Insights & Updates

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 […]

The last 3 years have made it clear that AI isn’t going anywhere. In fact, it’s set to become a bigger part of our jobs.  In the recruiting industry, we’ve seen the rise of tools that are changing the way we find and communicate with candidates.  Even though many recruiters are concerned about AI, it’s […]

Social media recruiting is all the rage right now, and while it has its merits, we have to be clear that we’re not doing it for all the wrong reasons.  Posting content on LinkedIn is a good way to gain visibility as a recruiter and even warm up a cold lead, but that’s not why […]