As one of Kansas City’s top IT staffing firms, Morgan Hunter knows that finding real talent among a stack of resumes can be a challenge. Add to that the fact that completion for technical talent is fiercer than ever and recruiting top talent can seem near impossible. The good news is that if you rethink your… Read More »
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Handing Them the Tools: How to Get the Most from Your Staffing Partner
Ever hear the expression “you reap what you sow?” Well, that certainly holds true for many relationships, including the one you have with your staffing partner. Considering that no Kansas City staffing agency – no matter how good they are – can read minds, you need to invest some time and effort to get the… Read More »
Tips for Handling a Panel Job Interview
As leading Kansas City recruiters, Morgan Hunter knows that being interviewed by one hiring manager for a job is stressful enough. But the anxiety gets ratcheted up a few notches when there’s a whole panel involved. Oftentimes, it can feel like more of an interrogation and less of a job interview. To help ensure you handle… Read More »
Avoiding the Dangerous “Counteroffer”
You’ve found him (or her). The perfect candidate. Ok, maybe they aren’t perfect; but they’re darn well close to it. They’ve been through screening, background testing, and a rigorous interview process. You’ve made the offer and they’ve accepted. Time to check that hiring task off your list, right? Right…as long as they don’t get a… Read More »
Gen Y: Why They Are a Perfect Solution for Your IT Staffing Needs
It’s a common stereotype that Gen Y workers (those born between 1980-2000) are spoiled, entitled and want to land the corner office almost immediately. However, as a leading IT staffing agency in Kansas City, Morgan Hunter can tell you that’s certainly not the case for many of the Gen Y workers we know. In fact, we… Read More »
Five Ways a Strategic Staffing Plan Will Reduce Your Costs
The purpose of a strategic staffing plan is to hire and retain people who can perform jobs that align with your company’s goals, improve workforce flexibility, and ensure your company is operating at peak efficiency. As a leading Kansas City staffing agency, Morgan Hunter can tell you that, as a result, your company will be… Read More »
App to the Rescue! Harnessing Your Smartphone for Interview Prep
As a leading employment agency in Kansas City, Morgan Hunter knows applying for jobs is overwhelming enough. But the fact that you need to spend considerable time then preparing for job interviews is enough to send any candidate over the edge. The good news is that with today’s technology – and an app for pretty much… Read More »
Six Ways to Engage Your Workforce and Increase Productivity
As one of Overland Park’s leading staffing firms, Morgan Hunter can tell you that engaged employees are more productive; it’s really that simple. Employees who are committed to and satisfied by their work are more likely to show up, get the job done, and aim to do better. The process of getting there, however, is anything… Read More »
Using LinkedIn to Build Relationships with Prospects and Clients
If you work in sales and marketing, then lead generation is the lifeblood of what you do. That said, as a Kansas City sales staffing agency, Morgan Hunter knows it can be hard to find the time to fill the pipeline while you’re focused on servicing clients and completing hot projects. But it’s a must if you want to… Read More »
Getting Ready to Interview? Employer Interview Mistakes to Avoid
Job interviews are easy, right? You ask a few questions, evaluate the answers, and make a hiring decision. As a leading Kansas City staffing agency, Morgan Hunter wishes hiring were that simple. However, with more than 25 years of experience, we know that’s not the case. And in fact, interviewing can be more like trying to find… Read More »