3 Proven Strategies Top Companies Use to Recruit Top Talent Recruiting talent is a priority for any organization in a tight labor market. From manufacturing to information technology, the demand for skilled employees is at an all-time high, and companies need intelligent strategies to attract value-add candidates. On average, companies lose $14,000 for every job…

Whether you are a recruiter, a human resources leader, or a hiring manager building a talent network, using social media platforms is vitally important. While originally, social media was exactly that—for social purposes—a majority of people are now using social media to access news, information and for professional reasons. Each month, 106 million people visit…

To attract top talent, you must be able to provide candidates with compelling reasons to join your organization. This is most companies’ number one challenge. In my 20 years in the staffing business, I’ve only had three companies who nailed this at the beginning. And guess what? They were able to attract top talent to…

Acara was recently recognized as a 2016 North American Candidate Experience Award winner. As one of only 50 winners, the companies chosen underwent a comprehensive evaluation and data analysis process, and were found to have exemplary candidate experiences as defined by the candidates themselves. Talent Board, a non-profit organization focused on the promotion and benchmark…

Recently, one of our recruiters was on the phone with a seasoned candidate, discussing a lucrative high paying opportunity in Southern California.  The conversation was going great—until the discussion came around to the name of the client.  Once he found out the name of the company, the candidate said, “Oh!  It’s with XYZ company!  I…

Last week, Acara took home top honors from Digital Rochester in the Digital Marketing Category. This award recognizes the best use of Digital Marketing to promote brands, build preference and increase sales through digital technologies. “We’re honored to have our digital marketing efforts be recognized by such an important organization and community,” said Frank Gullo,…

Here’s the situation: your job description is long and boring. The good thing is that the majority of your competitors’ job descriptions are also boring, chocked full of buzzwords and language that make the average hiring manager seem intimidating. Unfortunately, job seekers want to feel comfortable when applying for a job versus intimidated. In terms…

Acara has been nominated for a "Digital Marketing Award" in the Digital Rochester 2016 GREAT Awards. The purpose of the GREAT Awards is to recognize and celebrate the Greater Rochester community’s entrepreneurial spirit in technological achievement. The GREAT Awards will take place on September 22 at the Joseph A. Floreano Rochester Riverside Convention Center. Additional information…

Staffing Industry Analysts has released its 2016 List of Largest Engineering Staffing Firms, wherein Acara has moved up to #10. The 2016 report lists 25 firms that generated at least $50 million or more in U.S. engineering temporary staffing revenue last year. Together, these firms produced $5.2 billion in revenue, accounting for 67% of the market, by…

Staffing Industry Analysts has released its 2016 List of Largest IT Staffing Firms, wherein Acara has moved up one spot from last year to #38. The 2016 report lists 42 firms who generated at least $100 million in U.S. information technology temporary staffing revenue last year. Together, these firms produced $17.1 billion in revenue, accounting…

The Remedy for Talent Shortages? Culture. In 1999, a company began to revolutionize the way companies approached culture by offering a suite of seemingly outrageous amenities to their employees. They hired onsite chefs, masseuses, dry-cleaning, nap pods, and other luxurious perks to create a desirable workplace atmosphere. Most CEOs at that time might had written…

Moving up one spot from last year, Acara has been named the 35th largest staffing firm by Staffing Industry Analysts on their list of 2016 Largest Staffing Firms with revenues over $100 million in the United States. The 2016 report states that revenue estimates reflect “staffing revenue” defined as revenue related to temporary staffing, direct hire, retained…