Bringing Out the Best from Your Quiet Employees

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Being shy isn’t a personality flaw. Your introverted employees don’t need to become more extroverted to be valued on your team. But you may have to determine new strategies to bring out the best input and productivity from your quietest employees. Before you throw in the towel on your introverted team members, consider these tips to work […]

Nationwide Staffing Firm NEXTAFF Adds Denver Office

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DENVER – NEXTAFF, an industry leader in providing quality talent for businesses, announced the opening of a new staffing agency location today in Denver. The Denver office is co-owned and operated by John Snellings and Dane LaRiviere and will serve Denver and the mountain region. The office will focus on caregiver and nurse staffing for […]

Should I Hire Seasoned Workers? – 3 Benefits of Looking at a Diverse Workforce

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There has long been this idea that hiring younger workers was the ultimate goal for businesses. There were a lot of reasons for this: lower salaries, more trainable, and less potential turnover. But various industries have thrived with a much more seasoned workforce. And hiring workers with a lot more life experience under their belt […]

Taking a Second Look at an Underqualified Candidate

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You receive so many resumes you’re always looking at reasons to rule someone out. But what if you should be ruling a candidate in? Taking a second look at a candidate you determined was underqualified may be exactly what your department needs. Hiring for experience isn’t always the most important thing. Employers who hire for […]

How to Recover When You Hire the Wrong Person

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With all of the protections in place, your company may still occasionally hire the wrong person. Bad decisions can happen, but the important part is what you do next. How do you recover when you hire someone who doesn’t meet your expectations and you don’t want to make the same mistake again? Here are a few […]

The Essential Skills Your Next Receptionist Should Have

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Your receptionist is the first person anyone sees when they come into your business. They’re an essential part of your success, so you must focus on hiring exactly the right person in the role. But not only do they greet incoming guests and answer the phones, but they also handle several other critical duties in […]

Meet Shane...

Shane’s journey with Nextaff began in 2019, when he established a successful franchise in the Kansas City metro area. His experience as a Nextaff franchise owner provides prospective buyers with a completely transparent view of the Nextaff Franchise Opportunity. Prior to his time at Nextaff, Shane led large sales teams in the Financial Services and Medical Device industries, further developing his expertise in leadership and business management.

Do you play sports?

Basketball! I was fortunate enough to play college basketball all 4 years and in 2013 we won the NCAA DII National Championship.

What do you love most about your current role?

Getting to know prospective franchise buyers. I love hearing about their goals and dreams they want to achieve through entrepreneurship.

What is your favorite color?

Orange! Yes, it is one of Nextaff’s main colors but it was my favorite before coming to Nextaff. In the franchising world, I’m known as “Orange pants guy”.

Meet Cary...

When it comes to operating a staffing firm, Cary has worn every hat.  From recruiting, to sales, to management, to ownership, he has been involved in every aspect of running a successful staffing business.  He has successfully led three separate companies to the Inc. 500 and Inc. 5000 lists, which puts him in an elite class of staffing entrepreneurship.  Combining that experience with a strong passion for entrepreneurs makes Cary an ideal leader for driving the Nextaff vision. 

Describe yourself in three words.

Loyal, Driven, Creative

Is there a mantra or affirmation you live by?

Do what you said you were going to do.

Do you have a celebrity doppelganger?

Back in the day, it was John Cusak.  “I want my two dollars!”