Staffing - Garnet River

Staffing agencies can support diversity, equity, and inclusion

Michael Conlin2023-06-15T13:11:17-04:00

Staffing agencies can support organizations in their effort to create a culture that embraces diversity, equity, and inclusion. By sourcing diverse talent, mitigating bias, fostering cultural competence, and supporting inclusive practices, staffing agencies can identify, attract, and help you retain a workforce that thrives on the strengths and perspectives of all individuals.

Staffing agencies can support diversity, equity, and inclusionMichael Conlin2023-06-15T13:11:17-04:00

Workforce planning: What it is and why it matters

Michael Conlin2023-05-19T12:16:06-04:00

One of the great challenges for most businesses (and economies) is the dynamic that the most in-demand skills and high-growth occupations are the toughest to hire for. Workforce planning is a proactive approach to addressing this problem. By identifying an organization's current and future talent requirements, it can aligns talent needs with business objectives and laying a foundation for growth and long-term success.

Workforce planning: What it is and why it mattersMichael Conlin2023-05-19T12:16:06-04:00

To improve productivity, outsource staffing operations

Michael Conlin2023-04-24T13:10:54-04:00

We’re big on automation—as a tool to improve efficiency and outcomes to the benefit of a human worker. But we’re bigger on people and know not all companies have all the resources they need at all times to meet demand and sustain growth. While automation can sometimes be the answer, often times the better answer is to outsource. This is particularly true with staffing, which is hard to do and even harder to do well.

To improve productivity, outsource staffing operationsMichael Conlin2023-04-24T13:10:54-04:00

Hiring in a low unemployment rate environment

Michael Conlin2023-03-16T11:35:08-04:00

With our Staffing division, Garnet River is in the business of jobs. The more, the better. But if you tune in to the news, you might be aware that low unemployment has a couple of corollaries: it drives inflation and it makes it difficult for companies to find the skilled workers needed to meet demand and grow. While economics is beyond our pay grade, we can offer some solutions for organizations struggling to hire.

Hiring in a low unemployment rate environmentMichael Conlin2023-03-16T11:35:08-04:00

Me, myself, and I: Can personality tests power performance?

Michael Conlin2023-07-21T11:02:42-04:00

Are you familiar with Ray Dalio’s Principles You? Garnet River CEO Steve Richards is most like “The Inspirer” but has attributes of “The Entertainer” and “The Impresario.” Not surprising if you know him. Read what Steve thinks about personality tests and why he values them.

Me, myself, and I: Can personality tests power performance?Michael Conlin2023-07-21T11:02:42-04:00