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2024 Industry Trends: Key Insights for Staffing and Recruitment

The 2024 Industry Trends Report from Bullhorn offers critical insights into the evolving landscape of staffing and recruitment. Focusing on digital transformation, automation, and the increasing demand for specialized talent,…

Looking Ahead to 2025: Essential Best Practices for Recruiters and Sales Teams in Staffing Agencies

As we approach 2025, the staffing industry continues to evolve rapidly, driven by advances in technology, shifts in candidate expectations, and changes in client needs. Recruiters and sales professionals within…

The Future of Staffing: Key Insights from Bullhorn’s 2024 Talent Trends Report

As the global workforce continues to evolve, staffing agencies and talent acquisition professionals are facing a rapidly shifting landscape. Bullhorn’s 2024 Talent Trends Report sheds light on the significant forces…

How to Engage Passive Talent and Clients in both Recruiting and Sales

In the competitive fields of recruiting and sales, engaging passive talent and clients can be a game-changer. These individuals or companies may not be actively looking for new roles or…

Unlocking Growth: Insights from Bullhorn’s Webinar on Key Metrics for Recruitment Agencies

North Bridge Staffing recently attended Bullhorn’s webinar “Top Metrics Every Growing Recruitment Agency Should Track (and How to Improve Them).” The webinar offered valuable insights into key metrics that recruitment…

Case Study: Streamlining Recruiting Coordination

The Need A global investment firm faced challenges in recruiting the right talent for its Recruiting Coordination and People Data team. The firm experienced high turnover rates with contractors who…

North Bridge Attends Webinar on Business Development and Best Practices for Automation

At North Bridge Staffing, we strive to stay ahead of the curve by embracing industry best practices and innovative technology. Recently, our team had the opportunity to attend Bullhorn’s highly…

Best Tips and Practices for Effective Talent Mapping

Talent mapping is a strategic process that helps organizations identify, attract, and retain the best candidates for both current and future needs. By aligning your workforce with your long-term goals,…

Key Job Highlights and Trends

Understanding job highlights and trends is crucial for navigating the ever-evolving employment landscape. This article outlines the key job highlights and trends, providing insights into the current job market dynamics,…

Employee Retention Strategies for Small Business Owners

Employee retention is a critical aspect of running a successful small business. High turnover rates can be costly and disruptive, affecting productivity, morale, and customer satisfaction. Here are some effective…

The Importance of Reference Checks and How They Influence Hiring Decisions

Reference checks are a critical component of the hiring process, providing invaluable insights into a candidate’s past performance, work ethic, and cultural fit. While resumes and interviews offer a glimpse…

Tips for Recent Graduates Struggling to Land an Interview and Find a Job

Graduating and entering the job market can be challenging, especially in a competitive environment. Here are some tips to help you navigate this phase and improve your chances of landing…

North Bridge Staffing Group’s Insights from the Client Retention and Loyalty Webinar

At North Bridge Staffing Group, we continually seek to enhance our understanding and strategies to better serve our clients. Recently, our team had the privilege of attending an insightful webinar…

Understanding Compensation Trends: North Bridge Staffing’s Comprehensive Survey

At North Bridge Staffing, we believe that knowledge is the key to growth and success. To this end, we recently conducted an in-depth compensation survey aimed at gathering valuable insights…

Mastering Situational Interview Questions & Essential Preparation Strategies

Situational interview questions are designed to assess how candidates approach real-world scenarios and problem-solving situations. Mastering these questions requires thoughtful preparation and a strategic approach. Here are some essential strategies…

Elevating Your Experience: The North Bridge Client and Candidate Journey       

At North Bridge, we’re not just a staffing agency—we’re your strategic partner in talent acquisition. Our client service mission embodies a commitment to precision and efficiency in the art of…

Professional Tips for Improving Your Workday

Optimizing your workday is essential for productivity, efficiency, and overall well-being. Whether you’re striving to meet tight deadlines, manage a heavy workload, or simply enhance your day-to-day experience at work,…

Crafting a Winning Employee Experience: Strategies for Success

Organizations recognize that their most valuable asset is their people. As such, creating a positive and engaging employee experience is essential for attracting, retaining, and motivating top talent. A winning…

Mastering the Art of Answering “What Are Your Strengths?” in a Job Interview

Job interviews can be nerve-wracking experiences filled with anticipation and the desire to make a positive impression. One common question that candidates often encounter is, “What are your strengths?” While…

Embracing the Journey: How to Find Joy in Your Job Search, Even When It’s Challenging

The job search journey can often feel like a rollercoaster ride, filled with ups and downs, twists, and turns. While it’s natural to encounter challenges along the way, learning to…

Key Traits Shared by High-Performing Teams

Success is often achieved not by individual brilliance, but by the collective effort of high-performing teams. These teams exhibit a synergy that enables them to surpass expectations, tackle challenges, and…

Mastering Your Technical Skills

Possessing strong technical skills is essential for standing out and securing desirable employment opportunities. Whether you’re a recent graduate entering the workforce or a seasoned professional looking to advance your…

Navigating the Challenges of Modern Prospecting

Prospecting, the backbone of successful sales, has undergone significant transformations in recent years. The digital age has brought both opportunities and challenges, making the art of finding and cultivating potential…

The Ultimate Guide to Hiring-How to Find Great Talent

One of the critical factors for an organization’s success is its ability to attract and retain top-tier talent. Finding great talent is not just about posting a job opening; it’s…

Navigating the Resume Crafting Landscape: The Role of AI Programs in Your Job Search

In an era characterized by technological advancements, job seekers are presented with a myriad of tools to enhance their professional pursuits. Among these, Artificial Intelligence (AI) programs have gained attention…

Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Modern Recruitment

The world of recruitment is undergoing a significant transformation, and at the heart of this revolution is Artificial Intelligence (AI). AI is reshaping how companies find, attract, and hire talent,…

Learning from Negative Feedback: A Path to Growth and Success

Feedback is a powerful tool. It can mirror our accomplishments and, at times, our shortcomings. While positive feedback is always welcomed, negative feedback often provides the most profound opportunities for…

The Role of Sales in a Company’s Growth Strategy

In business, growth isn’t merely a desire; it’s a necessity. To thrive and remain competitive, organizations must consistently seek opportunities for expansion and development. A fundamental element of this growth…

Understanding Different Types of Job Contracts And The Pros That Come With Them

Job contracts come in various forms, each offering a unique set of advantages for employers and employees. Whether you’re a job seeker or an employer looking to hire, understanding the different types…

Strategies for Success in the Sales Market

Success in the sales market is not solely dependent on charisma and a persuasive pitch; it’s about mastering a combination of skills, strategies, and relentless effort. Whether you’re a seasoned…

Unlocking Your Potential! The Essence of Professional Development

In the evolving professional landscape, the significance of professional development cannot be overstated. It’s not just a catchphrase; it’s the key to personal and career growth. What is Professional Development? Professional…

Standing Out in Your Job Search: Mastering the Art of Differentiation

In today’s competitive job market, standing out from the crowd is crucial for securing the job of your dreams. With numerous qualified candidates vying for positions, it’s essential to showcase…

The Power of Personal Connection: Why Calling Clients Trumps Emails and Texts

In today’s digitally connected world, communication has taken on new forms, with emails and texts becoming the norm. However, when it comes to building strong relationships with clients, the traditional…

The Journey to Landing Your Dream Job: From Introduction to Job Offer

Securing a job that aligns with your skills, aspirations, and goals is an exciting and often challenging endeavor. The process of getting a job involves various stages, from introducing yourself…

Benefits of ChatGPT for Recruiters

ChatGPT, an advanced language model developed by OpenAI, offers several advantages for recruiters looking to enhance their hiring processes. Here’s a summary of the key benefits: By leveraging the capabilities…

The Power of Client and Customer Testimonials

In today’s highly competitive business landscape, building trust and credibility is crucial for the success of any company. One of the most effective ways to establish trust is through client…

In-Demand Jobs: Navigating the Changing Landscape of Employment

The job market is a dynamic ecosystem that continually adapts to the ever-changing needs of industries, technological advancements, and economic conditions. Certain professions gain prominence over time due to increased…

Navigating the Competitive Job Market: The Importance of Efficient Interview Processes and Client Value

In today’s ever-evolving business landscape, the job market remains highly competitive, making it crucial for companies to streamline their hiring processes and prioritize meeting the needs of their clients. With…

New Graduates: Navigating the Post-Graduation Journey

Congratulations, new graduate! You’ve successfully completed your academic journey and are now ready to embark on an exciting new chapter of your life. The transition from student to professional can…

Expert Tips for Crafting an Impressive Resume

Your resume serves as your personal marketing tool, allowing you to showcase your skills, experience, and qualifications to potential employers. A well-crafted resume can greatly increase your chances of securing…

#EmbraceEquity: The Powerful Intention of International Women’s Day

It’s now even more important to recognize the role of women in your business, not least because it’s more crucial than ever before to retaining these valued employees.

Why Tech Layoffs Happen (And Why They’re Misleading Indicators)

Anyone on the hunt for a new job shouldn’t let the recent spate of tech layoffs worry them too much. Here’s why…

9 Tips and Best Practices for Cover Letters

Cover letters are still critically important to standing out from competing job candidates. Here are the ways you can make yours a winner!

9 Resume Tips and Best Practices

By following these proven tips, you’ll craft a resume that helps you stand out from the pack and increase your chances of landing an interview.

Excessive Interviewing: How to Avoid the Nightmare

Candidates are increasingly frustrated by drawn-out application and interview processes. What one secret to shortening this so you don’t lose good applicants?

How to (Meaningfully) Celebrate Black History Month at Work

Properly recognizing your Black employees deserves real planning and attention. Here are the best ways you can make the most of the opportunity.

Should You Use ChatGPT for Your Cover Letter?

Although the demise of the cover letter has been promised for years, it continues to be a requirement of many job applications. Should you let an AI write it for you?

The Job Market Trends Job Seekers Should Watch

What’s ahead for candidates in a uniquely fluid and ever-evolving job market? The should keep on eye on these key trends.

Best Practices for Candidates to Use on LinkedIn

It’s an essential tool for finding a job or nurturing your career, but how can you really optimize your presence on LinkedIn?

6 Tips for Hiring Great Long-Term Contract Workers

To find and lock in top freelance talent, HR teams ought to follow these proven best practices.

The Future of Work: 2023 HR and Workplace Trends

What’s ahead for the world of work? There are major trends underway that are reshaping workplaces, industries, and employee experiences.

What are 4 Gig Economy Trends for 2023?

The COVID-19 pandemic spawned many changes and innovations in the business world, but none has been quite as dramatic as the rise of the gig economy. What changes might be in store in the year ahead?

Add Enhanced Onboarding to Your 2023 HR Goals

It’s more urgent than ever for HR departments to make sure their onboarding processes help them retain workers.

4 Reasons Not to Fire Employees via Zoom or Social Media

Technology may have made it easy to do mass layoffs, but there are serious reasons why it’s a terrible way to offboard employees.

5 Mistakes to Avoid in a Video Job Interview

In a Zoom, Google Meet, Teams or other video job interview, avoid these errors and improve your odds of making a great impression.

7 First Quarter Job Search Tips

If you’re looking for a new job in the first quarter of the new year, here are some can’t-miss tips to help you make the most of the situation.

10 Ways to Celebrate Inclusive Holidays at Work

It’s an opportunity to make all employees feel seen and respected at your company.

How to Retain Onsite Staff in a Remote and Hybrid World

What are tactics you can put into place that will help you keep onsite employees from exiting for remote opportunities?

More Companies Relocate and Expand in Illinois and Chicago

Thanks to the efforts of Intersect Illinois, these companies are adding jobs across the state in 2022.

Changing Careers: A Guide for Candidates and Employers

Once discouraged, wholesale career changes are now increasingly common — especially as navigating a global pandemic has accelerated ideas about the future of work for both employees and employers.

11 Tips on Using Internships to Build a Pipeline for Top Talent

11 tips on how to construct a successful internship program that will reward you with potential great employees.

Q4 Hiring and Job Hunting Insights

For hiring teams and job seekers alike, Q4 2022 is a time to link up to fill necessary roles – or for both get ready for Q1 2023.

Key Takeaways From Staffing World 2022

We were able to attend seminars from multiple influential professionals in the staffing and recruiting industry, like Michael Levitt and Suky Sodhi, along with Magic Johnson as a keynote speaker!

How to Know If a Company Shares Your Values

You’re potentially spending a third of your life on the job, so it’s important to feel you’re working in a place where you’re comfortable with its values.

Green Lights to Look For during the Hiring Process

What signs should a hiring manager and candidates alike look for that indicate there’s a good match ahead?

Red Flags Hiring Managers (and Candidates) Often Ignore

A bad hiring decision can have a hefty price tag for employers. So what are the warning signs to watch out for?

What’s the Top Reason Workers Return to the Office?

Before asking staffers to return to onsite work, it’s useful to understand why they’d be tempted to come back to the office.

Why America’s Mental Health Matters to Human Resources

What can Human Resources teams do to help address a rising tide of mental health issues?

Preparing for Pay Transparency

Pay transparency laws are on the rise. Here’s how to use them as assets to hiring and retaining employees.

The Pros and Cons of Unicorn Hunting

Recruiting the perfect employee might be an attractive idea…but it also has dangers you need to keep in mind.

What is Quiet Quitting?

It’s a problem that HR teams need to recognize, as well as not automatically blame on employees.

How to Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month

It’s a unique opportunity for companies to recognize their Latinx employees in meaningful ways.

What is the Employment Picture in New York City?

The city has been bouncing back, but it’s not all the way there yet. See what the latest statistics tell us.

Why Should HR Teams Worry About Digital Job Postings?

Digital job openings that are accessible by out-of-state workers may raise unexpected legal issues and complications.

Top Hiring Trends for Fall 2022

North Bridge experts review the top hiring trends this fall, and what may be ahead for jobseekers and employers.

How Job Hopping Improves the Bottom Line for Many Workers

A new study shows that pay increases are benefiting workers who job hop more than ever.

What is the Future of Onsite Work?

The future of onsite work isn’t yet clear, especially since employers and candidates don’t see eye-to-eye.

How the Real Estate Market Impacts Hiring

Finding housing can be an obstacle to hiring a new employee. What are the trends and how are they affecting buyers and employers?

4 Timely Reasons to Engage a Staffing Consultant

Using a staffing consultant makes more sense than ever for companies and job seekers alike.

Embracing Generational Diversity in the Workplace

Nurturing generational diversity can be extremely rewarding to an organization and its employees. How age diverse is your team?

How to Address Inflation While Hiring

How can employers address concerns about inflation as they recruit talent in a very competitive hiring landscape?

Summer 2022 update: What companies are moving to Chicago?

These are some of the biggest and most promising companies that any job seeker should keep an eye on.

What Is An Employee Resource Group (ERG)?

Employee Resource Groups, or ERGs, are a critical element of your company culture and DEI initiatives.

3 Tips to Ace Your Next Phone Interview

Whatever position you’re applying for, a phone interview will likely be the first step toward your job opportunity. Are you prepared?

3 Reasons You Should Offer Remote Work Opportunities

Offering remote work options to employees and candidates can offer your organization very tangible benefits.

How Will Overturning Roe v. Wade Impact Companies and Jobseekers?

It’s a legal decision that can have significant effects, particularly in terms of diversity, equity, and inclusion.

How To Refer to A Pandemic-Related Gap on Your Resume

Resume gaps have always been challenging to explain, but these tips can help jobseekers explain a pandemic-related career gap.

What is Inclusive Hiring?

How can your organization adopt inclusive hiring practices and satisfy the movement toward corporate DEI?

Employee Retention Strategies To Implement in 2022

These strategies can help companies hang onto their most important assets at the time when there’s great competition for good personnel.

What are the Top Future HR Technology Trends?

Are you aware of the new HR tech innovations that are on the way in the very near future?

3 Indisputable Benefits of HR (Human Resources) Technology

These benefits of HR technology will save you time and money.

What’s Going On With the Gig Economy?

Whether the appeal is flexibility or extra income, the gig economy has undergone a huge expansion over the past few years.

Graduates of 2022: How’s the Job Market?

How’s it shaping up, and where are the hot companies and segments for new jobseekers?

3 Ways to Stand Out from the Competition in the 2022 Job Market

How can you stand out from the competition in 2022?

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Hiring

Why is DEI important in the hiring process?

Hiring Without a Resume: How Does It Help DEI?

Can hiring without a resume lead to more DEI?

Are You Ready for the Four-Day Workweek?

How could a four-day workweek affect you?

Which Chicago Jobs Have the Most Openings?

What are the Chicagoland jobs where employers have the biggest number of openings to fill?

Does Working Remotely Strain Your Work-Life Balance?

These tips will ensure you find a good work-life balance.

Three Components of a Great Workplace Culture

What makes up a truly great workplace culture?

Job Interviews, Post-COVID: Are You Ready to Land Your Next Position?

Interviewing for a new job is always intimidating, but COVID changed the game – these tips can help!

Quick Tips for Hiring During (and Despite) the Great Resignation

How can you encourage applicants to apply to your jobs despite the Great Resignation?

5 Best Practices for Remote and Hybrid Hiring

Remote and hybrid staffing are placing new and different demands on HR and staffing teams.