We’re excited to share that our CEO, Vanessa Barnes, was interviewed by Authority Magazine about today’s labor market and how employers can attract and retain great talent. One insight we love: “Share clear career paths and progression… investing in development shows you care about long-term success and encourages employees to grow alongside your business,” Vanessa said in the interview with Phil La Duke. Read the full interview (published September 17, 2025) on Medium: Vanessa Barnes Of WorkSmart Staffing On The Labor Shortage & The 5 Things We Must Do To Attract & Retain Great Talent. Read the full interview here .

From expanding teams to transforming operations, Barnes is building a future-focused staffing firm that puts people first.

Our latest labor report takes a closer look at the current job market, showing how different industries are growing or changing. It highlights important trends in employment rates, new job opportunities, and updates on workplace rules. This report is a helpful tool for businesses to understand the latest job market changes and stay prepared for what’s coming next.

The most nerve-racking part of the job search process - the interview. Lucky for you, we're here to help! Read this week's blog post for the best tips to improve your confidence and become a interview superstar.

Crafting compelling job ads is key to attracting top candidates, but what makes them bite? Read this week's post to find out what key things potential candidates want to see in your job ad and how you can present them with an offer they simply can't refuse.

Have you been itching for a new career? Are you ready to make a change but don't know where to start? Changing jobs, much less careers, can be a scary task. Read our latest post for the step-by-step breakdown, so you can find your choose your next career stress and worry-free!

Another graduation season is in the books and lots of new grads are eagerly waiting for their next opportunity. Unfortunately, most don't know about the benefits of using a staffing agency to land that dream job. Read today's post to learn how your company can target this group and find your next star employee!

In our last post, we cracked the code to reducing employee turnover - employee engagement! Today, we will discuss what that looks like and how you can increase employee engagement at your company!

Every day, it gets harder and harder to keep employees. Employee turnover is a serious (and expensive) problem for lots of companies. Fortunately, there's a way to help combat it. Read today's post to find out what the solution is...