Insights & Updates

Charlotte, NC / Austin, TX – [October 14, 2025] — Snelling, a proud member of the HireQuest Global Talent Network, is pleased to announce that long-time franchise owners Barry and Mary Paradis have expanded their footprint with the acquisition of the Snelling office in Austin, Texas.  The husband-and-wife team, who have successfully led the Snelling […]

Hiring the wrong person to fill a role comes with some obvious consequences. First off, it’s a huge waste of time. Someone in your organization dedicated time and effort to reviewing resumes, interviewing candidates, and onboarding the hire. Unfortunately, that time also costs money. The bad hire costs don’t end there, though. Keep reading to […]

For the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic, there are more people looking for jobs than there are available jobs. Given this situation, it probably seems like it would be easy to fill open positions in most industries. Unfortunately, the skills gap in manufacturing and logistics is making it increasingly difficult for companies to fill essential roles. […]

In a decade that has seen more instability and disruptions, the challenges are clear. Market shifts are happening faster than ever, and supply shocks lead to sleepless nights. Technology and AI are constantly rewriting roles. Customer demand waxes and wanes.  Your business needs to adapt to these changes daily and still deliver consistently. Let’s understand […]

Jackson, TN — September 17, 2025 — Snelling, a nationally recognized staffing and recruiting firm under the HireQuest (NASDAQ: HQI) umbrella, is pleased to announce the opening of a new office in Jackson, Tennessee. The office is owned and operated by staffing professional Jennifer Collins-Williamson. Collins-Williamson brings hands-on experience from multiple sides of the staffing industry. Having […]

Over the last decade, the way people hire and apply for jobs has changed significantly. We’ve gone from paper resumes and applying in person, to digital resumes and virtual hiring processes.  Recruiters and hiring authorities used to be able to talk to every candidate, now candidates are lucky to even get a reply. At the […]