INDUSTRY INSIGHTS
Intelligence for leaders who intend to outperform the market, not simply react to it.
Global Impact Staffing’s curated hub equips staffing leaders, recruiters, and executives with strategic perspective drawn from more than 25 years of exclusive industry experience. Through grounded analysis of employment data and real market engagement, we provide clear guidance on staffing employment trends, recruiter productivity, sales leadership and revenue growth, market cycles and industry evolution, and the measured impact of advancing technology on the profession. Designed for firm owners, executives, recruiters, sales professionals, corporate HR leaders, and those preparing for senior leadership, this insight is built to help serious operators perform, adapt, and win within the staffing ecosystem.
Building long lasting quality business relationships that last
To build a good brand that has longevity you must develop relationships. It is the cornerstone of all great business. You must connect with people in a real way. I have been in the staffing...
Do narcissistic CEOs make good leaders?
I found this an interesting topic. So many people do not know the difference between confident and cocky so this is the eternal question in leadership. The research that was done has a good sample...
Why do so many new employees fail within the first 18 months of taking a job?
According to legendary New York Yankees catcher Yogi Berra, “90% of baseball is mental. The other half is physical.” Good thing Yogi was a baseball guy and not a math teacher... but his point is...
Givers vs. Takers: The Surprising Truth about Who Gets Ahead
Sales 101 - Givers vs. Takers: The Surprising Truth about Who Gets Ahead New research from Wharton management professor Adam Grant reveals that how you respond to these requests may be a decisive...
Is Your Desk Is Making You Stupid
...not every mental activity can or should be performed while walking, but this new research reinforces anecdotal evidence and other research findings that suggest being too tightly chained to our...
5 Attributes to Look for in High-Performing Employees
The list of five attributes are pretty obvious, but it can get lost in the shuffle when hiring deadlines are imminent. When the desire to find anyone to meet a deadline becomes more important, the...
Recruiter 101 – Why do so many new employees fail within the first 18 months of taking a job?
According to legendary New York Yankees catcher Yogi Berra, “90% of baseball is mental. The other half is physical.” Good thing Yogi was a baseball guy and not a math teacher... but his point is...
What is the cost of a bad hire?
With the VMS/RPO/MSP world upon us we must still remember at the end of the day our clients hire us "staffing companies" to help them solve their employment challenges. With the costs (not...
Word-of-mouth marketing is 10 times more effective than traditional advertising
Recruiting is not hard...Word of mouth of mouth marketing is what separates good recruiters from great recruiters... When you create a positive buzz about your recruiting skills, contractors will...
How We Mistake Execution for Strategy
When strategy is substituted for visions, missions, purposes, plans, or goals your company will go adrift....
Time management Using The Pareto Principle for Sales Success
The Pareto Principle, or “80/20 Rule... ...if you can figure out which 20% of your time produces 80% of your business’ results, you can spend more time on those activities and less time on...
What makes a great leader?
...the best leaders are the best problem solvers. They have the patience to step back and see the problem at-hand through broadened observation; circular vision. They see around, beneath and beyond...
Qualities to look for in top candidates
What really distinguishes the standout candidates from the rest are those intangible qualities—like passion, enthusiasm, and drive to be the absolute best....
10 ways to ensure your top people quit
I see these same mistakes everyday. Most of the reasons the most talented and productive people flee a given workplace can be avoided. Here are common mistakes, along with better alternatives. The...
Recession (again/still?) or is this a Paradigm Shift
Are we in a recession (again/still?) or is this a paradigm shift and the way business will be done going forward? The financial numbers prove a recession(CFO.com), but hiring trends say otherwise???...