Outlook on 2020 Economic Conditions

What white noise are you listening to?  If you are not familiar with that meaning in terms of business, it is essentially background noise with very little meaning or significance.  News headlines tend to be dramatic in nature and seeking “click bait” as it is how all media outlets drive revenue.  There is a lot…

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The CRISIS for Talent Has Arrived

I have said it a lot lately.  The “War for Talent” has progressed to the “Crisis for Talent”.  What does that really mean?  For the first time in history, there are more jobs than unemployed candidates to fill those jobs.  That is creating a very tight labor market.  Yet, few employers are changing how they…

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2019 Market NOT Impacting Employment Boom

If you were watching the Stock Market in December to close out 2018, things appeared a bit shaky.  Do NOT believe the hype.  My 401k statement was not as pretty in 2018 as the year prior but all was not lost.  There is a clear point that needs to be understood. The Stock Market is…

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2018 Year-end Recruiting and Hiring Update

As we enter the last 6 – 8 weeks of 2018, we see a somewhat unusual trend for this time of year. Historically, companies are winding down recruiting efforts by this time due to a number of factors, such as finishing up before the holidays roll around. By late November, hiring managers and HR departments…

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How to Become Your External Recruiter’s Favorite Client

Let’s face it; no relationship is perfect.  There needs to be compromise, good communication, support and understanding. This stands true even when you think about working with your external recruiting partner.  The Q Works Group has been assisting client companies with recruiting solutions since 2002.  What I have noticed since I’ve worked here is that…

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Mid-Year 2018 Recruiting & Employment Trends and Insight

As we hit the midpoint of Q3, it is a good time to reiterate some key recruiting trends to keep an eye on as the labor market and economy continue to flourish. If you partner with an external recruiting firm, it is important to make sure they have a finger on the pulse of what…

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The Ins and Outs of Contract Staffing

At Q Works, we have been serving the executive permanent placement profile across multiple disciplines and industries for the past 16 Years.  We are pleased to announce that in addition to our permanent placement services, we will now be serving the contract employment sector as well. It is 2018 and we are living in what…

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2018 Employment Market Forecast is Looking Good

Good news for the employment market and recruiting industry moving into 2018 with employers in all US regions and industry sectors expected to increase staff.  The manufacturing and construction industries in particular are experiencing a rejuvenation leading to a marked increase in job openings within those sectors. The overall unemployment rate is expected to continue…

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Cultural Compatibility: Recruiting and Hiring for Good Fit

The Q Works Group has a unique background in that we have four team members born and raised in Europe. Each has spent their career learning the importance of understanding and embracing cultural differences in the workplace. They have seen first-hand the pitfalls that can occur when companies hire people based on resume material alone,…

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Recruiting 4.0 – A better way to get what you need

I know that most people think of recruiters as interchangeable and disposable but the landscape is changing and the people who are recruiting are changing. We are working to develop long-term relationships with our clients and their teams to ensure that we deliver the best possible candidates and service. In a perfect world our clients…

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