Several months ago in The Pinnacle Newsletter Blog, we looked at “5 Misconceptions Candidates Have About Contracting.” This week, we’re going to address how flexible contract staffing is for candidates. It’s no secret that the American workforce is changing.  More…

Recruiters who can satisfy ALL of their clients’ staffing needs as sole-source providers could find themselves in demand as companies look to streamline hiring processes. Just as employers utilize contractors to run leaner and cheaper, they are also looking to…

It’s hard to believe, but it’s already time to start planning for the end of the year. If you are like most recruiters, you want to close as many offers as possible before the ball drops on 2017. This may…

We get it. You’re a direct hire recruiter. You earn direct hire recruiting fees. You like cashing direct hire placement checks. All of that makes perfect sense. And we certainly don’t blame you. Bringing down $25,000 (or more) in one…

Everyone wants to make more money, and recruiters are no exception. One of easiest and most reliable ways for recruiters to make more money is to add contract staffing services to their business model. Contract staffing services can help recruiters…

According to the fictitious character Forrest Gump, “Life is like a box of chocolates. You never know what you’re gonna get.” The same could be said of hiring. Despite companies’ best hiring efforts, they are often unpleasantly surprised by what…

One of the biggest questions recruiters have when adding contract staffing to their business is how they will find contract staffing clients. The easy and unexpected answer is they don’t have to run out and find a bunch of new…

Any time is a good time to offer contract staffing services to your clients. But when is the best time to suggest contract staffing? The recruiters we work with say there are certain times when you should take extra care…

Direct hire recruiting is a study in peaks and valleys. Getting that nice, big direct hire placement fee after putting tons of time and effort into a placement is definitely a peak. But the deep valleys of direct hire dry spells can…

Earlier this year, we introduced a new service level offering for Top Echelon Contracting: TEC Express. Express is designed for contractors who are “office professionals” and would qualify for the Workers Compensation Code 8810 (or equivalent). However, TEC offers more…