Boulo Solutions

Happy Caregiver Appreciation Day! ?? Today feels like the perfect time to share a story that reminds us why we do what we do. Not long ago, we met a candidate who had been out of the workforce for 10-15 years as a caregiver. Most recruiters would have seen the gap and moved on. But our recruiter, Stacy Ball, saw something different. The candidate had previous sales experience that lined up with the role perfectly—but more importantly, she had exactly what the business needed: deep local connections and an incredibly warm, personable approach. During her career gap, she stayed active in the community, building relationships that became a huge asset. She was eager, excited, and ready to jump back in. But here’s where it gets even sweeter… The founder hiring for the role was looking to step back a bit, hoping to spend more time with her young kids. Our candidate, whose children were older, was ready to take the reins. It was a perfect match—one caregiver passing the torch to another. This is why we don’t just look at resumes. We look at people. Because sometimes, the right fit isn’t just about experience—it’s about timing, values, and life’s seasons aligning in the best way possible. To all the caregivers out there, past and present, we see you. And we celebrate you today. ?? #CaregiverAppreciationDay #recruitment

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Our client, a distribution company in Alabama, needed a Customer Experience Associate with highly specific expertise, including: ? Quoting all forms of freight ? Navigating P21 with proficiency in Order Entry & F2/F8 functionality ? Managing and understanding vendor portals ? Full comprehension of the ‘Life Cycle’ of a ticket Sounds like a tough search? Not for us. From the moment the job description was finalized, Jeanne Monk filled the role in just 8 days! Hiring doesn't have to be hard—when you have the right team handling it. ??

Here’s the reality of recruiting for candidates with an established book of business: ? Many face non-competes or non-solicits that make carrying over their book impossible. ? They’ve already proven they can build a client base—so why would they start over unless it’s worth it? ? If they’re leaving, they’re not just looking for a paycheck—they’re looking for something more. Want to know how to recruit and retain these high-value candidates? https://lnkd.in/eVkpJBC3

An effective employer brand can significantly enhance your recruitment and retention efforts. Companies like Duolingo, with its mascot and Jake from State Farm, have created memorable brands that resonate with employees. Building your employer brand doesn’t have to be complicated—it can start with something as simple as engaging potential employees through social media. Read more on the latest edition of The Workplace Shift.?

Research shows that these are some of the top ways businesses are investing to shorten their time to hire in 2025. Have more? We’d love to hear them in the comments below!

Our recruiters have worked hard to achieve an impressive average time-to-hire of just 14 days, compared to the industry average of 44 days. In the last two weeks, we shared a few tips to help you shorten your time to hire: 1. Build a talent pipeline. 2. Utilize technology to automate recruitment tasks. This week’s tip is: Utilize third parties for accelerated sourcing. At Boulo, we leverage many different sources to find candidates; here are just a few we use to find the best matches for our clients.

Full-time, part-time, contract, or any placement, our recruiters can find you a talent immediately, saving you time and money! Isn't that everyone's goal for 2025? ??

A talent pipeline – or a group of candidates you’ve pre-screened for a certain role – is one of the most powerful ways to reduce time to hire. When you have a number of qualified candidates on your speed dial, you don’t have to advertise your job, wait for the applications to roll in, or spend time vetting the applicants. All you need to do is reach out to these people about the open role.

Every step of our process is designed with efficiency and ease in mind. The best part? It can sometimes take less than a week from discovery call to placement. Ready for a faster, easier hiring experience? https://smpl.is/a0go6