The Staffing Show

On this episode of The Staffing Show, Adam Conrad, CXO and founder of Great Recruiters, joins the podcast to talk about his 20-plus years in the staffing industry. He discusses how taking a proactive approach to getting feedback from placed talent and candidates can reduce negative reviews on third-party sites as well as how the right technology can enhance the recruiting experience for everyone involved. He also talks about responsiveness and resilience as key traits for success in recruitment, and how discomfort can sometimes lead to the greatest rewards.

In this episode of The Staffing Show, Aaron Elder, CEO and co-founder of Crelate, shares his experiences with entrepreneurship and upskilling his teams. He also discusses what today’s economic landscape could mean for the staffing industry and how to use “transferable velocity” to predict a candidate’s rate of professional growth and the likelihood of their success within your organization.

Alex Rawlings, president and founder of Raw Selection, joins the podcast to talk about his experience with starting his own firm and the appeal of focusing on a niche market. He talks about the importance of documentation when it comes to creating your own training programs, and also shares his thoughts on why occasionally working from an office can be incredibly beneficial to professional development.  

Jamie Getgood, chief people officer at TeamRecruit and Staffing Venture Capital, joins The Staffing Show to talk about the exciting growth of his company and the creative tactics they are employing to navigate staffing during COVID. He touches on the importance of face-to-face interactions in the digital age and also shares his experience working for General Motors and the valuable lessons he learned about burnout and setting employees up for future success.  

Dan Pollock, CEO of Advantis Global and Advantis Medical Staffing, joins this episode of The Staffing Show to talk about his experience in the staffing industry and how he worked his way up to leading a high-growth company that focuses on two in-demand professions: IT and healthcare. He provides tips on creating a company culture in the era of remote work and discusses how providing a path to promotion for his employees has led to higher retention during the Great Resignation.  

Are you interested in hearing a seasoned staffing professional talk about the lessons he has learned from almost 20 years in the industry? Todd Duclos, VP of marketing at Loyal Source, shares his insights on dealing with the staffing shortage as well as his thoughts on the changing needs and desires of today’s workforce. He also talks about the importance of staying resilient in the face of challenges and growing strengths around “what makes you, you.”

Are you interested in hearing a seasoned staffing professional share insights about the benefits of practicing kindness in business and creating an inclusive environment where a diverse group of employees can thrive? Lydia Wilson, VP of Strategy and Development at Signature Consultants, talks about her start in the industry as a recruiter and her thoughts on combating the talent crisis by considering candidates on a global scale. She also shares ideas about how she feels younger generations such as millennials and Gen Z have changed the professional landscape for the better.

Are you interested in learning strategies that will help you and your workforce prepare for a rapidly changing future of work? In this episode of The Staffing Show, Ira Wolfe, president of Success Performance Solutions, talks about starting his professional career as a dentist and eventually starting his own HR consulting firm. Wolfe shares tips and advice for preparing to work and lead in the “world of never normal” where an adaptable mindset will be key to adjusting to this world of ever-present change.