In this episode of the Entrepreneur's Logbook Podcast, host Zachary Bernard speaks with Robin Mee, founder and CEO of MeeDerby, the nation's leading executive search firm specializing in staffing, professional services, and workforce solutions.

What You'll Learn:
- Robin's 36-year journey in the staffing industry and how she's kept her "why" focused on putting people to work one job at a time
- How MeeDerby transitioned to remote work 15 years ago—far ahead of the industry curve
- The seismic shift in workplace expectations post-COVID and how only 3% of staffing professionals want to return to full-time office work
- Creating an authentic community and culture in a remote environment through intentional connection
- How AI is transforming candidate screening, recruitment processes, and staffing efficiency
- The importance of giving candidates and employees a choice in how they work and communicate
- Leadership strategies that foster trust, empowerment, and work-life balance in remote teams
- The staffing industry's evolution and Robin's bird's-eye view after working with thousands of staffing companies

Key Quotes:
- "My whole career has been about putting people to work... COVID was a real game-changer. Everybody was remote."
- "83% of people want community at work, and you can do that inside of a remote organization."
- "My recruiter is not getting through 120 candidates, but the AI absolutely can."
- "AI is going to assist us to put more people to work more quickly."
- "We focus on performance and empowerment because people want their voices heard."

Connect with Robin Mee:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robinmee/
Website: https://www.meederby.com/

About Robin Mee:
Robin Mee has over 36 years of experience in the staffing industry and serves on the board of directors for the American Staffing Association. She has been inducted into the Staffing Industry Analysts' Leadership Hall of Fame and brings a unique perspective on industry trends, leadership dynamics, and technological transformation.

Chapters

• (00:00:00 ) - How AI Will Help You Put People to Work
• (00:00:19 ) - Robin Mee Discusses the Workforce Solutions Ecosystem
• (00:03:31 ) - WSJD Live: The Changing Way of Working
• (00:07:10 ) - LinkedIn CEO on Remote Work
• (00:08:08 ) - Leaders on Remote Work
• (00:13:52 ) - Reasons for Remote Working
• (00:19:11 ) - How to Use AI in Staffing?
• (00:24:40 ) - The Job Search Experience With AI Agents
• (00:28:17 ) - Top Staffing Executives on the Future
• (00:32:51 ) - How to Get in Touch with Robin Mederby