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2023-05-10 21:24
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Navigating the ups and downs of the current hiring market, while also trying to scale your firm, is no joke. Not to mention, with every new report on the U.S… Read More
2023-03-15 15:12
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The post-pandemic hopes for a revival of the Roaring Twenties have dissipated rapidly as the U.S. economy faces challenges such as inflation, recession talks… Read More
2022-11-14 15:01
Every recruitment agency leader understands the need for distinction in the marketplace, but true differentiation often proves to be elusive. How can you make your staffing firm stand out am… Read More
2022-09-06 17:02
Pop quiz: what do all successful staffing agencies have in common?
They know how to appeal to and inspire candidates— both active and passive— in a way that outshines the competi… Read More
2022-06-29 17:47
The pandemic left a lingering impact on the light industrial industry. Across the country, distribution centers are feeling the negative effects of worker absenteeism, labor shortages, and r… Read More
2022-06-07 11:00
In 2021, the healthcare staffing and recruiting industry was valued at $24.1 billion in 2021 and is expected to expand at a compound annual growth rate of 5.6% from 2022 to 2030. In this com… Read More
2022-06-01 17:08
Inbound Marketing Agency Wins Employee Enrichment & HR Award Sixth Consecutive Time
Hoffman Estates, Illinois – echogravity, a full-service inbound marketing agency serving B2B com… Read More
2022-05-10 21:16
At echogravity, we’ve been building websites since 2011, so we know a solid online presence in today’s technologically driven world is essential for reflecting your credibility a… Read More
2022-04-05 12:00
When I was a recruiter, it was a luxury to post jobs in the Sunday newspaper and receive resumes in return. Today, candidate flow is almost entirely dependent on job boards. Whether it&rsquo&hell…Read More
2022-03-25 19:13
Your company brand resonates in everything you do as a staffing firm. It impacts how your business is perceived in the marketplace and echoes through your sales and recruiting processes. You… Read More
2022-03-15 21:58
With the rise of technology infiltrating every operation in the staffing industry, every process from candidate acquisition to exit interviews is transitioning to automation. But each produc… Read More
2022-02-15 21:34
Recently at echogravity, conversations with staffing firm owners begin with clients saying something like, “I have more openings than I can handle right now.” Obviously, the main… Read More
2022-01-10 17:03
Hoffman Estates, Illinois – echogravity, a full-service inbound marketing agency serving B2B companies, is proud to announce the promotion of Clare VanderWeele to the role of Vice Pres… Read More
2022-01-04 15:13
More than ever, staffing firms depend on a frictionless talent funnel from start to finish. Everything from email outreach and social media interactions to the overall application experience… Read More
2021-10-04 13:00
It’s humbling to look back and see how much we’ve grown and matured in ten years’ time, thanks to the trust of our clients and our people. While echogravity… Read More
2021-02-03 21:00
For small-to-mid-sized staffing firms in growth mode, marketing can make all the difference. But you might not be ready to hire a handful of full-time marketing professionals to do it for yo… Read More
2021-01-06 15:15
Back in August of 2020, we made the case for staffing firms to start thinking about the perception of their brands in the post-pandemic staffing world. As we edge slowly closer (fingers cros… Read More
2020-12-16 19:43
We’ve discussed in recent blog posts how the ordeals of 2020 have shifted our attention to the human element at the heart of every business. Through every lens—marketing, busines… Read More
2020-12-10 16:22
6 months ago, the outlook for the staffing industry was rocky. Companies worldwide hit the pause button on recruiting and hiring, and temporary staffing revenue was down in every industry ex… Read More
2020-11-16 19:59
Remember back in the 80s, when a desk phone and Rolodex (sitting right next to the standard office ashtray!) were your best friend? 50 years later, it’s worth looking back across the d… Read More
2020-11-04 23:32
Top Staffing Websites of 2021
Our most popular blog posts of all time continue to be our top staffing websites articles. And we get why.
The staffing industry is over a century old, and only… Read More
2020-10-15 20:39
Prior to mid-March, most sectors of the economy were experiencing a strong job market combined with a shortage of talent. These ingredients created one of the strongest runs of candidate mar… Read More
2020-08-17 14:00
There has been no shortage of stress, uncertainty, and polarization in the wake of the pandemic. But the curious thing is the proliferation of silver linings that has come out of this time o… Read More
2020-07-29 17:56
About this Episode:
In this episode, we get deep with one of the staffing industry greats: Tom Kosnik. Tom Kosnik is a staffing veteran and the brains behind Visus Group, a leading provider… Read More
2020-07-15 17:01
About this Episode:
This episode includes a fun interview with John Nimesheim, Managing Director of Slayton Search Partners. John is a 20 year veteran of retained executive search and prima… Read More
2020-06-23 21:16
About this Episode;
Selling staffing and recruiting services is no simple feat. In fact, now that we are faced with alternative ways to communicate with buyers of our services, it’s e… Read More
2019-09-30 12:10
Kevin O’Brien and Tony Sherwood team up to bring you “Staffing and Recruiting: The Real Life Podcast.” Tune into their very first episode about the common problem of &ldqu&helli…Read More
2019-08-28 15:01
Hoffman Estates, Illinois – echogravity, a full-service inbound marketing agency serving B2B companies, has been named one of Chicago’s Best and Brightest to Work For in 2019 by… Read More
2019-07-23 14:29
In his 2014 book, “Leaders Eat Last”, bestselling author and TED speaker Simon Sinek discussed what makes a business fail or flourish. One of the concepts Sinek introduced… Read More
2019-06-11 13:14
You might not always feel like a hero as you sit there at your desk, phone ringing off the hook, inbox piling up, and co-workers chattering away beside you. But on the morning of Thursday, M… Read More
2019-05-22 14:55
At echogravity, we spend a lot of time looking at websites, especially the websites of companies in the staffing and recruiting industry. In the past, we’ve used our web expertise to s… Read More
2019-05-15 21:22
It’s no secret that we love marketing for the staffing
industry. There’s something about the fact that staffing firms and recruiters
are literally changing the course of people&r&hell…Read More
2019-04-29 15:27
How does a baby food company grow its bottom
line? By encouraging its customers to have more babies.
Sounds simple. Funny. Even a little provocative. And that’s exactly what baby fo… Read More
2019-04-16 14:43
In today’s competitive
market, the fight for top talent can feel like a battle straight out of Game of
Thrones. Each competitor for the Iron Throne could tell you that the size of
your… Read More
2019-02-12 14:39
echogravity, a full-service inbound marketing agency specializing in the staffing and recruiting industry and other B2B sectors, is excited to announce the naming of three key team members t… Read More
2019-01-08 08:00
Hoffman Estates, Illinois – echogravity, a full-service inbound marketing agency specializing in the staffing and recruiting industry and other B2B sectors, has named Megan Blair… Read More
2018-11-27 15:29
Every year, the TechServe Alliance Conference brings businesses from across the IT and engineering staffing space together as they connect on emerging trends, pressing challenges, best-pract… Read More
2018-11-06 16:53
Does this situation sound familiar? Your recruiters find a great candidate for one of your open positions. You bring them in for an interview, believe that they’re just as excited abou… Read More
2018-10-30 18:15
Highly targeted, carefully crafted marketing will always have its value in the staffing industry. Compelling content, persuasive email copy, and engaging social posts are what give your bran… Read More
2018-05-30 16:46
Hoffman Estates, Illinois – echogravity, a full-service inbound marketing agency serving B2B companies, has been named one of Chicago’s Best and Brightest to Work For in 2018 by… Read More
2018-05-21 16:21
There’s no other way to put it: competition for talent in 2018 is fierce. Especially in a hot sector like tech where two-thirds of employers say they are facing a moderate to extreme s… Read More
2018-05-01 14:42
Studies show that 79% of job seekers use social media during their search, making it critical for your social media channels to show off your culture and humanize the recruiting experience… Read More
2018-04-05 11:00
Candidate sourcing, or proactively searching for and qualifying candidates rather than relying on incoming applications, has changed significantly in recent years. Between the rise of the we… Read More
2018-03-12 13:15
As 60% of the talent pool, passive job seekers are a population you cannot ignore. Yet the time and effort required to convert passive candidates naturally makes them more difficult prospect… Read More
2018-03-05 13:59
There’s a debate raging in the staffing world. With 64% of staffing firms indicating their top challenge is the talent shortage, there are differing views as to how to best source cand… Read More
2018-02-19 16:33
Once upon a time, staffing firms were fighting to win over the few clients left who weren’t on a hiring freeze. A decade later, the market has turned around, and staffing firms and com… Read More
2018-01-30 16:20
The staffing industry is one of the oldest professional fields out there that is still thriving today. On the one hand, that means a wealth of knowledge has been passed down over the years f… Read More
2017-12-18 17:06
This post was written in collaboration with Amy Bingham, Managing Partner of Bingham Consulting. As a leading industry consultant, Amy has leveraged over 20 years of staffing sales leadershi… Read More
2017-11-15 19:45
It doesn’t take much to herd up the echogravity team and convince us to don a pair cowboy boots. That’s why you could find the entire team at this year’s TechServe Alliance… Read More
2017-10-31 14:47
This post was written in collaboration with Tom Erb, President of Tallann Resources. Tom is widely regarded as one of the staffing and recruiting industry’s top subject matter experts… Read More
2017-10-17 19:45
Ready for a vacation? So are we, but if you’re anything like us, you feel the familiar mental tug of business concerns pulling you back to the office time and again. That’s why w… Read More
2017-09-18 14:00
Why do some staffing and recruiting firms struggle while others are able to keep their talent pipeline consistently flowing with quality people? The answer lies in the candidate experience… Read More
2017-08-23 14:34
There are few factors that will have as heavy an impact to the success or failure of a staffing firm as an Applicant Tracking System, which makes choosing the right one a critical decision… Read More
2017-08-08 17:04
This post was written in collaboration with Robin Mee, President and Founder of Mee Derby. Robin is a highly-regarded staffing industry expert who helps national staffing firms find and hire… Read More
2017-08-02 15:07
This post was written in collaboration with Tom Kosnik, President of Visus Group. Tom is a recognized staffing expert and business thought leader who has facilitated the increase of bot… Read More
2017-07-10 17:09
Less than a decade ago, the staffing industry was desperately hunting down prospective clients that hadn’t succumbed to a hiring freeze in the face of the Great Recession. The aftermat… Read More
2017-06-18 12:00
Your Applicant Tracking System impacts every corner of your staffing business. Choose the wrong one, and you’ve got an extremely expensive mistake on your hands, not only from the init… Read More
2017-06-06 14:51
This post was written in collaboration with Tom Kosnik, President of Visus Group. Tom is a recognized staffing expert and business thought leader who has facilitated the increase of bottom-l… Read More
2017-05-31 14:18
Hoffman Estates, Illinois – echogravity, a full-service inbound marketing agency serving B2B companies, has been named one of Chicago’s Best and Brightest Companies to Work… Read More
2017-05-15 18:09
The term “thought leader” isn’t new but it’s certainly gaining momentum in the business world. A thought leader is anyone who is considered an expert in their field o… Read More
2017-05-01 12:14
The world of social media is ever evolving. Are you keeping up? With over 79% of job seekers utilizing social media during their search, it’s clear to see why staffing professionals ar… Read More
2017-04-24 20:24
Are you sick and tired of hearing the phrase “talent shortage” yet? The staffing industry is no stranger to the considerable discrepancy between supply and demand of talented pro… Read More
2017-04-18 17:06
The echogravity team recently attended the 2017 ISSA Midwest Staffing Conference, a gathering of staffing leaders from across the state of Illinois. The event consisted of valuable networkin… Read More
2017-04-04 15:52
If cold calling rocks your socks off, if sales emails are your secret sauce, and if you’ve mastered the art of persuasion with the mere sound of your voice, then no, you don’t ne… Read More
2017-03-29 17:49
Sourcing talent in this day and age can almost make you go cross-eyed. Staffing firms need to have their sights everywhere because “Division I” technical talent is available for… Read More
2017-03-20 15:58
It’s no secret that first impressions matter, and a website is often the first vehicle for interaction with a client or candidate. Ultimately, your website will say if you’re an… Read More
2017-02-09 19:30
We’re excited to be heading out to sunny San Diego early next week for the 2017 Staffing Industry Analyst Executive Forum. This year’s theme is “Dare to Lead,” with t… Read More
2016-11-29 16:58
Over time we’ve witnessed an interesting divide growing in the IT staffing space. And at the TechServe Conference last month and the ISSA Staffing Owner Symposium earlier this year, ou… Read More
2016-11-09 16:33
We were excited to see many of you in Amelia Island this past weekend for the annual TechServe Alliance Conference 2016! If you survived the wind and got home without too much of a sunburn… Read More
2016-10-19 14:08
Given the lucrative nature of the current IT staffing industry (holding strong at an annual 6% growth rate, according to Staffing Industry Analysts), it’s little surprise why people ar… Read More
2016-08-23 18:46
Let’s be honest: Who really likes the interview process? We can safely say the candidate probably hates it. But you probably do, too. For the candidate, it’s stressful and nerve… Read More
2016-07-14 21:01
Game of Thrones season 6 just came to a literal explosive end. We’re still trying to unpack all the new alliances, foreshadowed threats, and brutal endings for dozens of characters (th… Read More
2016-06-23 15:43
In late 2014, Atlantic writer, Alana Semuels, penned an article titled, “A New Business Strategy: Treating Employees Well”. Describing how companies fluctuated their treatment of… Read More
2016-06-07 16:05
We’ve heard the stories about hiring managers and candidates receiving five, ten, twenty or more phone calls or emails a day from persistent IT recruiters. We don’t deny that thi… Read More
2016-05-24 22:16
Here are some common questions that likely float around your staffing firm:
What’s our gross margin look like this week? Are we on track with our revenue goal this quarter? Is our fill… Read More
2016-05-11 19:27
Take a moment to reflect on some of the brands you interact with regularly. And then answer this question: Is there a reason you choose Starbucks over Dunkin’ Donuts? Or Netflix over c… Read More
2016-04-26 20:02
Hoffman Estates, IL – echogravity, a B2B inbound marketing agency specializing in content marketing, website design, social media, SEO, and overall marketing strategy, is celebrating t… Read More
2016-04-14 18:50
Guess what? It’s echogravity’s 5th anniversary. For our team, it’s been an exciting road and there is plenty of excitement ahead of us. Here are just a few facts about… Read More
2016-04-06 14:00
Joe Donna, President of Sales Oxygen, a sales consulting firm, compares today’s staffing firms to Indiana Jones in pursuit of the Holy Grail – every day of every quarter, these b… Read More
2016-03-23 17:53
We’re in a turbulent marketplace right now, this much is clear. We frequently hear terms like “war on talent,” “purple squirrels,” and “a candidate driven… Read More
2016-03-01 08:30
We’re life-long learners at echogravity. Success doesn’t come to people who lounge around like fat cats on their old wins. It happens when they expose themselves to new ways of t… Read More
2016-02-18 17:15
If you’re a staffing company in the current labor market, you’ve experienced the increasing pressure to find top talent for your clients. And attracting new clients relies heavil… Read More
2016-02-12 19:38
Need last minute Valentine’s day gift ideas for salespeople and recruiters? We’ve got you covered. We know how essential it is to keep up the energy level in your staffing firm&r&hell…Read More
2015-12-08 20:02
If you’re struggling with your marketing initiatives, you’re not alone.
We recently met up with staffing leaders from across the nation at this year’s TechServe Alliance St… Read More
2015-10-13 09:00
We can’t say enough about the importance of keeping your brand front-of-mind. In your industry alone, scores of competitors are blasting their message on multiple channels in the hopes… Read More
2015-09-22 09:00
Your brand is getting talked about on Twitter, whether you are active there or not. Tweets directed at businesses are up 2.5 times over the last two years, according to Twitter’s lates… Read More
2015-09-08 17:50
If you’re in the staffing business, you already know that networking is everything. It’s the cornerstone of the industry, the key to success. The staffing world is all about who… Read More
2015-09-08 14:32
If you’re in the staffing business, you already know that networking is everything. It’s the cornerstone of the industry, the key to success. The staffing world is all about who… Read More
2015-08-19 20:50
LinkedIn, more than ever, is a competitive space for candidate searches. With over 350 million users, this enormous professional network offers recruiters an appetizing buffet of top talent… Read More
2015-08-05 16:50
As the name suggests, the purpose of Glassdoor is to give people an inside look at your company and what it’s like to work there. Job seekers like this idea of transparency so much th… Read More
2015-07-14 13:30
Most people have heard of the old sales theory that it takes seven touches to turn a lead into a sale. But in this thriving digital age, where buyers have as much if not more control than th… Read More
2015-06-17 12:30
Sometimes, lead conversion can feel like a brutal, dog-eat-dog process. The Starks had fewer enemies gunning for them! What gives reigning IT staffing firms the ability to nurture and manage… Read More
2015-06-03 14:00
Admit it, your company is graying a bit at the temples. The bulk of your team remembers the Sony Walkman, the ’85 Bears winning Super Bowl XX, and a time when Bruce Willis actually had… Read More
2015-05-19 17:05
A new contractor working with your staffing company is going to be brimming with questions.
What is the client culture like? When is my start date? Do I get any benefits as a contractor with… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
For those of you that use Wild Apricot as your association software, you’ve got a great platform in place for running your association operations. Wild Apricot is very good for managin… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
Chicago, IL March 26, 2014 – Illinois Search & Staffing Association (ISSA) has been a well-recognized resource and educational entity for companies in the executive search and pers… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
At the top of the list of challenges for SMB B2B CEO’s is hiring sales reps, as shown in the proof that every single client of ours is hot on the trail to hire additional sales personn… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
We all know that Moms are the smartest women in the world! When I was growing up, my mom was a genius (and still is). When it comes to getting that little extra piece of wisdom, I pick up th… Read More
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