Posts by Staffing Management Group
Guarding Candidate Data: Cybersecurity Essentials for Staffing Firms
Imagine discovering that the personal details of thousands of candidates you’ve interviewed just got leaked online. Not a hypothetical—staffing firms experience data breaches at alarming rates, with 43% reporting security incidents in the past year alone. Your candidates trust you with their most sensitive information. Their Social Security numbers. Salary history. Home addresses. And cybersecurity…
Read MoreGig-Economy Compliance Update: Managing Worker Classification & Payroll in 2025
You know that gnawing feeling in your stomach when you realize you’ve misclassified a worker and now face potential penalties that could cripple your business? Yeah, that’s becoming increasingly common. With 36% of US workers participating in the gig economy and new compliance regulations set to take effect in 2025, the stakes for proper worker…
Read MoreSkills-Based Hiring Takes Center Stage: Practical Steps for Recruiters
You’re still sifting through resumes, looking at degrees and job titles, aren’t you? Meanwhile, 76% of employers now prioritize skills over traditional credentials. The gap between your hiring practices nd how the market is evolving keeps widening. Skills-based hiring isn’t just another HR buzzword. It’s the practical solution to finding hidden talent when degree requirements…
Read MorePay Transparency Laws 2025: A Compliance Checklist for Staffing Agencies
Is your staffing agency ready for the next wave of pay transparency laws in 2025? Because 82% aren’t, and the compliance penalties are getting steeper by the month. Let’s cut through the confusion. Pay transparency isn’t just another HR headache—it’s reshaping how staffing agencies operate, price their services, and communicate with both clients and candidates.…
Read MoreAI-Powered Back Office: How Automation Is Slashing Costs for Staffing Firms in 2025
Let’s be real: your back office is bleeding money right now. The average staffing firm spends 38% of revenue on administrative costs, while your recruiters waste 75% of their time on tasks that don’t generate a single dollar. These aren’t just numbers. They’re the difference between scaling your staffing firm or watching competitors zoom ahead…
Read MoreTracking Skills-Hiring Metrics
Ever spent weeks onboarding a new hire only to realize they don’t have the skills your job description promised? You’re not alone. HR leaders everywhere are waking up to a brutal truth: traditional hiring metrics tell you who applied and who accepted—but nothing about whether they can actually do the job. Measuring skills-hiring metrics isn’t…
Read MoreTalent Shortages or Tech Gaps? Solving Hiring Challenges with Smarter Systems, Not More Recruiters
In 2025, the staffing industry is facing one of its most complex paradoxes: record-level job openings, yet an ongoing talent shortage. Companies are eager to hire, but many staffing firms struggle to keep up with demand using traditional recruitment methods. For years, the go-to solution was simple: hire more recruiters. But today, that’s no longer…
Read MoreThe Role of Workforce Analytics & Bullhorn One in Smarter Hiring Decisions
Companies can’t afford to rely on outdated practices or guesswork in today’s high-stakes hiring landscape. The speed and accuracy of recruitment have become strategic differentiators, and for forward-thinking organizations, workforce analytics and recruiting automation are no longer optional—they’re essential. At Staffing Management Group (SMG), we’ve embraced this shift fully, combining the power of data with…
Read MoreThe 2025 Staffing Outlook: Where the Industry is Headed Next
The staffing industry stands at a crossroads as we approach 2025. With AI adoption surging among 67% of talent acquisition professionals, skills-based hiring replacing degree requirements, and work-life balance overtaking salary as employees’ top priority for the first time in over two decades, the landscape is transforming at breakneck speed. Meanwhile, organizations are navigating economic…
Read MoreExploring the Benefits of EOR
Expanding into new markets can be daunting in today’s global business landscape. Navigating complex labor laws, managing international payroll, and ensuring compliance across borders often overwhelms companies. But what if there was a solution that could simplify this process and accelerate your global growth? Enter the Employer of Record (EOR) – a game-changing service that’s…
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