
 The Staffing Playbook Podcast, Powered by YES
 The Staffing Playbook Podcast, Powered by YES Critical Challenges & Opportunities
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 Aug 23, 2025  Reed Laws, CEO of Your Employment Solutions, discusses the pressing challenges of immigration compliance and tariffs reshaping staffing needs. He emphasizes that compliance has become a competitive advantage amidst heightened scrutiny. Mark Webb, the Director of Marketing at Your Employment Solutions, dives into how AI tools are transforming recruitment processes, stressing that they enhance recruiters rather than replace them. The conversation highlights the importance of adaptability and strategic innovation for staffing firms in today's shifting landscape. 
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Aviante Is The Industry Pulse
- Aviante has real-time, industry-level visibility that makes it a primary expert source for staffing trends.
- Reed argues getting close to Aviante yields operational and strategic advantages for agencies.
Staffing Faces A Structural Shift
- Staffing penetration has declined despite GDP and employment growth, marking a structural industry shift.
- The hosts warn firms using pre-2020 playbooks risk disappearing within five years.
Lead With Compliance Now
- Lead with compliance and eliminate paper I-9 processes to avoid escalating enforcement risk.
- Treat 100% accurate I-9s as mandatory to protect your firm from crippling fines.
