3 Applicant Essentials For Temporary Staffing Candidates

The economy heats up and you are ready to get into the temporary staffing game. There are 3 applicant essentials you need, whether you are new to temporary staffing, reentering the job market, or looking for a change from your current role. No matter where you are coming from, temporary staffing is a good place […]

Applicant Supply And Demand Moves Fast As Economy Heats Up

At the end of the year, businesses make plans for the coming year. At the beginning of the year, there is a flurry of activity to execute those plans . This year is no different, and measured by dynamics felt in the applicant supply, and the corporate demand for qualified new hires and temporary staffing, […]

Six Ways: How Does A Temporary Staffing Warranty Add Value?

Temporary staffing agencies offer a warranty to its clients – or should offer a warranty. If your agency does not, come talk to Barton Staffing Solutions about how we can provide better value and service as your temporary staffing agency. Simply put, a warranty is a service level commitment to clients within a timeframe. For […]

5 Reasons to Hire For Behavior Over Experience

Traditional hiring is changing. Competitive companies are hiring for behavior over experience in order to extend their business advantage. Traditional job descriptions often have unrealistic requirements that make sourcing applicants difficult, delay hiring, reduce productivity, and ultimately give your competitors the advantage. Increase your company’s competitive advantage by opening the door to growth – hire […]

10 Reasons Why A Local Staffing Agency Beats National Providers

From time to time, we are asked this question. Both new clients and past clients (that tried a national firm, and want to come back to Barton Staffing Solutions) that ask: “Why are local staffing agencies better than national providers?” There are some simple reasons, backed up by common sense, simple logic and the evidence […]

Have Your Staffing Agency Partners Passed Safety Qualification?

In last Friday’s blog, “Did You Know Barton Staffing Solutions Offers Formal Skills Testing?”, we discussed the importance of applicant skills testing. You should also be asking: “How well tested and qualified are my recruiting and staffing agency partners?” In particular, to understand the qualifications for applicants and candidates, and to determine how well aligned they are […]