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By Lynn Connor, COATS Why Year-End Metrics Matter During Q4, staffing firms face a critical opportunity: reviewing staffing performance metrics to measure results, identify trends, and set the stage for a stronger Q1. Year-end planning isn’t just about closing the books—it’s about using data to sharpen your strategy, improve recruiter productivity, and increase profitability. That’s […]
By Lynn Connor, COATS Are you tired of struggling to obtain new clients for your staffing agency? Landing new clients and growing your staffing agency takes more than just filling roles and posting job openings. Attracting new clients and expanding your market share requires a strategic approach – one that puts relationships first, shows expertise, […]
By Lynn Connor, COATS Staffing Software Updated April 2025 Today, software runs the world. The staffing world is no different. The recruiting business simply doesn’t happen these days without a staffing software solution. Recruiting software for staffing agencies is the engine behind finding talent. Staffing agency software lets these companies source, track, and manage candidates […]
By Lynn Connor, COATS Are you tired of struggling to obtain new clients for your staffing agency? Landing new clients and growing your staffing agency takes more than just filling roles and posting job openings. Attracting new clients and expanding your market share requires a strategic approach – one that puts relationships first, shows expertise, […]
by Lynn Connor, COATS Staffing Software 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 combination of in-person […]
Tax season is a crucial and challenging period for businesses. As a responsible staffing agency owner, you need to be knowledgeable about taxes, keep track of your finances, and ensure compliance with legal requirements. Tax season can be intimidating, but by following some best practices and tips, you can navigate this process with ease. In […]
By Lynn Connor, COATS Staffing Software How is the staffing industry fairing as we move into 2024? The answer is complex and nuanced. While there are certainly positive indicators, there’s always potential challenges to consider. Par for the course in the staffing industry, actually. What factors have a large effect on staffing agencies? For starters, […]
By Lynn Connor, COATS Staffing Software Staffing agencies play a crucial role in matching employers with temporary employees who possess the necessary skills and expertise. However, one common challenge faced by staffing firms is turnover among their temporary workforce. High turnover can lead to increased costs, decreased client satisfaction, and a negative impact on overall […]
By Lynn Connor, COATS Staffing Software Engaging passive candidates Filling upper-level positions has always required a longer-term engagement with C-suite candidates as the majority are typically currently employed. As you might expect with the increasing difficulty in finding even entry-level employees to work, recruiters are taking a more proactive role in all positions to try […]
By Lynn Connor, COATS Staffing Software The art and science of recruiting are changing rapidly as the economy, technology, and our culture evolve. Just consider how much our world has changed in the two years since COVID, and you’ll start to understand how the factors that shape our world also shape recruiting and the labor […]
By Lynn Connor, COATS Staffing Software Today, software runs the world. The staffing world is no different. The recruiting business simply doesn’t happen these days without a staffing software solution. Recruiting software for staffing agencies is the engine behind finding talent. Staffing agency software lets these companies source, track, and manage candidates on behalf of […]
by Lynn Connor, COATS Staffing Software Think of all the ways technology helps you and your team every day. Modern software has changed how we handle the most mundane tasks, making our lives easier and more efficient. Take recruiting as an example. The process of recruiting even one candidate is filled with myriad tasks, from […]
By Lynn Connor, COATS Staffing Software DOL Rights for Warehousing & Logistic Employees The Department of Labor took action to ensure that warehouse and logistics employees’ rights are protected both in terms of pay and rights. Most are aware of the recent issues regarding the global supply chain over the last several months placing a […]
by Lynn Connor, COATS Staffing Software With so many changes in how people work and how companies operate and run their staffing businesses in recent months, I expect agencies to concentrate even more on consolidating and streamlining their processes. To put it another way, staffing agencies should look to decrease the amount of software products […]
Lynn Connor, COATS Staffing Software It was announced on September 9th that all U.S. private-sector firms with 100 or more employees will have to ensure staff are fully vaccinated or tested regularly. 62% of Americans were fully vaccinated as of that date, falling below where the Biden Administration had hoped we would be. $14K per […]
by Lynn Connor, Business Development Manager, COATS Staffing Software If you operate a staffing company, you are likely aware that one of your largest expenses is the payment and handling of unemployment claims. But did you know, forgotten claims could cost your company as much as $4,500 a year, per claim? If you fail to […]
By Lynn Connor, Business Development Manager, COATS Staffing Software According to Monster, a well-known job board, “82% of employers say they plan to hire in 2021, nearly 1/3 of employers agree that the skills gap has increased compared to a year ago and 70% of companies say their recruiting and onboarding is at least half […]
What is the Employee Retention Tax Credit? by Marcel Abandonato Last year, Congress created a large tax break, the Employee Retention Tax Credit (ERTC), to provide additional relief to businesses hard-hit by the pandemic: Originally created as part of the March 2020 CARES Act, the 2020 tax break gave eligible businesses a refundable tax credit […]