Economic Outlook for 2025
Insights with Insiders
In this Insight with Insiders podcast, TRICOM CEO Julie Ann Bittner is joined by Jason Turner, Chief Investment Strategist for Great Lakes Advisors. In this role, Jason authors market and economic commentary, regularly presents in the media and to professional conferences, and works with client portfolio managers to support institutional and private clients. As the Head of Multi-Asset Strategy, he is responsible for portfolio strategy and asset allocation, as well as oversees the firm’s manager due diligence and selection efforts. He is also a member of the firm’s Operating Committee and...
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State of the Industry
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In this episode of Insight with Insiders, Julie Ann Bittner interviews Tom Erb, a staffing industry expert, about the state of the industry in 2024. They discuss the job market, wage pressure, new opportunities in niche markets, the role of AI in staffing, mergers and acquisitions, legislative involvement, and the importance of accountability. Tom provides valuable advice for staffing business owners and emphasizes the need for proactive engagement with industry associations. He encourages listeners to have a positive mindset and strategic approach to achieve success in 2024.
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Economic Outlook for the End of 2023 and Beyond
Insights with Insiders
In this Insight with Insiders podcast, TRICOM President / CEO Julie Ann Bittner is joined by Jason Turner, Chief Investment Strategist for Great Lakes Advisors. In this role, Jason authors market and economic commentary, regularly presents in the media and to professional conferences, and works with client portfolio managers to support institutional and private clients. He is also responsible for portfolio strategy, asset allocation, and oversees the firm’s manager due diligence and selection efforts. Jason’s insights have historically been highly accurate, and in this podcast, he shares...
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Leadership Types and Tools
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Andre Young, a professional speaker, author, leadership trainer and founder of You Evolving Now, LLC., joins TRICOM’s President / CEO Julie Ann Bittner for a discussion about leadership. Andre has written two books on leadership, 7 Ways to Lead and The Leaders Toolbox. He and Julie Ann discuss the difference between Work/Life Harmony vs. Work/Life Balance, as well as the concept of “Head Up, Eyes Up, Smile and Move with Purpose.” They also identify the Five Points of Your Day (and why this is critical), the Five Types of Leaders and Employees, including how to motivate each type....
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Identifying and Mitigating Cyber Security Risk
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As the frequency and associated costs of data breaches has risen significantly, more companies are exploring ways to help mitigate losses and risk. Contributing to these trends is the increase in remote workers, risks associated with vendors and outsourcing, cyber extortion, and more. In this podcast. TRICOM President / CEO Julie Ann Bittner is joined by Sarah Davis, Of Counsel with Becker LLC, Bob Thompson, Vice President at WorldWide/PHLY, and Jerry Grady, Managing Partner for UHY LLP, as they discuss emerging risk trends, recommendations for mitigating risk of data security breaches, and...
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Fostering Workplace Mental Health & Wellness
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Since the start of the pandemic, there’s been a lot of focus on mental health and wellness, specifically in the workplace. Employees’ anxiety has reached the highest point since the pandemic began and the rate of depression has tripled, yet the C-suite isn’t always in tune with where their employees are at in terms of wellness. This has become a critical challenge for employers – not only because of the desire to have happy and healthy employees, but also in terms of lost productivity and increased absenteeism – to the tune of over $51 billion. In this podcast, Julie Ann Bittner,...
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The 2022 Economic Outlook
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In this podcast, Julie Ann Bittner, TRICOM President & CEO, sits down with Jason Turner, Chief Investment Strategist of Great Lakes Advisors to talk about the economic outlook as it stands today, what it tells us about the current environment, and what the year may bring in terms of changes and trends. They discuss “the Great Resignation” of 2021 and how that’s impacted employment supply and demand.
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Understanding Bias to Reframe Conversations with Prospects & Clients
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In this podcast, TRICOM President & CEO Julie Ann Bittner speaks with Rob Mosely, Managing Partner for Next Level Exchange, a global learning collaborative dedicated to the Executive Search and Staffing industry. This enlightening discussion will help you navigate bias in conversations with customers and prospects with greater ease.
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The Golden Age of Opportunity: 2022 Staffing Forecast
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After a tough year in 2020 with an 11 percent decline, staffing has come back strong with 16 percent growth in 2021. Will this trend continue for 2022? Julie Ann Bittner, TRICOM President & CEO, speaks with Adrianne Nelson, Staffing Industry Analysts Senior Director of Global Membership Products, to discuss the research and trends propelling the staffing industry into the next year. You’ll learn why these two staffing industry veterans see the golden age of staffing on the horizon.
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Employee vs. Independent Contractor: Avoiding Costly Misclassifications
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Correctly classifying employees vs. independent contractors (IC) is essential for determining the need for wage withholdings, taxation issues, employee benefits, workers compensation, and more. This panel discusses the three common classification tests used to determine IC classification status, exemptions, and practical concerns specific to the staffing industry. They also share steps staffing company owners can take to minimize risk including contractual provisions, documentation, and more.
info_outlineJoin Tricom Director of Sales Shelly Wilkinson in conversation with Marco Nunez, senior analyst at Essential StaffCARE. Marco explains how temporary workers have been impacted by the Affordable Care Act (ACA) during the pandemic, and how company owners can use survey data to make informed decisions about what benefits employees value the most. By understanding what’s important to their teams, companies can then market these benefits as competitive differentiators to recruit and retain talent.