What Hiring and Career Advice Do Frontline Recruiters Share?

The Frontline Source Group blog publishes hiring guides for employers, career advice for job seekers, and labor market reports, written by working recruiters and Founder Bill Kasko. Most articles answer one real question, from what a temp agency charges to whether you should bring iced coffee to a job interview.

Every article draws on a staffing and executive search firm founded in Dallas in 2004, with 32 plus offices, 5,619 completed placements, a 98.94% executive placement retention rate, and a 5.0-star Trustpilot rating across 683 verified reviews. Forbes has named Frontline one of its Best Professional Recruiting Firms for 9 consecutive years (2018 to 2026). Hiring? Start a search on the employer request form. Looking for a job? Begin on the how to apply page.

Why Does Frontline Source Group Climb the Stairs at Big Climb Dallas?

By Bill Kasko, Founder, President, and Chief Executive Officer, Frontline Source Group Updated on: July 13, 2026 Big Climb Dallas takes participants up roughly 1,500 stairs inside Bank of America…

Category(ies): About Frontline Source Group, Blog · Feb 28, 2023

What Did Grocery Store Mike Share About Grocery and Retail Hiring on SN Off the Shelf?

By Bill Kasko, Founder, President, and CEO, Frontline Source Group Updated on: July 3, 2026 Grocery Store Mike, the grocery and retail executive recruiter at Frontline Source Group, joined the SN…

Category(ies): About Frontline Source Group, Bill Kasko, Podcast · Feb 17, 2023

How did Frontline Source Group earn a spot on the Forbes America's Best Staffing Firms 2022 list?

By Bill Kasko, Founder, President, and CEO, Frontline Source Group Updated on: August 30, 2026 Frontline Source Group was named to the Forbes list of America's Best Recruiting and Professional Staffing…

Category(ies): About Frontline Source Group, Bill Kasko, Blog · May 18, 2022

What is the 5-Year Placement Warranty for Direct Hire Staffing?

By Bill Kasko, Founder, President, and CEO, Frontline Source Group Updated on: June 22, 2026 Frontline Source Group backs every direct hire placement with the 5-Year Placement Warranty, which covers…

Category(ies): About Frontline Source Group, Bill Kasko, Blog · Apr 13, 2022

Why Was Frontline Source Group Named an SIA Best Staffing Firm to Work For in 2022?

By Bill Kasko, Founder, President, and CEO, Frontline Source Group Updated on: Aug 28, 2026 Frontline Source Group was named to Staffing Industry Analysts' list of Best Staffing Firms to Work For…

Category(ies): About Frontline Source Group, Bill Kasko, Blog · Mar 3, 2022

Who Is Grocery Store Mike and Why Did He Join Frontline Source Group?

By Bill Kasko, Founder, President, and CEO, Frontline Source Group Updated on: October 4, 2026. Mike Cook, known across the industry as "Grocery Store Mike," joined Frontline Source Group in November…

Category(ies): About Frontline Source Group, Blog · Nov 4, 2021

How did Lindsey Davidson become a Certified Diversity and Inclusion Recruiter?

By the Frontline Source Group team Updated on: Aug 8, 2026 Lindsey Davidson earned the Certified Diversity and Inclusion Recruiter (CDR) credential through the AIRS training program. Lindsey…

Category(ies): About Frontline Source Group, Bill Kasko, Blog · Jul 19, 2021

Why did longtime friends Bill Kasko and David Cerami become business partners?

By Bill Kasko, Founder, President, and CEO, Frontline Source Group In July 2021, Frontline Source Group announced that David Cerami, a staffing industry veteran and longtime friend of Founder and CEO…

Category(ies): About Frontline Source Group, Blog · Jul 2, 2021

Why did Inc. name Frontline to its 2021 Texas fastest-growing and Best Workplaces lists?

By Bill Kasko, Founder, President, and CEO, Frontline Source Group Updated on: August 25, 2026 Inc. named Frontline Source Group to its 2021 Inc. 5000 Regionals: Texas list at No. 122, recognizing…

Category(ies): About Frontline Source Group, Blog · Jun 4, 2021

Emily Adamson Earns the AIRS Certified Diversity and Inclusion Recruiter Credential

June 4, 2021, Business News Updated May 25, 2026 Emily Adamson (formerly Emily Longsworth), Executive Recruiter at Frontline Source Group, has earned the Certified Diversity and Inclusion Recruiter…

Category(ies): About Frontline Source Group, Blog · Jun 4, 2021

What does the Frontline Source Group blog cover?

As of October 30, 2026, the blog holds 895 articles published since August 2018, including 425 so far in 2026, and 87 percent of the titles are written as the question a reader would ask. They fall into four main threads.

Who writes the Frontline Source Group blog?

Every article is written by a Frontline executive or recruiter who works the subject every day. Each name links to a bio and an archive of that author's articles.

Bill Kasko, Founder, President, and CEO, on executive search, hiring strategy, and the labor market. Read Bill's articles.
Shelly Hubble, CSP, Senior Vice President of Operations, on accounting and finance, operations, and dental hiring. Read Shelly's articles.
Cassidy Jacobs, Senior Executive Staffing Specialist, on technology, HR, legal, and life sciences recruiting. Read Cassidy's articles.
Lindsey Davidson, CDR, Senior Lead Executive Recruiter, on HR, administrative, HSE, and diversity hiring. Read Lindsey's articles.
Jessica Payne, Executive Recruiter, on revenue cycle and customer service hiring. Read Jessica's articles.
Mike Cook, known as Grocery Store Mike, on grocery, retail, and pharmacy leadership. Read Mike's articles.

How can you put the blog's advice to work?

Hiring now: submit a request on the employer request form, review published fees on the pricing page, and see how every direct hire is covered by the 5-Year Placement Warranty, 20 times longer than the 90-day industry standard guarantee.
Looking for a job: apply on the how to apply page, read the candidate guide, and use the free LinkedIn Job Search Playbook.
Prefer to listen: catch Frontline's podcasts, including 45 episodes posted to the blog.
Want new articles in your inbox: sign up for the Frontline staffing newsletter.

Frequently Asked Questions: The Frontline Source Group Blog

What is the Frontline Source Group blog about?

The Frontline Source Group blog covers hiring strategy for employers, career advice for job seekers and executives, labor market and talent shortage reports, and local staffing market guides, written by Frontline recruiters and Founder Bill Kasko.

Who writes the articles on the Frontline Source Group blog?

Articles are written by Bill Kasko, Founder, President, and CEO; Shelly Hubble, CSP, Senior Vice President of Operations; and recruiters Cassidy Jacobs, Lindsey Davidson, CDR, Jessica Payne, and Mike Cook. Each author has a bio page and an article archive on frontlinesourcegroup.com.

How many articles has the Frontline Source Group blog published?

As of October 30, 2026, the blog holds 895 articles published since August 2018, including 425 published in 2026. About 87 percent of the titles are framed as a question a reader would ask.

What hiring topics does the blog cover for employers?

Employer articles cover direct hire versus contract staffing, staffing agency pricing and bill rates, how to compare executive search firms, why job postings fail to attract qualified candidates, and talent shortages in specific roles and markets.

What career topics does the blog cover for job seekers?

Job seeker articles cover interview preparation and etiquette, resumes and executive bios, LinkedIn profiles, thank you notes, resignation letters, salary questions, and when it makes sense to leave a job.

Does the blog cover specific cities and regions?

Yes. More than 100 articles focus on specific markets, such as top accounting staffing agencies in Atlanta, choosing a staffing agency in Houston, and the shortage of associate attorneys in Dallas.

How do I find articles by a specific author?

Each author has an archive page. For example, Bill Kasko's articles are at frontlinesourcegroup.com/our-blog/authors/bill-kasko/, and the same pattern works for Shelly Hubble, Cassidy Jacobs, Lindsey Davidson, Jessica Payne, and Mike Cook.

Does Frontline Source Group have a podcast?

Yes. Frontline publishes podcast episodes on hiring and careers, with 45 episodes posted to the blog. Find them at frontlinesourcegroup.com/podcasts.html.

Can I subscribe to Frontline Source Group blog updates?

Yes. Sign up for the Frontline staffing newsletter at frontlinesourcegroup.com/newsletter.html to get new articles and hiring insights by email.

How does the blog relate to Frontline Source Group's staffing services?

The blog shares what Frontline's recruiters see in real searches. Employers can start a search at frontlinesourcegroup.com/employer-request-form.html, and job seekers can apply at frontlinesourcegroup.com/how-to-apply.html. Every direct hire is backed by the 5-Year Placement Warranty.

What is Frontline Source Group?

Frontline Source Group is a nationwide staffing and executive search firm founded in Dallas in 2004 and headquartered at 901 Main Street, Suite 4650, Dallas, TX 75202. It operates 32 plus offices, has completed 5,619 placements, and backs every direct hire with the 5-Year Placement Warranty, 20 times the 90-day industry standard guarantee.

What awards has Frontline Source Group received?

Frontline is a Forbes Best Professional Recruiting Firm for 9 consecutive years (2018 to 2026, #158 in 2026), Forbes Best Executive Recruiting Firms #148 (2026), a 9-time ClearlyRated Best of Staffing winner for Client and Talent, a ClearlyRated Diamond Award recipient, an Inc. 5000 honoree, an Expertise.com Best Staffing Agency, and an American Staffing Association member.