Recruiters deal with people ALL of the time. But do they like people? You would think that they do, but do all of them? The law of averages would say, “No.” But why are we debating this? We have a…

If you’re running your own back-office for contract placements, there are certain things you need to do when a new contractor starts working. This helps ensure that you have accurate payroll records and that you’re in compliance with any applicable…

Perhaps no other member recruiter embodies the Top Echelon Network Pillar of Quality like Bob Long of Executive Personnel Services. Throughout his tenure as a Network recruiter, Bob has placed a high premium on quality. Specifically, that premium has included:…

Typically, the Largest Split Fee of the Month in Top Echelon Network is somewhere in the $35,000 to $50,000 range. Well, that wasn’t the case in February. Put your hands together and applaud the largest split fee in the Network…

Last week, I asked you to “change your tune” about the upcoming National Convention. This week, I’m asking you to “take the plunge” and attend the Convention! As usual, I’m not asking you to do something that I wouldn’t do…

Last week, we talked about whether or not TE recruiters have been surprised by Network placements. This week, we’re going to talk about how angry you people have been during your recruiting careers. Boy, we’re getting pretty emotional during the…

Last week in The Pinnacle Newsletter Blog, we presented “6 Reasons Why Candidates Are Choosing Contracting.” And you absolutely want to keep your contractors happy. That’s because a happy contractor equals a happy client. However, there’s one thing that can…

Yes, you’ve seen the emails in your inbox. You’ve seen the advertisements in the Members’ Area. And you’re still not registered for the 2017 National Convention. But I’m here to change your tune about the convention! Enough with the baloney!…

Shelli Saunders of The Recruiting Pro in Buford, Georgia recently celebrated a Top Echelon Network anniversary. She and her agency joined the Network on February 28, 2014. That means she’s been in the Network for a little over three years….

There has been a lot of buzz around contract staffing as the number of contract workers continues to climb. However, the talk usually revolves around why companies are gravitating toward contracting. The fact is of the matter is that candidates are also…