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The Department of Labor (DOL) is implementing significant changes to the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) overtime rule. These updates will impact businesses of all sizes, particularly those with salaried employees. Let’s break down the key points: When Do the Changes...

By Jay Mattern, CEO at TerraFirma Marketing   Over the years, I have attended countless webinars, training sessions, and presentations addressing the staffing industry's selling process. One of the first questions the presenter always asks the audience is ... "What...

The staffing industry is a dynamic landscape in constant flux. To thrive in this ever-changing environment, agency owners, managers, and recruiters must prioritize continuous learning and information gathering. Their daily business depends on accurately communicating...

Recruiting Priorities Recruiters face a variety of challenges in today’s market, the biggest being the demand from candidates for higher pay due to inflation (63%) and a shortage of talent (52%). In that same vein, many claim attracting qualified candidates for open...

If the non-compete ban stands, don't fret! Just get to know your customers well. Remember, the easiest way to lose a customer is to not engage with them after they become one.   When was the last time you visited one of your clients in-person? I was out with a client...

Though rudimentary versions of artificial intelligence have been around since the mid-20th century, it wasn't until late 2022 that it took center stage as the top trending business technology. As Forbes reports, that was the year of two landmark AI developments by the...

By Terri Roeslmeier, Ultra-Staff EDGE Staffing Software   We often hear discussions whereby the participants adamantly maintain that they “must have an “open API”.  When asked how they plan on using it, those that are the most unwavering, have no specific reason in...

The ASA Workforce Monitor survey from April 26, 2024, found that 68% of U.S. workers prefer a hybrid or in-person work schedule, while only 32% want a fully remote schedule. The survey also found that 39% of Americans prefer a hybrid work schedule, which is a...