Nashville Team Wins “Branch of the Quarter” for Q3 2025
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Nashville Team Wins “Branch of the Quarter” for Q3 2025

Big news from Music City! Verstela’s Nashville, TN branch was named “Branch of the Quarter” for Q3 2025.  The announcement was made during Verstela’s Quarterly Business Development meeting, held virtually on Thursday, October 30.  Under the leadership of Branch Manager Ashley Lyons, Nashville delivered top marks in sales, profitability, and client satisfaction. Even more impressive? This success comes from a two-person team — Ashley and Account Manager Crystal […]

AI Isn’t Replacing Recruiters. It’s Redefining How They Work.
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AI Isn’t Replacing Recruiters. It’s Redefining How They Work.

AI is reshaping how staffing agencies source, match, and hire talent, not by replacing people, but by changing how they work. Human judgment will always matter in recruiting. Building trust, understanding motivation, and recognizing potential are advantages that technology can’t replace. But when recruiters use AI to handle the repetitive parts of hiring, they gain […]

3 Workforce Challenges Leaders Will Face in 2026
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3 Workforce Challenges Leaders Will Face in 2026

(and what you should expect from your staffing agency) Workforce trends heading into 2026 may appear more stable on the surface, but HR and business leaders know stability doesn’t mean simplicity. The pressures ahead are more nuanced: labor supply remains uneven, compliance rules continue to evolve, and leaders are being asked to deliver more with […]

How to Keep Seasonal Workers Coming Back Year After Year
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How to Keep Seasonal Workers Coming Back Year After Year

Seasonal workers keep businesses running during their busiest times. But too often, companies find themselves starting from scratch every year — rehiring, retraining, and hoping the new team holds up under pressure. That cycle drains time, money, and energy. The real opportunity? Turning seasonal employees into repeat contributors who know the work, understand the culture, […]

Verstela’s Nashville Branch Relocates to New Office
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Verstela’s Nashville Branch Relocates to New Office

Nashville, TN – September 29, 2025 – Verstela, a leading temp and staffing agency in Nashville, TN, has relocated its branch office to a new home in the International Plaza building off Highway 155, just three miles from the previous location. Branch Manager Ashley Lyons and her team are ready to welcome both job seekers […]

September 2025 Talent Market Insights
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September 2025 Talent Market Insights

What the August 2025 Jobs Report Means for Employers The August 2025 jobs report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics showed clear signs of a slowing labor market. Only 22,000 jobs were added, the unemployment rate rose to 4.3% (its highest since October 2021), and wages increased 0.3% month-over-month. For employers, this points to a […]

Is Your Interview Process Costing You Top Talent?
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Is Your Interview Process Costing You Top Talent?

Slower market or not, the best candidates don’t wait. They’re still moving quickly — and if your interview process drags, you risk losing them to other opportunities. We see this across industries all the time. The good news? A few small changes can keep strong candidates engaged and help you secure the talent you need. […]

Persistence Pays Off: Reginald’s Story
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Persistence Pays Off: Reginald’s Story

Reginald Stringfellow grew up in a small town in Louisiana, working at a chicken plant before moving to the Dallas area in 2015, a move fueled by big dreams and the determination to build a better future for himself and his family. Recently, Reginald was looking for work and reached out to Verstela’s Hurst, TX […]

How a Staffing Agency Like Verstela Can Help You Get Hired Faster
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How a Staffing Agency Like Verstela Can Help You Get Hired Faster

You fill out application after application. And then, you hear nothing.   It can feel frustrating to apply for jobs and never get a reply. But this happens more often than you might think — and it’s not always about your skills or experience.  Here are some reasons you might not hear back:  Your application is […]

August 2025 Talent Market Insights
Staffing Tips & Recruiting Trends
August 2025 Talent Market Insights

The latest BLS report shows slowing job growth and new signs of softening. While unemployment remains steady, hiring has flattened across most sectors, and major downward revisions to prior months reveal job gains were weaker than initially reported. For employers, this points to a labor market that’s still functioning but losing momentum. Key takeaways from […]

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