RedShift Recruiting is the best technology-based employment agency in New York. We provide IT contractor jobs and free direct hire placement services to candidates looking for a new job or opportunities for career advancement. We offer IT staffing services to companies and employers in need of top IT professionals, tech talent, and contract employees for technology projects. Our team has 80 years’ combined recruiting experience and over 40 years of technology and IT staffing experience. Our superior service combined with our highly qualified and carefully selected bank of technical candidates is what sets us apart from other agencies.

Almost every business needs IT candidates. Though there are firms that do IT staffing along with healthcare staffing or legal staffing, an IT staffing company is always better in finding the right candidate for a vacant IT position. If a company is looking for an IT professional, why should it contact an IT staffing company? What are the advantages of an IT staffing agency over a general staffing firm?Faster responseInformation technology staffing agencies maintain a pool of pre-screened IT talent. When they receive a job requirement, they send it to a recruiter to match the demand with the skills of one of these candidates. This helps them in finding candidates faster. A general staffing agency might not be able to maintain such a huge pool of IT professionals.Specially trained recruitersIt is not quite possible for a business to hire HR team members who specialize in every technology. An IT staffing agency on the other hand, has recruiters for specific technologies. It does not matter if you are looking for professionals for a technology like PeopleSoft or Share Point, the staffing agency has a specialized recruiter who is especially trained and looks into filling this vacancy.Replacement staffingA resource might decide to leave a company in the middle of a project. In such situations, IT staffing companies can quickly provide a new IT staff member who not only matches the technical needs of a project but is also a perfect match to the work environment of the company. Working with an IT staffing firm helps avoid decelerating the progress of a project even when a resource suddenly leaves.No wrong hiringThe recruiter of a staffing agency has years of experience in finding and recruiting IT professionals. A recruiter not only judges the technical knowledge of a candidate but also tries to ascertain his mental makeup. He tries to find out if a candidate will be comfortable and productive in a particular work culture. This significantly reduces the chances of wrong hires. A wrong hires costs both time and money. Mis-hiring can be reduced by working with a recruitment firm.Allows you to focus on businessAn employer may post an advertisement for a job requirement and receive tons of applications for the open position. Receiving applications from unqualified candidates will not do an employer any good. Rather they may waste time weeding through the unqualified resumes. Typically an employment firm handles everything related to staffing - posting a job requirement, reviewing resumes, screening, interviewing candidates and also performing a skills assessment. It frees up your time so you can concentrate more on what you do better - your business.An experienced IT staffing firm can make your hunt for the ideal candidate easy. It acts as a link between the demand and supply of skilled IT workers.

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Why choose a healthcare staffing agency when looking for a job?

There has been a lot of bad rap about healthcare staffing agencies in the past. This is mainly due to some agencies' inability to get their applicants a job or the unpleasant work environment in facilities where they are placed. Not to mention that some of these agencies overwork their clinicians and underpay them. Although some of these stories are true, healthcare staffing firms that are legitimate, professional and dedicated have a lot to offer a healthcare professional who is looking for a job. Below are a few reasons why you should consider going through an agency to get a job in a healthcare facility.

IMMEDIATE ACCESS TO THE BEST OPPORTUNITIES: In an effort to reduce costs and minimize the management attention necessary in dealing with complex hiring processes, a lot of facilities including some of the best and largest, outsource recruitment and other human resource management tasks to healthcare staffing agencies. When facilities start dealing with agencies, the agencies are the first to know of any vacancies coming from the facilities. Not only do these agencies get the latest information on the facilities needs, but they also get job postings that may not be immediately available to the public.

INDUSTRY EXPERTISE/CAREER COUNSELING: For established agencies, their years of experience in the industry have made them experts in dealing with human resource concerns. As recruiters that have dealt with numerous situations with applicants, they can suggest how you could maximize your potential from the variety of options they give. Your recruiter will have more time with you, while a few of them even provide character assessments and personality tests; this means they will have an in-depth look at your skills, qualifications and traits and will therefore be able to intelligently advise you. Remember that these agencies want you to be in an environment where you could excel as they are compensated by the quality of people they send to the facility -- quality which is determined by your work performance.

QUALITY SUPPORT SYSTEM: Although facilities human resource departments vary from one another, the assistance it can provide its healthcare workers is usually no match to the support services that a healthcare staffing agency can give its applicants. Facilities are focused on patient care and in working with you to deliver the best care possible, while healthcare staffing agencies make it a point to highly focus on you -- the provider of care. Agencies are specialized and dedicated in guiding you in your career. They want to ensure that you are comfortable and well-adjusted to your new job. Staffing companies will try to send you to a place where you will feel most secure, and the will provide housing and relocation assistance, if necessary. They will even provide follow-up calls to check if you are adjusting well to the job and your new environment. With their years of experience in assisting healthcare workers in the field, they know and can provide you with what you need to excel in your career.

IMMIGRATION SUPPORT: It is true that the nursing shortage has provided special pathways for nurses trained abroad to become US immigrants. But many facilities do not have the time, knowledge or people that can assist you in processing your immigration papers to be able to legally stay and work in the US. Healthcare staffing firms have dedicated departments whose main focus is to recruit applicants from other countries. This in-house department has experienced staff who are knowledgeable of the necessary immigration requirements. They will also guide you on the process of completing your licensure requirements, and their assistance can extend to helping you find housing in your assigned location.

Although the benefits and services that agencies offer differ, what they can provide you will be extremely helpful in getting you the best job that will fit your skills, personality and preferences. By going to the right healthcare staffing firm to find employment, you get special access to some of the best healthcare opportunities out there, as well as quality support that is guaranteed to put you on track to career excellence.

An experienced IT staffing firm can make your hunt for the ideal candidate easy. It acts as a link between the demand and supply of skilled IT workers.

The staffing industry is one of the fastest growing industries in the US. The US staffing industry is expected to grow at a rate of 6% in both 2013 and 2014, according to the "US Staffing Industry Forecast: April Update." The positive role of staffing firms in finding and recruiting candidates has actively contributed to the continued growth of staffing agencies. Companies consider staffing firms as an important tool for finding the right candidate for their vacant positions. According to the American Staffing Association (ASA), recruitment companies offer the following benefits to a business:90% of businesses say that staffing companies create flexibility and opportunity to keep a full staff during peak busy seasons.80% of staffing clients also say that staffing firms help them find the right candidates that can become full-time employees.Since businesses acknowledge recruitment service is beneficial to their businesses' success, the continued growth of this industry in 2014 is not a surprise; this is the fourth year of significant growth of this industry post recession.IT staffing industry this yearAnalysts have already predicted the growth of the staffing industry for the next year but this year has also been a year of tremendous growth for information technology staffing firms. Staffing companies witnessed a growth rate of 4.1%, which is 2.4% higher than in the same period in 2012. With the expansion in staffing company's responsibilities, it is important to increase the number of recruiters as well. The American Staffing Association shows that there are 7.6% more staffing employees in October 2013 than there were in October 2012.In addition to the staffing industry, the IT sector is also predicted to see a robust growth of about 7 percent. This is likely to increase the demand for IT professionals and create multiple job orders for IT staffing companies.Certain factors contributed to the rise of employment firms and also encouraged their growth. The most important among them are:Difficulty in finding IT workers: 60 percent of companies using staffing solutions agree that the primary reason for them to approach an employment firm is to find the right IT candidate for a vacant position. Although every year millions of technical students complete their graduation program from different American universities, it is difficult to find a candidate with the right IT skills and experience. Recruiting a candidate within a certain time frame is even more difficult.Retaining IT talent: Retaining IT professionals is another great challenge for companies today. Seven percent of businesses agree that they have problems in retaining their best talent. Although an employee's compensation is an important factor in his tenure with a company, there are other factors as well that needs to be considered. For example, if an employee does not fit in with a company's work culture or his colleagues it is difficult to retain him, regardless of salary.

Now more than ever organizations are considering the services of Staffing Firms. Selecting an appropriate staffing firm can often cause undo stress and uncertainty within the organization. With steep competition in the market, locating a staffing firm is a no brainer, but how can your organization be assured that the firm you select will provide qualified temporary assistance and excellent service?WHAT EXACTLY CAN A STAFFING FIRM PROVIDE?The primary goal of most staffing firms is to provide qualified professionals on a temporary or short term basis for a predetermined and negotiated hourly or placement fee. Many staffing firms provide a number of services to include direct hire placement services and even relocation assistance for prospective employees. In this economic climate, more and more organizations engage the services of staffing firms. Staffing firms provide employees who can function on an as needed basis to fill in open positions in the absence of the organization's own employees. Utilizing a staffing firm reduces overhead and costly hiring expense. Since the staffing firm conducts its own recruiting efforts, pre-screens the applicants, and provides the payroll for their temporary employees, organizations look to staffing firms as a partner in their efforts to remain fully staffed and functional. Since employers pay one flat rate for a fully pre-screened candidate for a predetermined period of time, employers find these services convenient and flexible enough to meet their needs. WHAT SHOULD I LOOK FOR WHEN SELECTING STAFFING FIRMS?First and foremost take a moment to conduct a bit of research. Google is frequently the best resource to obtain a list of relevant companies in your local area. Make a list of staffing firms that immediately catch your attention. If they have a web site listed, visit their website for contact information and service offerings. Keep in mind that not all staffing companies offer the same services; some even specialize in specific placement services such as providing health care professionals or administrative professionals.   After you have garnered the necessary information from your research efforts, you should call each company and inquire about their services. At the same time, you should be asking specific questions to ensure the staffing firm provides at the very least the following:Get a Rate Quote. Make sure that any hidden fees are disclosed to you before you make a decision. Some firms bill flat rates for particular professionals, whereas some firms have rate differentials depending on the time of day and on weekends. A bit of advice to heed: organizations are tempted by low bill rates during their selection process. Just because a firm has low bill rates, does not mean that you will get the level of service your organization may require. Remember you get what you pay for! On the other hand, be weary of those staffing firms that bill enormously high rates.Employer/Employee Based Firms: Check to make sure the staffing firm classes their temporary professionals as their own employees. Many firms, particularly in the healthcare staffing industry, employ temporary assistance that the staffing firm considers Independent Contractors. Do not do business with a staffing firm who structures itself in this manner. Most staffing firms that hire Independent Contractors, do no offer worker's compensation coverage on those particular temporary professionals. This will leave your organization at risk for much liability. Your organization may also be left to deal with the employee's tax burden if the staffing firm's Independent Contractor does not full fill their own tax obligations.Billing Terms and Agreements: Check the terms of the contract and billing/invoicing procedures. Staffing firms tend to bill their clients on a weekly basis for services rendered. If this arrangement is the case, check to make sure that you can make a monthly payment without the risk of being charged late fees or even interest.Obtain a Sample Contract before Making a Final Decision: Ask to review a sample contract. Read the contract carefully or have someone in your legal department review it. Pay specific attention to penalty fees or buyout clauses. A penalty fee may be imposed upon your organization if you cancel the temporary professional (because you no longer need that employee) before the agreed upon time frame (e.g. a 13 week short term assignment). Also make certain that you understand the buyout clause. If you choose to hire the employee as your own from the staffing firm, the staffing firm may impose a "buy out" fee. In your selection process, it might be a good idea to consider the selection of a staffing firm that has moderate bill rates and a fair buyout fee.One Final Tip: Look to the experts in order to find the most appropriate staffing firm. Check with the largest staffing organization, the American Staffing Association. Members of this organization must abide by rigorous guidelines and codes of ethics. Staffing firms, who are members of this association, are accepted only if they follow the ASA Code of Ethics which includes the employer/employee based service arrangement. If it's health care staffing services you are seeking, check to make sure that the staffing firm is certified by The Joint Commission.Selecting a staffing firm that not only meets your needs, but also provides your organization with quality professionals and service will prove to be beneficial for your company without the headaches and worry normally associated with your company's selection process.

Finding clients for my staffing agency is a topic that continuously comes up when I am helping new or existing staffing agencies. What actions or steps do I take to find the best clients opportunities? This is a fundamental challenge for staffing agencies deciding who or what to do to find business for your staffing agency.I have been amazed at the level of energy many new or existing staffing agencies exert in areas that will not produce the desired effect to find more business, yet the focus is often vague and many new staffing agencies use "The Shotgun Approach" when it comes to marketing or advertising.

There are 5 reasons temporary construction staffing services can help you get your projects done on time while helping you boost your bottom line at the same time!You save money when you pay for the tradesmen you need, not the tradesmen you don't!Using staffing services will boost your labor productivity and therefore increase your profit.You reduce administrative costs.You don't have to worry about recruiting and hiring management.There is always a 100% satisfaction guarantee with construction staffing services from a legitimate staffing agency.By using temporary construction staffing services, your business will reap the benefits of having the right people when and where you need them without the overhead and hassle of maintaining a construction workforce. So that you can focus on your construction project and not administrative work, a labor staffing agency will manage all construction labor costs such as recruitment, training, payroll taxes, drug screening, health and unemployment insurance, vacation time, sick leave and other labor costs are all managed by us.Benefits of outsourcing your skilled labor needs include:Pay for the tradesmen you need, not the tradesmen you don't! Transform your construction labor costs into a true variable cost by only paying for skilled labor when you need it. Construction projects can change without any warning, and that's why it's helpful to rely on a temporary construction staffing services agency to supplement your needs at a moment's notice. With temporary construction staffing, you can add as many or as little skilled laborers as you need to complement your core team of construction workers. And, you don't have to worry about paying the costs associated with full-time employees.Increase revenues and labor productivity. The flexibility of a temporary construction staff is an obvious choice for contractors. When your project is delayed, costs will increase as you add more work days and push your project completion day further back. From unexpected illnesses to increased demands with your current construction project, a temporary skilled labor staff can be added anytime to your core team of professionals so that you will not lose any time working in the field.Reduce administrative costs. By hiring a temporary construction staffing agency, you reduce unemployment costs, reduce your workers comp exposure and premiums (eliminating risk of a catastrophic injury that could cost you profits for years), reduce costs and time associated with hiring. A specialized staffing agency will also perform background checks on all tradesmen to guarantee certifications and physicals are up-to-date. In addition, construction staffing agencies relieve you from most of the responsibilities associated with payroll, including all employment-related tax filings, obtaining employee benefits, and ensuring compliance with a multitude of safety requirements, etc.Recruiting and hiring management. Finding candidates who are skilled and reliable is only half the battle. A temporary construction staffing agency provides services that will relieve you from routine human resource tasks so you have the time to focus on the details of your construction plans and meeting your project deadlines. With a labor staffing agency, you save yourself the hassle of posting a job and conducting the search for the perfect candidate. You spend less time sorting through resumes and applications, background checks and drug screenings.100% satisfaction guarantee. With temporary construction staffing services, a guarantee is usually offered. You need to find a labor staffing agency that stands behind its services and it committed to providing the most reliable, responsible skilled labor staffing in the construction market. Many agencies offer a 100% satisfaction guarantee where if a member of their skilled labor staff does not exceed your expectations within the first 8 hours, they will immediately send a replacement without billing your for the original trades person.When it comes to construction staffing, you should look for a labor staffing agency that can fulfill all of your temporary skilled labor needs. Using the list above, look for an agency that offers a variety of human resource management services and has a satisfaction guarantee. These comprehensive construction staffing services will give you everything you need to enhance your bottom line.

Although the benefits and services that agencies offer differ, what they can provide you will be extremely helpful in getting you the best job that will fit your skills, personality and preferences. By going to the right healthcare staffing firm to find employment, you get special access to some of the best healthcare opportunities out there, as well as quality support that is guaranteed to put you on track to career excellence.

Quality is important to every business, recruitment and Staffing in the IT industry is equally important. To run any organization successfully and efficiently it is very important to choose the right people who can do the required work. Best source for establish staffing agencies to find work or temporary help.A staffing agency basically is the one that supplies companies with almost any type of skilled and capable human resources. The main assistance that a staffing agency provides is meeting the man power requirements of its company clients with persons who have got what it takes to meet those requirements. When there is a need for qualified personnel to fill a position immediately, a staffing agency is a great resource for just about any type of company. A staffing agency basically is the one that supplies companies with almost any type of skilled and capable human resources.It provides a range of staffing solutions to various companies: these might be temporary, full-time, contractual or temp-to-hire arrangements in admin and clerical positions, industrial situations, and others. Most agencies offer staffing in a range of industries and settings, ie: sales, distribution, accounts, manufacturing, engineering, insurance and many others. Staffing agencies fall into three basic categories and these are the full service, direct hire, and temporary agencies. Each of these delivers access to a group of hopefuls that the company client requires.Following Staffing agency services:- Cad Services- Web research- Data Entry- DTP-Desk-top Publishing- Rebate Processing- It-Remote Support- Writing Editing- Web Design & Development- Personalized Mail- Software TechnologyEssentially, a staffing agency is a service that matches the labor needs of their corporate clients with individuals who have the skill sets necessary to meet those needs. A staffing agency also usually focuses on providing either personnel for a short time or permanent placement. The short term personnel support is ideal for companies that may need some extra help for a three to six month period, while permanent placement staffing is a great way to find the right people without the company having to use a lot of resources in the hunt.It provides full- and part-time, temporary and direct hire candidates for administrative, technical, professional, and light industrial jobs. The staffing agency is committed to exceeding their client's expectations. The staffing agency performs all the groundwork in seeking the qualified candidate. Outsourcing the service of a staffing agency can enable the companies to spend their important time on the actual interviews, testing and hiring decisions.Staffing agencies can give you the expediency that you need and still hire people competent sufficient to do the job for you. These agencies were especially created to meet the growing demands that companies bear regarding hiring the right staff for their workforce.