The Staffing Playbook Podcast, Powered by YES Staffing talk with Kim Henderson
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Jul 11, 2025 Kim Henderson, an MBA and Six Sigma practitioner at Cobalt Compass Solutions, delves into critical staffing industry challenges. She discusses the unemployment hurdles facing recent graduates and the pressing need for robust networking. Kim highlights surprising job growth in June and the role of local governments in hiring. She advises on the benefits of contract-to-hire roles and the importance of upskilling for job seekers. Their personal first-job stories and insights into consumer spending trends add an engaging touch to the conversation.
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State And Local Led June Job Growth
- State and local government led job growth in June, adding about 80,000 positions while federal hiring declined.
- These roles are often essential services and create stable demand for staffing firms familiar with public-sector processes.
Target Local Government Contracts
- Contact city and county departments directly and learn their contracting preferences to overcome lower barriers to entry.
- Offer contract or contract-to-hire options to bypass lengthy civil-service hiring timelines and win placements quickly.
Engage Universities For Pipeline Access
- Partner with university career centers and faculty to access students and internships you can place.
- Run webinars, resume workshops, and internship programs to build a pipeline of monetizable entry-level talent.