CT Staffing and Recruiting News
The latest advice and best practices in hiring and careers.

The Career Advantage of Understanding More Than Your Own Department
Early in your career, becoming good at your job is often enough to move forward. As you gain experience, that changes. Employers still value technical expertise, but higher-level positions often require something broader: an understanding of how you…

What Happens When HR, Accounting or Customer Service Becomes a One-Person Department?
One experienced HR professional may handle recruiting, employee relations, benefits and administration. A strong accountant may manage most of a company’s day-to-day financial responsibilities. An experienced customer service professional may know e…

The Hiring Decisions Behind a Successful Medical Device Production Ramp-Up
A new customer. A larger order. A product launch. A new production line. Growth is good news for a Connecticut medical device manufacturer, but increasing production also creates a workforce question: Do you have the people needed to support the ram…

What Your Connecticut ZIP Code Could Be Doing to Your Job Search
Connecticut is a small state. That does not mean every Connecticut job is conveniently located. A position that looks close on a map can mean a very different commute depending on where you live, when your workday starts, and which highways you need…

What Happens When an Aerospace Manufacturer Outgrows Its Business Operations Team?
Growth at an aerospace manufacturer not only increases demand on the production floor. More orders, additional shifts, new customers, larger programs, and higher production volumes can also create significant additional work for purchasing, accounti…

Your Next Career Move in Connecticut May Be in an Industry You Haven’t Considered
When you start a job search, it is natural to look for positions that resemble the one you already have. An accounting professional searches for jobs in the same industry. An administrative professional looks for another office like their current on…