As a serial entrepreneur and acting CEO of TaxBreak ( a subsidiary of Neon Workforce Technologies) ,Shannon Scott offers diverse professional experience and dynamic perspectives on profitability and business growth. He has owned and operated multiple successful information technology and business consulting companies over the past twelve years.



His first company, Capsource Technologies, was established in 1995 and privately sold in 1997. He, then,…

Check out iCIMS' latest blog post from iCIMS blogger Jennifer Carpenter.

There has been a lot of chatter about the state of job boards as recruiters and candidates shift towards using different media to connect and apply for jobs.  Are they still relevant?  The answer is a resounding YES.…

Check out iCIMS' latest blog post from guest blogger Sharlyn Lauby. Sharlyn Lauby, SPHR, CPLP is the HR Bartender, whose blog…

Check out iCIMS' latest blog post from iCIMS blogger Holly DeMuro.

For as long as I can remember, industry experts claimed that the healthcare industry was basically guaranteed to remain a consistent and strong job market forever. The thought was there will always be patients and patients will always need healthcare providers.  Now, I see that rationale is not quite as…

The first impression a new hire has of a company is based on their experiences from the date they accept an offer to the first couple weeks of employment.  New employment is a HUGE deal and often becomes the conversation starter for most individuals.  How many times after you inform a close friend or family member about your new position did you hear, “How is your new job?”  Most often, the answer to this question is formulated based a person’s experiences during the first few weeks of…

I was recently chatting with some HR professionals regarding the age-old question over whether active or passive candidates are better recruits. In my opinion, the recruiters preferring passive won the debate. Their argument was simply a matter of control. Sourcing for passive candidates puts the recruiter in the driver’s seat as they look for candidates with specific experience and/or skill sets.

Obviously there were other reasons why recruiters prefer passive candidates, but this…