Be Job Smart – Know What to Look for When Researching a Company
The Job Seeker’s Playbook Picture this: You’re sitting in your favorite coffee shop, your laptop open, a half-empty latte beside you, and a world of potential career opportunities flickering across your screen. But you’re not just scrolling—you’re strategizing. Why? Because knowing what to look for when researching a company isn’t just a skill. It’s […]
Top 9 Employee Retention Strategies for Keeping Your Best Talent
How do you make your workplace one that top performers never want to leave? It’s not easy, but possible if you implement some smart employee retention strategies. We live in a talent climate where replacing an employee can cost 1.5 to 2 times their annual salary as reported by Gallup. That’s not just a financial […]
Top 10 Advantages of Direct Hire Employment for Your Career
Understanding the different employment options available to you is crucial for making informed decisions about your career. If you’ve been exploring opportunities through staffing agencies, you’ve likely encountered terms like “direct hire employment,” “contract staffing,” and “temp-to-hire.” But what exactly do these terms mean, and why might direct hire positions be particularly advantageous for your […]
The Importance of Passive Candidate Sourcing in Today’s Competitive Job Market
The current talent landscape is undergoing dramatic changes as economic events impact the workforce. While still a fiercely competitive scene, the most qualified professionals aren’t typically scrolling through job boards or submitting applications. They’re already employed, performing well, and not actively seeking new opportunities. This reality has transformed how forward-thinking companies must approach recruitment, making […]
The Role of Recruiters in the Hiring Process: How They Can Elevate Your Job Search
Navigating the Job Hiring Process with a Recruiter The job market can feel like a crazy maze—one filled with applicant tracking system resume checkers, endless applications, and ghosting employers. But what if you had a guide who not only knew the shortcuts, but also had direct access to hiring managers? Enter recruiters—your inside connection to […]
Common Hiring Mistakes: Are You Sabotaging Your Own Recruitment Process?
We are living in a job market landscape that requires precise action with few mistakes. Securing top-tier candidates has never been more challenging. Yet many employers unknowingly drive away excellent prospects through easily avoidable missteps in their hiring process. Drawing on Lloyd Staffing’s extensive 54 years of recruitment experience, we’ve identified the most common hiring […]