The Staffing Show

On the latest episode of The Staffing Show, Tim Glennie, managing partner and co-founder of BridgeView, shares his experience with co-creating a firm that blends consulting and IT staffing services. He talks about the importance of getting sustained, intentional feedback from clients as well as being a partner through each stage of a client’s journey. He also shares insights on the emergence of “Zoom cities” and their impact on how workers approach and assess their quality of life as well as compensation.

In this episode of The Staffing Show, Aaron Elder, CEO and co-founder of Crelate, shares his experiences with entrepreneurship and upskilling his teams. He also discusses what today’s economic landscape could mean for the staffing industry and how to use “transferable velocity” to predict a candidate’s rate of professional growth and the likelihood of their success within your organization.

Alex Rawlings, president and founder of Raw Selection, joins the podcast to talk about his experience with starting his own firm and the appeal of focusing on a niche market. He talks about the importance of documentation when it comes to creating your own training programs, and also shares his thoughts on why occasionally working from an office can be incredibly beneficial to professional development.  

Jamie Getgood, chief people officer at TeamRecruit and Staffing Venture Capital, joins The Staffing Show to talk about the exciting growth of his company and the creative tactics they are employing to navigate staffing during COVID. He touches on the importance of face-to-face interactions in the digital age and also shares his experience working for General Motors and the valuable lessons he learned about burnout and setting employees up for future success.  

Dan Pollock, CEO of Advantis Global and Advantis Medical Staffing, joins this episode of The Staffing Show to talk about his experience in the staffing industry and how he worked his way up to leading a high-growth company that focuses on two in-demand professions: IT and healthcare. He provides tips on creating a company culture in the era of remote work and discusses how providing a path to promotion for his employees has led to higher retention during the Great Resignation.  

Are you interested in hearing a seasoned staffing professional talk about the lessons he has learned from almost 20 years in the industry? Todd Duclos, VP of marketing at Loyal Source, shares his insights on dealing with the staffing shortage as well as his thoughts on the changing needs and desires of today’s workforce. He also talks about the importance of staying resilient in the face of challenges and growing strengths around “what makes you, you.”

Are you interested in hearing a seasoned staffing professional share insights about the benefits of practicing kindness in business and creating an inclusive environment where a diverse group of employees can thrive? Lydia Wilson, VP of Strategy and Development at Signature Consultants, talks about her start in the industry as a recruiter and her thoughts on combating the talent crisis by considering candidates on a global scale. She also shares ideas about how she feels younger generations such as millennials and Gen Z have changed the professional landscape for the better.

Are you interested in learning strategies that will help you and your workforce prepare for a rapidly changing future of work? In this episode of The Staffing Show, Ira Wolfe, president of Success Performance Solutions, talks about starting his professional career as a dentist and eventually starting his own HR consulting firm. Wolfe shares tips and advice for preparing to work and lead in the “world of never normal” where an adaptable mindset will be key to adjusting to this world of ever-present change.

Are you interested in learning more about what is driving the Great Resignation and finding ways your company can adjust to the changing needs and desires of your workforce? JT Thoms, National Account Executive at Jackson & Coker Locum Tenens, shares the wisdom he has gained from entering the workforce at 19 and working his way up to being a VP by his early 30s. He talks about “The Railroad Tracks to Success and Recruitment” as well as the “SIMPLE Problem” and how these have shaped his understanding of paths to success as well as common obstacles found in organizations he has worked with.

Are you interested in learning strategies that will help you retain and grow your talent pool? On this episode of The Staffing Show, Bert Miller, CEO of Protis Global and the MRINetwork, shares his experience founding two companies and working in search and recruitment for more than 25 years. He shares his thoughts about the changing landscape of work arrangements as well as his philosophy of hiring people that have forced multiplying capabilities. He also talks about the importance of staying the course amidst perceived failures.