US: Fake addresses and maps lead to $2.9M settlement for overbilling Colorado agency. An Illinois-based staffing firm will pay $2.9 million to settle accusations it falsified maps and addresses to charge the Colorado Department of Corrections higher bill rates for travel nurses, the state’s prosecutors announced. Quality Placement Authority, which has since merged into Staffing Network Holdings, allegedly made local healthcare providers seem more distant than they really were to justify higher...
US: The former chief operations officer of a healthcare staffing firm in Evansville, Indiana, was sentenced to nearly five years in prison after pleading guilty to fraud and money laundering charges, the Justice Department announced Sept. 18. Heather Rene Armstead, 52, of Evansville — also known as Heather Ashley — embezzled more than $400,000 for personal use, according to the department. The money was spent at retailers, including $2,172.33 at a jeweler. The staffing firm, which served senior...
Registration is now open for "Best Staffing Firms to Work For" competition, welcoming entries from companies across the US, Canada, the UK, and Ireland. The deadline to enroll is Nov. 11. Participating firms will receive a complimentary, customized engagement report detailing what truly drives and inspires their workforce. Official winners will be determined through internal employee engagement surveys and temporary workforce Net Promoter Scores (NPS), with results announced at the Executive ...
The global direct-hire market remains fragmented due to the large number of boutique recruiters given the "relationship-driven, specialized and scale-resistant nature of permanent recruitment," according to the SIA report. The world’s 10 largest direct-hire firms by global market share are: - Persol Holdings, 1.34%, Japan - Michael Page, 0.97%, UK - The Adecco Group, 0.83%, Switzerland - Randstad, 0.61%, Netherlands - Hays, 0.59%, UK - ManpowerGroup, 0.58%, US - Robert Half, 0.58%, US - Allegi...
The firm name is a wrapper. The recruiter is the product.
Ask a hiring manager which agency they work with, and many will hesitate. Ask which recruiter they work with, and the answer is instant.
I read this SIA article on the world's largest direct-hire firms, and it got me thinking.
The global direct-hire market is worth about $75.6 billion. The 10 biggest firms in the world hold just 7% of it, and the biggest of all, Perso...
Former staffing firm owner gets 13-month prison sentence, must pay nearly $1.7M A former staffing firm owner from Lowell, Massachusetts, was sentenced to 13 months in prison and ordered to pay nearly $1.7 million in restitution, the US Attorney’s Office for the District of Massachusetts reported. Henry Lam, 68, was sentenced on Sept. 30 by Chief Judge Denise Casper in Boston after pleading guilty in May to failure to collect and pay over taxes and mail fraud, according to the announcement. L...
3 ways for Small Recruitment Agencies to Build Credibility
Brutal truth: traffic without trust is just noise.
You can have a polished recruitment website, killer logo, slick job ads, and a modern brand, but if hiring managers and candidates can't tell whether your agency actually delivers, they'll move on.
Credibility is what turns attention into conversations. Especially for small recruitment agencies.
1. Stop Hiding Behind the Agency Brand
This is marketing 101 - people buy from people, not from brands.
Small agencies don't win by preten...
The 6 Types of Recruiters You'll Meet in our Industry
After 11+ years in recruiting, patterns start to emerge. From agency to agency, I’ve noticed the same 6 types of recruiters show up again and again, and even though every recruiter thinks they’re unique, most of us are some mix of a few archetypes.
Truth: People don’t usually choose recruitment as a profession, but rather somehow end up in recruitment.
This is the reason why recruitment attracts very different personalities, and that’s part of what makes it work. Most recruiters are a combinat...
What is a split-fee network for recruiters?
In the fast-paced world of recruitment, staying competitive means having access to the right talent at the right time. One of the most effective ways recruiters expand their reach and increase placement success is through a split network, also known as a split fee network. But what exactly is a split network, and how can it benefit your recruiting business? Let’s dive in. Understanding the Split Placement Network Concept
A split network for recruiters is a collaborative system where two or more...
US: Fake addresses and maps lead to $2.9M settlement for overbilling Colorado agency. An Illinois-based staffing firm will pay $2.9 million to settle accusations it falsified maps and addresses to charge the Colorado Department of Corrections higher bill rates for travel nurses, the state’s prosecutors announced. Quality Placement Authority, which has since merged into Staffing Network Holdings, allegedly made local healthcare providers seem more distant than they really were to justify higher...
US: The former chief operations officer of a healthcare staffing firm in Evansville, Indiana, was sentenced to nearly five years in prison after pleading guilty to fraud and money laundering charges, the Justice Department announced Sept. 18. Heather Rene Armstead, 52, of Evansville — also known as Heather Ashley — embezzled more than $400,000 for personal use, according to the department. The money was spent at retailers, including $2,172.33 at a jeweler. The staffing firm, which served senior...
Registration is now open for "Best Staffing Firms to Work For" competition, welcoming entries from companies across the US, Canada, the UK, and Ireland. The deadline to enroll is Nov. 11. Participating firms will receive a complimentary, customized engagement report detailing what truly drives and inspires their workforce. Official winners will be determined through internal employee engagement surveys and temporary workforce Net Promoter Scores (NPS), with results announced at the Executive ...
The global direct-hire market remains fragmented due to the large number of boutique recruiters given the "relationship-driven, specialized and scale-resistant nature of permanent recruitment," according to the SIA report. The world’s 10 largest direct-hire firms by global market share are: - Persol Holdings, 1.34%, Japan - Michael Page, 0.97%, UK - The Adecco Group, 0.83%, Switzerland - Randstad, 0.61%, Netherlands - Hays, 0.59%, UK - ManpowerGroup, 0.58%, US - Robert Half, 0.58%, US - Allegi...
The firm name is a wrapper. The recruiter is the product.
Ask a hiring manager which agency they work with, and many will hesitate. Ask which recruiter they work with, and the answer is instant.
I read this SIA article on the world's largest direct-hire firms, and it got me thinking.
The global direct-hire market is worth about $75.6 billion. The 10 biggest firms in the world hold just 7% of it, and the biggest of all, Perso...
Former staffing firm owner gets 13-month prison sentence, must pay nearly $1.7M A former staffing firm owner from Lowell, Massachusetts, was sentenced to 13 months in prison and ordered to pay nearly $1.7 million in restitution, the US Attorney’s Office for the District of Massachusetts reported. Henry Lam, 68, was sentenced on Sept. 30 by Chief Judge Denise Casper in Boston after pleading guilty in May to failure to collect and pay over taxes and mail fraud, according to the announcement. L...
3 ways for Small Recruitment Agencies to Build Credibility
Brutal truth: traffic without trust is just noise.
You can have a polished recruitment website, killer logo, slick job ads, and a modern brand, but if hiring managers and candidates can't tell whether your agency actually delivers, they'll move on.
Credibility is what turns attention into conversations. Especially for small recruitment agencies.
1. Stop Hiding Behind the Agency Brand
This is marketing 101 - people buy from people, not from brands.
Small agencies don't win by preten...
The 6 Types of Recruiters You'll Meet in our Industry
After 11+ years in recruiting, patterns start to emerge. From agency to agency, I’ve noticed the same 6 types of recruiters show up again and again, and even though every recruiter thinks they’re unique, most of us are some mix of a few archetypes.
Truth: People don’t usually choose recruitment as a profession, but rather somehow end up in recruitment.
This is the reason why recruitment attracts very different personalities, and that’s part of what makes it work. Most recruiters are a combinat...
What is a split-fee network for recruiters?
In the fast-paced world of recruitment, staying competitive means having access to the right talent at the right time. One of the most effective ways recruiters expand their reach and increase placement success is through a split network, also known as a split fee network. But what exactly is a split network, and how can it benefit your recruiting business? Let’s dive in. Understanding the Split Placement Network Concept
A split network for recruiters is a collaborative system where two or more...