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IT Staffing vs IT Recruiting: What’s the Difference (and Which One Is Right for Your Business)?

June 27, 2026January 30, 2026 by Tom Kenaley

IT recruiting finds and places permanent, full-time employees, while IT staffing provides flexible, on-demand access to IT talent (contract, contract-to-hire, or project-based) that is typically faster, more scalable, and lower-risk than a direct hire. The two are often used interchangeably, but they solve different problems. Recruiting builds your long-term internal team and ends once the … Read more

The Cost of a Bad AI Hire: How to Avoid It (Interview Templates + Red Flags)

June 27, 2026January 7, 2026 by Tom Kenaley

Bad hire cost and consequences illustration — KORE1 recruiting solutions helping companies avoid costly hiring mistakes

A bad AI hire can cost six to nine months of total compensation once you factor in stalled initiatives, rehiring, lost team productivity, and reputational risk, far beyond base salary. A bad AI hire can cost far more than salary. Between lost momentum, stalled initiatives, rehiring, and reputational risk, the real cost often reaches six … Read more

Top 5 Fractional CFO Service Companies in 2026

May 22, 2026December 24, 2025 by Tom Kenaley

$Top 5 fractional CFO service companies in 2026 – comparison guide ranking KORE1, CFO Hub, FocusCFO, FLG Partners, and airCFO$

The top fractional CFO service companies in 2026 are KORE1, CFO Hub, FocusCFO, FLG Partners, and airCFO. KORE1 ranks first for its recruiting expertise, fractional flexibility, and two decades of proven results, often placing the right CFO in under two weeks. Growth moves fast. Sometimes faster than your structure can keep up. That’s when finance … Read more

Fractional AI Teams: When to Use Contract ML Engineers vs Full-Time Hires

April 20, 2026December 4, 2025 by Tom Kenaley

Fractional AI teams – when to use contract ML engineers vs full-time machine learning hires

If you’re trying to decide between a fractional AI team, contract ML engineers, or full-time hires, the answer comes down to one thing: what stage of AI maturity your business is actually in. Not the stage you wish you were in, but the one you’re operating in today. Over the past two years, we’ve watched … Read more

How to Recruit and Retain Senior AI and ML Engineers in 2026 (Pay Perks Career Path)

April 8, 2026November 20, 2025 by Tom Kenaley

Career growth and advancement for senior AI and ML engineers — retention strategies for 2026

Recruiting and retaining senior AI and ML engineers in 2026 requires more than competitive pay. The teams winning top talent offer: Clear pathways from Senior to Staff to Principal Access to high-quality data and modern infrastructure A fast, respectful hiring experience Technical ownership and mission-driven work Pay structures that include salary, equity, performance incentives, research … Read more

Successfully Navigate Any Hiring Market with KORE1’s Comprehensive 2024 Salary Guide

December 22, 2023 by Tom Kenaley

KORE1 LinkedIn advertising campaign creative

While recent years saw a booming jobseeker’s market, the latest data from the U.S. Labor Department suggests things are cooling down. Despite more job openings than unemployed individuals (a hallmark of a strong market), signs point towards a shift in dynamics. Based on the data found in our guide, if we’re not already back to … Read more

10 Transformative Strategies for Recruiting and Retaining Women in Tech

November 30, 2022 by Tom Kenaley

Young Asian businesswoman employee working at desk — KORE1 IT staffing agency placing diverse technology talent at top companies

Only one in four technology workers is a woman. Yet, most Americans view technology jobs as attractive. Compared to other industries, jobs in tech typically offer higher pay, greater flexibility, and are well-respected. While there is a wide range of explanations for the limited diversity in tech, one of the most significant causes of women’s … Read more

5 Trends That Will Continue to Shape Recruiting in 2019

April 8, 2026April 15, 2019 by Mike Carter

5 recruiting trends shaping hiring in 2019 (variant) — KORE1 workforce blog covering technology talent acquisition and staffing industry insights

As Q1 comes to a close, it’s the perfect time to reflect on the current recruiting landscape. Over the course of last year, we were introduced to a variety of trends, ranging from tech to politics, all of which were slated to have a major impact on the industry. Many of these projected shifts in … Read more

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

August 27, 2026March 4, 2019 by Tom Kenaley

Business professionals discussing strategy in meeting — KORE1 staffing and recruiting solutions for technology and engineering companies

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 … Read more

2 Essential Metrics That Dictate Hiring Success

February 7, 2019 by Mike Carter

Grateful boss handshaking and promoting employee — KORE1 direct hire staffing and career placement services

Recruiting metrics are indispensable when it comes to successful data-driven hiring, allowing recruiters to optimize the hiring process and more effectively analyze talent. That being said, sifting through all of the metrics available will leave you with no time left for actual recruiting. We boiled down the two essential metrics that will dictate your hiring … Read more