The Staffing Show

In this episode of The Staffing Show, Thomas Kosnik, president of Visus Group , Dawn Meyers, CEO of Malone Workforce Solutions , and Mark Holland, CEO of Ascend Staffing , discuss their experience in leadership roles. They share some best practices when it comes to recruiting and hiring talent and talk about who they trust for business advice as well as key factors to consider when growing a busin...

Aaron Opalewski, CEO and Founder of Spark Talent , joined David Folwell to talk about his experience in the staffing industry. He shared what it’s been like to create Spark Companies, a portfolio of companies that operate within different niches. He talks about the company’s growth over the past year and also shares his philosophy of being transparent about both success and failure. He also talks...

On this episode of The Staffing Show, Dan Mori, President of Employment Solutions , joins David Folwell to talk about The Staffing Sales Summit, which will take place in February 2024. He talks about some of the trends he has seen in the staffing industry since the COVID-19 pandemic and how certain skills such as demonstrating the value of staffing agencies can be helpful when talking to potential...

On this episode of The Staffing Show, Matt Dichter, VP of Sales at Staffing Engine , talks about his start in the staffing industry and his journey to his current company. He shares all of the various programs that are part of his company’s tech stack and details how they streamline day-to-day operations. He also talks about his view of AI tools such as ChatGPT and how they could launch the staffi...

Mohamed Basha, CEO of TLC Nursing , joins The Staffing Show to talk about his experience with creating a healthcare staffing agency. He shares the unconventional journey that led him into this industry, and also talks about his company’s focus on providing the best quality of nurses as opposed to being the largest in size. He also touches on some of the useful programs his company is using in thei...

In this episode of The Staffing Show, Ashley Andersen, SVP at ClearEdge Rising , joins David for a second time to talk about her work in leadership development for women in the staffing industry. Ashley dives into the progress ClearEdge Rising has made since its launch and reveals some of the topics that they’ve covered so far, including boundaries and ‘both/and’ thinking. Later in the episode, sh...

On this episode of The Staffing Show, Keith Weightman, RVP at Bullhorn , joins David Folwell to talk about his approach to creating engaging LinkedIn content that creates value for his audience. He describes his unique approach to creating posts and provides tips and tricks for LinkedIn users who are looking to increase the quality and frequency of their own content. Later in the episode, Weightma...

On this episode of The Staffing Show, Danny Minor, President and Partner at Allegiance Staffing , talks about his experience in the staffing industry and being part of a licensee business model. He explains the many perks of this model, such as a built-in network of like-minded professionals as well as the ability to share technological assets such as software. He also talks about the importance o...

In the newest episode of The Staffing Show, Corey Grissom, Head of Business Development at Opus Match , joins David to talk about how AI has reshaped the way staffing agencies approach their work. He talks about the services Opus Match provides, such as AI matchmaking for candidates and agencies, that allow for a tailored and more efficient experience for all parties. Corey goes on to explore some...

Chris Sund, President of Uniti Med Staffing , joins the latest episode of the Staffing Show to talk about his decade of experience in healthcare staffing. He shares some of the forward-thinking practices they have implemented, such as hour-long gratitude practices, and how these incentives have helped to attract and retain employees. Later, Sund discusses some of the ways that Uniti Med has naviga...

On this episode of The Staffing Show, Ashley Andersen, SVP of ClearEdge Rising , joins the podcast to talk about a leadership development program specifically designed for women. She talks about the power that comes through growth in a connected community, and also how the teachings of Brené Brown have influenced her coaching practices. She also touches on how vulnerability powers true connection...

On this episode of The Staffing Show, Leah Bourdon, VP of Talent at ALKU , talks about the growth and exciting developments in the company over the past 12 years. She talks about the specialized focus of ALKU and how the company places consultants in specific areas including healthcare, IT, life sciences, technology and government. She also reflects on the company’s philosophy of hiring entry-leve...

On this episode of The Staffing Show, Chris Conrad, VP of Sales at Textkernel , talks to David about how Textkernel became the global leader in resume parsing. Conrad dives into how the intentional use of technology can improve work environments as well as how he sees generative AI, such as ChatGPT, shaping the future of the staffing industry. Later, he shares his thoughts on the concept of “silve...

On this episode of The Staffing Show, Hannah MacDonald, co-owner of Better Together , joins David Folwell to talk about all things Gen Z. As a member of Gen Z herself, she shares her own journey in the staffing industry and provides meaningful insights into this up-and-coming generation of workers. She touches on how this generation’s unique background has shaped their values and work ethic, and h...

Alison Daley, founder and CEO of Recruiting Innovation , joins The Staffing Show to talk about how she got started in the staffing industry. She shares the process she went through in creating her own industry training platform for the recruiting and sales industries. Daley also touches on the unique power and importance recruiters bring to their roles, and shares about how believing in herself ch...

On this episode of The Staffing Show, Eric Ly, co-founder of KarmaCheck , joins David Folwell to talk about co-creating a company that streamlines the background check process in staffing. Eric also talks about his experience co-founding LinkedIn and how it led to him working in the staffing industry. Later in the episode, Ly discusses how AI software like ChatGPT will influence the future of orga...

Chris Johnson, Vice President of Professional Services at Avionté , joins David Folwell to talk about his experience in staffing and his thoughts on what is shaping up to be an increasingly digital future. Johnson explains how staffing firms can gain and maintain a competitive advantage by adopting digital staffing programs and processes. He also shares his thoughts on talent intelligence and disc...

Maurice Fuller, CXO of StaffingTec , joins this episode of The Staffing Show to talk about the ways hyperautomation is set to reshape the staffing industry. Fuller discusses how staffing firms can survive and thrive in a rapidly changing future and touches on up-and-coming trends such as predictive analytics and autonomous staffing.

On this episode of The Staffing Show, Brian Vesce, CEO and founder of RefAssured , and Mike McSally, a people and operational leader with 30 years of experience in the staffing industry, talk about digging deeper into the practice of reference checking. They talk about how checking references earlier in the hiring process can save time and how automation can provide valuable data points. Vesce and...

On this episode of The Staffing Show, Jason Pyle, managing director and president of Harvey Nash USA , joins David to talk about how the company’s future-focused method of tracking data has fostered growth. He discusses how direct sourcing can be used to curate talent while working alongside the hiring company. Pyle also shares his thoughts on a possible upcoming recession, as well as how a practi...

This week, Jackie Larson, executive vice president of Aya Advisory Solutions , joins the show to talk about how leveraging technology and meaningful data insights can help organizations increase efficiency, reduce spend, and allow for a focus on the human side of business. She also touches on how investing time in personal and professional relationships has impacted her life for the better.

This time on The Staffing Show, Eric Gregg, CEO and co-founder of ClearlyRated , joins David to talk about the importance of Net Promoter Score (NPS) in building meaningful business strategies and professional relationships. He also discusses online reputation management and shares a past experience that taught him the positive impact of showing clients how much you care.

On this episode of The Staffing Show, Alexi Nazem, co-founder and CEO at Nomad Health , joins David to discuss his shift from working as a physician to co-founding a staffing company that uses technology to better serve healthcare clinicians and providers. He talks about how reducing friction in the application process can help solve the problem of understaffing within the healthcare industry. Naz...

On this episode of The Staffing Show, Jeff Beckmann, CFO of LRS Healthcare , joins David to talk about his experience adjusting to the staffing industry coming from a background in accounting. He also explains his belief in how taking care of his employees positively affects clients’ well-being. Later in the interview, Beckmann discusses the challenges and opportunities of technology adoption and...

This week, Kim Henderson, managing director of Cobalt Compass Solutions , joins the podcast to talk about how she got started in the staffing industry and the lessons she’s learned during her career. She explains why companies shouldn’t wait for a potential economic downturn before assessing client loyalty and how proactively addressing weaknesses within your organization can provide useful inform...