2026 salary guide

What’s Inside the 2026 Atrium Salary Guide? Employer Edition

Competitive compensation is more important than ever in today’s talent-driven market, where job seekers hold more negotiating power. However, setting the right salary range is no easy task. Companies have to strike the right balance between competitive wages and keeping a close eye on labor costs, which often represent a significant portion of their expenses.…

Recruiting Passive Talent: How Staffing Providers Help You Reach the Unreachable

Finding top talent today can feel impossible. You might review hundreds of applications, only to find candidates who don’t quite fit your needs. It’s frustrating and time-consuming, especially when you have a business to run. Now picture this: your ideal candidate isn’t on job boards, hasn’t updated their resume in years, and is working for…

A Procurement Leader’s Guide to Extended Workforce Management

Cost. Compliance. Efficiency. Visibility. Quality. These are all on the radar of any procurement leader managing a workforce of gig workers, temps, independent contractors, and full-time employees. Having a blended workforce brings strategic advantages but also introduces new challenges that many companies struggle to manage. The reality is that most companies are overspending on their…

Support Early Talent Like a Pro: Proven Strategies & Metrics for Early Talent Success

EARLY TALENT SERIES: PART FOUR Early Talent needs more than just assignments – they need structure, feedback, and support to grow into future leaders. But even the best support benefits from precise data to measure success and navigate improvements. By combining hands-on guidance with regular check-ins, engaging programming, and consistent feedback, you can build an…

Four Steps to Guide Your Early Talent Program Plan

EARLY TALENT SERIES: PART TWO Early Talent Programs offer clear benefits – from lowering hiring costs to improving retention and strengthening your employer brand. Many companies recognize their value, but turning the desire to create a program into a successful internship initiative takes intentional planning and a strategic approach. Building on the foundational ideas listed in…

The Value of Specialized Staffing During Open Enrollment

Open Enrollment season arrives like clockwork every year, bringing with it a surge of activity that can overwhelm even the most prepared insurance leaders. For companies managing employee benefits, this annual period represents both an opportunity to serve employees and a significant operational challenge that requires strategic workforce planning. The Open Enrollment Staffing Challenge Every…

Invest in Early Talent Programs for a Future-Ready Workforce  

Early Talent Series: Part One  What if one workforce strategy could reduce hiring costs, boost innovation, and future-proof your organization? That’s the potential of a successful Early Talent Program. The value of nurturing Early Talent has never been more evident. These programs are a powerful way to shape tomorrow’s leaders, fill critical skill gaps, and…

nace 2025 conference and expo recap

Shaping Tomorrow’s Workforce: 4 Key Themes from NACE25

Early Talent recruitment is evolving rapidly, and the National Association of Colleges and Employers NACE25 conference in Philadelphia showcased just how dynamic this space has become. As industry leaders gathered to tackle the latest challenges and share innovative solutions in career services, Atrium’s team of Early Talent experts consistently heard four powerful themes that are…

Understanding Direct Hire Solutions: Streamlining Your Recruitment Process 

Are you struggling with hard-to-fill positions? We get it – hiring top talent is the lifeblood of any successful organization. Yet, when HR resources are stretched thin, the challenge only intensifies. That’s where direct hire solutions come in! They streamline the process, making it easier for you to connect with exceptional candidates without the usual…