Navigating the shift to remote work in the modern business landscape.
COVID had one of the biggest impacts on our world in modern day history. One of the biggest impacts is how and where people work. When people were forced to…
The evolution of personalized career development in the workplace
Studies show that employees today are looking for more than just a good salary. Today’s employees are seeking personalized and dynamic approaches to nurture their professional growth. This means that…
The importance of offering career growth within organizations
The talent marketplace has evolved substantially over time. While pay and incentives remain an important driver for job seekers, more and more people are seeking an organization that prioritizes investing…
The impact of employee engagement on organizational success
Contrary to popular belief, employee engagement is the lifeblood of any organization. Whether or not employees are engaged can directly impact the success and sustainability of your business. Understanding and…
The challenges of traditional scheduling methods
You know the saying “time is money?” Well, that’s even more true when it comes to business. We live in a fast-paced world where time is of the essence. The…
The crucial elements for a seamless onboarding process
Retaining employees is one of the greatest challenges in today’s marketplace. While performance evaluations, development plans, perks and more do have an impact on retention, many employers fail to realize…
Case, Boushey, Gladney and Muhwezi-Hall discuss entrepreneurship, small business and technology
HR platform WorkTorch raises $2.2M seed round
New $2.2M funding round powers WorkTorch career platform expansion into KCK, KCMO
WorkTorch Announces $2.2M in Additional Funding and Rebrand from QuickHire
Wichita’s fast-growing QuickHire has a new name — and millions more in funding
‘You have to take a chance on yourself’: founders of hiring app share their best career advice
How to Tailor Job Descriptions So They Stand Out
To attract the right candidates to apply for your open positions, you need solid, attention-grabbing job descriptions. But how do you make sure your job posts stand out from the…
Where Are Job Seekers? — Pros and Cons of Popular Job Platforms
Although people still find jobs through traditional methods, like good old fashioned networking, most job seekers now use a combination of traditional and digital tools in their job search. Digital…
3 Ways to Mitigate No Call No Shows
When a candidate doesn’t show up for a scheduled interview, the hiring team is frustrated and stressed. And unfortunately, this is a fairly common occurrence, especially for hourly positions in…
Going Beyond Indeed: How to Get Better, More Qualified Applicants
Most people — recruiters and job seekers alike — are familiar with Indeed. It’s the top job site worldwide, according to total website visits. Despite its popularity and prominence, many…
4 Tech Tools For Your Next Hiring Event
Hiring events are a great way to meet a high volume of potential hires in a short period of time — but what’s the best way to engage with attendees…
3 Creative Ways to Vet Candidates
The job interview was born in 1921, when Thomas Edison created a written test to evaluate job candidates' knowledge. In the past 100 years, job screening and interviews have evolved,…
New to Entrepreneurship? Tips on Hiring Your First Employees
Being an entrepreneur is equal parts thrilling and challenging, with many obstacles to get to success. In fact, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reports an average of 20% of businesses…
How to Leverage Tech to Hire Quickly — And Why It’s Important
Imagine you’ve found the perfect candidate to fill an open role at your company. You’re excited to have them on board, and you send them an offer — only to…
4 Tips to Stand Out in Your Job Search
Job hunting can be tiring, and it’s easy to feel like your application will be lost in a sea of other job seekers. However, there are currently more open jobs…
How to Choose The Right Recruitment Partner
Many big employers partner with third party recruitment firms for support with hiring efforts, but choosing between agencies and platforms can be dizzying. The online recruitment and staffing market size…
Reduce Churn in Hospitality and Retail
Employee churn is a costly, time consuming, and a seemingly inescapable part of operating a business in retail and hospitality sectors. While high turnover is common in these industries, rethinking…
Panicked at 2am? How To Find Peace of Mind With Hiring
A complex combination of factors, many relating to Covid-19, led to a massive restaurant worker shortage in 2021, and hiring struggles are expected to continue throughout 2022. For those who…
3 Post-Pandemic Hiring Best Practices in Retail
Written by Kara Detwiller The Covid-19 pandemic impacted all facets of life and business, and we’re now experiencing the much-mentioned “new normal” in many areas — including retail recruitment and…
4 Tips for Hiring Millennials and Gen Z
Written by Kara Detwiller As baby boomers retire, the workforce is skewing younger. In fact, millennials will represent 75% of the global workforce by 2025. Some employers are ditching traditional…
5 Tips to Hire The Right Employees in Hospitality
Written by Kara Detwiller Churn in hospitality is devastating and costly, especially when it feels like a revolving door. The restaurant industry typically sees employee turnover rates around 75%, with…
3 Skills Every Good Front of House Server Should Have
When you go for a meal out at your favorite restaurant, your server will likely introduce themselves by giving their name and saying “I’ll be taking care of you tonight.”…
Covid proved service workers deserve better. These sisters launched an app to help them find good jobs
Everyone Wants to Be an Entrepreneur
Service-industry workers are quitting by the millions. These sisters launched a free Tinder-style app for job seekers to match with employers.
Sister Entrepreneurs Break New Ground With ‘QuickHire’ Job App
How Black women can navigate uncomfortable pitch meetings with confidence, according to 8 founders who’ve raised more than $5 million in venture capital
Black women face an uphill battle when raising capital. Six founders who’ve raised more than $5 million share the ways they craft pitch decks to win over investors
Is a pandemic a good time to start a business? For some in Wichita, the answer’s yes
Wichita sisters become first Black women in KS to raise $1 million for tech startup
Need a job in service or manufacturing? Wichita sisters made an app for that
Several people have decided to start their own business during the pandemic
Hometown startups want their due; sister-led QuickHire’s $1.4M round could be just the start
Daughters Of Ugandan Immigrants Are First Black Women To Raise $1M In Funding In Kansas
Sisters Turned Founders Become The First Black Women In Kansas To Raise $1M In Funding
Ten tech startups moved to Des Moines this week. Here’s what they make.
KCRise invests in Wichita tech that can hire service workers
QuickHire snares $1.4M in growth-driving funding round
Techstars Iowa alum QuickHire raises $1.4 million investment round
Service Industry Career Platform, QuickHire, Raises $1.41M to Tackle ‘Great Resignation’
Sisters from Wichita create app to hire those in the service industry
Kansas sisters break new ground for Black women founders in tech – and beyond
Start-Up Boom in the Pandemic Is Growing Stronger
QuickHire Makes Getting a Blue-Collar Job Like Using a Dating App
Startup launched by two sisters during pandemic, helps
Sisters Launch Hiring Platform QuickHire To Help People Find Work In Pandemic
Restaurants that survived the pandemic face a worsening labor shortage
States that cut unemployment early aren’t seeing a hiring boom, but who gets hired is changing
QuickHire founders stress need for representation in venture capital
Wichita sisters launch app to help connect job seekers to potential employers
Wichita sisters launch app for skilled labor hiring
Wichita’s QuickHire lands in Techstars accelerator
These Entrepreneurs Are Helping Essential Workers Find Jobs
Start-ups boomed during the pandemic. Here’s how some entrepreneurs found a niche
BizTalk with Bill Roy Podcast Episode 217: Deborah Gladney, Angela Muhwezi-Hall, QuickHire
QuickHire lands well-known restaurateur and former chair of Kansas Restaurant and Hospitality Association
As QuickHire’s Partnership Manager, Timirie Shibley is connecting service workers with fulfilling jobs and advancement opportunities WICHITA, Kan., December 10, 2021. QuickHire, a career discovery platform for the service economy workforce,…
Making The Job Match
Nothing beats the endorphin rush of being selected! QuickHire uses AI-driven matching technology to analyze data from profiles to quickly and accurately connect employers with prospective candidates from our database.…
Profile Perfect: How To Make A Great First Impression
Your QuickHire profile is your first introduction to companies — and first impressions count! Put your best foot forward by completing each portion completely and with careful attention to quality.…
Your Job History: Separating Fact From Fiction
What are employers looking for in your job history? Does your resume include any red flags? How long must you stay at a job to prove you are responsible? There’s…
Interviewing: Tips For Landing The Job
You nailed the interview! You really connected, came across professionally, answered the questions in a concise and effective way. Now, it’s been a week or two, and you haven’t heard…
Advance Your Career In Administration
So you want to move ahead in your career but don’t know where to start? Look into training and certification opportunities in your field. Certification shows employers that you’ve gained…
Advance Your Career In Arts & Media
Perhaps you are fortunate to enjoy a career based on something you were born to do. Or, maybe you seek to transition into a job that taps into your creativity.…
Advance Your Career In Customer Service
So you want to move ahead in your career but don’t know where to start? Look into training and certification opportunities in your field. A certification shows employers that you’ve…
Advance Your Career In Health & Wellness
So you want to move ahead in your career but don’t know where to start? Look into specialized health and wellness training and certification. Why get training in this field?…
Advance Your Career In Manufacturing/Construction/Transportation
So you want to move ahead in your career but don’t know where to start? Look into training and certification opportunities in your field. A certification shows employers that you’ve…
Advance Your Career In The Beauty Industry
So you want to move ahead in your beauty career but don’t know where to start? Look into specialized training and certification. Why get training in this field? The beauty…
Advance Your Career In The Education Or Nonprofit Field
So you want to advance in your career but don’t know where to start? Look into training and certification opportunities in your field. A certification shows employers that you’ve gained…
How To Prepare For Leadership
So you want to move ahead in your career but don’t know where to start? Look into training and certification opportunities. A certification shows employers that you’ve gained job-specific skills…
Advance Your Career In Hospitality
So you want to move ahead in your career but don’t know where to start? Look into training and certification opportunities in your field. A certification shows employers that you’ve…
Advance Your Career In Healthcare
So you want to move ahead in your career but don’t know where to start? Look into specialized healthcare training and certification. A certification shows employers that you’ve gained job-specific…