February 2012

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It takes a certain skill set and personality to succeed as a recruiter. The February issue of Staffing Industry Review discusses common traits of successful recruiters. Also in this issue: What you need to know before jumping into recruitment process outsourcing (RPO). Centralizing the recruitment process is becoming more common; who is doing it? A discussion of keys to increasing your staffing firm’s value. This issue takes a look at the staffing industry in India.

You Ask, We Answer

February 1, 2012

What about E-Verify? 50% of staffing buyers say they don’t require it.


Benefit of Counsel

February 1, 2012

Can you pass it on? Staffing firms share background checks with clients — within parameters.


Research Report: Out of time

February 1, 2012

Majority of large customers use term limits.


Recruiter’s Anatomy

February 1, 2012

It takes a certain skill set and personality to succeed in this field. Here we outline some common traits of successful recruiters.


Destination RPO

February 1, 2012

Recruitment process outsourcing is an appealing option for staffing firms. Here’s what you need to know before jumping in.


Hiring Hub

February 1, 2012

Centralizing the recruiting process is becoming a more common trend in the staffing industry. Who’s doing it and why?


Command a High Valuation

February 1, 2012

Everything you do is for one sole purpose: to increase your firm’s value. Here are some key variables that directly affect that — and how to improve them.


The Wild Wild East

February 1, 2012

We take a look at the unorganized but growing staffing industry in India. A new lobbying body is soon to be announced; plus an interview with the CEO of a 5,000-strong IT staffing and solutions firm.


Center Stage

February 2, 2012

Laser focus: The Jacobson Group specializes in the insurance industry and recently introduced a standalone RPO.


Expert’s Corner

February 2, 2012

Calling the shots: Why mandating specific metrics can be bad for business.


Power Seller

February 2, 2012

Metrics to track: Why the fill ratio is a key measure of performance.


By the Numbers

February 2, 2012

  • Seventy-six percent of staffing firms will increase recruiting staff in 2012.
  • Mid-range pay for staffing industry recruiters by skill specialty.
  • Thirty-one percent of U.S. information technology staffing firms use India-based recruiters.