According to the American Staffing Association (ASA), more than 90 percent of companies in the U.S. are using staffing firms to help them recruit and retain talent. If most companies as well as competing job searchers are using recruiters, perhaps it is time for you to join the obvious trend of the industry.
Understanding the difference is important for both employees and employers. It is more important than ever to understand the difference between 1099 Independent Contractors and W-2 employment who work on a contract basis. All too often, we hear both types of worker referred to simply as “contractors.” However, there are key differences. Independent Contractors are …
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Attracting and hiring the best talent is hard to do even in the best of times; but learning the secrets of writing a great job description is the first step!
Finding a job might be more difficult than ever, but with hiring starting to pick up again, and the future looking bright for the first time in a while; you don’t want to be left behind!
The Coronavirus has put a damper on the hiring plans of many companies during 2020. But don’t let that get you down! Here are 3 key strategies that can help you find your next opportunity in times of economic hardship!
The old saying is “it’s hard to find good help these days.” While a cliché, it still rings true for most companies. Many of the companies that we have talked to in the Southeast have told us that they are having trouble finding good, professional candidates for their job openings. Of course, there is something …
Got Friends? Here at Visium Resources we are always needing to find talented people to fill many different roles with our various clients. We have often found that our best candidates come from the talent we have already contacted. In order to super-charge our referrals, we are proud to introduce The Visium Refers program. Visium …
Effective tips for your next interview. In-person interviews have can be daunting, not only for the candidate interviewing for an open position, but also for the decision makers. How can you use a relatively brief time frame to assess a stranger and figure out if they are a good fit for your organization? How many …
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Hiring contract employees has become one of the most popular ways to acquire new talent. 20-30% of the current US and EU workforce is made up of independent contract employees. This number is expected to increase in the coming years as, according to McKinsey Global Institute, 42% of executives plan to increase hiring of contractors. …
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Working with a recruiting agency, such as Visium Resources, is a great way to make yourself available to many different types of jobs. It can get confusing, however. when your recruiter calls you with a “direct-to hire” or “contract-to-direct” position. With a few different employment types being offered to you, you might wonder what they …
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