Charla chats with Maura Mann, president at BANKW Staffing where she oversees three of the firm’s companies, The Nagler Group, KNF&T Staffing Resources and Sales Search Partners where she is responsible for the client service strategy and execution that has resulted in award-winning growth and achievement for the companies.  She also manages the Strategic Accounts team for the BANKW.  Prior to joining BANKW Staffing in 2011, Maura held leadership roles with multiple local and international staffing and recruiting organizations where she led teams focused on accounting & finance, legal and administrative staffing. Maura is the president of the Massachusetts Staffing Association and is an advocate for the industry both locally and nationally. She was recently named to Staffing Industry Analysts Global Power 150 Women in Staffing List. Maura is a member of ProVisors and is actively involved in the Northeast Human Resources Association (NEHRA), the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), and multiple Chambers of Commerce. Maura is an alumna of Boston College. 

They discuss Maura's journey from law school to recruitment, the focus and success of their locally-based staffing firms in New England, and current trends in the job market. Key topics include the challenges of hiring in a competitive market, the impact of economic uncertainty, the importance of flexibility in retaining talent, and the role of AI in recruitment. They also explore the skills gap, the cost of living, and the evolving nature of work especially in areas like consulting and part-time roles. Maura provides invaluable advice for job seekers and insights on how organizations can optimize their hiring processes.

Topics

00:43 Meet Maura Mann: Superstar Recruiter

01:15 The Journey into Recruiting

02:48 Focus on New England: Localized Staffing

04:47 Current Trends in Staffing

10:13 Advice for Job Seekers

12:18 Impact of Economic Uncertainty on Hiring

17:34 The Skills Gap and Workforce Challenges

25:59 The Role of AI in Recruitment

32:22 Conclusion and Future Conversations