Please Share Your Hiring Mangers – A Recruiter’s Plea

The unemployment rate in May fell to 3.8%, the lowest since April 2000, which means saying we are in a candidate driven market is an understatement. The talent shortage has led to a surge in companies seeking outside recruiting assistance.  That’s good news for our industry of course, but with that comes an added responsibility…

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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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Impact of Salary History Laws on All States

What do the following cities and states all have in common? California Delaware Massachusetts Oregon New Orleans New York City Philadelphia Pittsburgh Puerto Rico San Francisco They all have, or will soon have, laws on the books preventing employers from asking about job candidate’s salary history. The laws state that companies are prohibited from questioning…

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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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Companies Should Remain Flexible on “Requirements”

The established trend of a candidate-driven market has forced companies to examine and implement alternative tactics to attract desired talent. The demand for highly skilled employees is so great, that thinking outside of the box is no longer a luxury but a necessity in terms of recruiting and hiring strategies. One unconventional practice and one…

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When Does Interim Management Make Perfect Sense?

If you’ve never hired an interim executive manager or do not think you would be interested in that type of position fulfillment then please read on. By definition, interim executive management is the hiring of a temporary, experienced executive brought in to maintain management responsibilities during a defined period of transition, or to solve a…

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6 Benefits of Engaged Exclusive Searches

If you are considering partnering with an executive search firm, it is important to understand that not all searches (nor search firms) are created equal.  The most common types of searches are: Contingent (exclusive and non-exclusive): Client has the choice of working with one or multiple firms and firm is paid only upon candidate being…

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The Employment Market 2017

In an effort to make wise business decisions regarding the employment landscape for the upcoming year, it is well worth the time to review the overall market trends and predictions. The number one challenge that employers will likely face when looking to fill positions in 2017, is the ongoing dynamic of the candidate-driven market. The demand…

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