Recruiting and Temporary Staffing Services for Northwest Employers

The Impact of AI on Who and How We Hire!

The role of AI in the hiring process has been an unexpected story in 2023. Everyone is asking “how will this “technology” impact me?”. Recruiters, Hiring Managers and job Candidates are no exception.

Try Before You Buy: A Smart Way to Hire!

New to the temp to hire audition as a hiring model? Here’s a step by step way to introduce this model to your team.

Fit Finding Made Easy – Candidate Screening

What You Need to Know About a Candidate to Decide If They are the Right Fit! The goal of FIT FINDING is to find and hire an employee who not only does the job well, but enjoys doing it. FIT FINDING is a way to enhance the productivity of your team, retain team members and […]

Its May30th – Love Your Recruiter Day!

Don’t ask who decided but we’re being told that Tuesday May 30th has been designated National Recruiter Day. What a great way to shine a light on these important contributors to business success, folks who so often don’t get the applause they deserve. And yes, talent shortages have put them on the hot seat for quite a while now, so its about time we said “we see you!” and value “what you do! “

“Fit Finding” Homework!

Breaking down the components of “fit” reveals the science and art of hiring success!

What Makes PACE Such a Great Partner!

We don’t like to brag, but one of the things we think is really special about PACE Staffing Network, is our track record of success when it comes to retaining clients. In an industry where client relationships are historically fickle with client turnover across the board exceeding 50% a year, the fact that so many […]

Wondering if you have a QUIET QUITTER on your team?*

Do you find yourself wondering if you have some “quiet quitters” on your team? Has the team’s morale suddenly taken a turn for the worse? Are you no longer confident that the team has the same enthusiasm for its mission that it once had?

Firing – A Tough Decision? An Easy Process?*

Hiring and firing are not just the opposite ends of the staffing spectrum, but together represent the two most important staffing decisions managers make when building their teams.

Hiring and Firing – Same Process, Different Outcomes!

Hiring and firing are not just the opposite ends of the staffing spectrum, but together represent the two most important staffing decisions managers make when building their teams.

Is Your Recruiter a Vendor or a Partner? Why it Matters!

Just like personal relationships, business relationships, including relationships with staffing providers, come in all different sizes, shapes, and packaging.

What’s Your Recruiting Story?

The right recruiting story makes a difference to who you hire. Here’s some ideas on how to create the right recruiting story and get it told – often and well!

How to Identify Candidates Who Can Collaborate!

Some powerful interview questions to gain insights into a candidate’s ability to collaborate. .

Interviewer Bias Can Derail Your Commitments to Diversity and Inclusion

Some important “must dos” for Northwest employers renewing their commitments to diversity and inclusion!

What To Do When that “Just Right” Candidate Isn’t Available?

Shortages in the talent marketplace often leave employers wondering what to do. Here’s some options to think about .,….

Hiring for “Fit” Creates BIG WINs for Both Employees and Employers!

Breaking down the components of “fit” reveals the science and art of hiring success!

2021 challenges for Northwest recruiters

2021 – The Northwest’s Top 3 Recruiting Challenges!

Here’s 3 Recruiting Challenges for 2021 that Aren’t New – but Won’t Be Going Away Soon!

Woman exploring flexible staffing solutions

The What’s and Why’s of Flexible Staffing!

How flexible are your current staffing strategies? Here’s some questions you can ask to find out.

Resurrecting the Reference Check!

Make “Trust but Verify” a Foundational Principle of Your Hiring Process.

Northwest employer learning about job descriptions and job postings

The Difference Between Job Postings and Job Descriptions!

There are important differences between a job posting and a job posting. Check out job posting best practices here! .

How to Evaluate Candidates With No Work Experience

Here’s how to screen candidates who don’t have a lot of work experience…finding that “just right fit”

Interviewer Bias Can Derail Diversity Initiatives

Some important “must dos” for Northwest employers renewing their commitments to diversity and inclusion!

A Post Covid Staffing Trend …

Administrative and clerical jobs are likely to stay remote and virtual post Covid.

Local team demonstrating diversity and inclusion

“Fit” and Diversity. How They Work Together!

Here’s how to define your culture in ways that is relevant to your team’s performance but also invites diversity and inclusion.

What Happens When Your Recruiting Net Gets TOO BIG!

The logic was that the larger your net, the more candidates you could attract into your pool of candidate wannabes, the better your chances of hiring that “just right” candidate. But over the years, I’ve found this too be incorrect.

Common Myths re: Temporary and Contract Employees – Setting the Record Straight!

Here’s some things you need to know about temporary and contract employees and why they are great solutions for today’s volatile business environment.

Negotiating Staffing Agency Bill Rates – the Inside Scoop!

When it comes time to talk about your staffing agency’s bill rates, here’s some things to pay attention to….

Are You Ready to Embrace Flexibility When It Comes to Staffing?

How ready are you to embrace the fiexible staffing strategies that will become increasingly popular during the Build Back?

Employers Need the RIGHT STAFFING PARTNER!

The right staffing partner can provide a range of staffing options designed to solve common challenges hiring managers are faced with each day!

Flexible Staffing Strategies – What Are They? Why You Need Them Now!

Using flexible staffing strategies will be key for Northwest employers during the post covid BUILD BACK. Here’s why….

6 Ways the “Temp to Hire” Recruiting Model Saves $$$$!

There are many reasons why the “temp to hire” recruiting model has remained popular in all economic environments. An opportunity to cut costs is one of them!

Are Temporary or Contract Workers Eligible for Overtime Pay?

Most temporary employees are subject to overtime pay rates regardless of the type of job they do. Here’s why its important to know if your agency is paying them accurately.

Your Employee or Ours? Comparing The Costs of a “Temp” and “Core” Employee!

When taking a closer look at the true costs of being an employer, temporary employees are often much less expensive. Here’why…..

How Much Should My Temporary Employee Cost?

Learn more about how your staffing agency bill rate is calculated and what it includes

TEMP to HIRE Staffing Models – Northwest Style!

Northwest employers have used many versions of the temp to hire staffing model. Here’s an overview of your options.

If You’re Ready to BUILD BACK, We’re Ready to HELP!

To help our business community BUILD BACK BETTER….PACE Staffing Network is offering signficant discounts on temporary staffing bill rates between now and end of JUNE. Help us put our talented workforce back to work!

Our Best Guess Re: What the BUILD BACK Period Will Look Like for Northwest Employers and Job Seekers!

From a staffing and workforce strategy perspective there are a few things we want our readers to know about what we see happening in the local job market and what we think will drive some changes in that job market over the next 6 months.

How to Find and Hire Employees Who Can Work Remote!

If you’re one of those employers starting to lean into a more virtual, work from home staffing model, here’s some things we’ve learned about how to identify employees who are good at virtual work settings in the hiring process!

How to Select the Right Staffing Partner!

Here’s some things to think about before you select your staffing agency partner?

Getting the Most Out of Your Temporary Employees = People Management Basics!

Some helpful tips for optimizing the productivity and morale of your temporary employees.

Independent Contractor? W2 Employee? How to know the difference and why its important!

Independent Contractors can help with workplace flexibility but there are some risks around how you classify them.

Coronavirus (COVID-19) – Important Info for Our Employer Partners

As the pandemic nature of the Coronavirus becomes real, we wanted to quickly share our approach to support your business needs while protecting the safety and well being of our employees working at your facility.

We Couldn’t Be More Grateful….

We couldn’t be more grateful or excited to share the exciting news that PACE has won our 4th consecutive ClearlyRated Best of Staffing award!

Staffing Trends for Northwest Employers – 2020 Style!

The year ahead brings political and economic uncertainties while younger generations are entering the workforce – what does all this mean for staffing, recruiting, hiring and employee retention?

The Length of Assignment for Temporary Employees is Expanding!

With 1-2 day or week temporary assignments all but vanishing from the Northwest marketplace, the trend is to keep temporary employees on assignment longer for more strategic reasons.

A PACE Prediction: Northwest Companies Will Use More “Temps” in 2020….

We predict that Northwest employers will use more temporary staffing solutions in 2020. Here’s why.

Is Unwanted Turnover Keeping You Up at Night? We’ve Got Some Ideas!

Employee turnover is on the rise, one in every five employees will be leaving their jobs this year, that is a 20% turnover rate! We have assembled the latest insights into why such high rates of turnover are occurring and how employer can effectively cope.

Is Employee Turnover Threatening Your Call Center’s Success?

With a turnover rate that is more than double than that of all other occupations, LOCAL CALL CENTERS struggle TO maintaining a reliable workforce. Here are some tips for retaining your best call center reps…..

Employer checking references on a job candidate

Don’t Skip the Reference Check!

Making the reference check a key part of your hiring process can help you know more about who you are about to hire, and avoid costly hiring mistakes down the road!

Your Pre Recruit Checklist

Check out our checklist of “things to do” before you even start your recruit!

When It Comes to Hiring, Don’t Ignore the Red Flags!

Paying attention to the red flags you uncover during the hiring process can help you minimize your chances of making a hiring mistake.

Suffering from Turnover? Who You Hire and Why Matters!

For Northwest Employers, the reasons an employee decides to take your job offer, may be the same reasons that later causes them to leave. The solution may lie in your hiring process.

How to Hire for “Talent” not Just Skills or Experience

The challenge most companies have when looking for talent is the tangible “How To’s” to set your recruitment and hiring processes in place!

Hiring for Talent, Not Just Skills or Experience, Can Be Your Recruiting Advantage!

Finding candidates with talent (not just skills or experience) is a great way for companies to compete in a TIGHT local marketplace!

What Happens When You Take Too Long to Hire in the Local Marketplace?

In today’s marketplace there are costs attached to taking too much time in the hiring process. Here’s why…….

The Smaller Your Company (or Team) – The More Important it is to HIRE RIGHT!

Here’s some quick ideas for small to medium sized companies to avoid hiring mistakes!

How Long Can You Keep an Employee in a “Temporary” Role….

Our clients often ask how long they keep one of our temporary employees on assignment. There are no legal boundaries for length of assignment.

Ghosting Isn’t Just for Halloween….Its a Local Phenom!

If you’re a recruiter or have been hiring in today’s candidate market. Chances are you”ve been ghosted. Here’s how to prevent “ghosting.”

The Role of Skill and Aptitude Assessments in the Hiring Process

PACE Staffing Network announces new partnership with WONSCORE – a state of the art candidate soft skill assessment program.

How to Find (and Hire) Eagles When You’re Bombarded by Turkeys

Check out this HIRING GUIDE that will help you find and hire great employees each and every time – a step by step approach to the right hiring decisions!

You Wouldn’t Hire a Stranger – or Would You?

With 50% of hiring decisions turning out to be hiring mistakes, here’s some things you need to know about a candidate before you hire them.

The Realities of Workplace Dating….

With February hosting Valentine’s Day, it seems like the perfect time to revisit some of the age old conversations we’ve all had about workplace dating.

Once Again – You Showed Us the Love! THANK YOU.

We just got news that once again we’ve won the BEST OF STAFFING recognition – placing us in the top 2% of staffing agencies nationwide!

What Kind of Staffing Agency Is the Right Fit For You? Local Employers have MANY Choices!

Today’s employers face a wide range of staffing challenges and staffing agency solutions. Here’s how to make sure you are using the right staffing agency for your needs.

Learn HOW Temporary and Contract Workers Can Make a Difference!

As the “gig” economy picks up steam, finding smart ways to utilize short term or interim employees is a business necessity.

The Right Admin Makes a Difference – A BIG Difference

PACE has been placing employees in high impact administrative positions for over 40 years. The content and dynamics of today’s EA/AA job market has an interesting back story!

How to Evaluate Candidates With Little to No Work Experience

Here’s how to screen candidates who don’t have a lot of work experience…finding that “just right fit”

A New College Grad Can be a Smart Hiring Decision

With the 2018 college grads about to hit the market, now is a good time to relook at this segment of the marketplace with fresh eyes.

What You Need to Know About Your Staffing Agency’s Compliance

As your co employer, how your staffing agency manages its employer and compliance responsibilities can impact you. Here’s how….

How to keep your hiring process honest!

With 70% of all resumes containing significant deviations from the truth, no wonder 50% of all hiring decisions are later considered hiring mistakes!

How to Use Your Hiring Interview to Spot Potential Leadership Talent!

While management skills and functions can be taught, leadership talent can be identified in candidates without any management experience. Here’s how….

How Are the Latest Employment Trends Impacting You?

Check out these latest employment trends, how they will or are impacting you, and what you can do to stay on top of your staffing game!

The Right Staffing Partner for Temp to Hire Services!

Temp to Hire is one of our favorite things to do but we know that to make a difference for our clients, it has to be done right! Here’s why (and how)….

Is Being “Nice” Getting in the Way of Being “Effective”?

Ever wondered if you were being too nice to be the effective leader you want to be? According to a recent survey by Fierce Inc, you’re not alone!

Great Job Postings in the Age of “Googlization”

In a tight labor market, writing job postings that actually attract the talent you need requires some finesse and digital savvy. Here’s some basics that are important to success!

How to Win the Race for Northwest Talent!

Here are 5 things you can do now to find and retain the employees you need in a very tight labor market.

Hiring Great Employees – Even in a Tight Candidate Market!

Finding great employees is not easy in any market, but in today’s job market, particularly in the Northwest, the challenge is doubly difficult. Here’s how to compete….

Alexa – Who Should I Hire?

The homework needed to create a recruiting profile involves many layers of exploration. And the stakes are high. Creating the right profile is key to a successful hiring outcome.

What is “Cultural Fit”? Why Does It Matter?

Hiring based on the right “culture fit” benefits both companies and their employees and can dramatically impact team performance, morale and retention.
Here’s how and why…

Find the Right Recruiting Partner. Build the Right Relationship.

Here are 8 things hiring managers can do to get the most of out of their service relationship with their recruiter.

Great Hiring is All About Finding the “RIGHT MATCH”

At PACE the “match” is not just about a candidate’s skills and experiences but also about how well the candidate’s work style and placement preferences match up with what they will experience on the job.

How Much are Hiring Mistakes Costing Your Company?

Its not that hard to make a hiring mistake and a whole lot harder to hire right.
Here’s some ideas to avoid some of the common hiring mistakes!

How to Know if you are Working with the RIGHT Recruiter!

We know how important the hiring/recruiting process has become. And it all starts with selecting the RIGHT RECRUITER or RECRUITING ORGANIZATION

Attributes of The Highly Promotable!

The ability to recognize and develop “high potential” employees can have considerable impact on a leader’s personal performance.

Onboarding Best Practices

If you’re a manager or supervisor, you’ve likely experienced the impact of an onboarding process.

From “Personnel” to Strategic Partner. The Evolution of Human Resources!

The PACE Staffing Network has been around 40 years – long enough to experience the changing role of Human Resources in the local business and professional community.

* Hiring is Never Easy. Finding the “Right Fit” is Even Harder!

We know there are some timeless “best practices” for hiring right that are particularly important when talent pipelines are lean.

The High Costs of a Hiring Mistake!

The High Costs of a Bad Hire can be pretty alarming, particularly if you’re working in a tightly competitive marketplace as we have here in the Greater Seattle area. For those of us in the marketplace full time, we know how costly and time consuming it is to find and hire the right employee, and if you end up hiring the wrong employee, there are always significant hard and soft costs involved.

Read on to find out some of the ways an employer’s staffing costs will increase if hiring issues get out of control.

When its’ time to hire, you’ve got to be FAST, FOCUSED, SMART!

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