Meet Alexandria – Recruiting Manager in East Bay!
Meet Alexandria, your Recruiting Manager in the East bay office! Alexandria previously worked for a cinema for eight years. She started at 16 and worked up to assistant manager/hiring manager. One work-related accomplishment she is proud of was when she helped her previous employer double their staffing levels after covid. The results were rewarding as the team became more successful with the added help! She also loves seeing her new hires get promoted! One goal she has now is to gain as much knowledge as possible and see growth in her communication skills. Alexandria is excited to work at Hire Up Staffing for the work culture and strong leadership. Joining a female-owned company is also amazing. Outside of the office, you can find Alexandria spending time with her partner and dogs, hiking, and reading. In the bay area, her favorite hiking spot is Redwood Park in Oakland; the trees are enormous! She also loves to work out. She does strength training and lots of walking. She also did sports in high school and college (track, cross country, basketball, wrestling).
Leveraging Social Media for Sales & Company Growth
Elisa Weathers
Training Director
Hire Up Staffing Services
November 9, 2022
By title, I am not a salesperson—however, I am always selling, advertising, or promoting our company’s solutions and culture. I want the company I represent to be as successful as possible. Which for me, being in the staffing industry, means I am sharing about our company every chance I get. Whether I am speaking to someone in the grocery store about my line of work, talking to a friend about how much I love my job, or sharing in a more targeted manner by way of social media, I serve as a full-time advocate. I help to promote my company through my actions, the connections I form, and the relationships I build in person and online.
While there are many ways to sell your organization in person, for those of us not working in direct sales, I would recommend you try some of the following tips if you are interested in strengthening your online presence and company advocacy:
- Post about things that inspire YOU, and then keep an eye on the engagement. Identify the themes people seem most interested in.
- Find your online signature. No, not an autograph kind of signature, but what do people correlate with you? What is your personal online brand? Consider asking your followers, “When you think of me, what is the first thing you think of?”
I did this on my personal Instagram account and the responses were a little surprising. Around the time I posted this survey in my story, I was regularly, but innocently, sharing healthy food that I enjoyed cooking. I would often post my favorite little recipes for fun. I did not have an agenda to be any type of food influencer, or anything along those lines. Out of the 30+ responses I received, at least 75% of them said when they think of me, they think of delicious and healthy food, recipes, etc. This taught me that people do pay attention to content. It proved to me that followers will form a connection to you and your content, as well as personally connect to the parts of your content that most resonates with them.
I decided to carry this idea over to LinkedIn. I played around with a range of content, all things I was passion about. This served as a sort of test for my connections. I watched the engagement on these posts and if a certain type of post did not receive high engagement, I opted for content that did and replicated more of it within future posts.
Fun highlights! Anything that serves as an example of what makes our company a special place to work.
Interesting industry trends and statistics (info graphics)
Content from thought leaders I admire in my industry
My posts and overall social media engagement help me to form or strengthen connections with current and potential friends, clients, and candidates. I have received numerous referrals from people I barely know but who have associated my online presence with staffing and staffing technology. So, when a contact has someone looking for work, or looking to help fill their job orders, they may think of me, even though I have never spoken directly to them.
When we are sharing content, it is important to share things we are truly passionate about because it comes across in a more meaningful and relatable way. Your audience is most likely to sense your excitement and joy when you post things you are both excited and joyful about. Sharing content that tug at the heart strings or can otherwise engage someone psychologically can be meaningful and serve to reach across the internet and connect with another. Connection is key to building relationships and relationships are key to sales.
Whether you are in direct sales or indirect sales, like me, we have a job to do. By getting ourselves out there in the social media realm, we offer another way for others to connect with us and see what we are all about. When we make positive connections with others, our organization does as well.
Unsure how to put your best foot forward in this current competitive job market? We can help! Find us online or give us a call. We have a team of professionals ready and eager to support you.
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Elisa Weathers, Training Director | November 9, 2022
Elisa is the Training Director for the entire Hire Up company. Before coming to Hire Up Staffing & Healthcare Services, Elisa previously worked for a staffing agency as a Training & Development Specialist. She has worn many hats in the staffing industry, including recruiting, sales, training, operations, marketing, and compliance. One professional goal of Elisa’s is to develop a powerful training program at Hire Up. Her hope is that new hires will feel welcome & well-prepared for their role.
Meet Nicole – Recruiting Manager in Houston!
Meet Nicole, your Recruiting Manager in the Houston branch! Nicole has previously worked in various fields, from a Fish Grader and Forklift Operator at a Fish Cannery in Alaska to Medical Billing and Account Management for Anesthesiologists and Pain Management Clinics. She found staffing was her passion when she started credentialing and worked her way up to a Recruiting Manager. A work-related accomplishment she is proud of is being able to grow into roles of responsibility. Starting from an entry level and learning the ropes of everyone’s job helped her become successful in management roles at almost every company she has worked at. One goal that Nicole has now is growth! She doesn’t want to be in a position because it is comfortable. She wants to be challenged and succeed and be able to help and grow others. Nicole is excited to work at Hire Up Staffing because she is part of a team with the structure and support necessary to grow all employees, both internally and externally. When she is outside the office, you can find Nicole spending time with her kids, camping, fishing, concerts, and being outdoors.
Meet Christyn – Recruiting Manager in Modesto!
Meet Christyn, one of the Recruiting Managers in the Modesto branch! Christyn has always worked in customer service or sales and feels she has exceptional skills in both. She has a way of talking with others to make sure they feel comfortable, and she is excellent at training others to ensure that all policies and procedures are met and followed. One work-related accomplishment that Christyn is proud of was when she was 29 years old. She stayed with a company for over nine years, shy of ten. She worked hard and was recognized for her hard work and loyalty to the company and clients. One goal that Christyn has now is to crush goals that seem ambitious to others. She has big enough goals to bring in a 6-figure income for herself and her children.
Christyn is excited to work at Hire Up Staffing because she will learn about the staffing world. She loves that there is so much potential to create the life anyone wants to live, and it can be the biggest factor in their success. Also, working around empowering and motivating women is something she has always desired, and she feels that energy at Hire Up. When Christyn is outside the office, you can find her going on trips with her children. She loves to be outdoors, hiking, swimming, and going to the beach. During the summer, one of her favorite things to do is bbq at home with the company of her family and friends. Christyn also has an immense love for plants and growing them. They have become therapy for her over time.
Meet Karlie – Recruiting Manager in Dallas!
Meet Karlie, one of the Recruiting Managers in the Dallas branch! Previously, Karlie was a recruiter with another staffing agency, and she also used to recruit for Miss USA! One of the work accomplishments that she is proud of is moving up in her previous company! Her professional goal now is to be successful and to go as far as she can at Hire Up. Karlie is excited to work at Hire Up Staffing because she loves recruiting and being able to find jobs for others. When she is out of the office, Karlie loves spending time with her children and finding pink crystals.
Meet Taylor-Recruiting Manager in Austin!
Meet Taylor, the Recruiting Manager in the Austin branch! Before starting at Hire Up, Taylor worked in customer service right out of high school. After she moved to Texas, she found herself at another staffing company in San Antonio. Then when she moved to Austin, she worked as a Mental Health Tech at a psychiatric facility but wanted to go back to staffing, so that’s when she reached out to Hire Up! One of Taylor’s professional goals is to become proficient in her knowledge of her position so that she can advance in the company and possibly gain a leadership position someday.
Taylor is excited to work at Hire Up Staffing because she has heard nothing but great things. The work environment is welcoming and encouraging, and she can tell she will thrive professionally here.
Meet Denise – Human Resources Coordinator in Corporate!
Meet Denise, the Human Resources Coordinator in the Corporate office! Before starting at Hire up, Denise supported multiple recruiters remotely with the onboarding and hiring process. She also scheduled drug tests, ran background screens required by the client, and completed i9s and all other onboarding documents to ensure compliance. Denise is most proud of one work-related accomplishment: not letting negativity or closed doors stunt her growth. Denise’s one goal now is to maintain optimism and a fun, professional work environment. She is excited to work at Hire Up Staffing because she is part of a thriving, reputable, female-dominated company. Outside of the office, you can find Denise spending time at the gun range, where she usually tries to challenge herself to learn something new or a new skill.
Partnering with a Staffing Agency During Uncertain Times
Lauren Milam
Vice President of the West Coast
Hire Up Staffing
If you are a business owner or leader, chances are you are keeping a close eye on the news and wondering what these headlines might mean for your business. Or perhaps you are already facing hard choices within your organization like hiring freezes, position eliminations, and/or layoffs. If this resonates with you, then it is important to recognize that you are not alone.
Fred Rogers has been quoted as saying, “When I was a boy and I would see scary things in the news, my mother would say to me, ‘Look for helpers. You will always find people who are helping.’”
While speaking on behalf of a helping group, I have firsthand knowledge of the many benefits a professional Staffing Agency can offer its clients during times like these. It might seem counterintuitive to partner with a staffing agency during an economic downturn. However, during times of volatility, I would encourage you to add to your arsenal of support rather than look for ways to reduce it.
Read along for a list of meaningful deliverables your Staffing Partners can offer during times of uncertainty that you may not have considered:
If your company is put on a hiring freeze:
An internal hiring freeze typically puts a hold on permanent hires. Often this does not mean that you can’t hire contingent staff during peak months, or in the event of a large customer order. Getting companies through their hiring freeze is a great example of how valuable a trusted partner can be. You still have customer orders to fill. You still have a business to run. If you can’t hire permanently, then call your staffing agency and hire temporarily to keep the necessary workflow going until the hiring freeze can be lifted. That is the beauty of having a solid, contingent staff in place when the unexpected happens.
If your company does layoffs:
Layoffs are difficult for everyone involved. There are a few ways your staffing partner can help during this tough time.
- Call your agency and ask them to put together a list of current job openings, along with a stack of agency business cards that you can share with your staff that is affected by the layoffs. This will connect your staff directly with your agency contact and immediately provide a lifeline for other opportunities.
- Follow up with your agency contact regularly on the status of placed employees.
- Explore the option of bringing back laid off employees contingently through your staffing agency. Many times, companies have a budget for incidentals or contingencies that you can pull from to bring back folks temporarily to keep productivity moving. This could secure your best employees that had to be laid off in hopes of them returning permanently when business picks back up.
If YOU get laid off:
- Layoffs can affect everyone. Many times, layoffs can happen to you when you least expect it. Who will you call when it does? Who knows you well enough to help guide you in your job search? Should you find yourself in this unfortunate circumstance, having a trusted recruiter who is on your side and knows you well is golden.
- Could you find your own job if you were to be laid off? Of course, you can. But wouldn’t it help to have someone in your corner assisting you in your search? Yes! As a recruiter, many times my clients have called me and said, “Guess what? I need your help finding ME a new position.” It happens. Life happens. And if it does, have a plan for yourself.
Feeling overwhelmed by information overload?
Utilize your resources! Staffing professionals hold valuable market insight, and we have our finger on the pulse of all industries, all the time. Connect with someone outside of your organization on occasion for a renewed perspective. Ask your staffing partners what it is they are seeing within your industry and beyond. Identify the trends they are witnessing and get their scoop on what might be working for other organizations, both local and non-local.
Let us help you plan:
Meet with a staffing agency when your company is going through a downturn– it is the best time to do it! A staffing professional will be able to provide you with information on the market, share hiring trends, and provide other helpful economic data to assist you in developing a plan for today and tomorrow. We can help a client get through the hard times and prepare for happier ones.
Once the time comes to start hiring again, you will have a plan and your staffing agency will be there to help you through it—every step of the way.
If you are interested in setting up a meeting to discuss all the ways we can help, email me and we will schedule a support call ASAP. [email protected]
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Lauren Milam, VP of the West Coast
Meet Lauren Milam, Regional Vice President for Hire Up Staffing Services. Lauren started in the staffing industry 7 years ago as a Recruiter. Finding success in her role quickly, she promoted through the ranks to outside sales, training and development, and then Regional Vice President. She joined Hire Up in November of 2019 as our first Regional Vice President hire for the California Market. Since starting at Hire Up, she has created and implemented new sales campaigns and initiatives to help the company grow. In her first quarter with Hire Up, she helped the recruiters increase their individual gross profit by an average of 28%. She does this by creating plans that focus on the individual needs of each office and person.
Meet Anthony – Recruiting Manager in Dallas!
Meet Anthony, your Recruiting Manager in the Dallas office. Anthony has prior experience working in Sales and as a Recruiter for a total of five years. We could say that you are in good hands with Anthony! One of the work accomplishments that he is most proud of is being the top recruiter at his previous company. One goal he would love to accomplish in the future is having his own company. Anthony is excited to work at Hire Up Staffing because he thinks it is an excellent company and has a fun culture. Outside the office, you can find Anthony listening to music and shopping.
Meet Chance – Accounts Receivable in Corporate!
Meet Chance, the Accounts Receivable Coordinator in the Corporate branch! Before coming to Hire Up Staffing, Chance worked primarily within Security and the Military. He ran operations for the companies he worked for, and in the Military, he was a Sniper in the Rangers. One of Chance’s work accomplishments that he is proud of was becoming Chief of Operations at a young age and doing so as the youngest person in the company. One of his goals now is to have a great career and something that he looks forward to every day. Outside of the office, you can find Chance playing sports, working out, or doing activities outdoors.