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The Staffing Playbook Podcast is back on August 13th, 2025 with an action-packed Staffing Industry Update you won’t want to miss. 🎙 Hosted by: Steven Farrell, CSP & Genevieve Bourgeois 💡 Panel Speakers: Kim Henderson, MBA, PMP, Six Sigma & Richard D Rosner – The Staffing Shark What’s on the agenda: 📋 Avionté Connect Recap – Key takeaways from the conference (and a few things you might’ve missed if you weren’t there) 🤖 AI in Staffing & Recruiting – What’s hype vs. what’s actually working in the field 📈 Finishing the Year Strong – Proven strategies to close out 2025 ahead of target 🎯 Real-world recruiting insights you can apply immediately 🗓 Date: Wednesday, August 13th, 2025 ⏰ Time: 10:00 AM EST | 8:00 AM MDT 📍 Streaming LIVE – join the conversation in real time Whether you’re leading a staffing firm, building a recruiting strategy, or just want the inside scoop on industry trends, this episode is built for you.

Episode 48 of The Staffing Playbook Podcast is live — and this one’s different. We recorded on-site at Avionté Connect, catching up with innovative vendors and exploring the latest in staffing tech. We also welcomed back a special returning guest, Beth Fenske, for a candid follow-up to one of our most talked-about episodes: “What MSPs Really Think About Staffing Agencies.” 🎙️ Listen in for insider perspectives, vendor insights, and real talk from the conference floor. #StaffingPodcast #AvionteConnect2025 #StaffingIndustry #MSP #TheStaffingPlaybook

Is ageism silently impacting your workforce strategy?Join us LIVE for Episode 47 of The Staffing Playbook Podcast with hosts ⁠Steven Farrell, CSP⁠ and ⁠Genevieve Bourgeois⁠, where we'll dive deep into one of today’s most critical workplace issues—ageism. 🗓 Date: July 31st, 2025 ⏰ Time: 3:00 PM EST / 1:00 PM MDT 🎙 Special Guests:⁠Kim Henderson, MBA, PMP, Six Sigma⁠⁠Richard D Rosner⁠ 👉 Why attend? Learn how ageism is reshaping hiring practices. Discover proven strategies from staffing experts. Uncover industry secrets to creating inclusive workplaces. Don’t miss this engaging discussion that will equip you with actionable insights to ensure your hiring strategy is fair, competitive, and future-proof.

Excited to share a special recast episode of The Staffing Playbook Podcast, featuring my conversation on ⁠The Elite Recruiter Podcast⁠ with ⁠Benjamin Mena⁠ In this episode, we dive deep into "Outsmarting the Downturn" and discuss actionable tactics for growing your staffing business—even in challenging economic times.🔥 Key Highlights: How to strategically pivot when everyone else is struggling. Proven techniques to keep your Sales pipeline strong. Practical advice to position your staffing firm for long-term success. Join us and level up your staffing strategy!

We're back with another round featuring staffing experts Kim Henderson, MBA, PMP, Six Sigma and Richard D Rosner (aka "Staffing Shark") to tackle everything staffing! Expect actionable insights, candid conversation, and the straight talk staffing pros need to stay ahead of the curve. Bring your questions, tune in, take notes, and level up your staffing game! 📅 July 17, 2025 🕒 3:00 PM EST 🎙️ Hosts: Steven Farrell, CSP & Genevieve Bourgeois 🔗 Register & Listen: Apple Podcasts: https://lnkd.in/gFcvmWu6 Spotify: https://lnkd.in/gbfWAZez The Staffing Playbook: https://lnkd.in/ggxC9eNC 🙏 Sponsored by: Staffing Referrals - https://lnkd.in/gw3Fuscq 📲 Follow us on LinkedIn: https://lnkd.in/dUKYz6Kj Staffing Referrals

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.

We’ve teamed up for something special.   I’m thrilled to announce a new limited bi-weekly series where we will be joined by industry pros Richard D Rosner and Kim Henderson, MBA, PMP, Six Sigma, to tackle everything staffing.   From AI and automation to labor trends, economic shifts, and new ways to grow your book of business — we’re digging into the tactics, strategies, and straight talk that matters.   This is for staffing pros who want to stay ahead of the curve.   Tune in, take notes, and level up.

Shannon Kahn, Founder and CEO of SMK Consulting USA, brings decades of staffing experience to the conversation. She emphasizes that how you sell differentiates you in a competitive landscape. Shannon shares a pre-call framework that preps sales teams to engage clients effectively. She discusses the importance of reading subtle cues during meetings and how to pivot sales approaches based on client signals. By focusing on strategic partnerships rather than transactions, she advises listeners to align their sales strategies with client needs for lasting success.

We're thrilled to welcome David Folwell, Founder & CEO of Staffing Referrals, to The Staffing Playbook Podcast for one of our most powerful episodes yet! 💡 In this episode, we dive into: Gaining real market share in a crowded industry Building a referral engine that scales Current market trends every staffing leader needs to know A behind-the-scenes recap of the Utah Staffing Sales Conference David brings unmatched insights from working with hundreds of staffing firms—and if you’re not yet leveraging referrals, this is your blueprint to start. 🎧 Powered by YES Sponsored by Staffing Referrals 🗓️ June 20th | 🕐 1:00 PM MDT Staffing Referrals, is also a proud sponsor of our show. Want to see how their platform can help you scale your referrals the smart way?

Topic: Flat Growth, Fast-Moving AI & Smarter Marketing — plus an exclusive preview of the Summer School Staffing Series Guest Speakers: Kim Henderson – Managing Director, Cobalt Compass Richard “Staffing Shark” Rosner – Founder, Staffing Shark Hosts: Steven Farrell & Geneviève Bourgeois