In the latest episode of The Staffing Show — “Leveraging Collaborative Technology Stacks to Accelerate Staffing Firms” — industry leaders Sara Orr (CrossMed Healthcare), Matt Dichter (Staffing Engine), Corey Grissom (Opus Match), Peter Sitov (RefAssured), and Jack Copeland (Staffing Future) lay out a blueprint for stacking best‑in‑class tools to power recruitment outcomes.
Focus on collaborative, candidate‑centric tech
Rather than relying on monolithic platforms, Sara emphasizes assembling “a team, not a bunch of solo players,” a blend of niche tools that talk seamlessly through Bullhorn as the central hub.
The goal: a frictionless, human‑centred candidate journey — from discovery to credentialing to long‑term engagement.
Automation meets the human touch
The panel also digs into the power of automation, from instant lead distribution via Staffing Engine to faster compliance checks with RefAssured. These automations clear the clutter so recruiters can focus on real conversations.
Automated referral software as a growth engine
Sara specifically highlights Staffing Referrals as a key tool for sustaining talent pipelines: “Staffing Referrals has made it very easy for our current travelers to attract new travelers and share their experience,” ensuring a community‑driven funnel that feeds top‑of‑funnel growth. By tying referrals into the ecosystem — alongside ATS, compliance, candidate matching, and communication platforms — agencies gain measurable ROI beyond mere placements.
Measuring real, holistic ROI
The emphasis isn’t just on cost per lead but on speed, quality, retention, and brand impact. A modular stack lets agencies evaluate each tool: Does it save time? Boost quality? Improve candidate experience? Automated referral software contributes directly to lifetime value and creates attribution clarity.
A successful collaborative tech stack helps staffing firms:
- Specialize smartly: Buy select, deeply integrated services instead of building internally — speed wins.
- Free up your team: Automated workflows accelerate matching and screening, enabling recruiters to be strategic.
- Keep the funnel full: Referral automation channels trusted talent and expands engagement.
- Measure what matters: Tie ROI to time saved, quality, retention — not just placements.
For staffing leaders looking to build more responsive, scalable, and candidate‑focused operations, this episode offers a robust roadmap. Listen to the full discussion on StaffingHub to explore the interplay between AI, automation, integration, and human partnership that drives today’s high‑impact staffing tech environments.
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