Hiring During a Recession? Adapt with Contract Employees

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Author: Tom Kenaley Historically, high inflation and low unemployment are both strong predictors of future economic downturn. Today, inflation is at 7.1% and unemployment is at 3.5%, suggesting a recession is on its way. As a leader in your organization, you benefit from preparing for continued uncertainty regardless. You can never truly predict the nature … Read more

Triumph or Trouble? What Tech Industry Trends to Expect in 2023

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A chill runs through Silicon Valley as stock and cryptocurrency prices sink and anxiety rises. Each day brings news of tech giants like Tesla, Microsoft, Uber, Coinbase, Gemini, Robinhood, and Netflix announcing layoffs and hiring freezes—some even rescinding job offers—as top executives hunker down in the midst of a looming recession. Will this ice age … Read more

Should You Leave a Full-Time Job for a Contract Position?

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When you think of contract work, do you consider it a last resort? A job you take when you can’t find full-time work? Or have you left that old stigma behind, viewing contract work as an opportunity for gaining a variety of new skills and having more control over your job stipulations? The concept of … Read more

KORE1 Ranks Among Highest-Scoring Businesses on Inc. Magazine’s Annual List of Best Workplaces for 2022

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KORE1 named among best workplaces in Workforce Planning & Recruiting Solutions Irvine, California – On May 10, 2022, KORE1 was included in Inc. magazine’s annual Best Workplaces list, proving their ability to foster a rich culture even during unprecedented change. The list is the result of a comprehensive measurement of American companies that have excelled … Read more

KORE1 acquires Technical Connections, Inc. (TCI) and expands into Los Angeles

KORE1 acquires Technical Connections, Inc. (TCI)

KORE1 is excited to announce the acquisition of Technical Connections, Inc. (TCI), a premier, Los Angeles-based recruiting firm with expertise in the IT and software development industries. This acquisition significantly expands KORE1’s presence in Southern California, allowing the firm to attract top talent and to best serve a fast-growing roster of clients. The move to … Read more

KORE1 Gives Back Through Partnership with Orangewood

KORE1 gives back through partnership with Orangewood Children's Foundation — community challenge campaign

KORE1 is excited to take on the Orangewood Challenge for the first time in support of Orange County youth on March 26, 2022! We’ve already covered our race costs, so your entire donation goes towards the Foundation’s youth.  Orangewood offers foster and community youth assistance with a variety of services including Health & Wellness, Housing, … Read more

Help Kore1 Support Those in Need in Ukraine

As we watch the humanitarian crisis continue to unfold in Ukraine, our team at Kore1 focuses on this quote from Ralph Waldo Emerson: “I awoke this morning with devout thanksgiving for my friends, the old and the new.” People helping people is a beautiful concept, one that is innate to human nature. As we’ve seen, … Read more

KORE1 Welcomes Humera Fatima to the Recruiting Team

KORE1 is happy to welcome Humera Fatima to the recruiting team as our newest Senior Recruiter. In this position, Humera will source, interview, and place both contract and permanent candidates, as well as establish and maintain strong relationships with our clients. In her new role at KORE1, she is looking forward to expanding her technical … Read more

KORE1 Recruiting Team Grows with the Addition of Jordan Noil

KORE1 welcomes Jordan Noil to the recruiting team. As a Senior Recruiter, Jordan will source, interview, and place both contract and permanent candidates, as well as establish and maintain strong relationships with our clients. In his role at KORE1, Jordan is looking forward to connecting with his team and beginning a new chapter in his … Read more