The Staffing Show

MeeDerby has been the leading executive search firm specializing in staffing and workforce solutions since 1988, and today, we are joined by its founder and CEO, Robin Mee, and president, Kim Whiteley. After detailing their journeys in staffing, Robin and Kim describe the work of MeeDerby and how the company approaches its business partnerships. Then, we unpack the lessons learned at Mee...

For this edition of our CMO Roundtable discussions, we’re joined by Tom Kosnik, President of Visus Group; Michelle Krier, Head of Marketing at Advanced RPO; Austin Fowler, Director of Marketing at The Ash Group; Kyle Coughlin, VP of Marketing at The Reserves Network; and Amy Giessinger, VP of Marketing at Doherty. Our guests explore how to craft content and campaigns that t...

In today’s rapidly changing staffing landscape, how do you grow while everyone else is flat or declining? In this episode of The Staffing Show, we’re joined by Steven Farrell, Director of Sales at Your Employment Solutions (YES) and host of The Staffing Playbook Podcast, to unpack the strategies that helped his team achieve double-digit growth in a down market. Steven share...

For staffing professionals in healthcare, the job is more than just making the right hires; it’s about doing so quickly and efficiently but also carefully to ensure patients ultimately receive the best care possible. Today we are joined by Holly Bass, a healthcare staffing industry advocate and expert, and Executive Director at the National Association of Travel Healthcare ...

Without a sense of direction, today’s technological climate can be overwhelming. To unpack how staffing tech leaders can successfully navigate this challenging landscape, we spoke with the President of Oak City Advisors, Daniel Mastropolo, and the Senior Director of Technology and Innovation at Skillwork, Tim Ratliff. Dan and Tim describe their paths to staffing before exam...

So many staffing agencies are spending way too much on job boards! What if there was another way to find suitable candidates? Today on The Staffing Show, we are joined by the co-founder of Boostie and Bullhorn Automation, Travis Arnold, to discuss the changing landscape of the staffing industry. Tuning in, you’ll hear all about Travis’ interesting career and what led him to staffing, wha...

How do leaders stay ahead in a rapidly evolving industry while preparing for the future of work? During this episode, we sit down with Jeffrey Bowling, Co-Founder and Partner at Four Piers, and Eric Gregg, Founder and CXS at ClearlyRated. First, we discuss key market trends, how AI is changing the recruitment industry, and some of the tools that leaders can leverage to navigate turbulent...

The culture of a firm you are acquiring is an essential factor to consider when trying to be successful in mergers and acquisitions. Today we are joined by the president of the Visus Group, Thomas Kosnik, the chief corporate development officer of TalentLaunch, Matthew Lyon, and the CFO of First Step Staffing, Reggie Harmon to discuss the staffing industry and their vast experience in it...

What does it take to grow and sell a successful staffing agency? Today, we sit down with Diane Prince, founder and serial entrepreneur, to discuss her businesses and how she sold them for a profit. Diane is a seasoned entrepreneur, business leader, and founder of DianePrince.co and Recruiting Agency 360. She is best known for her remarkable achievement of building and selling a staffing ...

Are you curious about the benefits of the franchise model in the staffing industry? In this episode, we dive deep into the topic with Will Skowyra, the Director of Strategic Solutions at Express Employment International, as he shares his journey from growing up in a family-owned staffing franchise to leading strategic solutions at a major corporation. With a rich background in the staffi...

You’ve built your brand from nothing and have developed a healthy following, but have you bred superfans who are wholeheartedly invested in everything you do? Today, we are joined by the incredible keynote speaker and author of Creating Superfans, Brittany Hodak, who uses her wealth of knowledge on customer and candidate experience to explain how you can create superfans for your brand. ...

Your tech stack plays a vital role in the effectiveness and competitiveness of your staffing firm, but building the right one requires more than just selecting the latest and greatest software. Your tools also need to integrate seamlessly, scale with your business, and adapt to the rapidly evolving staffing industry. Today’s guest is Chris Scowden, CEO of Newbury Partners, a business pro...

In the staffing industry where the key to thriving is differentiation, creating a unique brand identity that resonates with clients and candidates is essential. Today, we are joined by Richard Rosner, the founder of Staffing Shark and America’s favorite flip-flop-wearing job agent, for a crash course in personal branding. Named one of the Top 100 Staffing Leaders to Watch in 2022 by the ...

If you’re struggling in this competitive landscape, then maybe it’s time to adjust your sales mindset. We are joined today by Tom Erb, the Founder and President of Tallann Resources, LLC – a national consulting firm specializing in the staffing and recruiting industry and corporate talent acquisition. We begin with Tom’s professional journey in staffing before discussing what is now one ...

On this episode of The Staffing Show, David is joined by Brian Hoffmeyer, SVP of Market Strategies at Beeline. Join the conversation as they break down the inner workings of Beeline, discuss three key strategies they use to differentiate themselves from other VMSs, and unpack their MSP partnerships. Brian also shares his insights on the importance of viewing the contingent workforce from...

True leadership is more than just claiming a fancy new title; it’s about cultivating genuine relationships in your workforce, allowing others to make mistakes, taking ownership of your faults, and leading with humility and transparency. Chris Johnson encompasses true leadership in every way, and we are grateful for the knowledge that he shares with us today in his capacity as the Chief S...