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The Best Recruiting Investment: Retained or Contingency?

  We often discuss hiring challenges faced by companies in today’s economy, most notably those presented by the talent gap and the ever-increasing difficulty in finding senior-level talent in the industry.  Here at Schaffer Associates, we are confident in our ability to help organizations overcome such challenges by partnering with them to locate the perfect job candidates in an incredibly

Lessons Learned from IBS 2016: It’s Time to Build Back the Bench

Last week, Schaffer Associates attended the International Builders’ Show (IBS) and the Kitchen & Bath Industry Show (KBIS) in Las Vegas. Both shows were part of Design & Construction Week, giving companies and organizations within the industry an opportunity to view the latest trends and new technologies, pursue new business avenues, and discuss the economic outlook for our industry. For

Discovering the Universe of Talent at #IBSVegas

Every year, we look forward to attending the International Builders’ Show as a chance to see our friends in the industry and to see the latest and greatest offerings they’re bringing to the market. This year, with over 400,000 square feet of exhibits, IBS stands ready to help all of us “discover the building universe.” Similarly, as the premier executive

Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays from Schaffer Associates

  As we enter the holiday season, those of us at Schaffer Associates want to wish you, your families, and your employees a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.  Our organization has been blessed to have the opportunity to work with many of you this year, and together we have successfully navigated an economy that has presented our industry

A Year To Be Thankful For

This week, families will gather across the country to celebrate Thanksgiving.  It is fitting, then, that those of us at Schaffer Associates should take a moment to acknowledge the blessings of another successful year.  While this year has not been without its challenges, we are thankful that our organization continues to grow and succeed. That success would not happen without