Would You Hire Your Best Employee Today?
Hiring the right candidate sounds simple. Yet here’s an interesting test: Think about the best employee on your team today. Now forget everything you know
The Great Hiring Disconnect: Why Employers Can’t Find Talent While Candidates Can’t Find Jobs
Welcome to the Great Hiring Disconnect. On Monday morning, a manufacturing executive shared something we hear almost every day: “We have great jobs. We pay
Purple Squirrel Hiring: Why Perfect Candidates Cost Companies Great Talent
Purple squirrel hiring is more common than you think. Purple squirrel hiring is one of the biggest reasons companies miss exceptional candidates—and we’ve seen it
Great Retirement Wave in Manufacturing: Why Employers Need to Act Now
The Great Retirement Wave in Manufacturing is no longer a future concern. Instead, it is happening right now. Across the country, experienced machinists, welders, maintenance
Steve York Retires After More Than Four Decades of Leadership at CPI
As Steve York retires after 44 years of leadership, Contract Professionals, Inc. honors the veteran founder who turned a staffing company into a mission-driven organization.
What Memorial Day Means in 2026
Memorial Day asks more of us than a long weekend. Instead, it asks us to stop, remember, and honor the men and women of the