:00
While companies continue making progress in fostering a more equitable hiring process and inclusive workplace, there is still much more work that organizations across every industry… Read More
2021-07-06 13:00
As the U.S. emerges from the pandemic, restrictions are being lifted and consumer demand for goods and services is skyrocketing. To keep up with this demand, employers are scramblin… Read More
2021-06-10 14:00
On July 14th at 2 pm EST, we are hosting a webinar covering the crucial topic of diversity, inclusion, and equity in the hiring process and throughout the workforce.
During the event, atten… Read More
2021-06-02 16:30
We are excited to announce that we are hosting the “How Everyone has a Part to Play in Diversity & Inclusion” webinar on July 14, 2021, at 2 pm EST! The event will f… Read More
2021-04-02 15:00
When writing job descriptions for diversity, every word matters, especially when the way hiring teams phrase qualifications can directly affect what candidates apply for each positi… Read More
2021-02-25 21:15
Working from home fatigue has increasingly become a significant challenge for employers managing their teams outside of the office. While the sudden shift to remote work has allowed… Read More
2021-02-17 20:00
While organizations may have goals to increase the diversity of their workforce, they can struggle to execute the plan effectively and remove hiring barriers for applicants with dif… Read More
2021-01-26 16:15
Since the COVID-19 pandemic began, recruiters and human resources managers have had to evaluate how they can best vet and interview job candidates and onboard new hires while remote… Read More
2020-12-21 16:00
2020-12-18 16:00
Administrative professionals are essential for ensuring businesses can operate smoothly and execute workplace tasks successfully. Those team members handle intrinsic organizational… Read More
2020-12-16 19:00
Over the past 50 years, Sparks Group has matched top job seekers with top companies to fill open information technology, accounting and finance, office and administrative, and creative… Read More
2020-12-10 19:00
Over the past 50 years, Sparks Group provided staffing and recruiting services to fill critical recruitment needs with local employers across information technology, accounting and… Read More
2020-12-01 20:04
Over the past 50 years, Sparks Group has partnered with local employers to fill critical recruitment needs for skilled information technology, accounting and finance, office, and c… Read More
2020-11-25 16:00
Organizations across many industries rely on qualified accounting professionals with the right blend of analytical, critical thinking, tech-savviness, attention to detail, and organ… Read More
2020-11-18 16:30
Over the past 50 years, Sparks Group has helped top employers find highly skilled professionals to fill their open positions and strengthen their workforce teams. Over that time pe… Read More
2020-10-16 13:00
Recruiters are under a tremendous amount of pressure to find the ideal candidate for open positions at their company, especially if team sizes may have shrunk due to the pandemic, r… Read More
2020-10-06 13:00
Hiring for leadership roles can be a time-consuming and challenging process for organizations, as these positions are vitally important to the long-term business success and growth… Read More
2020-09-29 18:01
The long-term impact of the coronavirus pandemic is still being determined: but at this point, recruiters in Charlotte, NC are faced with a decisive shift from the candidate-driven… Read More
2020-09-16 18:30
The executives that are hired onto your top management team can have an enormous impact on the success of the business. Your executives not only drive the strategy of the firm: they… Read More
2020-09-11 17:13
Working with a recruiter is a wise business decision, as it can help companies manage a rapidly changing business environment and uncertain economic future. As experienced professio… Read More
2020-07-31 18:49
Staffing and recruiting firms are not what they used to be. Not that long ago, many employers viewed temporary help exclusively as a tool for filling last minute gaps in their wor… Read More
2020-07-15 14:00
While the two terms are often used interchangeably, talent acquisition is actually very different from recruiting. Recruiting is the activity that fills an open position with the ca… Read More
2020-07-13 17:00
Staffing and recruiting is a challenge – finding the right person for your team is critical to the company’s success – but often, recruiters are expected to accomp… Read More
2020-06-24 13:00
In the past few months, the world has changed in ways that we could not have imagined. Social interactions, daily activities, school, and work have all changed – rapidly and d… Read More
2020-06-23 13:00
Employer branding – a company’s reputation among the general workforce, as well as current employees – is a reflection of how the company is marketed to people. A… Read More
2020-06-17 12:44
The coronavirus pandemic has caused unprecedented change in our society, particularly in the way we work. Stay-at-home orders, and ongoing distancing restrictions forced employers t… Read More
2020-06-12 14:30
At the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, millions of U.S. workers became test subjects in what Bloomberg1 dubbed the “World’s Largest Work-From-Home Experiment.” Wha… Read More
2020-06-04 17:00
As the country begins to emerge from the pandemic, and the restrictions of stay-at-home orders are eased, organizations are considering what return-to-work will look like for bus… Read More
2020-05-26 13:30
As restrictions are lifted, and businesses prepare to resume operations (either onsite or with continued work from home), there are a number of things to think about. First and f… Read More
2020-05-19 21:20
The COVID-19 pandemic, and the work-from-home mandates that followed disrupted business operations across the world. Now, in the U.S. at least, businesses are starting to think a… Read More
2020-04-30 13:30
To successfully find, evaluate, and hire top talent, a recruiter must be able to understand job requirements, source candidates, assess skills and aptitudes, and create an attractiv… Read More
2020-04-27 12:59
Cost to hire is one of the key recruiting metrics for human resources departments to benchmark and track. In part, this is because budgets are always under scrutiny, and keeping cos… Read More
2020-04-21 13:45
Candidate evaluation is one of a recruiter’s most important responsibilities. Screening candidates and selecting the one that is the best fit for the organization is a special… Read More
2020-04-17 14:33
Telecommuting has been growing throughout the past several years, as organizations have taken a more open view to offering remote work and technology has enabled and supported a geo… Read More
2020-04-10 22:41
Today’s business environment is subject to rapid, unpredictable changes. To succeed, companies must respond to these changes with speed and agility. Excelling at agile respons… Read More
2020-04-03 16:02
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act is the largest economic bill in United States history. Signed into law on March 27, 2020, the nearly $2 trillion emerg… Read More
2020-03-30 13:45
2020-03-27 22:06
Telecommuting – when regular workers complete their tasks from a location other than an office – is becoming more prevalent in companies of all sizes and types. From 200… Read More
2020-03-26 19:43
Onboarding is the process of bringing new employees into a company – helping them to acclimate and become part of the new environment. It is important not to confuse orientati… Read More
2020-03-18 15:12
Management consultant, author, and iconoclast Gary Hamel said, “You can't build an adaptable organization without adaptable people--and individuals change only when they have… Read More
2020-03-18 13:00
Estimates predict that by 2025, the millennial generation will comprise up to 75% of the workforce – which means companies must learn how to engage with them effectively.
Suc… Read More
2020-03-12 16:18
As Q1 begins to wrap up, companies are eager to find the best candidates available as they hire for their needs for Q2 and beyond. Those prospective employees find themselves enteri… Read More
2020-03-12 14:15
Attracting and retaining top talent has become increasingly challenging over the past few years. With unemployment rates hovering around 3.5%, a tight talent pool could constrain hi… Read More
2020-02-27 22:00
2020-02-03 13:30
Tim Cook recently stated that half of the employees of Apple – the largest, most profitable, and one of the most technically-advanced companies in the world – do not hav… Read More
2020-01-27 15:13
There may be many reasons your company is looking to hire contract employees: perhaps a surge in demand has left you short-staffed, but is not expected to last long enough to justif… Read More
2020-01-20 15:12
2020-01-14 15:11
2019-12-16 13:45
Digital marketing talent is hard to find, and harder to attract. How can you gain an edge in recruiting digital marketing talent to work at your company? Read More
2019-12-10 18:56
A degree in computer science isn’t the only qualification for cybersecurity talent – it may not be the best indicator of a high-quality candidate either Read More
2019-11-18 14:00
Collaborative hiring is a strategic hiring practice that engages team members from relevant departments and job functions to collaborate in the hiring process. Depending on the job… Read More
2019-11-11 14:00
Diverse suppliers can provide a major advantage for companies looking to improve branding, flexibility, revenues, and innovation. A study by the Hackett Group1 found that 99% o… Read More
2019-11-05 16:23
With cybercrime on the rise, protecting sensitive data is an enormous concern for businesses. It is projected that cybercrime damages will rise, from $3 trillion in 2015 to more tha… Read More
2019-10-16 15:24
Cost to hire is one of the most important metrics an HR department can track, driving initiatives related to hiring, retention, and the candidate selection and offer process Read More
2019-09-26 17:04
In today’s tight labor market, choosing a staffing agency can be a critical step in creating a comprehensive, effective recruiting program. Talented, experienced professionals… Read More
2019-09-25 14:40
Every employer has a story. So does every job candidate. In a competitive hiring environment -- where landing top talent requires unprecedented amounts of focus, creativity, and str… Read More
2019-09-23 13:37
Recruiting challenges can be found in any industry, particularly in today’s candidate-driven job market. Rather than employees competing for available jobs, strong job growth… Read More
2019-09-09 13:00
Candidate sourcing strategies are a critical component of an overall staffing and hiring strategy. Candidate sourcing refers to identifying candidates with skills and abilities need… Read More
2019-09-06 16:15
Many companies are discovering the benefits of using a temporary staffing agency to meet IT recruiting challenges, especially in the face of a shortage of highly-skilled candidates… Read More
2019-08-21 21:26
As the Internet allows recruiters to expand their reach to larger talent pools -- and access growing numbers of freelance, contract, and remote workers across the globe -- businesse… Read More
2019-07-17 17:11
Information Technology (IT) employees are in high demand – which can spell trouble for employers. It can be difficult to retain highly-skilled, experienced technology employee… Read More
2019-07-09 13:37
A strong economy and unprecedented backlog at the National Background Investigations Bureau has made finding and hiring employees with security clearances a formidable challenge for… Read More
2019-07-03 14:16
In order to connect with, attract, and ultimately hire top talent, organizations today must have a successful recruitment marketing strategy in place. In May 2019, digit… Read More
2019-07-01 21:43
Attracting top talent is challenging in the best of times, but in a candidate market, it can seem impossible. Currently, across a large number of jobs and industries, available jobs… Read More
2019-06-28 19:35
Experienced accounting recruiters are struggling to recruit top talent in finance and accounting. While the national unemployment rate remains low (3.7%), it’s much lower for… Read More
2019-06-18 19:50
Companies are struggling with the major challenges of identifying, recruiting, and securing direct hire job candidates. A candidate-driven job market with low unemployment means tha… Read More
2019-06-17 12:00
Launched in 2017, Google for Jobs is the tech giant’s venture into the $12+ billion job board market. Differing from other job boards and job aggregator sites, Google for Jobs… Read More
2019-05-28 17:23
Candidate recruitment to attract top talent, particularly in a competitive market, can be challenging. Low unemployment and continued job growth across industries have increased the… Read More
2019-05-20 15:38
Over the years, many new platforms for attracting job applicants have been developed to help companies maximize candidate outreach. The larger the net a company can cast, the higher… Read More
2019-05-14 13:51
Nonprofit recruiting poses unique challenges to recruiters and human resources teams trying to attract and hire candidates to join their organization. Often times, nonprofit organiz… Read More
2019-05-10 14:59
Deciding whether to work with a recruitment agency or a temporary staffing partner can be confusing, as they both specialize in placing candidates to meet business needs. Understand… Read More
2019-04-30 14:46
A successful recruitment process is one that quickly places the right person for a position. Recruitment processes that are too long and complicated can result in wasted time and in… Read More
2019-04-19 14:35
Recruiting the best employees for a company is an entire job in itself. Yet often, human resource management teams are responsible for the discovery and on-boarding of new hires in… Read More
2019-04-15 12:09
A staffing agency is an organization that serves job seekers and companies alike, using industry expertise to match qualified candidates to open positions for companies in a number… Read More
2019-04-12 18:28
By leveraging the recruitment expertise of hiring agencies, companies can quickly place the best possible candidates in open positions. Hiring agencies come in all sizes and areas o… Read More
2019-04-05 16:40
In recruiting, an effective talent pool can be your greatest resource and clearest path to success, particularly in a competitive environment. Establishing effective recruiting stra… Read More
2019-03-28 12:30
The human resources landscape is becoming more challenging. Growing concern over data security, changing regulations, and the scarcity of qualified employees for key positions all c… Read More
2019-03-26 19:26
One-third of all employees in the U.S. are millennials, making them the largest segment of the U.S. workforce. By 2020, that number will rise to 50 percent and one-half of all emplo… Read More
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