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Many businesses are looking to implement creative staffing strategies to attract and retain top talent in the competitive business environment of today. One such strategy is the temp-to-hire model, which gives both businesses and employees a chance to try things out before committing to a full-time position. About 64% of these roles are filled by people who are in between jobs and looking for their next full-time job in the competitive employment market. Implementing a successful temp-to-hire strategy involves careful preparation and execution, even with the prospective benefits of this approach. In this article, we'll look at how businesses may perfect their temp-to-hire approach, from crafting a precise job description to screening applicants and successfully onboarding them. Companies can improve...

For those looking to find their next career move in the world of finance or accounting, it may be difficult to know which direction to go. With the "Great Resignation" movement in full swing and a market shift on the horizon, employers are having to fight to find quality employees. Offering more or better benefits and better pay is becoming the norm in order to attract better candidates for open positions. Right now, there are several career paths in financial services that can be considered to be "hot" roles that are highly sought after. In this article, we'll cover a few of the hottest roles in finance and accounting in 2022 and what makes them so attractive in this...

As more companies begin to roll out their plans to return to the office, one of the biggest concerns that managers may face is the lack of in-person camaraderie between their team members. In order to reach certain team goals, communication and teamwork is crucial. When an entire team has been away from each other for almost two years in some cases, building back strong teams can prove to be difficult. In this article, we'll discuss some ways you can build back your high-performing team, as well as some team building activities that will help you reach that common goal of success in the workplace. Why is team building so important? A team is only strong when all of the team...

As our nation continues to recover from the global economic stress that was the COVID-19 pandemic, the outlook for the economy in 2022 is still a bit of an unknown. With the development of the latest strain of the virus, however, the United States may be facing another roadblock on the path to recovery. The coronavirus has already caused a significant drop in consumer spending and business investment, both of which are critical components of GDP growth. In addition, the Federal Reserve’s recent interest rate cuts have helped support the economy by lowering borrowing costs for consumers and businesses. But with the potential for future outbreaks of the coronavirus, it seems unlikely that we will see a return to...

Welcome to our first installment of our series 'A Year in Review', where we take a look at 2021 from the lens of Scion Staffing and its leading national search divisions. Reflecting on our year can help our readers, followers, and especially our employees better understand what we've accomplished in the last 12 months as a staffing agency. It's also a way to help our readers and internal staff understand what we're looking forward to in the next year and beyond. Join us for the month of December and read along about our year in review. This week we'll be focusing on our impact in the staffing world for the year of 2021. Scion Staffing is an award-winning staffing agency...

Customer service jobs can be some of the most challenging positions to fill for business owners. Customer service industry careers also some of the most critical jobs when it pertains to being able to compete effectively in a given market when providing a service or product. A good customer service experience can be a large deciding factor of whether or not a consumer returns to them or suggests their services to other potential customers. Finding quality customer service employees in today's present market is turning out to be a big challenge for companies, including some of our own clients. We hear a lot of stories from business owners and hiring managers that have issues finding qualified candidates. This blog...

All too often we hear from business owners and hiring managers that they have trouble finding candidates- and then when they do, those candidates often fall short of the experience or qualities needed to perform the position. Employers are starting to utilize temporary staffing to fill temporary positions and for recruiting for those jobs. Temporary jobs can help to possibly lead candidates to find permanent employment opportunities in their chosen field and further help the companies they already assist. Many of these employers use these temporary employees for a number of reasons, but the biggest draws being that these employees are generally very flexible and the employer doesn't have to handle things like payroll for the employee, as it gets...

All too often we hear from business owners and hiring managers that they have trouble finding candidates- and then when they do, those candidates often fall short of the experience or qualities needed to perform the position. But how can the labor market be tight with unemployment at 6.3% of the labor force? In this market; influenced by 2020’s pandemic that created an unprecedented shift in employment, we are seeing a tighter than ever labor market that trends in favor towards candidates.  Understanding all of this, many of our clients are leaning on us to help find qualified and team-oriented players for their team. Read on to learn the benefits of using a staffing agency and recruitment firm (such as Scion) for your next hire and...

Staffing agencies play a vital role in today's job market, helping both employers and job seekers find the right match. However, several common myths and misconceptions often surround staffing organizations, leading to confusion and missed opportunities for both employers and potential job seekers. In our latest blog post, we aim to debunk four common staffing agency myths and shed light on the truth behind them. Myth 1: Staffing Agencies Only Provide Temporary Jobs Reality: While it's true that staffing agencies excel in temporary and contract placements, they offer much more than short-term roles and temp jobs. Many staffing firms have evolved to cater to a wide variety of employment needs, including direct-hire and temp-to-hire opportunities. They work closely with employers to...