While the move toward all-in-one tech solutions has gained traction in some industries, there are some major things to consider before implementing a one-size-fits-all software provider. These systems are attempting to combine functionalities like Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) or Customer Relationship Management (CRM), communication, automation, AI, and more with the promise of streamlined operations by consolidating everything under one vendor. … Read More
Why Staffing Firms Are Having Trouble with Chatbots and More in The 2022 Staffing Technology Report
Candidate.ly and Talent Tech Labs recently released their 2022 Staffing Technology Report, and it is a must-read if you’re in the industry. They surveyed 100+ staffing operators & leaders about their processes, challenges, and effectiveness, all to answer one question: What does it take to become a modern staffing firm? It’s a very comprehensive report, but one thing that stuck … Read More
Our Big Takeaways from Bullhorn EngageX 2021
The Keynote from Bullhorn CEO, Art Papas In Art’s keynote, we learned that platforms like Fiverr, Upwork, and Workrise are attempting to disrupt the staffing industry by replacing the traditional model of employer of record and a heavy compliance focus with a digital-first experience. Both models will have challenges in the next decade where they fight to move into each … Read More
5 Questions to Think About When Considering a Chatbot
The time has finally come. You’ve decided to add a chatbot to your website. Chatbots have been used successfully in other industries for years, but it’s a newer concept to staffing, so I wanted to create a quick cheat sheet for those companies thinking about adding bots to their tech stack. Here are some important questions to think about. Does … Read More
2020 Changed Everything: 4 Keys to Growth for Staffing Firms in 2021
This post originally appeared on StaffingHub by Jay Cutler, Co-founder and VP of Partnerships at Staffing Engine. Whether we like it or not, 2020 pushed the staffing industry into the 21st century. Firms that prioritized digital transformation before the pandemic were able to migrate far more successfully to the new remote-work world we’re now living in. However, if your agency … Read More