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The Staffing Playbook Podcast, Powered by YESCritical Challenges & OpportunitiesThe staffing industry is standing at a crossroads.
Immigration enforcement is tightening. Tariffs are reshaping supply chains. AI isn’t just hype—it’s already rewriting how we recruit, vet, and deliver talent.
These are the critical challenges facing our industry today. But hidden inside each challenge is also an opportunity—if you’re ready to adapt.
That’s exactly what we’ll be unpacking in Episode 50 of The Staffing Playbook Podcast, Powered by YES
“Critical Challenges & Opportunities: Reflection from Avionté Connect 2025.”
📅 Date: August 22, 2025
⏰ Time: 1:00 PM MDT
🎙️ Hosts: Steven Farrell, CSP & Genevieve Bourgeois
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2025-08-2350 minThe Staffing Playbook Podcast, Powered by YESTrends, AI, and 2025 WinsThe Staffing Playbook Podcast is back on August 13th, 2025 with an action-packed Staffing Industry Update you won’t want to miss.
🎙 Hosted by: Steven Farrell, CSP & Genevieve Bourgeois
💡 Panel Speakers: Kim Henderson, MBA, PMP, Six Sigma & Richard D Rosner – The Staffing Shark
What’s on the agenda:
📋 Avionté Connect Recap – Key takeaways from the conference (and a few things you might’ve missed if you weren’t there)
🤖 AI in Staffing & Recruiting – What’s hype vs. what’s actually working in the field
📈 Finishing the Year Strong – Proven strategies to close out 2025 ahead o...
2025-08-1455 minThe Staffing Playbook Podcast, Powered by YESAvionté ConnectEpisode 48 of The Staffing Playbook Podcast is live — and this one’s different. We recorded on-site at Avionté Connect, catching up with innovative vendors and exploring the latest in staffing tech. We also welcomed back a special returning guest, Beth Fenske, for a candid follow-up to one of our most talked-about episodes: “What MSPs Really Think About Staffing Agencies.” 🎙️ Listen in for insider perspectives, vendor insights, and real talk from the conference floor. #StaffingPodcast #AvionteConnect2025 #StaffingIndustry #MSP #TheStaffingPlaybook
2025-08-0837 min
You Own the Experience PodcastNavigating Compliance Challenges in Staffing: Insights from Brad MayrThis week Rob Mann and Lauren Jones, are joined by Brad Mayr, Senior Business Consultant at Vensure Staffing Alliance. Brad discusses the challenges staffing executives face, transitioning from growth-focused entrepreneurs to dealing with compliance and regulatory issues that can impede business growth. The trio speak about the opportunity in outsourcing back-office tasks, especially in highly regulated states. Lauren and Rob are taking their 2-week summer break and will be back August 20th. We also want to send our condolences...
2025-07-3037 min
The Staffing ShowAdapting to Today’s Changes in Procurement with Christopher RyanWhat does the future hold for the staffing industry? Chris Ryan is the Chief Strategy and Marketing Officer at Avionté Staffing Software. In this episode, he joins us to explore the shifting dynamics of the job market and what these changes mean for staffing and recruitment. From wage inflation to embracing technological changes, to the pandemic’s lasting impact on supply chains, we explore the forces reshaping the industry in 2025. We discuss the centralization of recruitment, the evolving role of staffing agencies, and why maintaining a high-quality talent pool remains essential, even as technology advances. If you’re looking to na...
2025-07-1942 min
The Staffing RingEp 21 Christopher Ryan, Avionté Chief Strategy and Marketing Officer- Revolutionizing Staffing: AI and the Future of WorkIn this conversation, Jason Lawson and Christopher Ryan discuss the changing dynamics of workforce management, and the strategic shifts that staffing agencies must adopt to remain relevant in a rapidly changing market. Christopher shares insights on the importance of being proactive in workforce planning and the need for staffing agencies to add value beyond traditional transactional relationships.Links https://www.linkedin.com/in/christopher-ryan-60ab711/https://www.avionte.com/Avionte CONNECT Conference 2025- https://www.avionte.com/resources/connect-user-conference/Key H...
2025-07-1724 min
Rec Tech: the Recruiting Technology PodcastCorporate Espionage: Rippling Sues DeelSponsored by Jobcase.com/hire and Dalia.co/rectech The lawsuit alleges Deel cultivated a Rippling employee to conduct thousands of suspicious searches and funnel stolen confidential business intelligence directly back to Deel. https://hrtechfeed.com/rippling-suing-deel-in-corporate-espionage-shocker/ Workday, announced more than 350 product features and updates across the Workday platform, now available to customers worldwide. As part of its spring release https://hrtechfeed.com/workday-2025-spring-release-350-new-features/ Staffing software provider Avionté launched Avionté SmartFund, powered by Kanmon, a fully integrated lending solution that puts staffing agencies in control of their fi...
2025-03-2008 min
jobTopia with Tony MooreDan Mori Episode #248Dan Mori
Staffing Mastery and National Independent Staffing Association
Staffing Sales Summit
The future of staffing and sales in 2025! Dan and Tony are staffing experts and they discuss what to expect in 2025.
Sales Conference: An upcoming sales-focused conference in Orlando for the staffing industry is announced.
Industry Challenges: Post-recession, sales have become more challenging than recruiting, hence the conference's focus on sales.
Conference Feedback: The previous conference was successful, with an emphasis on actionable content, and planning for an improved 2025 event.
Technology in Staffing: Tools like Glide Talent and Avionte's platform are discussed for enhancing talent and client management.
Future o...
2024-12-1647 min
Avionté: Digital EdgeCreating Superfans for Your Agency with Customer Experience Expert and Author, Brittany HodakEvery agency claims to deliver white glove service and go the extra mile for their customers. But if that's true, where are all those loyal customers? And why do so many clients treat staffing agencies like interchangeable commodities?In this episode of Avionté: Digital Edge, Chris Ryan, Chief Marketing & Strategy Officer for Avionté, is joined by Brittany Hodak, customer experience expert, entrepreneur, and author of the new book, Creating Superfans: How To Turn Your Customers Into Lifelong Advocates. Brittany will share how rethinking customer service can transform your customers and talent into superfans – individuals who are true advo...
2024-06-1233 minAvionté: Digital EdgeWhat Leadership Skills are Needed to Drive Technological Change? A Conversation with Tom Kosnik of Visus GroupDespite industry employment levels plateauing at approximately 2 percent of the U.S. workforce over the past 30 years, technology seems to hold the key to staffing agency growth. Imagine a staffing platform that empowers recruiters to move from handling 10-15 active assignments simultaneously to managing 30, 40, or even 50 active assignments effortlessly. But true transformation goes beyond technology—it requires visionary leadership and strategic acumen to ensure successful technological selection and adoption. Today, we're joined by Tom Kosnik, president of Visus Group, LLC, who will share his insights on the leadership skills needed to drive technological change.
2024-06-0628 min
Secrets of Staffing Success[Stage] Justin Uselton - How to Sell Staffing ServicesOn Take the Stage, presented by Haley Marketing, we bring you the BEST speakers, coaches, trainers, and strategic partners from across the staffing and recruiting industry every other week. More than your standard interview, each conversation is built off of a specific session or topic these industry thought leaders bring to conferences and audiences around the country.
KEY MOMENTS
On this episode of Take the Stage, Brad Bialy is joined by Justin Uselton, Director of Sales at Avionte. On this epsiode we talk ALL things sales.
How to strengthen and grow your internal sales...
2024-05-2040 minAvionté: Digital EdgeCEO, Rishabh Mehrotra, on How Avionté is Revolutionizing the Industry with Platform Staffing TechnologyAvionté, a recognized leader in staffing technology, has recently unveiled its groundbreaking vision with the launch of a complete, end-to-end staffing platform. This innovative strategy began with the acquisition of WorkN's mobile talent solution, seamlessly integrating the company’s robust ATS with a comprehensive mobile talent app. With the addition of SimpleVMS in 2023, Avionté has solidified its position by establishing a seamless integration from VMS to ATS and mobile, digitizing the entire workflow to support the whole staffing ecosystem – from employers to agencies to talent, and back.But platform staffing isn't new, and its adoption has sparked contro...
2024-04-0336 min
Avionté: Digital EdgeTom Kosnik, President of Visus Group, On Forging Next-Gen Success in Staffing LeadershipA recent study conducted by Resume Builder reveals that a substantial 74% of respondents believe that working with Gen Z, the latest generation to enter the workforce, poses greater challenges compared to other generational counterparts. But, in the staffing industry, where a big part of the new workforce is made up of Gen Z, success is tied into how well you can connect with this next generation of workers. You need to know how they like to work, communicate, and what they want from their jobs.What strategies can staffing leaders use to effectively engage with this new...
2023-09-1226 min
HIRED! The Podcast With Travis MillerDeveloping the Leadership Mindset You Need (Ft. Therese Gopaul-Robinson) | Ep. #33Welcome to HIRED! The Podcast with your host Travis Miller. In this episode, Travis engages in a captivating discussion with healthcare consultant, keynote speaker, and change management whiz, Therese Gopaul-Robinson. Join them as they unravel Therese's remarkable journey of using past failures to fuel her prowess as a leader, providing a unique perspective on leadership development.Get ready to uncover the essential tools that every new leader should have in their toolkit. Therese's insights offer a comprehensive guide for emerging leaders, giving them the edge they need to thrive in their roles. From practical strategies to transformative...
2023-08-2940 min
The Chad & Cheese PodcastShredded: Rippling, Robert Half, Perceptix, Avionté, Humu, SimpleVMS & MoreThe Shred is a weekly roundup of who’s raised funds, who’s been acquired and who’s on the move in the world of recruitment. The Shred is brought to you today by Jobcase.
2023-08-0305 minAvionté: Digital EdgeUnveiling the True Impact of Artificial Intelligence in Talent Selection: Separating the Hype from RealityIn a recent study, over eighty percent of artificial intelligence initiatives within human resources and staffing involve some form of talent acquisition process. We find chatbots, machine learning, even automated selection tools that are used to rank order candidates. But where can AI powered applications really make a difference? How will it transform talent attraction and sourcing? Where can AI applications deliver specific value? And, ultimately, how will it change recruiting as we know it today?In this episode of Avionte Digital Edge, we’ll dive into the world of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and talent selection with sp...
2023-07-1238 minAvionté: Digital EdgeOptimizing the Modern Workforce Supply Chain: Unleashing the Power of VMS Integrations for Staffing AgenciesWithin the staffing industry, the emergence of managed service providers (MSPs) and vendor management systems (VMS) has sparked debate, with many seeing them as adversaries to traditional staffing practices. However, a paradigm shift driven by labor cost optimization strategies, originally developed for complex healthcare systems, is now fueling the widespread adoption of MSPs and VMS interfaces among employers across all industries. As a staffing agency, it's crucial to understand the risks and opportunities presented by the modern workforce supply chain.In this episode of Avionté Digital Edge, Chris Ryan, Chief Marketing and Strategy Officer at Avionté, sits do...
2023-07-1141 minAvionté: Digital EdgeLeading Practices in Healthcare Credentialing – How to Transform Credential Management and Record Keeping Into a Competitive AdvantageIn the fast-paced world of healthcare staffing, where nurses are in high demand and turnover is soaring, placing a provider into a new work assignment can be challenging for any healthcare staffing agency. The burden of collecting and verifying anywhere between 40 to 60 separate credentials has created a deluge of paperwork, hindering an agency's ability to effectively engage and retain nurses. To address these pressing issues, join Christopher Ryan, Avionté's Chief Strategy & Marketing Officer, as he speaks with seasoned industry professional, Therese Gopaul-Robinson, Owner and President of The Therese GR Company. Together, they’ll explore innovative strategies to revolutionize hea...
2023-06-1648 minAvionté: Digital EdgeDan Mori, Managing Partner for Staffing Mastery, Reveals 5 Simple Dashboards That Can Set Your Agency Up for SuccessBusiness analytics is essential for modern agencies to make better informed, data-driven decisions. But many staffing leaders are using overly complex dashboards that don’t deliver clear direction, nor do they have time to review all the data available to them. In this episode of Avionté Digital Edge, Christopher Ryan, Chief Marketing & Strategy Officer at Avionté, sits down with Dan Mori, Managing Partner at Staffing Mastery, to talk about 5 of his favorite dashboards that can cut through the complexity to help your recruiting agency focus on what matters most.
2023-04-1836 minAvionté: Digital EdgeChris Johnson, VP Of Professional Services for Avionté, Reveals What Staffing Leaders Need to Know About Digital TransformationIn this new age of automated talent platforms, staffing technology, and AI, recruiting firms are scrambling to find the most impactful ways to digitally transform their agencies to future-proof their businesses. Yet, despite millions of dollars spent on technology investment, many agencies are still facing the same struggles – meeting difficult client demands with sparse talent resources. And many companies are starting to realize that digital investment does NOT always equal digital transformation. So how do firms unlock the riddle of digital transformation for staffing? In this interview, Chris Johnson, Avionté’s VP of Professional Services, talks with our Chief Marke...
2023-04-1827 minAvionté: Digital EdgeAre Robots Coming for My Job: The Future of RecruitingThe age of artificial intelligence is here – and is set to change many aspects of the recruiter’s day-to-day role, including the way he or she sources, hires, and places talent! With all the recent buzz surrounding AI, automated talent platforms, and staffing technology, one question remains top of mind for many recruiters: Are robots coming for my job? Could artificial intelligence simply replace the "special sauce" or human element in staffing, namely the recruiter's ability to find, coach, and develop the right talent for their employer? And how is the traditional role of the recruiter going to change due...
2023-04-1124 min
HCM Technology ReportAvionte Launches Job Board; Radancy Acquires AscendifyAvionte unveiled a 24/7 Mobile Job Board; Radancy acquired Ascendify; and more.
2023-04-1004 min
PeopleTechAPR 10: Avionte Launches Job Board; Radancy Acquires AscendifyAvionte unveiled a 24/7 Mobile Job Board; Radancy acquired Ascendify; and more. Get full access to WorkforceAI at workforceai.substack.com/subscribe Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2023-04-1004 minPeopleTechAPR 10: Avionte Launches Job Board; Radancy Acquires AscendifyAvionte unveiled a 24/7 Mobile Job Board; Radancy acquired Ascendify; and more. Get full access to WorkforceAI at workforceai.substack.com/subscribe Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2023-04-1004 min
HR News PlaylistAvionte Launches Job Board; Radancy Acquires AscendifyAvionte unveiled a 24/7 Mobile Job Board; Radancy acquired Ascendify; and more.
2023-04-1004 min
HR Collection PlaylistAvionte Launches Job Board; Radancy Acquires AscendifyAvionte unveiled a 24/7 Mobile Job Board; Radancy acquired Ascendify; and more.
2023-04-1004 min
The Staffing ShowChris Johnson, VP of Professional Services at Avionté, on Digital Transformation in StaffingChris Johnson, Vice President of Professional Services at Avionté, joins David Folwell to talk about his experience in staffing and his thoughts on what is shaping up to be an increasingly digital future. Johnson explains how staffing firms can gain and maintain a competitive advantage by adopting digital staffing programs and processes. He also shares his thoughts on talent intelligence and discusses how algorithmic matching can lead to better and faster placements for both job seekers and companies.
2023-03-2134 minAvionté: Digital EdgeOnboarding for Staffing: Transforming Your Biggest Hassle into a Competitive AdvantageApplicant onboarding can be a complex, time-consuming process and is arguably the single largest chokehold in the talent funnel. In today’s employee-driven workforce, successful agencies will be the ones who will find ways to make onboarding a more streamlined, pleasing process for both talent and recruiters. So, what should staffing leaders do?In this episode of Avionte Digital Edge, Christopher Ryan, CMO of Avionte, sits down with our Professional Services Consultant, Katie Schulz, to discuss the challenges associated with onboarding for staffing companies, best onboarding practices, how the right onboarding technology can give your business a co...
2023-03-1330 min
RecruitingDaily PodcastAvionté - Reducing Recruiting Friction With Rishabh MehrotraOn today’s episode of the RecruitingDaily Podcast, William Tincup talks to Rishabh from Avionte about how to reduce recruiting friction.Listen & Subscribe on your favorite platformApple | Spotify | Google | AmazonVisit us at RecruitingDaily for all of your recruiting, sourcing, and HR content.Follow on Twitter @RecruitingDaily Attend one of our #HRTX Events
2023-01-1825 min
Staffing Technology with Maurice FullerAvionte and WorkNMaurice sits down with Rishabh Mehrotra, CEO of Avionte, and Jakob Rohn, co-Founder and CEO of WorkN. They discuss Avionte's aquisition of WorkN and the changing landscape of candidate experience in staffing.
2021-11-2925 min
You Own the Experience PodcastCandidate Enablement is the Future of Staffing with Scott PoeschlOn this episode of the You Own The Experience podcast, Robert Mann and Lauren B. Jones are joined by Scott Poeschl, Vice President of Partnerships at Avionte. Holding a position on the leading edge of staffing tech, Poeschl brings a unique level of insight on where the industry is headed and how it might get there.
Here Mann, Jones and Poeschl discuss which aspects of Silicon Valley technologies staffing should aim to replicate, and which parts it should not. They look at the philosophies and technologies of Amazon, Domino’s, and social media companies, and compare them to what staffing an...
2021-11-1634 minYou Own the Experience PodcastA More Human Approach to Digital Transformation with Kate RutherfordOn this episode of the You Own The Experience podcast, Robert Mann and Lauren B. Jones rap about the recent acquisition of WorkN by Avionte and how digital transformation can be enabled by empowering the right team members.
Later the dynamic duo are joined by Kate Rutherford, Senior Digital Transformation Manager at Loyal Source, an Orlando-based workforce solutions company specializing in healthcare and technology. Prior to her current position, Rutherford cut her teeth at one of the largest staffing firms in the nation (a practice that a large chunk of the staffing industry will be familiar with), a...
2021-09-2453 minRec Tech: the Recruiting Technology PodcastGlassdoor goes Fishing, Humanly Raises VC Humanly.io announces a successful momentum raise to continue company growth and product development. Better pre-hire conversations result in better hires for companies seeking quality and diverse employees. Launched in July of 2019, Humanly.io has spent the last two years perfecting conversational AI to speed the hiring process, allowing humans to remain at the heart of recruiting. Utilizing linguistic theory and maintaining a primary focus on DEIB (diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging) in hiring, Humanly.io uses innovation to empower both hiring authorities and job applicants. https://hrtechfeed.com/humanly-io-announces-4-2m-in-funding/ Avionté, a...
2021-09-1708 min
The Staffing ShowRishabh Mehrotra, CEO of Avionté, on Designing Customer-Centric Workflows What does it take to create seamless, end-to-end processes that satisfy the needs of modern staffing agency owners, recruiters, and candidates? In this episode of The Staffing Show, Rishabh Mehrotra of Avionté discusses how technology and a consumer-centric mindset can help you create workflows that increase recruiter efficiency, offer an optimal candidate experience, and fuel agency growth.
2021-09-1440 min
Work-Life HarmonizedSeason 1, Ep. 20 Forged through Fire: A CEO's Story of Trading Perfection for An Integrated Life (feat. Teresa Creech)Season 1, Episode 20
This week's guest is Teresa Creech, a 2017 SIA Hall of Famer, a board member for Avionte Software, and the CEO and head Wavemaker at TalentWave. As CEO of TalentWave, Teresa has created the industry's best team to influence the independent workforce transformation. Her over two decades of experience leading teams and companies in staffing, HCM technology, global MSP/VMS, and Independent Contractor Compliance, makes Teresa an inspiring industry innovator.
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2020-11-2734 min
The Vault Recruiting ShowRecruiting Industry Trends with Jon RuttenIn this episode, Jon Rutten, Senior Account Executive at Avionte, joins to discuss trends in the recruiting and staffing industry. We also discuss: - Jon's background and how he transitioned in and out of recruiting - Skills learned from software sales that are applicable to recruiting - Which verticals within staffing are doing the best and worst BONUS: Check out our free eBook for podcast listeners.
2020-08-0335 min
Hire Power Radio ShowKen Middleton: Thank You for Ghosting Me During Your Interview ProcessGhosting has come full circle now that it is a talent-driven market! There is no excuse for ghosting someone on either end of the hiring spectrum. It is a vicious circle that just breeds ill will.
Frankly, as a recruiter, company ghosting helps us to lure your best people out of your company.
Why do companies engage in such behavior? We are going to figure that out today!
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Your brand is your public identity, what you're trusted for. And for your brand to endure, it has to be t...
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