Category: Employers

Brightwing — One of Crain’s 2016 Cool Places to Work

  TROY, MI – Brightwing, a recruiting and staffing company headquartered in Troy, MI, is one of 75 companies named to Crain’s 2016 Cool Places to Work in Michigan list. The Crain’s Detroit Business’ Cool Places program recognizes employers that go above and beyond to make employees feel appreciated. Brightwing was named to Crain’s Cool…

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How Manufacturing Jobs Can Benefit From Automation

Let’s be honest – automation technology can be disruptive at times. Some manufacturing jobs have been taken over by robots, while others have been outsourced. But that’s not to say the industrial sector is dead, or anywhere near it. In fact, advanced technology is becoming more efficient, which lowers production costs. When production costs are down, companies…

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Talent Acquisition – It’s All About Keeping Up With The Times

It’s no secret that we’re in the midst of a candidate-driven market. Candidates have more choices than ever, so employers must break from the norm. Some hiring managers are raising red flags, but the smarter ones are viewing this as a talent acquisition opportunity. Getting ahead of the curve, and involving technology in your recruiting…

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Recruiting Trends 2016: Breaking From the Norm

It’s no secret that the demand for talent has surpassed supply. To counteract this, employers must break from the norm, get out of their comfort zones and bring candidate needs to the forefront. Top recruiting trends this week:   Hire the Best People, & Let Them Work from Wherever They Are Most organizations say they are more open-minded…

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3 Ways to Make Onboarding Paperwork Easier for New Employees

For a fresh college graduate starting their first job today, running the onboarding gamut can be as daunting as a mortgage agreement. The onboarding experience includes the application, authorizations and disclosures, background screening and verification, drug screening, federal tax withholding, state tax withholding, medical insurance and ACA forms, 401K, short-term and long-term disability, voluntary disclosure…

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The Best Hiring Managers Focus on Who, not What

We have all known a leader who’s struggled trying to fill an open position because they wanted the perfect combination of hard skills and really weren’t persuaded by exceptional soft skills. These leaders are holding out for a candidate’s work experience that includes a particular previous employer, or an unusual technical skill, or a certain project…

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