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Lighting Industry Blog

Illuminating the Right Talent: The Future of the Lighting Industry

Nov 17, 2021

The initial boom of the lighting industry began with fluorescent lighting in the 1930s and 40s. Since then, the lighting industry has expanded and transitioned into a much higher technical […]

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Key Recruiting Strategies for the 2020's: 5 Takeaways from NAPS

Key Recruiting Strategies for the 2020’s: 5 Takeaways from NAPS

Nov 10, 2021

Blue Signal recently attended the NAPS conference to gain insight on new recruiting strategies, learn tips from the most tenured in the industry, and connect with fellow recruiting professionals. The […]

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Coffee with a Recruiter Feat. Karli Larson – Mastering Engagement for Remote Employees

Nov 3, 2021

Karli Larson is Blue Signal’s own employee engagement guru. As our Director of People and Culture, Karli helps BSS keep our own workforce engaged – with nearly 40 remote employees nationwide! Her initiatives have […]

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Become a Dominant Hybrid Workforce by Leveraging Your Recruiter

Oct 27, 2021

In this digital age, many companies are turning to virtual recruiting to help supplement an increasingly remote and hybrid workforce. Several top companies have started the switch, recognizably Ford, Citigroup, […]

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Employee Referrals: A Sourcing Secret

Oct 13, 2021

The Importance of Employee Referrals Employee referrals may be the best kept secret when it comes to recruiting. Whether you have just begun a search or are months in the […]

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How To: Negotiate a Flexible Schedule During a Job Interview

Oct 6, 2021

Updated research shows that 55% of global businesses offer some capacity for remote work. Since the pandemic, workers have been redefining work/life balance and targeting opportunities with a flexible schedule. […]

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Recruiting Across Different Generations

Sep 28, 2021

The Generational Divide: Recruiting Employees Across Different Generations Today’s workforce currently includes four generations: Baby Boomers, Generation X, Millennials, and Gen Z. With so many differing ideals and motivators, avoiding […]

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6 Ways to Attract Remote Workers

Sep 22, 2021

COVID-19 has forever changed the workplace in addition to how, when, and where people work. Companies have come to the realization that remote work is not just smart, strategic, and […]

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September Is Update Your Resume Month

Sep 16, 2021

Did you know that September is International Update Your Resume Month? Launched by Career Directors International in 2000, this month marks the perfect time to revisit your resume and see if it’s up to par with […]

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Blue Signal Recognized as Best of Tempe 2021

Sep 9, 2021

Blue Signal was recently recognized as the Best of Tempe Award Top Recruiter for 2021. The Tempe Award Program identifies local companies that have achieved excellence in their field and […]

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Death to Transactional Recruiting: Why Relationships Win

Aug 25, 2021

If you’ve been in any sort of hiring capacity over the last several months – or even in a job seeking capacity – you’ve noticed that despite a super saturated […]

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Blue Signal Ranks No. 1750 on the 2021 Inc. 5000

Aug 19, 2021

Blue Signal Ranks No. 1750 on the 2021 Inc. 5000, With Three-Year Revenue Growth of 261 Percent Inc. Magazine Reveals Annual List of America’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies-the Inc. 5000   […]

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