How to Work a Blended Desk In 2026 --An Eleven-Part Series-- Part Ten by Bob Marshall October 6th, 2026 Part Ten – The Truth About Millennials and Freelancing There is a growing misconception about millennials: They don't want traditional jobs. That's not really the story. What they appear to want is more control over how,…

How to Work a Blended Desk In 2026 --An Eleven-Part Series-- Part Nine by Bob Marshall September 29th, 2026 Part Nine: Why So Many Professionals Choose Independent Contracting For many professionals, independent contracting is no longer simply a temporary alternative to traditional employment. It is a Career Choice. Why? Because independence offers something traditional employment…

How to Work a Blended Desk In 2026 --An Eleven-Part Series-- Part Eight by Bob Marshall September 22nd, 2026 Part Eight: Identifying Candidates Who Thrive in Contract Roles A blended desk requires a broader view of the candidate market. When you're searching for the right person for a permanent position, don't overlook the professionals who…

How to Work a Blended Desk In 2026 --An Eleven-Part Series-- Part Seven by Bob Marshall September 15th, 2026 Place Contract Professionals at the Same Level as Your Direct-Hire Placements One of the biggest mistakes a recruiter can make when working a blended desk is treating contract staffing as the “other” side of the business.…

How to Work a Blended Desk In 2026 --An Eleven-Part Series-- Part Six by Bob Marshall September 8th, 2026 Don't Overlook Small and Mid-Sized Companies—They Hire Contractors Too When we talk about Contract Staffing, large companies have traditionally been the “bread and butter” of the industry. And for good reason—they have larger workforces, more departments,…

How to Work a Blended Desk In 2026 --An Eleven-Part Series-- Part Five by Bob Marshall September 1st, 2026 Part Five – The Test Drive When looking for the best possible candidate, it’s natural to focus on the obvious things: technical skills, experience, education, accomplishments, and whether the person can actually do the job. Those…

How to Work a Blended Desk In 2026 --An Eleven-Part Series-- Part Four by Bob Marshall August 25th, 2026 Part Four – Establishing the Value of the Employee and the Cost of Vacancy & How a Contract Employee can Stop that Value Hemorrhaging There are several ways to estimate the value an employee brings to…

How to Work a Blended Desk In 2026 --An Eleven-Part Series-- Part Three by Bob Marshall August 18th, 2026 Part Three — The MPC and the FAB The MPC I came out of a recruiting system that strongly encouraged the use of the **Most Placeable Candidate—the MPC—as the centerpiece of a recruiter’s marketing presentation. There…

How to Work a Blended Desk In 2026 --An Eleven-Part Series-- Part Two by Bob Marshall August 11th, 2026 Defining Your Marketplace I hope you're enjoying this series, but more importantly, I hope you're putting these ideas into practice. Because knowing how to work a blended desk doesn't increase your billings. Working one does. In…