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Blue Signal Recognized Among 2021’s Top 30 Recruiting Agencies

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Blue Signal Search has been recognized among the Top 30 Recruiting Agencies of 2021 by DesignRush.  DesignRush is a B2B marketplace that connects brands with professional full-service recruiting agencies, web design companies, digital marketing firms, and top technology companies. Their platform lists over 9,300 agencies from over 50 different countries and is consulted by thousands of decision-makers looking for project support – such as hiring.  “It’s […]

8 Questions Successful Managers Ask Before the End of the Year

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The end of the year is filled with annual performance reviews, P&L reports, end-of-year budget meetings, a never-ending to-do list, and a thousand other holiday errands. As busy as the end of the year wrap up may be, the opportunity of a fresh start and a new strategic perspective on the coming year is something […]

Blue Signal Named Among Best and Brightest Companies to Work For in the Nation, Fall 2021

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The National Association for Business Resources has released their fall 2021 Best and Brightest Companies to Work For in the Nation. The 2021 Fall National winning companies were assessed by an independent research firm which reviewed a number of key measures relative to other nationally recognized winners. This year’s fall Best and Brightest National nominees […]

Illuminating the Right Talent: The Future of the Lighting Industry

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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 and innovative field. LEDs dominated the lighting industry in 2020, sweeping 61% of the global lighting market. According to Mordor Intelligence, the LED lighting market […]

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

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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

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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 […]

Employee Referrals: A Sourcing Secret

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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 trenches, employee referrals can be an important tool when sourcing talent. Traditional methods of recruiting through career sites and job boards are starting to become […]

How To: Negotiate a Flexible Schedule During a Job Interview

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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

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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 […]

Death to Transactional Recruiting: Why Relationships Win

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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 market, it’s harder now more than ever to land the talent or role you need. Everyone is hiring, and everyone is looking for work – […]