
The Full Desk Experience
Welcome to The Full Desk Experience, a podcast for leaders in the staffing and recruiting industry. Hosted by Kortney Harmon, Director of Industry Relations at Crelate, this show is designed to provide insights and tips from a highly knowledgeable consultant in the field. Join us live (or catch the replay) in our Workshop series, where Kortney delivers expert advice and actionable tips for you to take to your firms immediately. In the Industry Spotlight series, Kortney interviews industry experts and leaders, highlighting their journeys to success and key insights into the staffing and recruiting industry. Don't have an hour to dedicate to a podcast? Listen in to our FDE Express - where you'll get quick-hit insights and tips in 10 minutes or less. With new episodes dropping weekly, this is the perfect opportunity to stay up-to-date on the latest trends and best practices in the industry. Don't miss out - join us for The Full Desk Experience today! If you'd like to attend the live session, be sure to visit our website for more information.
Show episodes

Industry Spotlight | Navigating Growth: Overcoming Barriers to Scale in Search Firms with Jeff Kaye, Co-Sr. Managing Director, Sanford Rose Associates
Welcome to another insightful episode of The Full Desk Experience, where we dive deep into the talent industry with top leaders shaping the field. Kortney Harmon is joined by Jeff Kaye, a powerhouse in executive search with leadership roles at Kaye/Bassman, Next Level Exchange, and Sanford Rose Associates. This convers
On this episode, we’re diving deep into the ever-evolving legislative and regulatory landscape shaping the staffing and recruiting industry. Joining us is Toby Malara, Vice President of Government Relations at the American Staffing Association. With over two decades of experience in government affairs and legal counsel

Industry Spotlight | Breaking Recruitment Stereotypes: Embrace Digital Marketing with Clark Wilcox, Founder - Digital Recruiter
Kortney Harmon sits down with Clark Wilcox, founder of The Digital Recruiter, to explore the transformative power of LinkedIn in modern sales marketing strategies—especially for recruiting businesses. Together, they dive into the benefits of LinkedIn as the top B2B platform, the evolution of digital recruiting, and how

Industry Spotlight | Keys to Success: Economic Trends Impacting the Staffing Industry with Noah Yosif, Chief Economist - American Staffing Association
In this episode of The Full Desk Experience, Kortney Harmon is joined by Noah Yosif, Chief Economist and Head of Research at the American Staffing Association, for an in-depth discussion on the evolving staffing landscape. Together, they explore the latest talent market trends, the impact of AI on workforce dynamics, a

Workshop | Beyond the Search: Innovative Talent Acquisition Strategies for Direct Hire Success
We delve into innovative talent acquisition strategies to help you stay ahead in the competitive world of recruitment. In this weeks episode, we’ll explore the transformative shift in first impressions, the role of technology and AI in recruitment, and strategies to harness unconventional talent sources. Discover how t

Industry Spotlight | Embracing Technology's Role in Modern Recruitment Success with Mark Whitby, Executive Coach
We’re bringing you an unfiltered deep dive with Mark Whitby, a renowned recruitment coach and host of The Resilient Recruiter podcast. Mark has transformed countless recruitment businesses by helping them break through growth barriers with his expertise in industry transformation. In this episode, we dive deep into Mar