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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 […]

Times are certainly changing, and nowhere are they changing faster than in employment law. Massachusetts has become the first state to ban employers from asking candidates about their salary history with a law that takes effect in July 2018. Designed to ensure equal pay for equal work, the legislation seeks to avoid a job seeker’s […]

After a call for H-1B visa reform earlier this year, the talk surrounding the topic has been never-ending. Months later, there are still no concrete law changes or indications of what the future of the H-1B program will look like. This is causing mass confusion and concern for companies and job seekers everywhere who are […]

The Company: One of the largest, customer-owned health insurers in the US Our client offers a variety of health and life insurance products and related services to employers and individuals. The client was in the process of redesigning its employer, sales and consumer facing user interfaces in order to streamline internal operations and improve efficiency and […]

Name: Kelly Barker Title: Director of Digital | Creative Talent Email Address: kelly@kore1.com Kelly has been immersed in the staffing industry for over 10 years, matching amazingly talented individuals who possess Creative, Digital, Marketing, and Advertising expertise with innovative companies. As Kore1’s Director of Digital and Creative Talent, Kelly treats recruiting and staffing like an art form, […]

There’s a reason healthcare facilities in Chicago and across the country are frantically seeking tech talent. Hospitals are heavily reliant on properly working technology, and each week news reports surface that both inspire and terrify healthcare CIOs and doctors. IT has proven it has the power to drive innovation in the healthcare industry, but at […]

The Company: Global Human Resources and Benefits Administration Company As one of the world’s leading provider of human resources outsourcing and consulting services, this client consults with thousands of organizations to administer human resources, health care, payroll and retirement programs on behalf of more than 300 companies to millions of employees and retirees worldwide.

Those who rely on engineering talent to achieve business goals have learned a hard truth in recent years: there’s a shortage of qualified engineering professionals in America. Making matters worse, finding engineers who specialize in IT is even harder. With so much demand and competition for talent, it’s no wonder roles like Software Engineer are […]

As the rise of new technology and societal trends continue to change the world, entire industries are being reshaped at rapid speeds. For those hiring digital and creative talent, the changes have been profound and require adaptation. Job responsibilities are shifting, while brand new roles that were never heard of five years ago are exploding […]

What does the word contingent mean to you? Is it a synonym for “free?” Does it represent an effective way to find the best talent available? Is it meaningless? The staffing world is a unique industry filled with hiring models and terms that are often misunderstood. In my 20+ years working in this arena, I’ve […]