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Hiring today takes more than posting a job and hoping the right candidate applies.🙏 While platforms like Indeed can help generate applicants, finding the right person often requires strategy, relationships, market insight, and speed. At Lloyd Staffing, we go beyond resumes: ✔️ Access to passive talent ✔️ Personalized candidate outreach ✔️ Industry-specific recruiting expertise ✔️ Faster, more responsive hiring support ✔️ Real partnership throughout the process The difference isn’t just where you post jobs — it’s who’s helping you hire. #Hiring #Recruiting #TalentAcquisition

What follows a placement is often just as important as the placement itself. How can you know if you have the framework needed to ensure a smooth and efficient onboarding process? On Jun 3, at 1PM ET, ASA's Direct Hire section will host an exclusive networking call to provide a structure for client onboarding, helping you to set expectations and build a foundation for long-term partnerships that go beyond the initial transaction. Join Jason Banks, CSP, LLoyd Staffing; Lori Malett, CSP, Hatch Staffing Services; Jackie Cepicka, CSP, Proxy Legal Staffing & Search Group; and Allison Crewz, Hatch Staffing Services, as they help you to develop stronger onboarding that reduces client churn and positions your firm as a trusted advisor. You will learn 🔵 Practical approaches to structuring onboarding, including how to set expectations, establish communication cadence, and create early alignment that protects both the relationship and the revenue. 🔵 Strategies for navigating longer guarantee requests without compromising your business model. 🔵 A clearer understanding of how onboarding drives retention — because the sales process doesn’t end at placement. Learn more and register at https://bit.ly/3Pd3X7n

Nothing means more to us than helping great people land great opportunities.✨ We’re grateful for the kind words from Aniyah about her experience working with Michelle Gilbert and the Lloyd Staffing team. From interview preparation to ongoing support throughout the process, our goal is always to help candidates feel confident, informed, and set up for success. Looking for your next opportunity or hiring partner? Connect with Michelle Gilbert and the Lloyd Staffing team today. #CandidateSuccess #TalentSolutions #LloydStaffing

We pause to remember the brave men and women who gave everything so we could build, grow, and work in freedom. Their sacrifice is the foundation of every workforce, every opportunity, and every future we build together.

The workforce isn’t shifting slowly anymore — it’s already changed. Today’s SMBs are competing in a hiring market where: ✔️ Flexibility matters more ✔️ Speed matters more ✔️ Specialized expertise is increasingly on-demand The companies adapting to these workforce trends now are gaining a major advantage in 2026. Which trend are you seeing most in your industry right now?

Finding good employees shouldn’t feel this difficult — but for many SMBs right now, it does. 🤨 The hiring market has changed: • Strong candidates move fast • Job boards aren’t enough anymore • Slow hiring processes cost companies top talent • The hardest roles now require both technical skills and judgment In Part 3 of our Workforce in Transition series, we break down 4 practical ways small and mid-sized businesses can improve hiring outcomes in today’s market. The takeaway? Better hiring doesn’t come from posting more jobs. It comes from building a smarter strategy. Read the full blog from Lloyd Staffing: https://buff.ly/gWBNTlw #Hiring #Recruiting #SMBHiring #TalentAcquisition #Staffing #Workforce #Leadership #BusinessGrowth #HiringStrategy #LloydStaffing

One of the biggest hiring shifts we’re seeing in 2026? Top candidates are evaluating employers just as aggressively as employers evaluate them.🔍 Long interview cycles, unclear expectations, and delayed communication are costing businesses strong talent every day. The candidate experience is no longer just an HR concern — it’s a competitive advantage. The companies moving fastest and communicating clearly are winning the talent market.

Spring has officially sprung — and amusement park season is back on Long Island 🎢☀️ As businesses gear up for their busiest seasons, having the right people in place quickly can make all the difference. We’re proud to support great organizations like Adventureland with staffing solutions that help keep operations moving. Thank you to the Adventureland team for the partnership and trust! 🎡

Celebrating our May birthdays at Lloyd Staffing! 🎉 Join us in wishing a very happy birthday this month to Merrill Banks, Founder of Lloyd Staffing; Joseph Davis, our Managing Director of IT; and Desiree McEvoy, Recruiter on our Supply Chain team. We’re grateful for your leadership, dedication, and the impact you each bring to the team every day. Wishing you a year ahead filled with success, health, and happiness! 🎂✨ #LloydStaffing #Birthdays

Contract-to-hire used to mean “try before you buy.” In 2026, that mindset is already outdated. Today’s top contract professionals aren’t waiting around to be converted — they’re intentionally choosing flexibility, project-based work, and high-impact engagements. Meanwhile, many SMBs are still hiring with a 2016 playbook. In Part 2 of our Workforce in Transition series, we break down 5 major contract-to-hire mistakes employers are still making — from treating contract roles like auditions to losing top talent through slow hiring processes. The companies winning today’s talent market are redefining how they engage contingent talent. The question is: has your hiring strategy evolved with the workforce? Read Part 2 here: https://buff.ly/bj4JNpS All data was originally sourced from an ASA/LinkedIn Report, The State of Staffing & Search. Come back next week for Part 3: Workforce in Transition — Where Hiring Demand is Actually Growing