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 NAPS (National Association of Personnel Services) 2021 Conference is “the premier education opportunity representing the search, recruiting & staffing industry.” The conference was held September […]
Become a Dominant Hybrid Workforce by Leveraging Your Recruiter
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, Microsoft, and Spotify. With the pandemic driving an immediate need, we’ve accelerated global digitization on a large scale. However, it’s leading many in management to […]
How To: Negotiate a Flexible Schedule During a Job Interview
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. It has now become extremely important for companies to loosen the reins on what a typical employee’s work schedule and location look like. Remote work, […]
Recruiting Across Different Generations
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 conflict and fostering cohesion between these age groups is essential. To create a robust and diverse workplace, examine your recruitment process, job advertising, employee benefits […]
Blue Signal Recognized as Best of Tempe 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 work to give back to their communities. Top contenders are chosen based on their service to their local community, the use of best practices, resourceful […]
Winning the War for Talent in 2021
As the competition heats up among industries to snag the best of the best to fill open roles, it’s becoming more clear we are experiencing a “War for Talent.” The phrase “War for Talent” is not a new term in the recruiting industry, as it was first coined in 1997 by Steven Hankin of McKinsey. […]
Coffee with a Recruiter, feat. Jared Wenzel – Resume Best Practices
Senior Account Manager, Jared Wenzel is Blue Signal’s own one-stop shop for healthcare and managed care talent. He has 10 years of recruiting and consulting experience, making him an expert in strategy, talent development, and even resumes. In this segment of Coffee with a Recruiter, Jared tackles common resume queries that can help you stand […]
Coffee with a Recruiter, feat. Wyatt Humrichous
This Halloween season, perhaps one of the spookiest things the workforce has had to face is the shift to working remote. For our second Coffee with a Recruiter segment, we were joined by Blue Signal’s Human Resources Project Manager, Wyatt Humrichous, to discuss best practices when it comes to promoting a cohesive and engaging company […]
Coffee with a Recruiter, feat. Melissa Coleman
As part of Blue Signal’s Coffee with a Recruiter series, our own Senior Executive Recruiter, Melissa Coleman kicked us off with a discussion on some misconceptions about recruiting and the industry overall. Some key takeaways: Networking is about being helpful and becoming a knowledgeable resource within our industries – not about “stealing” LinkedIn connections. Recruiters […]
Interview Tips – Downloadable Guide
Companies often use interviews as the first step in the hiring process. An interviewer’s goal is to determine whether the candidate possesses the technical skills for the position, can speak to the desired qualifications and accomplishments, fits the company culture, and is truly interested in the opportunity. The candidate’s goal is to gather information about […]
