Over the last several years, several high-profile cases, most notably Browning-Ferris and Hy-Brand have come for a ruling before the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB). The decisions have been cyclical, complicated, and convoluted, with the most recent involving conflict-of-interest issues. NLRB recognizes the confusion and in May issued a statement that reflects their desire to resolve the issue. What’s next?
The Staffing Industry Insider's Perspective
Get an insider’s perspective on the staffing industry, including ways to promote and market staffing services to your clients and prospects.
D’Amicantonio: Do your policies address staffing specific third party exposure?
The staffing industry is unique in so many ways and adequately insuring risk is no exception. Many staffing companies are working with insurance carriers or brokers who do not specialize in the staffing industry, and we often find key areas of exposure not addressed correctly or addressed at all.
Digital Era Marketing is Still About the Fundamentals
It’s easy to get caught up in the social media arms race, and there is plenty to consider in the process, but standing firm on fundamental principles of business and communication will bring your marketing into focus.
Stacy Zapar Gives Great Tips for Recruiters at Staffing World 2017
Stacy Zapar of Tenfold, considered one of the top influencers in recruiting, gave some excellent tips at Staffing World 2017 on how staffing firms ca improve their response rate to job ads and improve their brand reputation.
Important Steps In Handling Credit and Background Checks
There has recently been a sharp increase in litigation with regards to the Fair Credit Reporting Act (1970). Here are some tips for companies to remain compliant.
National Economic Improvement and ACA Uncertainty Means Employee Tracking Even More Important
“The reality is that clients and employees will need staffing more not less in this new economy. And it’s extremely important to have software that can manage the volumes on both sides of the need.”
Eight Ways to Better Safety
Worker safety should always be top of mind for businesses, particularly when taken into consideration with the rising cost of Worker’s Compensation coverage, health care and in general, employee wellness. Here are eight suggestions and best practices.
COATS Attends 2017 TempNet Conference
COATS Staffing Software was happy to send our representative, Jessie Sierra, to Phoenix, Ariz. for the Annual TempNet Conference.
It’s the end of the year – that means lists! And egg nog!
While the holiday season gives us lots of lists that should be pleasant, we can thank the government for a myriad of additional items that business owners need to prioritize between now and Jan. 31.
New Partner: MJA & Associates
COATS Staffing Software is excited to announce our strategic partnership with MJA & Associates, a specialist in government tax incentives.
COATS attends TempNet Conference
The annual TempNet conference is an excellent opportunity for staffing companies to get great training and network.
Business rules and ACA dominate NISA meeting
The National Independent Staffing Association recently met to discuss a wide range of issues regarding the staffing industry. COATS ownership attended.
The importance of auto-populating the IRS 1094/1095-C forms
Auto-populating the IRS 1094-C/1095-C forms with COATS software helps to ensure accuracy, save you time, and maintain ACA compliance.
Applicant Tracking Systems, the human element, and COATS
“If you are expecting an ATS to replace the human mind – hopefully it never will,” said Karen Connor, owner of COATS Staffing Software. “If you are hoping an ATS can contain data to help the human find the right candidate. That we always do.”
How do you relate your work experience with a staffing agency on a resume?
Resume writing can be a daunting task. It is your one shot to show an employer that you have the experience and skills they seek. Yet, in today’s environment, you might have less than ten seconds to make an impression. And some companies also use an applicant tracking system – a computer – to screen […]
Making Sense of the ASA Skills Gap Index
The American Staffing Association, in partnership with Career Builder, has released its new Skills Gap Index. The metric is an aid for those who follow the economy and staffing industry, but it is also used by those of us in the industry so that we can develop solutions and strategies for our clients.
Happy Labor Day 2014
Labor Day has a special meaning for the staffing industry: without us, millions of Americans wouldn’t have jobs from which to get a holiday.
The EEOC’s Special Challenges to Staffing
When your industry is based in human resources, investigation by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission is a constant possibility.
ASA Partners with OSHA on Temporary Worker Safety Initiative
ASA is working with OSHA to make their Temporary Worker Safety Initiative as easy to understand and comply with as possible.
Are Companies Laying HR Off?
A new possible trend among medium-sized companies could mean a great opportunity for staffing firms like yours.