Communication Cultivates Connectivity

There’s no denying that communication is important in life. It’s how the world functions from day to day. But as business owners, the need for thorough communication doesn’t stop within your organization. You have to also be considering the connections you’re establishing with those still on the outside that are seeking a way in. The…

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A Reimagined Mindset

Life is full of change, and how we react and adapt to that change often defines our success. We must always be embracing whatever is coming next in order to remain relevant. Sometimes the path to growth requires a new way of thinking, and in business, that can really only be done through people. But where…

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Employers vs. Employees: Managing the Divide

I don’t think it’s news to anyone that we currently live in a society that seems to be extremely divided. Well – that definitely transfers into the workplace. As recruiters, we’re currently seeing a divide between employers and candidates. And much like everything else in life, the answer lies somewhere in the middle.  So, what…

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Do People REALLY not Want to Work?

.Why is Hiring so Hard Now? We’ve been hearing about how employers spend more time being ghosted than interviewing these days. Is it true that “no one wants to work”? Good news: It’s not! But why is no one applying to your job? Here are a couple reasons: Bad reviews on Glassdoor, Indeed, or LinkedIn…

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Bridging the gap Between Employees and Employers

The hiring landscape has changed drastically over the last 15 months. From expanding, to furloughing, to hiring virtual, to re-entry. Despite the claims that we are “getting back to normal,” the trends are showing quite the opposite. So what’s causing the great divide. Simple: Communication. We have the fortunate opportunity to bridge the gap between…

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How to get High Quality Candidates to Apply for your Job

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Thousands of jobs are being added everyday in Michigan. With more people looking for work than ever, it seems like everything would work itself out. However, that’s not the case. Candidates seem to be very hesitant to apply these days. For good reason. Since the 2008 recession, candidates have had to take pay cuts and…

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5 Tips for Successful Onboarding

What does your onboarding process look like? Is it paperwork and a gift basket on day one and then training day two? Only 12% of employees believe that their employer does a good job at onboarding. For years, businesses have been calling a person’s first day on the job their onboarding. However, turnover can be…

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Why We Hire For Attitude BEFORE Skillset

Our hiring model is a little different form the average recruiting and staffing firm. As a recruiting company, we are hired for long term and often high end positions, so we need to make sure we put the right candidate in the right spot. Attitude really encompasses a person’s willingness to learn, ability to work…

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SRS’s Why and Why You Should Find Yours

Over the last few months, the SRS team has been drafting our whats, whys and hows. What’s our niche? Why do we do what we do? How do we accomplish our goals? It’s been an inherent thought, but never explicitly stated. It was time for a clear direction. So we brainstormed and came up with…

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How to Interpret Resume Gaps

Since March of last year, hundreds of thousands of people have been laid off. This means that there will be bigger professional gaps in resumes. How can you quantify time that is not specified on a resume? How do you know what someone did for potentially the last 11 months? The most important thing when…

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