Verum Has New Leadership! Conflux Data Information

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This November, Verum Technical is pleased to announce our acquisition by the data information firm Conflux Systems. While this brings many changes to the internal processes and leadership of Verum Technical, it will not change our name, nor our excellent service. Verum Technical will remain Verum Technical, providing the same top-tier staffing in engineering, regulatory… Read more »

Are We Doing Enough to Attract the Best Skilled Labor?

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Employers looking for skilled laborers have been aware for many years how skilled laborers hold all the power. These days, employers are having to sell themselves and cater to the needs and preferences of their candidates who likely have multiple job offers on the table. The following are some helpful tips for companies who need… Read more »

How to Solve Recent Challenges for Engineering Startups

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When breakthrough innovations are crucial to the progress and evolution of your industry, startups will often rise to meet the challenge. But recent trends in the Biotech and Medical Equipment Engineering industries are presenting many challenges for startups. These changes stifle medical engineering, making it difficult for MedTech startups to fulfill their valuable role as… Read more »

7 Common Unconscious Biases

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Have you ever hired someone that you thought was going to be great, just to find that the person did not live up to your expectations?  It might be because your personal biases impacted your decision-making process during the interview.  Because of the current tight labor market, we can’t afford to make bad hires.  If… Read more »

(Part 2) Where have all the candidates gone? 5 more facts you need to know about the candidate market in the Twin Cities

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In Part 1, we talked about how the number of jobs open is higher than the number of candidates actively looking for jobs. We talked about how candidates have pay and location on their mind, and they have more choice than they have ever had before. We shared that candidates are receiving 20 calls from… Read more »

Where have all the candidates gone? 5 facts about the candidate market in the Twin Cities (Part 1)

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  The number of open jobs is higher than the number of candidates actively looking for jobs. The June 2019 Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) survey stated that the ratio of unemployed persons per job opening was 0.8 in June 2019. At the peak of the most recent recession in July of 2009, there were… Read more »

Success in the Medical Technology Industry

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  When you look at how Verum Technical has helped employers succeed, it is clear how important a strong and reliable partner in staffing can make a huge difference in both project and long-term success for companies. Take the example of a recent success story with a unique medical device company. The way they evaluated… Read more »

5 Technology Trends Affecting the Engineering Industry

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  As technology changes, so does the engineering industry. We’ve seen amazing advances in consumer technology, business intelligence, in machine learning and in the internet of things, all of which are quickly shifting how engineers think about their work. To stay ahead of the curve in this industry, it’s important to stay in the know… Read more »

How to Make Quality Connections at a Networking Event

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  Networking is аll аbоut dеvеlорing quality relationships. Some less experienced networkers struggle tо mаkе ԛuаlitу contacts, so hеrе аrе ѕоmе common nеtwоrking miѕtаkеѕ people mаkе, along with ѕоmе tips оn hоw tо аvоid thеm and build a strong rapport with other professionals. Mistake #1. Being a “Card Puѕhеr” Nеtwоrking is NOT a numbеrѕ gаmе…. Read more »

Scientific Research on Identifying High-Potential Employees

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  Finding the right person for the job can be a real challenge for employers, but finding the right person who also has long-term potential to grow and flourish within an organization, can seem all but a matter of luck. Hiring managers don’t have a crystal ball to see into the future of a candidate,… Read more »