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There are more than 20,000 staffing agencies in the United States alone, and those agencies are responsible for hiring and employing nearly 17 million temporary and contract employees per year. With a growing number of qualified candidates making their way into the job market, it's easy to see why hiring managers are beginning to look to these agencies for help sourcing employees.

Initially, reactive hiring seems to make sense. With reactive hiring, you hire when you know you need a new team member, such as when an employee puts in their notice or the company is ready to expand. Most companies have worked on a reactive recruiting model for years.

IT job descriptions can be tricky to write, especially if you lack significant experience in the industry. With a little guidance, this task can be made simpler.

The temp-to-hire process has advantages for both candidates and employees. Instead of hiring a full-time candidate for a position, an employer looking to fill a temp-to-hire position hires a candidate that they feel will be a good fit for a short-term position. This position is often restricted by a specific time frame.

What are some of the factors leading to high staff turnover in the healthcare setting and what can be done to better improve healthcare employee retention? We’ve broken down common challenges to healthcare retention and possible solutions.

Interviews can be daunting, no matter what industry you're interviewing in. If you're interviewing for a job in the financial sector, you'll want to spend some time preparing answers centered around why you want to be in that particular industry--what is it about finance that you find fulfilling, and how can your experience and knowledge benefit your employer?

Landing your first job after college can be daunting, regardless of the industry you've chosen to make a living in. If you're planning to start and grow your career within the accounting sector, you may be having trouble thinking of ways to ensure you can stand out amongst a sea of well-qualified professionals and snag a job. Obtaining the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation can set you apart.

Building a team of excellent salespeople can be difficult, especially if your business is new or in need of an employee makeover. Whatever the reason, most companies agree that sales positions, regardless of experience level, are among the hardest to fill and often present the most challenges.

The demand for social workers is rising and forecasted to keep growing for at least the next decade. This news will undoubtedly bring a rise of new employees into the field, and the competition to recruit individuals who are truly qualified for these important positions will likely be fierce. As a new group of potential employees enters the workforce, it is vital to ensure you are attracting social workers with the right values.

IT candidates are in high demand in many fields. It's more important than ever for companies to have a competent IT professional on staff who can help manage all of their technology needs, from providing basic tech support to offering critical cyber security to the company as a whole. Hiring an effective IT professional, however, means looking for the right skills. What skills are hiring managers looking for? Check out this list to learn more.