Author: Steve Quarles

The Conscious Business Approach: How Values Build Value

By Steve Quarles on October 24, 2023 in Uncategorized

 

For many, business is synonymous with cutthroat competition and the relentless pursuit of profit. But in recent years, the paradigm has shifted, ushering in a refreshing rise of conscious businesses that not only seek financial prosperity, but strive to make a positive impact on society, the environment, and their stakeholders. It feels good knowing the […]

 

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Why Recruitment Process Outsourcing is Right for COVID-19 and Beyond

By Steve Quarles on April 29, 2020 in COVID-19, Hiring

 

When surveyed about COVID-19, many of the top CFOs in the U.S. and Mexico expressed concern about their 2020 revenues and profitability. Most recognized the coming months would require them to streamline their supply chain, solutions, workforce, and operations to remain in the black. Yet there was an additional risk: if they cut too aggressively […]

 

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A Jobseeker’s Guide to Building a Strong Relationship with Your Recruiter

By Steve Quarles on March 4, 2019 in Candidates, Hiring, recruiting

 

Partnering with a recruiter has the power to take your career to the next level, unlocking unique employment opportunities and providing a great resource for industry insight. While some professionals believe that working with a recruiter is a one-time occurrence, it’s advantageous to develop a strong, long-term relationship with your recruiter. With their extensive knowledge […]

 

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Attracting Diverse Candidates in a Full Employment Market

By Steve Quarles on July 18, 2018 in Hiring

 

Fostering a diverse workplace is crucial for an organization to innovate and thrive in today’s society. Without diversity, corporate climates would become stagnant, with everyone sharing analogous ideas and taking similar actions. Developing an ecosystem made up of employees from diverse ethnicities, genders, races, ages, and religions works wonders to create a well-rounded company. With […]

 

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4 Sales Industry Trends Impacting Your Career

By Steve Quarles on October 23, 2017 in Sales

 

Sales roles may be some of the oldest positions in business, but that doesn’t mean sales techniques have remained the same. Over the years a number of innovations have come and gone, some destined to remain brief fads while others have ingrained themselves into the fabric of a sales professional’s process. When evaluating which sales […]

 

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Why You Should Sell for the IT Staffing Industry

By Steve Quarles on October 12, 2017 in Sales

 

The sales field is massive. Even though the titles of many sales positions are the same, the role looks vastly different across industries. The struggles, opportunities, and even day-to-day responsibilities can vary. However, there is always one constant: salespeople for any industry work hard and risk burning out over the years. When it’s time to […]

 

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8 of the Highest Paying Tech Jobs in 2017

By Steve Quarles on March 27, 2017 in IT Hiring, IT Salary

 

When it comes to rising IT compensation, a perfect storm has quickly crossed the country and changed tech landscapes everywhere. The national IT unemployment rate sits at 2.8%, setting the stage for a shortage of tech workers. In Chicago, there’s been a 34.9% increase in tech positions since 2010, which indicates healthy demand. Meanwhile, in […]

 

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2016 IT Salary Guide for Southern California

By Steve Quarles on February 10, 2016 in IT Salary

 

Demand in Southern California continues to grow while the tech industry maintains its driving force in the region. Despite this upward trajectory, it appears that the supply of available IT professionals simply falls short. This has led to stiff competition between companies, increased average salaries, and creative tactics to overcome the challenge of this talent […]

 

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KORE1 Launches Digital and Creative Staffing Division

By Steve Quarles on November 18, 2015 in Inside KORE1

 

KORE1 is pleased to announce the launch of its Digital and Creative talent division. Focused on placing top marketing, advertising, creative and digital talent with innovative companies, this division comes as a natural extension to our existing staffing services, particularly in information technology. Advertising and other creative sectors have been growing exponentially on a global […]

 

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KORE1’s Devin Hornick Promoted to Senior Partner and Vice President

By Steve Quarles on September 23, 2015 in Inside KORE1

 

KORE1, a highly technical recruiting and staffing solutions firm with nationwide influence, is pleased to announce that Devin Hornick has been promoted to Senior Partner and Vice President at KORE1. Devin has been the lead producer at the company, driving the team towards client service excellence and growing KORE1’s connections to fit the business community […]

 

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