Ryan Kahn

​I spent this week talking to a few staffing pros about a recurring frustration: everything has become a cold exchange of "A for B." ​We’ve optimized the soul out of recruiting! We’re so focused on the immediate ROI of a candidate or a connection that we’ve built a transaction trap that many recruiters don't even know they are in. ​It’s serendipitous, then, that my podcast dropping this week is on this exact topic... ​I’m sharing specific solutions to break the transaction trap and get back to the real heart of recruiting - building relationships. ​Full video drops this week. Recruiters, this one is for you! ​#Recruiting #WorkforceSolutions #LandD #TheTransactionTrap

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🌟 Unlock Your Potential: Film, Art, & Internships Await in Tacoma! In this inspiring episode of The Jason Cavness Experience with 🎬 Syed K. Jamal, we spotlight how the creative arts are opening doors for Tacoma’s youth. From film editing to mural design to paid internships, discover how local organizations are equipping the next generation with tools to thrive — both artistically and professionally. 🎬 What We Covered: 🔹 Why creativity is more than just a hobby — it’s a pathway 🔹 How internships change lives (and neighborhoods) 🔹 Real stories from Tacoma’s young artists breaking through 🌱 Don’t just dream it. Build it — in community. 💬 How did your first job — or first art project — shape you? #TheJasonCavnessExperience #TacomaYouth #CreativeInternships #FilmAndArtCareers #UnlockYourPotential #SeattleTechWeek #FutureCreators #CommunityDrivenInnovation

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Satellite software firm wins funds in San José’s inaugural AI startup incentive program: A startup developing software to turn satellites into virtual data centers is among four companies to win funding from San José’s first city-run artificial intelligence incentive program. The post Satellite software firm wins funds in San José’s inaugural AI startup incentive program appeared first on SpaceNews. #neuco

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Washington’s Labor Market is Tight Washington’s unemployment rate is holding steady at 4.5% (July–August 2025), according to recent reports from the Employment Security Department and USAFacts. What does this mean for employers? ➡️ Fierce competition for talent ➡️ Longer hiring timelines ➡️ Higher turnover risks if you’re not investing in retention When unemployment is this low, almost everyone who wants to work is already working. And as a staffing agency, we feel this every single day. Just last month, we partnered with a local warehouse that needed 15 reliable team members fast. Their internal job ads weren’t getting traction, and the positions had been open for weeks. Within 72 hours, we sourced, vetted, and placed the full crew — people they never would’ve reached without our network and recruiting strategies. This is why staffing solutions matter. It’s not just about filling a role — it’s about connecting businesses with hard-to-find talent and giving job seekers opportunities they might not have found otherwise. If your company is feeling the hiring pinch, you’re not alone. Let’s connect and talk about strategies that actually work in today’s market. 

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“AI can help you tailor a resume, but if it’s not 100% accurate, it can spell disaster.” RobertHalf's Josh Warborg on why in-person interviews, prep and working with a strong recruiter matter more than ever. Great story by #ARCSeattle

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Recruiters spend 60% of their day screening resumes that go nowhere. For US staffing firms, that's the difference between hitting your monthly placement number — and missing it. The agencies winning in 2026 aren't adding more recruiters. They're letting AI handle the grind. That's what we built enteam.ai Hiring for: 🔹 AI Resume Screening — 100 CVs scored in 5 minutes, with 92% accuracy 🔹 AI Video Interviews — let candidates interview 24/7, on their schedule and yours 🔹 AI Proctoring — built-in cheating detection so the candidate you submit is the candidate who shows up One platform. 80% less time on screening. More submittals, faster placements, happier clients. *Setup in under 5 minutes *14-day free trial, no credit card If you run a staffing or recruiting firm in the US, this is the unfair advantage your competitors don't have yet. 👉 See it live — book a demo: enteam.ai #Staffing #Recruiting #AIRecruiting #TalentAcquisition #HRTech

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State of California — lacks a standalone “Department of Labor.” It uses the California Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) for labor enforcement functions. DIR and the Employment Development Department (EDD) are both under the Labor and Workforce Development Agency (LWDA). — labor . ca . gov — https://www.labor.ca.gov —— About: https://lnkd.in/gvta4iWs — https://edd.ca.gov 1️⃣Organizational Hierarchy The LWDA is a cabinet-level agency reporting directly to the Governor. DIR falls under LWDA, led by Secretary Stewart Knox, handling labor standards, workplace safety, and workers’ compensation. LWDA oversees seven entities, including DIR and EDD, to coordinate workforce and labor policies.[wikipedia +2] 2️⃣DIR and EDD Relationship DIR and EDD are peer departments within LWDA, with no direct subordination between them. DIR’s Division of Labor Standards Enforcement (often called the Labor Commissioner’s Office) enforces wage and hour laws. EDD manages unemployment insurance, disability benefits, and job services, collaborating with DIR on workforce issues. 🏅 myEDD — https://lnkd.in/ebcwZJAT myEDD is California’s Employment Development Department (EDD) online portal for managing unemployment insurance (UI), State Disability Insurance (SDI), Paid Family Leave, and benefit overpayments. It lets users apply for benefits, certify eligibility every two weeks, track claims, report wages, and access services like UI Online and SDI Online through a secure account.

As President of California Staffing and Recruiting Professionals Association, I’ve had countless conversations with leaders across the California staffing & recruiting industry and one thing is clear: This market is not getting easier. It’s getting sharper. Let’s look at what we’re navigating right here in California: * California had 588,000 open jobs as of late 2025 but demand is inconsistent and shifting fast * The state took 64 months just to recover jobs post-pandemic slower than most of the country * Talent is leaving California has seen a net loss of professionals to other states due to cost pressures And on the ground, we all feel it: 👉 Fewer qualified candidates despite open roles 👉 Clients more cautious, budgets tighter 👉 Longer hiring cycles and more competition per req 👉 Burnout across sales + recruiting teams This is the California reality. And it’s exactly why investing in ourselves and our people is no longer optional. If we want to: ✔️ Grow revenue in a tightening market ✔️ Win new business when clients are more selective ✔️ Help our recruiters stand out in a crowded field ✔️ Build teams that can actually sustain performance We have to get better. Period. That’s why California Staffing and Recruiting Professionals Association exists. June 3–5 | Rancho Mirage, CA This is not just another event. It’s where California staffing leaders come together to: * Share what’s actually working in this market * Level up sales and recruiting performance * Build real relationships that turn into real growth * And invest in the one thing that drives everything our people If you’ve been before… you already know. You know the conversations. The energy. The community. If you haven’t 👉 This is your chance to step into a community that genuinely cares about your well-being and success in the California staffing industry. In a state this competitive, you don’t win alone. You win with the right people and in the right room. And this is that room. #CSP #Staffing #Recruiting #California #Leadership #Sales #Growth #RanchoMirage #Community #TeamDevelopment

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Thinking about hiring your first employee? Start here. ​ We talk with HR expert Sara Nicholson about common myths that get entrepreneurs into trouble and how to avoid costly hiring mistakes, especially in California. ​ 🎧 Full episode available now: YT: https://lnkd.in/gcJUPJ2Y Apple Podcast: https://apple.co/3WF4Tl3 Spotify: https://lnkd.in/gEUDQf9T Website: https://lnkd.in/gC6zAJRQ ​ #BusinessGrowth #HRForEntrepreneurs #CaliforniaBusiness  #StartupFounders #HiringHelp #LeadershipSkills

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Imagine being told your toddler needs support, but that support can only be provided by a professional. Oh, and that professional does not call for 3+ months. For far too long parents have been told the professionals are the only ones with the skills to help their children. It's simply not true. Parents can be very effective, consistent teachers for their own children. We've seen it firsthand, as Happy Ladders' families have used our mobile app to assess and target multiple developmental skills on their own, at home and at their own pace. It's pretty simple, parents learn simple play and routine based activities via our app, directly targeting the developmental skills their child needs the most. Parents then implement the activities with their children in the time they have, during natural opportunities throughout their week. So in that 3+ months they may be waiting for the professionals, they've taught their children pivotal developmental skills, AND empowered themselves to be a leader in their child's developmental journey❤️ #earlyintervention #aba #autism #idd #parentled #parentmediatedinterventions

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“AI can help you tailor a resume, but if it’s not 100% accurate, it can spell disaster.” RobertHalf's Josh Warborg on why in-person interviews, prep and working with a strong recruiter matter more than ever. Great story by #ARCSeattle

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