The Staffing Show

In this episode, Lauren Jones, Founder of Leap Advisory Partners, and Rob Mann, VP of Sales at Newbury Partners, join us to unpack trends and the transformative power of technology in staffing. Lauren is a powerhouse in the staffing industry, known for her expertise in workforce technology, change management, and female leadership advocacy, while Rob is regarded as a dynamic figure in the staffing industry, renowned for his expertise in sales and recruitment automation. In our conversation, we delve into industry mergers, sales strategies, technology optimization, and the role of AI in staffing. We discuss the exciting new partnership between Leap and Newbury, how the different companies complement each other, and why it is a one-stop shop. Explore why aligning recruitment and sales teams is essential, the trend of optimization, and important considerations when investing in AI technology. Gain insights into why your tech stack is a living organism, experimenting with new technologies, actionable strategies for integrating AI into your recruitment practices, and more. Tune in to discover exciting staffing trends and how AI is reshaping the recruitment landscape with Lauren Jones and Rob Mann!

We are joined on the show today by Adam Sprecher, an industry veteran with private and public staffing agencies. After learning about Adam’s professional background in staffing, our guest discusses the current industry trends that he sees playing out, his recommended strategies for growing as a staffing company, how his work with different companies influenced the rest of his career, and the talent engagement strategies that he reveres. We also explore agencies’ common mistakes during turmoil, Adam’s vision of the future of staffing, and the undeniable value of listening to and incorporating feedback.

Talent communities are more than just the talent and the recruiters – it’s everyone and everything that you have access to more than your closest competitors. Walking us through the value of strong talent communities is the Vice President of Customer Experience at our sponsor company Staffing Referrals, Rachelle Arnold. Rachelle’s rich professional history in staffing makes her the perfect candidate to define what a talent community is and to explain why it’s important to fully understand the term.  Our conversation journeys us through the work done at Staffing Referrals, why it’s vital to have a unique talent pool to pull from, how to assess a recruiter’s quality and credentials, and the incredible power of referral placements. We also discuss how failure opens doors of opportunity, why the candidate experience matters, why trust and transparency are essential components of recruiting in today’s climate, and everything that the industry is doing to boost and streamline recruiter productivity.  

In today’s episode, we delve into the fascinating journey of Tana Greene, the visionary behind MyWorkChoice, as she shares insights into revolutionizing the hourly workforce industry, empowering individuals, and crafting a culture of flexibility and choice. MyWorkChoice is a recruitment agency that provides a modern and human-centered approach to hiring and managing the hourly workforce. In our conversation, we unpack the high turnover rates and absenteeism in the light industrial staffing industry, how her company addressed these issues by giving workers more flexibility, and the benefits of reducing turnover and increasing employee satisfaction. Hear about her company's transition from brick-and-mortar offices to a completely virtual setup, details about the growth of MyWorkChoice, the challenges of building and maintaining software, and the importance of flexibility to the modern workforce. Gain insights into why flexible work schedules have attracted more women into manufacturing, the secret behind MyWorkChoice’s success, and how to do more with fewer employees. Tana also shares her personal journey, from overcoming challenging situations to navigating domestic violence to starting her own business and reaching her full potential. Tune in as we uncover ways the staffing industry is broken and how empowering the workforce can fix it with Tana Greene!

Recruitment strategies come in all shapes and sizes, but how do you know which one works best for your organization? As you’ll discover in today’s episode, building a talent community is an effective, forward-thinking strategy that can help you attract and retain a highly skilled workforce while saving on recruitment spend and effort. To discuss this topic, we are joined by Dan Mastropolo, Chief Vision Officer of Shiftfillers and President of Oak City Advisors, a passionate staffing executive who goes beyond adapting to change and aims to shape the future. Tuning in, you’ll learn how a talent community can help you maximize your talent database, practical advice for hands-on technology adoption in your organization, the role AI will play in the future of staffing, and much more. To hear about future-proofing talent acquisition and increasing your operational performance, don’t miss this thought-provoking conversation!

In today’s episode, David Folwell sits down with Justin Clarke, Founder and CEO of F|Staff, to discuss technology, trends, and the future of staffing. F|Staff is an on-demand global platform facilitating interactions between CDL drivers and stakeholders on both ends of the market. In our conversation, we discuss his non-traditional path into staffing, lessons from his career journey, and how he founded F|Staff. Discover the benefits of a data-centric business model, why he thinks the staffing industry is broken, and how staffing agencies and customers can benefit from leveraging technology-based solutions. Gain insights into why reducing friction for customers is vital for success and the importance of streamlining the hiring process. Explore the current and future trends of the industry, ways the company is embracing AI, why AI won’t replace you but someone who is using AI will, and much more. Join us as we unpack the steps to building an on-demand future in staffing with Justin Clarke!

In today’s episode, David Folwell welcomes back one of our favorite guests, Vinda Souza, CMO at RefAssured. Tuning in you’ll hear us cover a range of topics relevant to leaders within the staffing industry, from the value of DEI and competitive differentiation to the causes and antidotes to burnout. We talk with Vinda about the importance of diversity when it comes to problem-solving and recognizing blind spots, before learning why DEI is essential for better decisions and happier cultures. We also discuss the root causes of burnout, suggested solutions, and how to make hiring decisions that lead to healthy, supportive teams. Join us for Vinda’s insights on DEI, burnout, and getting company culture right.

In this episode of The Staffing Show, Thomas Kosnik, president of Visus Group, Dawn Meyers, CEO of Malone Workforce Solutions, and Mark Holland, CEO of Ascend Staffing, discuss their experience in leadership roles. They share some best practices when it comes to recruiting and hiring talent and talk about who they trust for business advice as well as key factors to consider when growing a business.

Aaron Opalewski, CEO and Founder of Spark Talent, joined David Folwell to talk about his experience in the staffing industry. He shared what it’s been like to create Spark Companies, a portfolio of companies that operate within different niches. He talks about the company’s growth over the past year and also shares his philosophy of being transparent about both success and failure. He also talks about a unique situation where he worked with one of his former competitors and they created a new, successful company together.

On this episode of The Staffing Show, Dan Mori, President of Employment Solutions, joins David Folwell to talk about The Staffing Sales Summit, which will take place in February 2024. He talks about some of the trends he has seen in the staffing industry since the COVID-19 pandemic and how certain skills such as demonstrating the value of staffing agencies can be helpful when talking to potential clients. He also touches on some of the highlights of The Staffing Sales Summit, including a line-up of talks from seasoned staffing professionals.