Can direct hire recruiters make contract placements and earn hefty contract fees? Well, let’s just take a look at some of the recruiters who are members of Top Echelon Network. Specifically, let’s look at the 20 Network members who have…

At Top Echelon, we want to help recruiters make more placements . . . and that includes contract placements! That’s why we’ve updated our FREE marketing documents for recruiters. These documents are designed to assist them in marketing their contract…

Recruiters who want to get into contract staffing often ask us how they can get contract job orders. Some recruiters we work with say the best way to start is simply to ask current direct hire clients if they need…

You’ve most likely heard the expression “Any business is good business.” As you probably already realize, that saying does NOT necessarily apply to recruiting. And it certainly does NOT apply to a bad job order. Industry trainer Barb Bruno said it best in…

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…

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…

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…

When discussing contract staffing, you may hear the phrase “Employer of Record” and wonder what it means. In general, this phrase refers to the entity that is the employer of a worker for tax purposes when that worker performs services at…

Adding contracting creates another revenue stream and provides an alternative staffing option that you can offer your clients. And you can add this piece to your business with no ramp-up time or financial investment when you utilize a full-service contract…

We have previously discussed in this blog ways contract staffing can increase your recruiter revenue, but there is one additional way that is often overlooked. And that way is tied to the way in which you earn a fee. Contract…