What Happens If You Cut Staff for AI and the Chips Never Arrive?
By Bill Kasko, Founder, President, and CEO, Frontline Source Group Cutting staff because AI can do the work is one bet. Cutting staff while the chips that power AI may be in short supply is a much riskier…
How Much Is Halloween Really Costing Working Families in 2026?
By Shelly Hubble, CSP, Senior Vice President of Operations, Frontline Source Group Halloween is costing families more than ever in 2026. Americans are expected to spend a record 13.5 billion dollars,…
Why Is Halloween Candy So Expensive in 2026, and How Can You Save?
By Mike Cook, "Grocery Store Mike," Grocery, Retail, and Pharmacy Executive Recruiter, Frontline Source Group Halloween candy costs more in 2026 because chocolate makers are still working through cocoa…
Should You Use Direct Hire or Contract Staffing for Your Next Role?
By Bill Kasko, Founder, President, and CEO, Frontline Source Group Use direct hire when the role is permanent, core to the business, and worth a one-time fee to own the hire outright. Use contract staffing…
How Much Does a Temp Agency Charge, and What Is in the Bill Rate?
By Shelly Hubble, CSP, Senior Vice President of Operations, Frontline Source Group A temporary staffing agency charges an hourly bill rate: the worker's pay rate plus a markup. Frontline Source Group's…
How Do You Compare Executive Search Firms Before You Sign?
By Bill Kasko, Founder, President, and CEO, Frontline Source Group To compare executive search firms, look past the brand and score five things: the fee model and what triggers payment, who actually…
Should You Bring Iced Coffee to a Job Interview?
By Bill Kasko, Founder, President, and CEO, Frontline Source Group Should you bring iced coffee to a job interview? No. Finish it in the car or toss it before you go inside. A drink almost never costs…
Why Is There a Shortage of Sonographers in 2026?
By Bill Kasko, Founder, President, and CEO, Frontline Source Group There is a shortage of sonographers because imaging demand is growing much faster than the workforce. The BLS projects 14 percent job…
Why Is There a Shortage of Associate Attorneys in Dallas?
By Bill Kasko, Founder, President, and CEO, Frontline Source Group Updated on: October 18, 2026 Dallas has a shortage of associate attorneys because law firms lost 19 percent of their associates in…
Why Are HVAC and Refrigeration Design Engineers So Hard to Find?
By Bill Kasko, Founder, President, and CEO, Frontline Source Group Updated on: October 17, 2026 HVAC and refrigeration design engineers are hard to find because the work needs two skill sets at once:…