As everyone knows, these are challenging and uncertain economic times. Consequently, they require creative and innovative hiring and staffing solutions. Sometimes, it’s difficult to determine who devised a particular solution in the first place—the members of the workforce or the…

The rules have changed. On the one hand, it’s not that surprising, given the changes in modern culture and our nation’s economy during the last 10 years. However, it’s a little disconcerting, as well. After all, there was some comfort…

If there’s one thing that people like more than solutions to their problems, it’s solutions immediately, as soon as their problems arise. Anybody who’s ever seen the action-adventure television show MacGyver knows that the title character, portrayed by Richard Dean…

Q: How can clients hire contractors during a hiring freeze? A: This really doesn’t seem logical, but in reality, it happens all the time in business, and it’s all tied to budgets. Most companies run their businesses with a variety…

Canton, Ohio—Looking to gain traction in this economy?  Is your firm experiencing decreased production due to current economic conditions? Leading industry trainer of The Griffin Group, who was the main speaker at the 2006 Top Echelon Network National Convention, has a session…

The following article appeared in the May/June 2009 issue of the Contracting Corner newsletter. Every once in a while, a story comes along that perfectly illustrates the obstacles that recruiters face in today’s business environment. The story of Marty Martinez…