Avionté, a leader in enterprise staffing and recruiting software, announced today it acquired SimpleVMS, a vendor management system (VMS) for mid-to-large employers with a strong clerical and light industrial (CLI) customer base. SimpleVMS will operate as a division of Avionté under the leadership of Jason Oswald, who will remain as president of SimpleVMS and serve as a…

Haley Marketing, the leading website development, digital, and recruitment marketing firm serving the temporary staffing and executive recruiting industries, is pleased to announce that it will be hosting its third annual, day-long educational event, SMART IDEAS Summit 3, for staffing professionals on Tuesday, Sept. 12 from 9 a.m. through 5 p.m. ET. In this free virtual…

The rise of remote work has given companies new ways to access talent pools around the world in today’s quickly changing workplace. While directly hiring remote workers is a common strategy, working with staffing firms that also provide remote placements is a frequently ignored alternative. In order to meet the growing demand for remote work,…

Staffing agencies play a crucial role in matching employers with temporary employees who possess the necessary skills and expertise. However, one common challenge faced by staffing firms is turnover among their temporary workforce. High turnover can lead to increased costs, decreased client satisfaction, and a negative impact on overall business performance.   According to the…

Selling any kind of business requires careful consideration and planning. Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) is a taxing process that requires meticulous preparation and strategic decision-making. Whether you’re contemplating selling your staffing firm due to retirement or to capitalize on the current market, there are several steps you can take to prepare your company for sale….

Summit Financial Group, Inc. is proud to announce a new membership American Staffing Association to offer our expert guidance in benefits, insurance, and investments to the staffing industry. With a deep understanding of the staffing and contingent labor sector, our team of skilled and highly experienced insurance professionals is uniquely positioned to serve the broad-based…

Managing the recruitment process can be a daunting task, especially for staffing agencies and small businesses. However, it is now much simpler to find the ideal candidate for a job thanks to the development of recruitment software. Recruitment software streamlines the hiring process, eliminates paperwork, and cuts down on the amount of time it takes…

Recently, I had the opportunity to participate at Becker LLC’s Buy-Side Merger and Acquisition Summit, which focused on the unique challenges associated with acquiring and integrating staffing companies. The setting in Kiawah Island, South Carolina was idyllic, but the discussions among veteran staffing executives and professional advisors were focused and intense. M&A remains a time-tested growth…

If you have trouble connecting with your job candidates, consider this: Many of the applicants who apply to work with staffing agencies already have jobs and will not or cannot answer phone calls at work. They risk being reprimanded if their current employer discovers they are job hunting, so phone calls not only waste your…