The sales game has changed. The days of heavy reliance on cold calls, paid advertisements, and direct mailers are gone. Now, customers have access to an endless world of information on the Internet, making their own purchase decisions before ever stepping foot in a store. Buyers are now barricaded, equipped, and armed with the powerful weapon of knowledge. Now they call the shots. Outbound marketing tactics are just not as successful as they once were, and companies now have to figure out how to reach prospects without spending valuable time, money, and extraneous resources. (more…)

blogging · inbound marketing · leads · Marketing · recruiting · social media · staffing · staffing agencies

If you own a Medical Staffing Firm, then you know that medical staffing software is one of the most vital pieces of your company. The healthcare industry is an industry unlike any other, and it requires a staffing software solution that addresses the specific needs in scheduling, credentials, and the ability to complete these tasks on a larger scale.

The idea behind medical staffing software is that it is designed with one field in mind: the health sector. The medical profession works in a 100% different landscape than any other sort of industry, and that is why it is important to have staffing solutions to control staff; but to potentially recruit high quality candidates for your clients. Here are 3 ways a medical staffing solution will help your medical staffing thrive. (more…)

healthcare staffing · healthcare staffing software · medical staffing · medical staffing software

I just found an applicant in my database that I could have placed a month ago? How can I make sure candidates do not get lost in my database?

There is nothing more frustrating than losing opportunities that you could have won. In order to minimize this lost business make sure that you can find your candidates when you need them.

Coding candidates for searching is always more effective than a full text search on resumes. The best scenario is a strong use of both technologies.

Too many codes can hinder search capabilities. Identify candidates from a broader perspective and then narrow down once they satisfy broad requirements. This will also allow you to focus in on the most qualified candidates. Learn how to use your software for coding and searching.

Appropriate identification can speed up the placement process significantly and ensure that strong candidate possibilities are always accessible.

For more on productive software use and other topics of interest, go to www.abd.net and click on News and Articles,  or call ABD at 800-944-4223. ABD is the developer of Ultra-Staff software, which is used nationally by thousands of satisfied staffing and direct hire users.

ATS · candidate search · database · recruiting software · Searching · staffing software

With the rising popularity of the internet and social media, I hear it’s a good idea to have policies on usage?

You are correct. Most companies are beginning to put Social Media and Internet Use Policies in place. This can be a separate manual or part of your corporate handbook.

Internet usage for personal reasons is difficult to enforce in the workplace. Block sites that you feel should not be accessed. If you have a personal usage policy the rules must be clear and you have to make sure to enforce them. Otherwise, even if violated you can only enforce up to the general norm that you have allowed even if it is not aligned with the policy that you set.

For social media, take care to avoid lawsuits and be very specific regarding what is acceptable and what is not. Always state that employees must include that postings are their personal opinion and not the opinion of the company represented.

For more on productive software use and other topics of interest, go to www.abd.netand click on News and Articles, the ABD Blog or call ABD at800-944-4223. ABD is the developer of Ultra-Staff software,which is used nationally by  thousands of satisfied staffing and direct hire users.

employers · socia media and workplace · social media · social media policy · social media usage

Here we are in 2012.  It’s about the time of year that we wonder where 2011 went.  Some of us may also be taking issue with the “should have” and “would have gotten that done last year” clause.  However, busy, successful people always want to do more than was done.  This is why it’s a terrific time to see what tools we can take advantage of this year so that we can be talking a different talk in 2013.

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database · payroll · payroll software · recruiting software · staffing software · Ultra-Staff Back Office

In the business world, it is important for companies to differentiate themselves from their competition. Organizations need to figure out what makes their products different, how their products suit their customer’s needs, why consumers should pick their product over the other competitors. For some companies, it may be quite clear as to what differentiates them above the rest. However, for staffing and recruiting companies, the answer may not be so cut and dry. The staffing industry is a multi-layered and unique industry, and not all staffing companies are alike. It may be hard to tailor this general business practice to a staffing company’s specific structure. (more…)

business practices · business tips · leadership · management · productivity · staffing agency · staffing company · staffing software · staffng and recruiting

It is no surprise that the world is evolving rapidly. The Internet is now the main hub for information, communication, and connection. Social media is not only used for connecting with friends and family any more. It is has now become one of the main sources for recruiters to find, connect, and network with potential candidates and clients.   

Staffing software developers are following these trends as well, taking note of where recruiters fro (more…)

job boards · recruiting · recruiting software · social media · social recruiting · staffing · staffing software

“Happy New Year” is a common phrase used every year to represent a “new beginning”.  This year it is 2012 that symbolizes a fresh start for everyone.  There is always something great about the start of a year because it stands for challenge, hope, planning and the ability to “make things happen”.

Normally, we don’t talk about our company much in our blog articles, but ABD is embarking upon its 30^th Anniversary Year in 2012 so we will do so just this once.  This article will talk about a few tidbits that we have learned throughout the years that we would like to share. (more…)

business · business plan · goals · new year

“Party Rock Anthem” by the hip-hop group LMFAO® was the number one song in 2011 for 6 straight weeks.  At my age, I’m not supposed to know that but my favorite radio channel happens to be Sirius Hits 1®.  I can’t help it – I don’t really like “old things”, including songs.  But just because I prefer the new to old, does not mean that I can’t appreciate the historical and learn from it.

Technology has a very interesting history.  Did you know that there is a Society for the History of Technology®?  Per the society’s website, it was formed in 1958 “to encourage the study of the development of technology and its relations with society and culture”.  They study how technological devices have an impact on politics, economics, and other aspects of society.  Members come from around 35 countries.  (more…)

history of technology · recruiting software · staffing software · technology

Social recruiting has been the spotlight trend for years in the staffing and recruiting industry. Will it remain the same in 2012? It could be, but there is one trend that is on everyone’s radar for the New Year: Mobile Recruiting.

The world is now wrapped up in mobile. Job seekers are rapidly using mobile devices to scour the job boards in search of that perfect position.  Mobile recruiting is one trend that is growing rapidly in the staffing industry, and it will only continue to accelerate for the year 2012. (more…)

mobile recruiting · mobile trends · recruiting · staffing