In today’s episode, David Folwell sits down with Justin Clarke , Founder and CEO of F|Staff , to discuss technology, trends, and the future of staffing. F|Staff is an on-demand global platform facilitating interactions between CDL drivers and stakeholders on both ends of the market. In our conversation, we discuss his non-traditional path into staffing, lessons from his career journey, and how he founded F|Staff. Discover the benefits of a data-centric business model, why he thinks the staffing ...
Mar 19, 2024•30 min
In today’s episode, David Folwell welcomes back one of our favorite guests, Vinda Souza , CMO at RefAssured. Tuning in you’ll hear us cover a range of topics relevant to leaders within the staffing industry, from the value of DEI and competitive differentiation to the causes and antidotes to burnout. We talk with Vinda about the importance of diversity when it comes to problem-solving and recognizing blind spots, before learning why DEI is essential for better decisions and happier cultures. We ...
Mar 08, 2024•43 min
In this episode of The Staffing Show, Thomas Kosnik, president of Visus Group , Dawn Meyers, CEO of Malone Workforce Solutions , and Mark Holland, CEO of Ascend Staffing , discuss their experience in leadership roles. They share some best practices when it comes to recruiting and hiring talent and talk about who they trust for business advice as well as key factors to consider when growing a business....
Feb 05, 2024•53 min
Aaron Opalewski, CEO and Founder of Spark Talent , joined David Folwell to talk about his experience in the staffing industry. He shared what it’s been like to create Spark Companies, a portfolio of companies that operate within different niches. He talks about the company’s growth over the past year and also shares his philosophy of being transparent about both success and failure. He also talks about a unique situation where he worked with one of his former competitors and they created a new, ...
Jan 23, 2024•41 min
On this episode of The Staffing Show, Dan Mori, President of Employment Solutions , joins David Folwell to talk about The Staffing Sales Summit, which will take place in February 2024. He talks about some of the trends he has seen in the staffing industry since the COVID-19 pandemic and how certain skills such as demonstrating the value of staffing agencies can be helpful when talking to potential clients. He also touches on some of the highlights of The Staffing Sales Summit, including a line-u...
Jan 18, 2024•27 min
On this episode of The Staffing Show, Matt Dichter, VP of Sales at Staffing Engine , talks about his start in the staffing industry and his journey to his current company. He shares all of the various programs that are part of his company’s tech stack and details how they streamline day-to-day operations. He also talks about his view of AI tools such as ChatGPT and how they could launch the staffing industry into a new realm of productivity as well as profit....
Jan 16, 2024•41 min
Mohamed Basha, CEO of TLC Nursing , joins The Staffing Show to talk about his experience with creating a healthcare staffing agency. He shares the unconventional journey that led him into this industry, and also talks about his company’s focus on providing the best quality of nurses as opposed to being the largest in size. He also touches on some of the useful programs his company is using in their tech stack.
Jan 10, 2024•35 min
In this episode of The Staffing Show, Ashley Andersen, SVP at ClearEdge Rising , joins David for a second time to talk about her work in leadership development for women in the staffing industry. Ashley dives into the progress ClearEdge Rising has made since its launch and reveals some of the topics that they’ve covered so far, including boundaries and ‘both/and’ thinking. Later in the episode, she also shares insights on the challenges of leading through uncertain times, the importance of criti...
Dec 01, 2023•28 min
On this episode of The Staffing Show, Keith Weightman, RVP at Bullhorn , joins David Folwell to talk about his approach to creating engaging LinkedIn content that creates value for his audience. He describes his unique approach to creating posts and provides tips and tricks for LinkedIn users who are looking to increase the quality and frequency of their own content. Later in the episode, Weightman also shares his personal experience as a leader in the staffing industry, including how he motivat...
Nov 10, 2023•36 min
On this episode of The Staffing Show, Danny Minor, President and Partner at Allegiance Staffing , talks about his experience in the staffing industry and being part of a licensee business model. He explains the many perks of this model, such as a built-in network of like-minded professionals as well as the ability to share technological assets such as software. He also talks about the importance of empathy in business and how it has remained one of his guiding principles throughout the years. Th...
Oct 31, 2023•40 min
In the newest episode of The Staffing Show, Corey Grissom, Head of Business Development at Opus Match , joins David to talk about how AI has reshaped the way staffing agencies approach their work. He talks about the services Opus Match provides, such as AI matchmaking for candidates and agencies, that allow for a tailored and more efficient experience for all parties. Corey goes on to explore some of the fears that agencies have around AI implementation and drives home his belief that a human-to...
Sep 18, 2023•30 min
Chris Sund, President of Uniti Med Staffing , joins the latest episode of the Staffing Show to talk about his decade of experience in healthcare staffing. He shares some of the forward-thinking practices they have implemented, such as hour-long gratitude practices, and how these incentives have helped to attract and retain employees. Later, Sund discusses some of the ways that Uniti Med has navigated the talent shortage and digital transformation while staying true to their mission and core valu...
Aug 21, 2023•38 min
On this episode of The Staffing Show, Ashley Andersen, SVP of ClearEdge Rising , joins the podcast to talk about a leadership development program specifically designed for women. She talks about the power that comes through growth in a connected community, and also how the teachings of Brené Brown have influenced her coaching practices. She also touches on how vulnerability powers true connection and how relationships are central to well-being both personally and professionally....
Jul 05, 2023•41 min
On this episode of The Staffing Show, Leah Bourdon, VP of Talent at ALKU , talks about the growth and exciting developments in the company over the past 12 years. She talks about the specialized focus of ALKU and how the company places consultants in specific areas including healthcare, IT, life sciences, technology and government. She also reflects on the company’s philosophy of hiring entry-level talent and her own life lessons in viewing confidence as a buildable skill....
Jun 21, 2023•16 min
On this episode of The Staffing Show, Chris Conrad, VP of Sales at Textkernel , talks to David about how Textkernel became the global leader in resume parsing. Conrad dives into how the intentional use of technology can improve work environments as well as how he sees generative AI, such as ChatGPT, shaping the future of the staffing industry. Later, he shares his thoughts on the concept of “silver-medalist” scenarios and how companies handle placing candidates who are strong but not the first c...
May 17, 2023•45 min
On this episode of The Staffing Show, Hannah MacDonald, co-owner of Better Together , joins David Folwell to talk about all things Gen Z. As a member of Gen Z herself, she shares her own journey in the staffing industry and provides meaningful insights into this up-and-coming generation of workers. She touches on how this generation’s unique background has shaped their values and work ethic, and how Gen Z workers can be a valuable resource to any company....
May 02, 2023•28 min
Alison Daley, founder and CEO of Recruiting Innovation , joins The Staffing Show to talk about how she got started in the staffing industry. She shares the process she went through in creating her own industry training platform for the recruiting and sales industries. Daley also touches on the unique power and importance recruiters bring to their roles, and shares about how believing in herself changed the course of her professional life.
Apr 12, 2023•44 min
On this episode of The Staffing Show, Eric Ly, co-founder of KarmaCheck , joins David Folwell to talk about co-creating a company that streamlines the background check process in staffing. Eric also talks about his experience co-founding LinkedIn and how it led to him working in the staffing industry. Later in the episode, Ly discusses how AI software like ChatGPT will influence the future of organizations and the exchange of information.
Mar 24, 2023•30 min
Chris Johnson, Vice President of Professional Services at Avionté , joins David Folwell to talk about his experience in staffing and his thoughts on what is shaping up to be an increasingly digital future. Johnson explains how staffing firms can gain and maintain a competitive advantage by adopting digital staffing programs and processes. He also shares his thoughts on talent intelligence and discusses how algorithmic matching can lead to better and faster placements for both job seekers and com...
Mar 21, 2023•35 min
Maurice Fuller, CXO of StaffingTec , joins this episode of The Staffing Show to talk about the ways hyperautomation is set to reshape the staffing industry. Fuller discusses how staffing firms can survive and thrive in a rapidly changing future and touches on up-and-coming trends such as predictive analytics and autonomous staffing.
Feb 13, 2023•45 min
On this episode of The Staffing Show, Brian Vesce, CEO and founder of RefAssured , and Mike McSally, a people and operational leader with 30 years of experience in the staffing industry, talk about digging deeper into the practice of reference checking. They talk about how checking references earlier in the hiring process can save time and how automation can provide valuable data points. Vesce and McSally also share how slowing down and listening more have improved their lives....
Jan 12, 2023•48 min
On this episode of The Staffing Show, Jason Pyle, managing director and president of Harvey Nash USA , joins David to talk about how the company’s future-focused method of tracking data has fostered growth. He discusses how direct sourcing can be used to curate talent while working alongside the hiring company. Pyle also shares his thoughts on a possible upcoming recession, as well as how a practice of thoughtful reflection is useful for personal and professional growth....
Dec 21, 2022•37 min
This week, Jackie Larson, executive vice president of Aya Advisory Solutions , joins the show to talk about how leveraging technology and meaningful data insights can help organizations increase efficiency, reduce spend, and allow for a focus on the human side of business. She also touches on how investing time in personal and professional relationships has impacted her life for the better.
Dec 16, 2022•31 min
This time on The Staffing Show, Eric Gregg, CEO and co-founder of ClearlyRated , joins David to talk about the importance of Net Promoter Score (NPS) in building meaningful business strategies and professional relationships. He also discusses online reputation management and shares a past experience that taught him the positive impact of showing clients how much you care.
Nov 08, 2022•49 min
On this episode of The Staffing Show, Alexi Nazem, co-founder and CEO at Nomad Health , joins David to discuss his shift from working as a physician to co-founding a staffing company that uses technology to better serve healthcare clinicians and providers. He talks about how reducing friction in the application process can help solve the problem of understaffing within the healthcare industry. Nazem also goes on to describe how operating from a principle of providing service has positively influ...
Nov 04, 2022•40 min
On this episode of The Staffing Show, Jeff Beckmann, CFO of LRS Healthcare , joins David to talk about his experience adjusting to the staffing industry coming from a background in accounting. He also explains his belief in how taking care of his employees positively affects clients’ well-being. Later in the interview, Beckmann discusses the challenges and opportunities of technology adoption and shares his thoughts about the future of the staffing industry, including what he refers to as a “lev...
Nov 03, 2022•28 min
This week, Kim Henderson, managing director of Cobalt Compass Solutions , joins the podcast to talk about how she got started in the staffing industry and the lessons she’s learned during her career. She explains why companies shouldn’t wait for a potential economic downturn before assessing client loyalty and how proactively addressing weaknesses within your organization can provide useful information. Henderson also explores how creating a culture of gratitude and trust can help leave a lastin...
Nov 01, 2022•37 min
Erica Harvitt, president and founder of The LIST , joins the podcast to talk about her motivation for creating a centralized hub for traveling healthcare workers. As a traveling occupational therapist, she was well aware of the perks and pitfalls involved with trying to find positions. She decided to start a platform where travelers have control, from selecting their own recruiter to applying for jobs that are posted in real time. Erica also talks about improvements staffing agencies could imple...
Oct 24, 2022•36 min
On this episode of The Staffing Show, Andre Mileti, product evangelist at Bullhorn , talks with David Folwell about his personal journey in the staffing industry. He shares his ideas on what’s in store for the future of staffing, including an increased focus on company reviews and a shift towards a connected recruiting framework. Andre also discusses mindfulness and how it’s impacted his life in a positive way.
Oct 20, 2022•38 min
Jake Wood, founder and CEO of Groundswell, joins The Staffing Show to talk about his experience creating Groundswell , a corporate giving platform that democratizes philanthropic donations. He discusses how his experience in the Marine Corps has shaped his leadership style and how being a humble leader and letting employees shine can have great benefits for your company. On a more personal note, Jake touches on how being an early riser has set him up for success and how fatherhood is one of the ...
Oct 10, 2022•35 min
