In a recent post, we outlined a number of strategies staffing firms can implement to maximize ROI and be successful in the VMS world. We discussed the importance of the tier system, and offered suggestions on how to better incentivize recruiters to pursue placements within this new model. But the fact remains, many staffing companies […]

In an era that is so driven by screen time, email, text, and web meetings, it’s easy to get bogged down by notifications. Sometimes what we need most is to get out, mingle with our peers, and get a first hand look at the trends and technology affecting the staffing industry. There are plenty of […]

To secure more placements, recruiters need to put in the work to prepare their candidates for the interview process. A perfectly qualified applicant who performs poorly with the hiring manager may get passed over, and your staffing firm will have missed out on a golden opportunity. Below, the 247 Team lay out a number of […]

The purpose of Vendor Management Systems is to establish a connection between staffing agencies and the companies they serve in a way that (presumably) levels the playing field and increases competition between agencies. When properly leveraged, VMS staffing can be incredibly fruitful. There are opportunities to make more placements, not to mention the fact that […]

Empathy is a critical asset that is often overlooked by recruiters. Studies show that it’s a strong indicator of how well an individual will do in the workplace and is also one of the five pillars of emotional intelligence (EQ). Despite this knowledge, we rarely make EQ a priority in the candidate vetting process. It’s much […]

Despite the hype, the staffing industry still requires real-world human interaction and an attention to detail to truly leverage artificial intelligence technologies. That’s not to say AI hasn’t changed our business; while it hasn’t evolved to science fiction proportions, it still has fundamentally impacted the way we work. AI doesn’t replace recruiters, it simply makes […]

At 247Headhunting, we’re proud to be the kind of company that fosters strong employee commitment and investment in career growth. And because the success of each individual is also the success of the team, we’re especially pleased to announce the latest promotion within our 247 family. Congratulations to Mithun Aswath, on his promotion to the […]