Hiring Advice

Finding Talent: Hiring Recent College Graduates

Posted on 22 May by Courtney

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In 2023, college graduates will be entering one of the most unstable job markets in years. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, in March of 2023 job openings fell by 384,000 and layoffs increased by 248,000. Not the most optimistic of landscapes for those grads that walked the stage over the past few weeks.… Read more »

10 Common Recruitment and Hiring Mistakes to Avoid

Posted on 8 May by Courtney

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When recruiting to fill a position at your company, there are so many factors that need to be taken into consideration such as requirements, hiring process, expectations, and more. With all these factors at play, it is common for hiring companies to lose sight of the end goal and get caught up in some of… Read more »

13 Strategies to Retain Your Best Employees

Posted on 11 Apr by Courtney

several employees raising their arms in excitement

No matter what the economy or hiring landscape looks like, employee retention is a very important part of a successful business strategy. Not only is it expensive to hire and train a new employee (costing up to 6-9 months of an employee’s salary on average), but having high retention rates creates a positive experience for… Read more »

Hiring Decisions – When Is the Right Time to Hire?

Posted on 14 Mar by

Let’s face it, in many businesses payroll is one the largest (if not the largest) line item on your monthly budgets. So, it can sometimes be a very difficult decision to add on more staff. BUT, in some cases adding staff strategically can help drive a lot of profit to your bottom line. So when… Read more »

Peggy reached out to me based on my Indeed resume about a director position at a large medical practice that she thought my experience would be perfect for. Never having been directly recruited before, I was a bit surprised (and a little skeptical about the validity of the contact, if I’m being honest). However, I found Peggy to be friendly, thorough, and consistent with communication. When I was not selected for that initial position, Peggy did a great job of supporting and encouraging me to keep my head up. A couple weeks later, another opportunity at that same company opened up and Peggy contacted me immediately—when I expressed interest, she got right on the phone with upper management to make sure I was in the running and coordinated an interview just two days later. She remained in contact with both myself and the company until I had an offer letter in hand and has recently followed up to check in on me during my first week. Overall I could not have asked for a better experience here, Peggy was wonderful and I will contact her if ever I find myself looking for employment again in the future!

Jessica L, Billing Manager

My job search had been dragging on for over a year when Peggy Koch reached out to me regarding a position I might be interested in. While she gave me a great depth of information and background of the position and work environment, she also asked a lot of questions about me. It was so refreshing to have someone to talk to who was not only invested in helping fill a position, but also in making sure she had the right person in place. Throughout the whole process, Peggy was available to answer any questions I had and she provided thoughtful guidance. While I hope there is no occasion to use her services any time soon, I would work with her again in a heartbeat.

Laura M., Events Marketing Manager.

I had the amazing opportunity to work with Peggy Koch during my most recent job search. Peggy contacted me regarding an employment opportunity with a company she was representing. She explained the position, the expectations, and collected all the requirements that I would need should I be interested in the position. She performed a very thorough initial interview with me, and from there looped me in with the corporate HR department and we had an excellent line of communication between all parties. I can only imagine how much of a needy prospect that I appeared to be, but Peggy went above and beyond to find the answers to every question I gave her… from benefits, PTO, and everything in between, and if she did not know the answer, she would find out and respond within 24 hours. I could not be more pleased with my overall experience with Peggy. I have worked with other cooperate recruiters before, and NO ONE has had the drive and passion that Peggy does in making sure the job is right for both the candidate and company. She went so far as to text “Good Luck with your interview” and “Congratulations”! Thank you for all your help and hard work!

Gabriel Y. – Manager

We were very pleased with the results when working with Peggy Koch and the DeBellis Catherine & Morreale Corporate Staffing team. We retained them to fill a key vacancy for a departing long-term manager, which was difficult to replace due to the specialized skills, experience, and personality characteristics required for the position. The DCM team vetted many candidates on our behalf, which eventually led to a candidate who was a perfect match for our needs.

David Lavin, Vice President of Operations, Great Lakes Dental Technologies

Thank you so much Peggy! I really appreciated your enthusiasm about me and my experience. You were a great advocate for getting me the opportunity that I wanted. I was grateful for your communication and for filling in gaps when I hadn’t heard back right away. You have been so great to work with!

Sarah P. – Business HR Manager

My first day was really great. I look forward to a lasting relationship with my new company and I am finally where I need to be. Thank you to Suzann for all of her help, I sincerely appreciate it.

Davina W. – Accounts Receivable Administrator

I had the pleasure of being Peggy’s candidate while looking for a job opportunity in the Buffalo area. Peggy contacted me 1 day after applying for the position and stayed in contact throughout the entire process. She is very professional and will answer any question you have. Thank You Peggy Koch.

Adam W. – Network Administrator

It was a great pleasure working with Peggy to land this new position. She helped me find a position with a great company, culture, and leadership. Without her I would not have the opportunity to work in such a great company.

Carl J. – Technical Sales Representative

I had the pleasure of being Peggy’s candidate while looking for a job opportunity in the Buffalo area. Peggy contacted me one day after applying for the position and stayed in contact throughout the entire process. She is very professional and will answer any question you have. Thank You Peggy Koch.

Adam W. – Network/Systems Administrator

I was contacted by Peggy who had clearly already done a lot of research on my work history and what I would be interested in professionally moving forward. Not only did she find the perfect fit for me but she made the hiring process so very easy, with a lot of great advice too. Everyone has a dream job and I highly recommend Peggy and utilizing her expertise if your interested in finding it.

Chad F. – Store Manager