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…
Ahead of the holiday crunch, many U.S. employers are increasing pay to secure seasonal workers. The average hourly wage for seasonal retail, restaurant, and hospitality employees is expected to rise to $15.40 this year—a 30% increase from 2017. “You have to make it worthwhile to [seasonal employees],” Acara Senior Vice President Chris Beckage explained in…
Employers have become highly focused on building their brands and cultivating meaningful company cultures. Candidate experience is an integral part of the equation. This year’s North American Candidate Experience Symposium offered valuable insight into the discipline’s direction and what employers and staffing agencies can do to ensure they’re not missing out on top talent. Jobseekers…
Congratulations to Scott Stenclik, CEO, who has been named one of Western New York’s top C-Level executives by Buffalo Business First. With over 30 years’ experience delivering talent and workforce solutions, Scott consistently ranks among the staffing industry’s most impactful leaders. Under his direction, Acara has become one of the largest talent acquisition firms in…
We are proud to share that Acara was ranked among Staffing Industry Analysts’ 100 Largest Global Staffing Firms for 2018. The U.S. alone is home to approximately 20,000 staffing and recruiting companies. The hundred firms on SIA’s list accounted for $203 billion in global staffing revenue during 2017, representing 44% of the total market. SIA…
Earlier this month, Staffing Industry Analysts’ CWS Summit brought together over one thousand contingent workforce leaders, industry experts, and suppliers to discuss the latest trends impacting our organizations and the clients we serve. Throughout the week, the Acara and Broadleaf teams spoke with and heard from a myriad of attendees who—like us—are determining the best…
Jennifer Smith, Logistics Reporter for the Wall Street Journal, featured Acara Senior Vice President Chris Beckage in a recent article about growing demand for warehouse workers ahead of holiday season: Warehouse Hiring Soars in a Growing Rush for Logistics Workers Jobs growth at distribution centers pushed transportation and logistics payrolls to grow by 23,800 jobs,…
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…
Disruptive technologies are changing how consumers approach every day activities, from socializing and shopping, to traveling and exercise. Similarly, forward-thinking companies are adopting new data-driven tools to operate more efficiently. Within the human resources industry, technology aimed at streamlining talent acquisition processes and improving employee engagement is on the rise, with no signs of…
