On this episode of The Staffing Show, Danny Minor, president, partner, and owner of Allegiance Staffing based out of Houston, Texas, and Joe Ryan, owner and partner of Allegiance Staffing in Jacksonville, Florida, join David to talk about their experience working in a licensee staffing business model. 

Minor and Ryan share the unique perks that come with this sort of arrangement, such as fixed costs that don’t fluctuate along with revenue. They both also share the benefits of being able to exchange ideas with fellow business owners in a non-competitive environment.  

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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 of the fears that agencies have around AI implementation and drives home his belief that a human-to-human connection will continue to be irreplaceable in the staffing and recruiting realm.

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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 navigated the talent shortage and digital transformation while staying true to their mission and core values.

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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 and how relationships are central to well-being both personally and professionally.

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-level talent and her own life lessons in viewing confidence as a buildable skill.

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 “silver-medalist” scenarios and how companies handle placing candidates who are strong but not the first choice for certain positions.

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 how Gen Z workers can be a valuable resource to any company.

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 changed the course of her professional life.

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 organizations and the exchange of information.

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 discusses how algorithmic matching can lead to better and faster placements for both job seekers and companies.