What does it take to stand out in the competitive world of nursing recruitment? According to today’s guest, it starts with authenticity, strategy, and building a brand people trust. In this episode of The Staffing Show, we are joined by the founder and president of Nurse Recruitment Experts, Adam Chambers, to discuss recruitment in the nursing industry. To kick off, Adam tells us about his recruitment career, why he built a lifestyle brand, and how that has affected how he runs his business. We then delve into some tactics that work in nurse recruitment marketing; learn about Adam’s podcast, Nurse Recruitment Secrets; and discuss what’s next for nursing recruitment and how the staffing industry is evolving. Thanks for listening in!

What does the future hold for the staffing industry? Chris Ryan is the Chief Strategy and Marketing Officer at Avionté Staffing Software. In this episode, he joins us to explore the shifting dynamics of the job market and what these changes mean for staffing and recruitment. From wage inflation to embracing technological changes, to the pandemic’s lasting impact on supply chains, we explore the forces reshaping the industry in 2025. We discuss the centralization of recruitment, the evolving role of staffing agencies, and why maintaining a high-quality talent pool remains essential, even as technology advances. If you’re looking to navigate this changing landscape with clarity and strategic focus, this conversation offers valuable insight, so tune in now!

The staffing industry is evolving fast, and today we are discussing what’s working and what’s not! We are joined by staffing industry experts, Sara Orr, Matt Dichter, Peter Sitov, Corey Grissom, and Jack Copeland to discuss how modern staffing firms are using technology to accelerate the growth of their agencies. They share insights on building a collaborative tech stack, share the biggest challenges in staffing, measuring ROI holistically, and managing multiple tech partners. We also dive into the build vs. buy debate, key client and candidate touchpoints, and the future of staffing agencies. Plus, each guest reveals their favorite way to leverage AI—and offers actionable tips for choosing the right tech partners while maintaining strong industry relationships. Thanks for listening!

MeeDerby has been the leading executive search firm specializing in staffing and workforce solutions since 1988, and today, we are joined by its founder and CEO, Robin Mee, and president, Kim Whiteley. After detailing their journeys in staffing, Robin and Kim describe the work of MeeDerby and how the company approaches its business partnerships. Then, we unpack the lessons learned at MeeDerby from having a remote work culture for over 18 years, the current state of the remote work market, why hybrid may be the only answer, and how various industries feel about returning to the office. We also unpack the pendulum of power between hiring managers and candidates, MeeDerby’s education-and-communication-first approach to its executive search and hiring talent, and its protocol for staying connected and driving culture forward in remote teams. To end, Robin and Kim share their thoughts on the possible future of staffing and remote work, and their final thoughts encourage listeners to stay flexible and open to collaboration.

For this edition of our CMO Roundtable discussions, we’re joined by Tom Kosnik, President of Visus Group; Michelle Krier, Head of Marketing at Advanced RPO; Austin Fowler, Director of Marketing at The Ash Group; Kyle Coughlin, VP of Marketing at The Reserves Network; and Amy Giessinger, VP of Marketing at Doherty. Our guests explore how to craft content and campaigns that truly grab attention, whether it’s more cost-effective to retain top talent or hire new staff (and why both options matter), and which current marketing trends are driving consumer demand. We also unpack the power of account-based marketing, shine a light on the creative tactics these leaders use to attract candidates, and take a closer look at the ROI of marketing. To wrap things up, our guests share insights on aligning sales, operations, and marketing, and future trends they’re most excited about.

In today’s rapidly changing staffing landscape, how do you grow while everyone else is flat or declining? In this episode of The Staffing Show, we’re joined by Steven Farrell, Director of Sales at Your Employment Solutions (YES) and host of The Staffing Playbook Podcast, to unpack the strategies that helped his team achieve double-digit growth in a down market. Steven shares the pivotal “why” moment that cemented his purpose in staffing, the power of niching down to an ideal customer profile, and how marketing and sales alignment can create unstoppable momentum. He also dives into the development of a 45-question discovery framework that doubled his team’s conversion rate and explains why personalized outreach trumps mass cold calls. To discover how intentionality, research, and human connection are redefining success in staffing (and how you can apply the same lessons to your business), tune in today! Get More Information About Steven’s Daughter’s Condition

For staffing professionals in healthcare, the job is more than just making the right hires; it’s about doing so quickly and efficiently but also carefully to ensure patients ultimately receive the best care possible. Today we are joined by Holly Bass, a healthcare staffing industry advocate and expert, and Executive Director at the National Association of Travel Healthcare Organizations (NATHO). Holly details her career in staffing, then unpacks NATHO’s company structure evolution since its inception and the ins and outs of its Annual Conference for Healthcare Staffing Executives. After explaining what NATHO has up its sleeves for the future, Holly walks us through the lessons she’s learned after 24 years in the staffing game, current market trends worth noting, the submission-to-placement dilemma, and the role of new technology in staffing. To end, our guest reiterates the importance of prioritizing people and relationships above all else, current cost structures in healthcare staffing, the books that keep her inspired and motivated, and her advice for newbies following a similar career path.    

Without a sense of direction, today’s technological climate can be overwhelming. To unpack how staffing tech leaders can successfully navigate this challenging landscape, we spoke with the President of Oak City Advisors, Daniel Mastropolo, and the Senior Director of Technology and Innovation at Skillwork, Tim Ratliff. Dan and Tim describe their paths to staffing before examining the tech burnout pandemic in staffing leadership and other daily challenges that have consumed the industry. We compare the woes of big corporations to those of smaller businesses, our guests’ solutions to today’s most pressing market dilemmas, how to connect tech strategy to overarching organizational goals, how to manage expectations when introducing new tech products, and how to measure success and ROI from a tech leadership perspective. To end, Tim and Dan walk us through today’s standout AI and automation innovations and how they could improve the future of staffing, and share what excites them most about the upcoming Staffing Hub Tech Roundtable discussions.

So many staffing agencies are spending way too much on job boards! What if there was another way to find suitable candidates? Today on The Staffing Show, we are joined by the co-founder of Boostie and Bullhorn Automation, Travis Arnold, to discuss the changing landscape of the staffing industry. Tuning in, you’ll hear all about Travis’ interesting career and what led him to staffing, what his company Boostie does, the changes he sees in job boards and sourcing in staffing, and so much more! We even delve into what we can learn from the E-commerce mindset about sales and how implementing those tactics can improve how staffing industries operate before discussing the value of retargeting. Travis even shares advice for staffing agencies and for anyone entering into the industry. Thanks for listening!

How do leaders stay ahead in a rapidly evolving industry while preparing for the future of work? During this episode, we sit down with Jeffrey Bowling, Co-Founder and Partner at Four Piers, and Eric Gregg, Founder and CXS at ClearlyRated. First, we discuss key market trends, how AI is changing the recruitment industry, and some of the tools that leaders can leverage to navigate turbulent times effectively. Predicting how the hiring landscape may change in the next three to five years, we explore growth strategies and ways to measure performance to ensure organizational success. We examine the critical role of creativity in overcoming challenges and why it can be pivotal to bring everyone in the organization into your problem-solving process. We also get into what it looks like to prioritize progress during difficult periods through leadership and discuss what attributes to look for in new hires: grit and drive. Join us today to hear all this and more.