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Magellan wins Best of Staffing

Leading Philadelphia Staffing Firm Wins Major Industry Award   Philadelphia, PA – March 6, 2014 –Magellan Search & Staffing has added another key industry award to their overflowing trophy shelf, having been named to Inavero’s 2014 Best of Staffing™ Client List. Presented in partnership with CareerBuilder, the fifth annual Best of Staffing Award provides the only statistically valid and objective service quality benchmarks for the industry, revealing which staffing agencies deliver the highest quality of service to their clients. In a year when the staffing industry’s client service quality scores are trending down once again, the Best of Staffing winners scored well above [...]

Magellan wins Best of Staffing2014-03-17T21:50:25-05:00

Top Five IT Skills Employers Want

If you plan to launch or advance your career in information technology, which skills are most desirable in today’s marketplace? Here’s a snapshot of five leading areas where employers are seeking specialized IT talent:   Wireless and Mobility To meet end users’ demands to be able to work from anywhere, anytime, companies need specialists skilled in wireless and mobility. Wireless skills in areas such as 802.11, WIMAX and broadband will become even more appealing to employers in the next five years. As more companies focus on mobility, the demand for skilled developers will continue to grow. This includes those adept at Java, jQuery, [...]

Top Five IT Skills Employers Want2014-02-27T15:39:15-06:00

Magellan Receives Top Executive Recruiter Award For 2014

Magellan Search & Staffing Once Again Named to Top 10 of Philadelphia Business Journal's Top Executive Search Firms   Magellan Search & Staffing has been named to the Philadelphia Business Journal’s 2014 Top Executive Recruiters Contingency Search Firm List for the fourth consecutive year and the fifth time in six years.   Magellan’s ranking on the 2014 list ties its 2013 ranking, at sixth. Previous rankings were 12th in 2009 and ninth in both 2011 and 2012.   In compiling the list, Philadelphia Business Journal ranked contingency search agencies according to the number of clients placed locally, through local offices, from December 2012 [...]

Magellan Receives Top Executive Recruiter Award For 20142014-02-17T20:15:38-06:00

How Company Culture Attracts IT Talent

Demand for skilled IT professionals has never been higher. Current abilities in analytics and related fields are top-value commodities. But when hiring for IT success, employers need to be mindful of more than just technical prowess. Cultural fit is equally – if not more – critical to retention and long-term productivity. Recruiting a candidate without considering how they fit your culture may solve your short-term hiring need but in the long term, you’ll be missing a key element for success. This is especially true among younger Gen X employees. This population tends to prioritize meaningful work over pay and won’t hesitate to leave [...]

How Company Culture Attracts IT Talent2014-02-14T15:51:17-06:00

Philadelphia’s Fastest-Growing Staffing & Recruiting Firm is NOW HIRING!

A NEW YEAR; A NEW CAREER   Start 2014 by joining Magellan Search & Staffing Are you are looking for an energized, dynamic, fast-paced company that makes a serious commitment to your success? Take a look at Magellan. We invest in the latest sales and recruiting technology. We offer extensive training for all of our employees. We provide comprehensive marketing support.   We have been recognized as: Future 50 award, SmartCEO, 2014 The Best of Staffing for both Clients and Talent, 2013 The Best Places to Work, Philadelphia Business Journal Inc. 5000, 2012 & 2013 Staffing Industry Analysts’ (SIA) Fastest Growing Staffing Firms [...]

Philadelphia’s Fastest-Growing Staffing & Recruiting Firm is NOW HIRING!2015-03-28T20:10:14-05:00

5 Steps for Onboarding Administrative Staff

together. Inevitably, there will be turnover and when that occurs, it’s critical to have a robust onboarding process in place. Stay in Constant Communication Be sure your new employee feels comfortable communicating with their manager and team members. Create an environment where asking questions is encouraged and dialogue is the norm. Encourage the new hire to note any ideas they have for improving operations, strategy or organizational culture. Provide regular feedback versus waiting for the pre-scheduled review at the end of a new hire’s probationary period. This enables you to offer constructive criticism and positive reinforcement in real time. Set Clear Goals Adapt [...]

5 Steps for Onboarding Administrative Staff2014-02-07T14:51:00-06:00

Magellan Search & Staffing Recognized In SmartCEO’s Future 50 Awards

Magellan Ranked Among the Area's Fastest Growing Companies Magellan Search & Staffing is pleased to announce its recognition as one of the Philadelphia area's fastest growing companies. Philadelphia SmartCEO and Title Sponsor Parx Casino have named Joseph Nicolas, CEO of Magellan Search & Staffing to their list of 2014 Future 50 award winners.   "It's an honor to have been chosen," says Joseph Nicolas. "We are pleased that SmartCEO has recognized our remarkable growth and the positive impact we have had on the local business community. We are strategically positioned for continued growth, and we are eager to see what 2014 will bring [...]

Magellan Search & Staffing Recognized In SmartCEO’s Future 50 Awards2014-01-27T20:23:52-06:00

Accounting Salary Trends in Philadelphia: Where Do You Stand?

As the center of economic activity in Pennsylvania, Philadelphia has a lot to offer in terms of jobs in the accounting and finance sector. If you’re interested in pursuing your career in the City of Brotherly Love, you could do so in a wide spectrum of industries ranging from the Philadelphia Stock Exchange and numerous Fortune 500 companies, to one of more than 80 colleges, universities and trade and specialty schools. In addition, the city has an abundance of opportunities in government, non-profit and public and management accounting.   Philadelphia Salary Snapshot Depending on your experience level, you can earn anywhere from about [...]

Accounting Salary Trends in Philadelphia: Where Do You Stand?2014-01-15T19:03:50-06:00

IT Project Manager Job Profile

It’s an opportune time to consider a career as an IT Project Manager. Locally and globally, it’s a stable, lucrative field, expected to experience significant earnings growth in the years ahead.   Responsibilities IT Project Managers have total ongoing responsibility for project management, from planning and conceptualization, through delivery and including communication, facilitation and problem-solving throughout the process. Typical duties include: Working with customers to develop project scope of work documents and plans. This includes analysis of benefits, cost, schedules and any related risks. Utilizing project management skills to identify and meet resource requirements, fulfill training needs, define deadlines and deliverables, provide customer [...]

IT Project Manager Job Profile2014-02-07T14:48:46-06:00

The Importance of Performance Reviews to Millennials

Performance reviews are great opportunities for entry-level and younger employees as they formulate effective career path plans for the short and long-term. The workplace equivalent of a report card, these appraisals benefit managers as well, by assisting both parties in bringing out their respective best. The following performance aspects can be accurately assessed using an effective review process:   Training If an employee is struggling with tasks or lagging behind quotas, the issue could be a lack of quality training, which can be identified during a performance appraisal. As noted by HR expert and author Donald Kirkpatrick, “A supervisor’s role in evaluation is [...]

The Importance of Performance Reviews to Millennials2013-12-19T16:48:54-06:00
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