How Staffing Agencies Have Excuses for Every Unethical Practice (And Why They’re All BS)
Disclaimer: This article is for entertainment purposes only. The staffing industry operates in a peculiar space where practices that would get an individual prosecuted for[…]
The Paradox of Staffing Agencies with Job Boards: Uh, Hello?!
Walk into any conversation with a staffing agency and you’ll hear variations of the same pitch: “We have exclusive access to top talent.” “Our proprietary[…]
The Dark Side of the Staffing Industry: What Candidates and Employers Don’t See
Disclaimer: This article describes practices observed across the staffing industry based on insider accounts, public records, and industry analysis. Not all agencies engage in all[…]
The Recruitment Industry Explained: How Different Agency Models Actually Make Money
If you’ve ever uploaded your resume to a “staffing agency” or been contacted by a “talent recruiter,” you might think these companies exist to help[…]
Common Employment Clauses That Prevent Dual Employment
You remember signing your employment contract, right? Of course you don’t. You were so excited about the offer—the salary, the title, the validation—that you clicked[…]
Can You Legally Work Two Full-Time Jobs? The Truth About Overemployment
Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal, financial, or employment advice. Consult with qualified professionals regarding your specific situation.[…]
ZipRecruiter: A Case Study in Platform Economics
The ads are everywhere. Radio spots promise to connect employers with qualified candidates “fast.” Bill Maher reads copy about revolutionary hiring technology. Banner ads tout[…]
Why Indeed Is Bad for Both Employers and Employees (And It’s On Purpose)
You’ve probably used Indeed. Maybe you’re using it right now. You apply to 50 jobs. Maybe 100. You hear back from… two? One? None? Meanwhile,[…]
How to Make Money in Recruiting: The Arbitrage Strategy
You know how large companies become slow, bureaucratic nightmares? How they’re “fat enough” to tolerate massive inefficiency because fixing it would require political battles no[…]