In this week’s episode of Fridays with Frank, Frank G. Cannata discusses the connection between dealer profitability and hiring and retention.
Hiring & Retention
All topics related to the current state of employment in the office technology dealer channel, including trends, hybrid workforce, remote workforce, job growth opportunities, continuing education, and training initiatives, recruiting, and team building.
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Issue Announcements
December/January Double Issue Reveals Our 2025 WatchList and Highlights from Our Awards & Charities Gala
by CJ Cannataby CJ CannataOur third consecutive double flipbook issue featuring our 2025 WatchList and highlights from our 39th Annual Awards & Charities Gala is a keeper.
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Evolving legal landscapes make it crucial to rethink non-competes and explore alternative safeguards for your business.
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Issue Announcements
10 Reasons to Read The Cannata Report’s 39th Annual Dealer Survey Issue Part II
by CJ Cannataby CJ CannataUpward Mobility is the theme of the 39th Annual Dealer Survey featured in our October issue. Based on the results, a positive trend emerges: most dealers are thriving in the current environment.
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With the COVID-19 pandemic hiring crunch still sending ripples throughout the business world and unemployment numbers falling to unexpected lows, recruiting remains a significant challenge for many office technology dealers.
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Hiring & Retention
Embracing Neurodiversity: A Solution to the Talent Shortage in Office Imaging and Production Print?
by Petra Dienerby Petra DienerThe unique cognitive styles and strengths associated with neurodiversity align remarkably well with many of the skills our industry desperately needs.
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Hiring & Retention
Take This Job and Shove It: Why Office Technology Dealership Employees Are Walking Away
by Mark Vrunoby Mark VrunoLate country music artist Johnny Paycheck first sang these lyrics 47 years ago: “Take this job and shove it! I ain’t workin’ here no more.”
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Video
WATCH: Jessica Crowley of Copier Careers® on How to Attract a Good Salesperson
by Scott Cullenby Scott CullenIn this video, Jessica Crowley, senior vice president of Copier Careers, the leading recruiting resource for the copier and office solutions channel, and I discuss a few proven strategies that every dealer can use to overcome this hiring hurdle.
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Hiring & Retention
Copier Careers® Insights®: 7 Strategies to Attract a Good Salesperson
by Scott Cullenby Scott CullenQuality candidates are out there, but Copier Careers asks why would they want to work for you?
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Hiring & Retention
Copier Careers® Insights™: 7 Strategies to Attract a Good Salesperson
by Scott Cullenby Scott CullenA good salesperson shouldn’t be all that difficult to find. However, finding a good salesperson looking for a first-time or new opportunity in the office technology dealer channel is more challenging, particularly in the current environment.
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Video
Hiring and Recruiting in the Office Technology Industry: Critical Hiring Advice from Copier Careers®
by Scott Cullenby Scott CullenCJ Cannata, CEO of The Cannata Report and Paul Schwartz, president, and Jessica Crowley, senior vice president of Copier Careers®, the leading recruiting resource for the copier and office solutions channel, discuss hiring and recruiting in the copier dealer channel.
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Hiring & Retention
Copier Careers® Insights℠ Hiring Complacency is Recruiting’s Biggest Enemy
by Scott Cullenby Scott CullenWhen it comes to making a hiring decision in the office technology dealer channel, it’s crucial to avoid the trap of hiring complacency.
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Uncategorized
The Cannata Report* and Copier Careers** Partner to Address Recruitment, Hiring, and Retention in Office Technology Industry
by Cathy O'BrienThe Cannata Report, the leading office technology news resource, will collaborate with Copier Careers®, the leading recruiting resource for the copier and office solutions channel, to deliver content focusing on hiring and retention in the copier dealer channel of the office technology industry.
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Hiring & Retention
Copier Careers* Insights**: Employer’s Market or Candidate’s Market in the Office Technology Dealer Channel?
by Scott Cullenby Scott CullenSpoiler Alert! It’s a candidate’s market in the office technology dealer channel. Here’s why.
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Stramaglio Consulting announced that VirtForce has joined The Consortium. VirtForce is revolutionizing talent acquisition, setting new standards with inclusivity and efficiency at its core.
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Issue Announcements
December-January Double Issue Focuses on Our 2024 WatchList and 38th Annual Awards & Charities Gala
by CJ Cannataby CJ CannataOur second consecutive double issue featuring our 2024 WatchList and a recap of our 38th Annual Awards & Charities Gala has me excited.
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Op-Ed & Commentary
Hard Copy | From the Editor’s Desk: Tracking the Trends
by Scott Cullenby Scott CullenThe Cannata Report’s Annual WatchList issue tracks the trends, companies, peoples, products, and events we’ll be watching in 2024.
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Although structures vary by company, hybrid work generally lets employees work wherever and however they are most productive.
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Flexibility is key for finding, hiring, and retaining talent in the office technology industry.
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Video
Fridays with Frank: The Impact of the Hiring Crisis on the Commercial Printing Industry
by Scott Cullenby Scott CullenIn this week’s episode of Fridays with Frank, Frank G. Cannata discusses the hiring crisis in the commercial printing industry and what that means to dealers and OEMs who sell production print equipment to those organizations.
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Breaking News, Business & Finance
Employment Market Remains Active as Job Seekers Look to Climb the Career Ladder, New CompTIA Tracking Survey Finds
by Scott Cullenby Scott CullenActive job seekers remain generally upbeat about employment opportunities while also acknowledging changing conditions, according to the mid-year release of CompTIA’s “Job Seeker Trends” tracking survey.
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Op-Ed & Commentary
Hiring By the Numbers: Thought-Provoking Insights from Recent Surveys
by Scott Cullenby Scott CullenHiring and retention is one of the biggest challenges in the office technology industry and recent surveys yield insights into recruitment strategies and what’s on the minds of recent college grads looking for employment.
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General Profiles
RJ Young’s AJ Baggott On Finding IT and Cybersecurity Talent, Production Print, and New Initiatives
by Scott Cullenby Scott CullenRJ Young’s AJ Baggott discusses new diversification opportunities, where the dealership is finding IT and cybersecurity talent, the dealership’s flourishing production print business, and new initiatives that have him excited.
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VideoBreaking News, Business & Finance
More Hiring and Recruiting Tips from Copier Careers’ Jessica Crowley
by Scott Cullenby Scott CullenCJ Cannata of The Cannata Report chats with Jessica Crowley with Copier Careers, about how independent dealers can make their organizations more attractive to candidates from outside the industry when hiring and recruiting.
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IT talent in the office technology industry is in high demand, and dealers need to be creative and diligent in not only finding this talent but keeping them.