WorkSmart CEO Vanessa Barnes Featured in Authority Magazine

Autumn Alldred • September 29, 2025

We’re excited to share that our CEO, Vanessa Barnes, was interviewed by Authority Magazine about today’s labor market and how employers can attract and retain great talent.


One insight we love:

“Share clear career paths and progression… investing in development shows you care about long-term success and encourages employees to grow alongside your business,” Vanessa said in the interview with Phil La Duke.


Read the full interview (published September 17, 2025) on Medium: Vanessa Barnes Of WorkSmart Staffing On The Labor Shortage & The 5 Things We Must Do To Attract & Retain Great Talent.
Read the full interview here.

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