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Blue Signal Summit, 2019

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Blue Signal Search is unlike any other recruiting firm of its kind – so naturally, we had to have a holiday party just as unique as we are. In January of 2019, we held the first annual Blue Signal Summit, a three-day team gathering to celebrate a year of industry success. Each day was jammed […]

Blue Signal Gives Back 2018

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In November 2018, Blue Signal launched its first ever Blue Signal Gives Back initiative. In an effort to give back to our community, we implemented a program where the entire team worked together to raise money for a charitable organization of their choosing. Blue Signal’s company culture is unique in many ways. While we do […]

Believe it or Not: Recruiting Edition

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People can be full of surprises. And there is nothing quite like the stress and excitement of a new job. With a combined 99 years in recruiting – here are some of the worst (possibly best?) recruiting stories Blue Signal has seen. (Disclaimer: Names and details have been altered to protect privacy.)   A Retention […]

Saving Face: Shaking Bad Brand Reputation

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Did you know it takes an average of 52 days to fill a position, and that US companies typically spend $4,000 to fill an open position? This data from Bersin by Deloitte includes findings from 412 organizations, and the results are stunning. It found that high impact organizations have a 40% lower new-hire turnover rate […]

Don’t Panic, but the Talent Pool is Shrinking

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The US broke many long-standing employment and labor records in 2018, with the effects rippling through all business verticals nationwide. With the 2008 recession now 10 years behind us, the 2018 economy showed strong jobs growth and shrinking unemployment. This is good news for job candidates who are looking to upgrade their jobs. For businesses, […]

Cybersecurity and the Rising Cost of Crime

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Data breaches are getting more expensive. According to an IBM study looking at data from across the world, a breach can cost organizations an average of $3.68 million. “Mega breaches” on the other hand, can cost anywhere between $40 million and $350 million. Despite this looming warning, employees and small-to-medium sized businesses remain somewhat indifferent […]

Millennials in the Workforce

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For years, people have argued over how millennials will fall into the professional world, and how the generation of technology and diversity will change the way we see business. Over time, research has started to indicate how some of these changes may take shape. Millennials are the largest generation in the United States labor force. […]