Chris Donovan

Focused on AI and how to harness its capabilities for your company or organization - for Human Resources? Here’s a how to think through that with application examples. 👇

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 5 RED Flags When Hiring an Event Planner RED Flag #1 — They talk more than they listen If they don’t ask deep questions about your goals, stakeholders, and outcomes — they’re planning an event, not a business experience. RED Flag #2 — Slow communication In corporate events, delays = budget risk, vendor issues, and leadership frustration. RED Flag #3 — No clear process or project management system If they can’t explain timelines, approvals, and contingency plans, they can’t protect your brand. Red Flag #4 — No cultural or organizational intelligence Your team is diverse. Your stakeholders are global. An event partner must understand nuance, protocol, and audience dynamics. RED Flag #5 — They increase your stress instead of reducing it A true partner gives executives confidence — not more to manage. Send us an inquiry are www.jokayevents.com or send us a message on LinkedIn. Better still tag your marketing team or executive assistant. #eventplanner #chicagoeventplanner

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Why choose Column Technical Services for your next hiring project? We’re a US based staffing firm out of #Chicago area that has been in business for over 26 years powered by a diverse team with one mission: connect organizations with the right people to drive results. While our roots are in IT and operations, we now support hiring across technology, finance, sales, Healthcare Administrative business functions and other critical business functions. Our approach goes beyond matching résumés. We align skills, culture, and long‑term potential to ensure the right fit for both clients and candidates. That’s why leading organizations trust Column to deliver #diverse talent that elevates teams and fuels sustainable growth. We're passionate about helping #clients, #partners, and consultants achieve their goals through meaningful relationships and outcomes that empower people and organizations to thrive. #talentaquisition #hiring #opportunities #help

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🚀 Staffing & RPO Trends Every Employer Should Be Watching in 2025 The hiring landscape is changing faster than ever. Here are the trends we’re seeing across our clients at Nex Talent Group — trends that are defining the next era of Talent Acquisition 👇 ⸻ 🔹 1. Global Remote Talent Pools Companies are no longer restricting hiring to local markets. They’re tapping: • Global, affordable talent pools • Hybrid + remote roles • Flexible project-based hiring This gives organizations speed and cost advantage. ⸻ 🔹 2. RPO on Demand Instead of long-term contracts, companies now prefer “RPO on-demand” → short, scalable, cost-effective engagement models. Perfect for: • Seasonal spikes • Project-based hiring • Rapid scale-up • Multi-state recruiting ⸻ 🔹 3. Data-Driven Recruiting AI + analytics are transforming staffing: • Automated candidate screening • Predictive hiring success models • Talent intelligence dashboards • Skill-based hiring vs job-based hiring Companies expect recruiters to use data, not gut feeling. ⸻ 🔹 4. Shift to Skills-Based Hiring Degrees matter less. Skills matter more. Organizations are hiring based on: • Technical competency • Project outcomes • Certifications • Hands-on experience This widens the talent pool and increases diversity. ⸻ 🔹 5. Large Enterprises Increasingly Outsourcing TA Fortune 500 and enterprise companies are outsourcing: • Sourcing • Screening • Interview scheduling • Talent pipeline management This reduces cost and accelerates time-to-hire. ⸻ 🔹 6. Growth in Contract & Gig Workforce Companies want: • Flexibility • Cost savings • Fast onboarding 4–6 month contracts and hybrid contractor models are rising across tech, healthcare, engineering, finance, and analytics. ⸻ 🔹 7. ATS + AI Integration in Every Step AI-enhanced ATS platforms are becoming standard: • Resume ranking • Automated outreach • Personalized job matches • Interview scheduling bots This increases recruiter productivity by 40–60%. ⸻ 🔹 8. Employer Branding = A Hiring Superpower Candidates check: • Glassdoor • LinkedIn presence • Team culture • Growth opportunities Strong employer branding now reduces hiring cost by up to 50%. ⸻ 🔹 9. Compliance-Driven Staffing Multi-state labor laws, I-9, E-Verify, pay transparency, and healthcare credentialing are pushing companies to rely on staffing firms to avoid risk. ⸻ 🔹 10. Holistic RPO Models Organizations want RPO partners that support the entire talent lifecycle: • Talent mapping • Workforce planning • DEI hiring • Onboarding • Reporting • Continuous candidate engagement ⸻ ✨ Final Thought The companies that win in 2025 will be the ones who adopt agile, data-driven, flexible hiring models. At Nex Talent Group, we partner with organizations to help them hire smarter, faster, and more cost-effectively across the U.S. If you need support with Data Analytics, Data Engineering, Healthcare IT, or Clinical Staffing, we’re here to help.

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Here are some of the questions and issues that we answered at the recent Graphic Arts CEO Forum, held in Chicago: Are your reps selling jobs or are they building accounts? There's a difference. A big one. Stop selling jobs and start selling accounts. Selling jobs is transactional, it's reactive and while it fills the press today, leaves you scrambling for tomorrow. It’s like selling it by the pound vs. by the truckload. Selling accounts though, is strategic. It's intentional and it allows you to get better and better at the work and scale. If you want to change the course you’re on, here's a couple things that you can do right now: ➡️ Segment your clients by growth potential and how long they’ve been with you. I would look at the new clients this year, the 1-2-year clients and then the over 2-year client list. And don’t forget those inactive clients that may have potential, but you’ve forgotten about. Build a strategy by account and ask are they reaching their potential, and if not, why not? Did you misjudge their potential or are you missing the boat somewhere? Create a 90–120-day action plan to get things back on track. ➡️ And ask yourself this in your slow months: How many jobs did you lose and how many at-bats did you actually have? Has your win percentage changed, is it changing and identify the steps you can take – by account – to win the work that you deserve to win. If you’re not looking at these stats, you don't have a sales strategy – you’re just hoping something good will happen. Spend the time with your existing accounts. You may find the revenue growth you're looking for is right in front of you. Go get it. #GraphicArts #SalesStrategy #PrintIndustry #RevenueGrowth #AccountManagement #GACEO #LeadWithPurpose Bob Rosen Mike Philie Graphic Arts CEO Forum

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📊 Michigan Hiring Trends – Summer 2025 Update If you're in talent acquisition or workforce planning, here’s what’s happening across Michigan right now: ✅ Job Growth Areas: We're seeing strong demand in healthcare, construction, government, and hospitality, especially as employers ramp up for Q4 needs. ⚠️ Caution for Manufacturing & Professional Services: These sectors are seeing slight slowdowns with increased UI claims and shifts in workforce dynamics. 🎯 Skills-Based Hiring Is On the Rise: More employers are focusing on skills over degrees, especially for roles tied to AI, sustainability, and advanced tech. 📉 Teen Unemployment Spiking: Youth job seekers face the highest summer unemployment since 2020. Great reminder of the importance of career readiness programs. 📈 What This Means: Michigan is evolving. Employers who act fast, focus on upskilling, and adapt to new workforce expectations will stay ahead of the curve. I’m always open to discussing how companies can navigate the hiring landscape strategically. Let’s connect if you're building teams across Southeast or Mid-Michigan. #HiringTrends #MichiganJobs #TalentStrategy #Recruitment #WorkforceDevelopment #Staffing #HiringNow

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🚀 Tech Week Grand Rapids didn’t start with 100+ events and a headliner like Steve Wozniak. It started with a big idea from Andria Romkema, SVP of Business Development at The Right Place, Inc., and that idea came to life thanks to people like Katrina Panzlau and Allyssa Murphy, who helped it catch fire. But here’s the thing 👇 Big ideas don’t grow on inspiration alone. They take time, sweat, tears, and traction. Before you scale your vision, Make sure you sell the vision. Test it. Talk to real people. Find what resonates. That’s how Tech Week grew into the Midwest’s most exciting week in tech. That’s how we help our partners grow too. 🎥 Hit play to hear Katrina’s perspective. And if you’re ready to build something bold, reach out. Let City Innovations | A Venture Studio help you build market traction for your big idea. #ProductMarketFit #GoToMarket #Innovation #Entrepreneurship #TechWeekGR #StartupJourney Established through Traction Lab Business Acceleration

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