Steven Davis

A small but growing cohort of HR and TA leaders are building internal tools that replace vendor contracts. Kyle & Co analyst Jake breaks down what's driving the shift, who's at risk, and what's worth watching.

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🔍 What really sets staffing agencies apart in today's workforce? From scaling fast with pre-vetted talent to offering career-building flexibility, the benefits go far beyond temp jobs. Employers save time and reduce risk. Candidates gain access, choice, and growth. 💡 Dive into our guide on how staffing agencies create value on both sides of the hiring table—and how tech like COATS Staffing Software makes it even better. 👉 https://lnkd.in/eaeCGD6w #StaffingSolutions #HRStrategy #RecruitmentTech #COATSStaffing #WorkforceFlexibility #EmployerBranding #JobSeekers

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Most companies believe more staffing vendors equal better results. In reality, multiple vendors create chaos. Your inbox floods with duplicate and unqualified resumes. Candidates look perfect on paper, but can't answer basic interview questions. Vendors chase easy placements while your critical roles stay open, and hours that should go toward business priorities get consumed managing vendors. When vendors compete with each other, their priorities come before yours. They submit candidates based on availability, not long term company alignment. The best hiring outcomes come from partnering with one vendor who aligns with your business goals, brings proven expertise, and operates with integrity. When companies partner with the right staffing vendor: > Hard to fill roles are filled through strategic role calibration and targeted sourcing strategies > Hiring managers stop wasting time interviewing unqualified candidates > Streamlined processes reduce time to fill while offer acceptance rates increase > Employee retention rates improve because hiring prioritizes both role and culture alignment What if the problem isn't that you need more vendors, but rather THE RIGHT vendor?

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AI is becoming a bigger part of everyday recruiting work. That shift is putting more weight on relationships. As automation embeds deeper into workflows, trust shows up everywhere it matters. ��� Between leaders + teams. 🌟 Recruiters + candidates. 🌟 Clients, partners, + the platforms they rely on. On the Full Desk Experience, Kortney Harmon shares a grounded perspective: trust has to come first. Before new systems scale. Before adoption sticks. Before growth holds. This episode explores how recruiting organizations intentionally build trust while technology accelerates. 🎧 Full episode, "Eight Signals Redefining Recruiting Leadership in 2026" in the comments.⤵️ Where does trust matter most inside your firm right now? #FullDeskExperience #FDE

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Organizations are rethinking contingent workforce management (#CWM) to meet complex talent demands. Join Sailesh Hota, VP at Everest Group, and I, Orli Becker, EVP and Managing Director at AMS, to explore how to build scalable, insight-driven programs for long-term talent strategies. Key takeaways: ✅ Overcoming CWM/MSP challenges ✅ A framework for improvement ✅ Path to total talent management Join the conversation for valuable workforce insights! #TalentManagement #WorkforceStrategy #ContingentWorkforce #CWS #FutureofWork #WeAreAMS

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Contract talent doesn't mean temporary, it means strategic. Learn more in the #RobertHalf Demand for Skilled Talent report: https://lnkd.in/gg92U7WB #ContractHire #FlexibleStaffing

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💡𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗺𝘂𝗰𝗵 𝗳𝘂𝗿𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗿𝘂𝗶𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗯𝘂𝗱𝗴𝗲𝘁 𝗴𝗼? Most HR and business leaders know agency recruitment fees add up fast but understanding their long-term budget impact can be challenging without the right data. That’s why we built the 𝗘𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗱𝗱𝗲𝗱 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗿𝘂𝗶𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗦𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀 𝗖𝗮𝗹𝗰𝘂𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿, a simple estimation tool that helps you: ✅ Compare traditional agency fees vs. an embedded model ✅ Forecast potential budget efficiencies across upcoming hiring cycles ✅ Plan smarter, more predictable recruitment spend With an embedded model, you also gain: ✨ A dedicated recruiter working as part of your team ✨ Scalable support to flex with hiring peaks ✨ Real-time reporting and full transparency on every role ✨ A true partnership approach, aligning recruitment strategy with your growth goals It’s a fast, data-informed way to benchmark what your business could save by modernising your recruitment approach. Try the calculator today.👉 https://lnkd.in/e_gQdefA #EmbeddedRecruitment #TalentStrategy #HRLeadership #HiringSmarter #RecruitmentInnovation #RentARecruiterAustralia

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Operational drag is holding talent acquisition back. Most teams can feel it, even if they haven’t named it yet. Over time, added tools, layered processes, and disconnected workflows have introduced friction across every stage of recruiting. This next phase is about removing friction, aligning workflows, and giving recruiters and hiring teams what they need to perform. Download the eBook to learn what’s driving the TA Rewrite: ✅ Why operational drag is limiting recruiting performance  ✅ How leading teams are simplifying their tech and workflows  ✅ What it takes to align people, process, and platforms  ✅ How workflow-driven systems enable scale and speed https://lnkd.in/eZcPZd8t

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Part 2 of our Recruitment Process White Paper series is here. This installment focuses on how communication functions as an operational competency—helping prevent stalled searches, reduce candidate drop‑off, and strengthen alignment between providers and organizations. 📘 Access Part 2: Communication as an Operational Competency now: https://bit.ly/4rrUdnw #TheMedicusFirm #HealthcareRecruitment #WhitePapers

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“TA/Recruiter job openings in the U.S. continue to climb (surprisingly!) For the first time in nearly three years, postings are holding steady above the 45,000 mark. The sharpest demand we’re seeing is from clients in Data Centers, AI, Aerospace Engineering, and VC-backed and pre-IPO tech.”

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🎙️ New episode of Rec Tech: the Recruiting Technology Podcast: "Messaging Best Practices for the Candidate Experience" Are your communications with candidates hitting the right note? 🤔 Discover how to elevate your messaging game in our latest episode, "Messaging Best Practices for the Candidate Experience." 🎧 Tune in to learn: - Effective strategies to craft messages that resonate with candidates and enhance their experience - How the right messaging can significantly impact your talent acquisition success - Real-world examples and insights to refine your communication approach Chris Russell gives you the insights to transform how you connect with potential hires, making your process more engaging and efficient. Listen now and take your candidate experience to the next level: https://lnkd.in/gEPhYKTB #TalentAcquisition #Recruiting #HRTech #PurpleAcorn #Podcast

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Gen Z and Millennials already power your talent pipeline—but engagement fell to 31% and early-career tenure hovers around 2.7 years. Our new checklist shows exactly how to hire and retain these cohorts with flexible work, clear growth paths, and L&D that moves the needle. Read the playbook and turn intent into impact. 👉https://hubs.li/Q03K_0Ft0 #HiringStrategy #Retention #GenZ #Millennials #USWorkforce

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Interesting.... 89% of TA Teams Struggle With Data Visibility: 2026 Talent Acquisition Outlook Report Only 23% of TA organizations can connect their recruitment spending to actual hiring outcomes, according to Symphony Talent’s 2026 Talent Acquisition Outlook Report, while 89% rate their visibility...Read more 66% of Recruiters Say Finding Talent Is Harder, Though Applications Have Doubled Key takeaways: Applications doubled since 2022, yet 80% of job seekers feel unprepared, and 66% of recruiters can’t find qualified candidates. With 93% of recruiters expanding AI use and 59% 

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Recruiting doesn’t have a tools problem. It has a conversation capacity problem. Here's Taj Haslani’s take on how AI voice agents are reshaping recruiter productivity. If you’re in staffing, this is worth your time. #Recruiting #AIinRecruiting #Staffing #VoiceAI #TalentAcquisition

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TA credibility rises when numbers walk into the exec meeting first. I watched a CHRO flip the room dynamic overnight. Before: anecdote storytelling. After: opening slide with “Cost-per-hire ↓ 38%, TTFI 6.2 days, $181K fees avoided.” When you show up with quant before anyone asks, you stop justifying and start steering. Executives trust functions that predict, not react.

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How to instantly make your resume stand out to a US IT Recruiter (A 30-Second Checklist) 🇺🇸 At Novus Talent Solution, we review hundreds of resumes a week for US-based tech roles. 90% of them get rejected in the first 6 seconds. If you want to land a premium global role, your resume needs to look like a Silicon Valley engineer wrote it. Keep it minimalist, clean, and data-driven. Before you apply for your next global role, check your resume against this list: ❌ Remove the "Objective" statement. (We know your objective is to get the job). ✅ Replace it with a "Technical Summary" (e.g., "Senior React Developer with 6 years of experience scaling high-traffic fintech apps"). ❌ Stop listing your daily duties ("Wrote code, fixed bugs, attended standups"). ✅ Start listing your impact ("Reduced page load time by 40% by migrating to Next.js, resulting in a 15% increase in user retention"). ❌ Don't put your tech stack at the very bottom. ✅ Put your core languages and frameworks at the very top, directly under your summary. ❌ No photos, no complex graphics, no multi-column layouts. ✅ Single column, black text, clean formatting. US Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) cannot read messy graphics. Want more insider tips on cracking the US market? Hit Follow on the Novus Talent Solution page. We share direct insights from US hiring managers every week. . . 📧 Contact us: Contact@novustalentsolution.com 🌐 Visit us: https://lnkd.in/gh_YguRe 🌍 Serving: USA, UK, Canada, Japan & Germany and many more . . . . . #ResumeTips #TechJobs #CareerAdvice #USARecruitment #Developers #NovusTalentSolution #WebDevelopment #ReactJS #NextJS #TailwindCSS #SoftwareDeveloper #Hiring #CareerGrowth #GoldenGlobalSolutions #BuildImpact #ProfessionalDevelopment #LeadershipMindset #GrowthMindset #CareerStrategy #USStaffing #CanadaStaffing #JapanStaffing #GermanyStaffing #UnitedkingdomStaffing #WorkforceSolutions #TalentSolutions #SuccessMindset #WorkplaceSuccess #OpportunityAwaits #ModernCareers #SkillDevelopment #CorporateGrowth #FutureFocused #ProfessionalSuccess #WorkplaceInsights #StrategicThinking #ExecutiveGrowth #BusinessSuccess #IndustryLeaders #CareerPlanning #PerformanceDriven #LongTermSuccess #AmbitionToAchievement #LeadershipGrowth #SustainableSuccess #NTS #NovUstalentsolution #nts #USJobs #TechCareers #SoftwareEngineering #TechInterviews

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