It’s cold outside, but the Buffalo job market is hot! Acara Account Executive Shannon Callahan recently spoke with WKBW’s Ali Touhey about the industries heating up this winter. Manufacturers and call centers, in particular, are ramping up their hiring efforts ahead of the new year. These days, candidates have quite a bit of leverage over…
By Chris Beckage Recruiting qualified talent is a priority for any organization in a tight labor market. From manufacturing to information technology, demand for skilled employees is at an all-time high—and companies need intelligent strategies to attract the best candidates. On average, companies lose $14,000 for every job that remains open for three months. As…
The Buffalo-Niagara economy is entering an era of significant opportunity, as evidenced by the area’s 3.8% unemployment rate posted in September—the lowest it has been since October 2001. With a growing economy comes new challenges and stress points, however. Scott Stenclik, CEO of Acara and Aleron Shared Resources, recently shared his insights with Buffalo Business…
Recruiting is all about building relationships—we need to be warm and consistent in our approach. In anticipation of Halloween, here are seven sins to steer clear of. 1. Left in the Lurch. Three people are submitted for a job opening. One receives an offer; the other two do not. In the excitement of filling the…
Acara Senior Recruitment Specialist, Kim Schultz, recently spent time with our client, Arbeit Software, to share her recommendations on what businesses, fellow recruiters, and jobseekers can do to improve the talent acquisition process for everyone involved. For Businesses and Organizations Creating an office space that people don’t mind working in every day is essential, especially…
Acara Account Executive, Carrie Calamel, illustrates the reasons why technology will never replace the personal touch a recruiter brings to the modern job market. To celebrate my recent 20-year anniversary as a recruitment industry veteran, I treated myself to a craft beer while reflecting on my career. Technology has progressed from the dark ages of resume…
Some individuals seek him out. Others come upon him through a chance meeting at a job fair. Carl Camardo is the manager of the Talent Development Program at Aleron, the brain and personality behind our professional and creative recruiting approach. We recently spoke about his background, training process, and what qualities he looks for in…
Christopher Beckage, Senior Vice President, North Region, shares tips on how to find and retain quality IT candidates in today’s global market. Recruiting IT talent is a priority for many organizations and is challenging in today’s tight labor market. With the demand for IT employees at an all-time high, companies need intelligent strategies to attract…
Christopher Morris, an Account Executive in our Indianapolis office, shares his tips for finding your next great employee. So, you’re looking for a qualified candidate boasting more than ten years of experience, familiar with multiple specific software programs, who resides within a 25-mile radius of your location, comprehends the full life cycle of production for…
Jason Hatch, an Account Executive in our Minnesota office, clarifies the value of the staffing industry. Consider these occupations: used car salesman, contractor, and recruiting/staffing professional. For some reason, these occupations have acquired a bad rap—mostly due to the actions of a few bad apples. I have worked in two of these three jobs, and…
