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There is perhaps nobody who exemplifies Top Echelon Network membership better than Georgette Sandifer of Gallman Consulting. In fact, Georgette exemplifies everything that the Recruiter of the Week selection process guidelines contains:

The selection process for the Recruiter of the Week Award is based upon multiple criteria, including production within Top Echelon Network, adherence to the Network Policies and Golden Rules, the spirit of networking that the recruiter displays while interacting with other members, and the level of commitment that the recruiter exhibits in regards to their Network membership overall. The Recruiter of the Week is a true embodiment of The Four Pillars of Top Echelon Network—Quality, Communication, Trust, and Active Participation.

Georgette has been a recruiter since 2000 and a member of the Network since 2005. She’s made 55 split placements since joining, and she’s been on FIRE this year in TE. So far in 2018, Georgette has made 12 Network placements. As a result, this could be her best year ever as a member of Top Echelon.

So for all of these reasons and more, Georgette Sandifer is Recruiter of the Week in Top Echelon’s split network!

Georgette Sandifer: “Love me some Top Echelon”

However, we wanted Georgette to say a few words about the success that she’s enjoyed in TE. This is what she had to say:

“I was honored to find out that I was selected as Recruiter of the Week. Top Echelon has been a valued resource to me, especially during some very trying times in the staffing industry. After 9/11, sharing jobs and utilizing candidates from my fellow TE members kept me afloat. My mantra is work hard and maintain focus. I think anyone will agree this will normally lead to success, but to add to that: share your jobs with the Network and you have a winning strategy. So far this year, I have made splits with Bob Alexander, Trey Cameron, and Paula Cobb. Ron Sunshine and I came pretty close, as well as some others.

“My biggest strategy in working with TE members is the “But For” Rule. I always err in favor of a TE member’s submittal, not just because it is the right and fair thing to do, but it builds trust. There are so many members that have made the difference between me getting 50% of a fee instead of 0% of nothing! With the current market—and more and more clients using multiple resources—I have to use the best resources that I can . . . and TE is at the top of the list.

“Of course, the relationships I have made are important, as well. I could not list them all here, but they have helped me grow as a recruiter, given me tips and ideas for running a better desk, consoled me, nudged me, and become my recruiting friends and family. (There is a paddle boarding weekend in the not-too-distant future with one of my TE buds with the initials TC. Ask Larry Radzley about the yellow halter dress, Chuck and Cindy Szajkovics about some of our marathon discussions, Bob Gabor about chocolate buckeyes, and Drea about me getting lost in the Nashville hotel. There have been butt darts, race cars, and so many more memories and fun times).

“Finally, the tools and training that TE has provided and continues to provide: Virtual Core Group meetings, the MEGA Database, conferences (very beneficial), online training classes, and a staff second to none. What can I say? I love me some Top Echelon.”

Like many of the TE members who win this award, Georgette routinely congratulates and compliments her split recruiting partners when submitting Completed Placement Forms. Below are her comments regarding not only a recent split placement, but the great story that goes along with it.

So congratulations to Georgette Sandifer for her production and success in the Network and for being named Recruiter of the Week!

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Georgette Sandifer of Gallman Consulting

Georgette Sandifer

Robert Alexander of Systems Technology International, Inc.

Robert Alexander

“Bob had referred another candidate to me, who my client also hired. The candidate and I developed a great relationship, so when I asked him if he knew of any other good candidates—but for Charleston instead of Columbia—he recommended [this candidate]. So one candidate submitted resulted in two candidates placed and two splits. Not a bad deal at all!”

Submitted by Georgette Sandifer of Gallman Consulting regarding her Network split placement with Robert Alexander of Systems Technology International, Inc.

Position Title—HVAC SERVICE TECHNICIAN

Fee Percentage—23.5%

(Editor’s note: This is the fifth Network split placement that Georgette and Robert have made together in Top Echelon.)

We love to celebrate new member success in our recruiting network. That’s because it shows how quickly recruiters can “get up and running” as members of Top Echelon.

And we have yet more examples in this week’s Pinnacle Newsletter Blog!

Specifically, we have more examples of new members making split placements in the Network. Some of these recruiters have been new members for a year. Some have been a new member for two years. For the purposes of this blog post and our discussion, a new member is somebody who has been in the Network less than three years.

So if YOU are a new member and you haven’t enjoyed the Network success that you expected, take heart. The recruiters below are making splits, and you can, too. It might just take a little more time, energy, and/or effort.

But we’re not going to leave you “high and dry”! That’s because we have our very own Director of Network Operations, Drea Codispoti, CPC/CERS. You can contact Drea by calling 330.455.1433, x156 or by sending an email to drea@topechelon.com.

Congratulations to everybody who made Network placements this week!

This Week’s TE Split Placements

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James Sullivan of Ethical Search Professionals, Ltd.

James Sullivan

Matt Pettit of Channel Personnel Services, Inc.

Matt Pettit

Job recruiter: James Sullivan of Ethical Search Professionals, Ltd.

Candidate recruiter: Matt Pettit of Channel Personnel Services, Inc.

Job title: PROCESS ENGINEER

Fee percentage: 20%

Action causing split placement: Offline communication with a member

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Rhonda Allison of GoRecruitMe

Rhonda Allison

Shree Kumar of Max Populi, LLC

Shree Kumar

Job recruiter: Shree Kumar of Max Populi, LLC

Candidate recruiter: Rhonda Allison of GoRecruitMe

Job title: HEMATOLOGIST/ONCOLOGIST – PHYSICIAN ADVISOR

Fee percentage: 20%

Action causing split placement: Offline communication with a member

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Tim Wielinski of Horizon Search, Inc.

Tim Wielinski

Job recruiter: Tim Wielinski of Horizon Search, Inc.

Candidate recruiter: Tom Townsend (Not a Member Agency)

Job title: CISSP CONTENT/EXAM DEVELOPER

Fee percentage: 25%

Action causing split placement: Offline communication with a member

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Trey Cameron of the Cameron Craig Group

Trey Cameron

Hugh Moran of MPC Partners, LLC

Hugh Moran

Job recruiter: Hugh Moran of MPC Partners, LLC

Candidate recruiter: Trey Cameron of Cameron Craig Group

Job title: CONSTRUCTION CONCRETE ESTIMATOR

Fee percentage: 25%

Action causing split placement: Network Jobs Feed

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Chuck Cole of Cole Professional Search

Chuck Cole

Terry Rhodes of NewCareers

Terry Rhodes

Job recruiter: Chuck Cole of Cole Professional Search

Candidate recruiter: Terry Rhodes of NewCareers

Job title: MANAGER, IT INFRASTRUCTURE

Fee percentage: 25%

Action causing split placement: Network Jobs Feed

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Keith Cornelison of Personnel Resources

Keith Cornelison

Terry Rhodes of NewCareers

Terry Rhodes

Job recruiter: Keith Cornelison of Personnel Resources

Candidate recruiter: Terry Rhodes of NewCareers

Job title: CORPORATE CONTROLLER

Fee percentage: Flat

Action causing split placement: Offline communication with a member

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Steve Kohn of Affinity Executive Search

Steve Kohn

Michael Agen of New Solutions Group, LLC

Michael Agen

Job recruiter: Michael Agen of New Solutions Group, LLC

Candidate recruiter: Steve Kohn of Affinity Executive Search, Inc.

Job title: REGISTERED DIETITIAN SALES HOME INFUSION

Fee percentage: 20%

Action causing split placement: Network Jobs Feed

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Robert Alexander of Systems Technology International, Inc.

Robert Alexander

Tim Piccini of Philips Recruiting Services

Tim Piccini

Job recruiter: Tim Piccini of Philips Recruiting Services

Candidate recruiter: Robert Alexander of Systems Technology International

Job title: OPERATIONS MANAGER

Fee percentage: 20%

Action causing split placement: Offline communication with a member

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Matthew Daum of IT Audit Search

Matthew Dahm

MaryAnn Genovese of Edgecumbe Group

MaryAnn Genovese

Job recruiter: Matthew Dahm of IT Audit Search

Candidate recruiter: MaryAnn Genovese of Edgecumbe Group

Job title: VP OF COMMUNITY AND GROWTH

Fee percentage: 18.75%

Action causing split placement: Offline communication with a member

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Megan Carty of Automationtechies.com

Megan Carty

Al Daum of Alan N. Daum and Associates, Inc.

Al Daum

Job recruiter: Megan Carty of Automationtechies.com

Candidate recruiter: Al Daum of Alan N. Daum & Associates, Inc.

Job title: CONTROLS ENGINEER

Fee percentage: 25%

Action causing split placement: Offline communication with a member

When you think of the phrase “free agent,” you may think of professional sports. But the concept of free agency is gaining steam in professions far removed from the ball fields of popular sports.

When it comes to the typical American workplace, free agent refers to someone who performs work outside of the traditional employment relationship. Free agents can be entrepreneurs, W-2 contractors, independent contractors, and part-time workers. These are just a few examples.

More and more workers are classifying themselves as free agents. Not only that, but they’re also accounting for a higher percentage of today’s workforce.

Tracking the “free agent” trend

This trend is being driven by BOTH companies and workers for a number of reasons:

  1. Technology is eliminating many of the traditional, full-time jobs. This leaves positions that require a higher level of motivation, problem solving, and critical thinking. This is perfectly suited to a more entrepreneurial path.
  2. Workers need and want more work/life balance. The flexibility of being a free agent allows them more choice in their work location and schedule.
  3. After being burned by the layoffs of The Great Recession, many workers choose free agency because they feel it gives them more control over their careers.

Contract staffing is one of the many ways that workers can become free agents. But unlike starting a business or working as a 1099 independent contractor, becoming a contractor who is a W-2 employee of a third party offers more of a safety net.

A contractor working through a recruiting firm or staffing agency may enjoy many of the same perks as a traditional employee. However, they enjoy a lot more flexibility. They receive the protection of Workers’ Compensation and unemployment insurance. They get a regular paycheck, usually with the option of direct deposit. And many of them even have access to benefits such as healthcare, dental, vision, and life insurance and a 401(k).

Contracting: a popular option

This is a popular option for both workers and companies. In fact, according to recent statistics released by Intuit, 80% of large companies plan to substantially increase their use of contract/temporary workers.

That means your clients could very well be looking for contractors. And a number of your star candidates may be looking for contract work. Meeting these needs is easier than you might think. You can offer contract staffing and outsource the employment of the contractors to a recruitment back office.

The back office will become the legal employer of the contractors and handle all of the financial, administrative, and legal tasks associated with contract placements. Be sure that you work with one that provides all of the perks listed above, including a full menu of benefits.

Free agency appears to be a trend that is here to stay. Are YOU ready for contract staffing solutions or contract placement services?

Then download our Quick-Start Guide to Contract Staffing. Or request a demo with one of our contract staffing specialists.

You can can also call us at 888.627.3678. Start making contract placements and start making more money!