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  The Planet Group (“Planet”), a portfolio company of MidOcean Partners and leading provider of outsourced human capital and consulting solutions, announced today that it has entered into an agreement to acquire WinterWyman, a leading staffing provider specializing in Technology, Finance & Admin and Human Resources.

  At The Planet Group, we love imparting useful knowledge and wisdom that we’ve picked up during our 20 years in business. As a result, we’ve discovered there is one not-so-secret and very effective way to increase employee engagement and retention.     Here’s the truth: it all starts with your people.     If…

    Have you noticed how the job market is becoming tougher to navigate? As of 2019, nearly three-quarters of employers (73%) experience difficulty in finding appropriately skilled candidates.     Currently, 75% of the global workforce are passive candidates, which means that they aren’t actively seeking work. On top of this, there’s a tremendous…

  Keeping up with regulations while managing the oh-so intricate complexities of non-permanent hiring can seem like an impossible task for many HR professionals. Recent polls from NPR/Marist indicate that 1 in 5 jobs in the USA are temporary in some capacity. As firms rely more and more on contractors, there are many implications to…

  When facing any growth and expansion, businesses frequently need to increase their temporary workforce across a variety of occupations quickly.   This can be a tricky balancing act, especially if your firm has seasonal or variable staffing requirements. How do you find and manage a pool of suitably qualified personnel from which to tap…

  In recent times, both healthcare and life sciences industries including medical technology, biochemicals, and pharmaceuticals, have experienced exponential growth. With a surge in drug and novel medications development, it has become imperative that key players employ the best staff to ensure a high level of efficiency and productivity.

  Having the right personnel is key for any company to achieve maximum efficiency and productivity.  It is important to select the candidates most suited to the firm’s objectives and goals. Read further to discover how Recruitment Process Outsourcing can transform your hiring process, increase productivity, and optimize customer satisfaction.  

  As a job seeker exploring new opportunities, the one thing that may be standing between you and your dream position is your resume. It’s the first impression your potential employer has of you. Luckily, it is entirely in your control to optimize it for success.

  Many companies spend millions of dollars annually on talent acquisition and recruitment activities. Access to talent can be expensive, time-consuming, and inefficient if done incorrectly. It is undoubtedly a critical success factor for any organization to implement an intelligent and effective recruitment strategy in place.