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We Value Creativity

March 19, 2019

By Catherine Lang-Cline One of the main reasons we started this business is because we value creativity. It was not necessarily to start a staffing business, but that was the closest model. And, I had gained a bit of knowledge of the basics of a staffing company as a freelancer because I had used companies in the past to help me find work while I also found my own projects. I was registered with a few companies at the time but my best jobs came from the company that specialized

How To Love Your Job (or at least make the most of it)

March 5, 2019

By Catherine Lang-Cline Believe it or not, many, many people do love their job. The stars aligned and they found their calling in the field that they love with the team that works wonderfully together. It is actually possible that you can achieve this, too. It may require a few adjustments or it may require you getting what you need right now and then strategizing for your next move. If you already love your job with no issues, congratulations! You are one of the lucky few and you may be

How To Love A Job Search

February 26, 2019

By Catherine Lang-Cline I know what you are thinking, is it even possible to love a job search? I’m here to say that it can be. That is because with every change there comes opportunity, so if you look at it with those glasses on you will see the possibilities. Let’s get really real for a moment. If you are laid off or if you are fired you can feel a bit scared or hopeless. You might also feel very relieved. Regardless of what brought you here, you need to

What’s Hot This Season? Contract Employees!

January 31, 2019

By Catherine Lang-Cline Paychex recently put out a news release titled “New Paychex Data Shows Independent Contractor Growth Outpaces Employee Hiring in Small Businesses”. The data basically tells us that contractors are being utilized more than hiring employees to do the work. Why is this happening and would it work for your business? According to the data, small businesses are using the most contractors. This is because it is much easier to hire a person on a temporary basis to complete your project than to hire them as a full-time

Pay Matters: Getting What You’re Worth

January 24, 2019

By Kristen Harris Everyone wants to be paid what they’re worth. But what exactly is that? What factors determine your worth? How do companies determine the pay for a role and how can you find that out? People generally don’t like to talk about money so anything related to pay tends to be murky and mysterious. First, it’s important to keep in mind what type of work you’re considering. There is a big difference between pay rates for freelance or project work as opposed to hourly contract roles or full-time

Do Perks and Benefits Outweigh Salary?

September 24, 2018

By Catherine Lang-Cline What we are seeing more and more often are people looking for jobs that offer them a better quality of life. That quality of life does not always equal who is offering the highest salary. Many individuals in the new workforce are looking for employment that fits with their lifestyle. Work that is enjoyable, reflects their beliefs and allows them to do other things than work. What are some of the things that people are looking for? To no surprise, healthcare is a must. After that, people

#SheMeansBusiness Presents: Women at Work

September 17, 2018

Recently, Facebook stopped by our office to learn more about our Co-Creators, Kristen and Catherine, for their #shemeansbusiness series. Watch the full video below!

The Best Results Come With a Referral

September 11, 2018

By Catherine Lang-Cline Staffing Success recently published an article about how creative people are in high demand. We could not agree more. With every company needing a person with a skill set that addresses the many changes that are going on in technology and how we sell things, the need for web and mobile development, web production, user interface, and interaction design, and creative development has reached new heights. About half of the companies out there can get a referral from someone else for people with these skills. What about

Diversity in Creative: The Power of Conversation

September 6, 2018

By Kristen Harris Our business is to connect clients with the best creative talent, which means we’re working with candidates and companies in the creative space all day long. As we go about our work, we often notice a lack of diversity in race or ethnic background amongst candidates for creative roles. Let’s just say it here–we know that this conversation can be tricky territory. But if a company is focused on change, and it’s coming from the right place for the right reasons, we support that. Our job and

Our Favorite Places for Offsite Meetings

August 30, 2018

Our days are filled with meetings, but sometimes it’s nice to get out of the office once in a while. Below are a few of our favorite places for offsite meetings. Photo by Fox in the Snow Fox in the Snow [German Village] + [Italian Village] Website Photo by La Chatelaine La Chatelaine [multiple locations] Website Photo by Pistacia Vera Pistacia Vera [MULTIPLE LOCATIONS] Website Photo by Jeni’s Jeni’s [MULTIPLE LOCATIONS] Website Photo by Mission Coffee Mission Coffee [MULTIPLE LOCATIONS] Website

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