Believe it or not, resumes are still read by real-live humans. Yes, applicant tracker systems and readers are widely used by recruiters and hiring managers. But here at Open Systems, Inc. (OSI), we use a hybrid approach of technology and human review. Luckily that allows us to see some truly interesting resumes, some of which… Read more »
Staffing partners are a strategic business alliance, and if done right will help your business grow through reducing your costs, increasing your productivity, sheltering your company from risk, and increasing the diversity of your company. When you are looking for a staffing partner, look beyond the candidate count, look at the following measurements of success.… Read more »
As you are considering bringing on a technical staffing and recruiting agency, here are the reasons that Open Systems Inc. (OSI) is the right choice for your hiring needs. Technical Recruiting Experience OSI has over 20 years of experience providing information technology staffing solutions and services to mid to large-size companies throughout the United States.… Read more »
Staffing agencies are not all created equal, each recruiting firm will have a different niche, as far as business scope, recruiting methodology, and process. At Open Systems (OSI), our company differentiator is our recruiting methodology and efficient process. With over 20 years experience in recruiting, our senior recruiting advisors are integrated members of the industries… Read more »
Recruiting, interviewing, and hiring is stressful. They consume time from the human resources department, the hiring manager and anyone else involved in the hiring process. The fear of making a bad hire keeps most managers up at night. A bad hire is emotionally draining, costly and can affect employee morale. Here are a few ways… Read more »
Does your company conduct reference checks on your final candidates? If your company is questioning the value of reference checks, then read why reference checks are still important, the four things you can learn and the best way to conduct reference checks. Yes! Reference Checks Are Important. As the one, last final step before presenting… Read more »
Why does using a staffing agency to recruit, screen and select your company’s engineering new hires make financial sense? Engineering recruiting experts, like Open Systems, are continually identifying hard-to-find talent to expedite your hiring process, ensure company culture fit, and improve your efficiency. Continuous Engineering Recruitment One of the main differences of using an engineering… Read more »
In every business, there comes a time when the decision needs to be made on whether to outsource a portion of its IT operations or leave them in-house. This decision can be the result of concerns such as cost-savings, limited personnel resources, or an expanded business offering. However, regardless of the reason, there are some… Read more »
There are many times in the life of a business where temporary staff need to be introduced into an organization. While the addition of temporary employees can be a business advantage, it can also disrupt the existing work environment for permanent staff. However, with a few preparation strategies in place, you can efficiently add temp employees… Read more »
IT security has become a significant concern in the business world. In 2018, it is projected that $66 billion dollars will be spent on IT security. With the increased focus on IT security issues, more and more companies are bringing IT security in-house with the creation of their own IT security teams. IT security teams include… Read more »