From the President's Desk - December 2021 Where did the time go? If you are like me, this is a question I ask myself every December. How did an entire year pass so quickly? One theory is that as you get older, a single year becomes...
Importance of an SME to maximize Value from Vendors With software-as-a-service (SaaS) and the introduction of platform-as-a-service, it has become imperative that companies invest in maximizing the value of their services. Investing time and resources in having an internal employee become a Subject Matter Expert...
We are excited to feature LJ Morris, President, and CTO, SmartSearch, in our staff spotlight to end the year. LJ has been with SmartSearch for 24 years, and 2022 will mark 25 incredible years. So, who is LJ Morris? LJ best describes himself as driven but...
From the President's Desk - November 2021 This year marks the 400th anniversary of Thanksgiving. It was 1621 when about 50 Pilgrims and roughly 90 members of the Wampanoag tribe celebrated that first harvest feast. I wonder if the original group of people who started the...
We are thrilled to feature Brian Paez, Technical Support Manager, SmartSearch, in our staff spotlight for November. So, who is Brian Paez? Brian was born in Southern Californian but was raised in Vista. Brian describes himself as a technician and collaborator that enjoys solving complex problems in...
Insights from the ASA's Staffing World Conference 2021: Better Together - Stronger Together. Join us as we talk through the key takeaways from the year's event. Don't panic if you could not attend the recent American Staffing Agency's Staffing World Conference for 2021. We have...
From the President's Desk - October 2021 A recent study at Columbia University rated the likelihood of turnover at organizations. It found that if you have a great company culture, your likely turnover rate is 13.9%. However, that rate jumps to 48% if your company has...
We are excited to feature Debbie Sims, Client Success Director, SmartSearch, in our staff spotlight for October. Debbie has been with SmartSearch for almost 24 years and has been critical to our customers' success in using SmartSearch. We hope this spotlight sheds some light on...
Introducing New WordPress Plug-in and Web-hosting and Design Services: Enhancing your employer brand and improving the candidate experience. WordPress Plug-in: Enhancing your employer brand and improving the candidate experience. Talent acquisition begins with an engaging and professionally branded website that effectively projects your corporate identity, attracts ideal...
Employers adopt hybrid work as a key strategy for successful talent retention during The Great Resignation. Sylvia Dahlby, Business Development Manager, SmartSearch, interviews Nigel Hapuarachchi, Regional Director of Business Development at Acara Solutions on the 'Great Resignation' and how this will affect the 'Future of Work'. All across...