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Are You Looking at Recruiting as an Expense or as an Investment?

What a waste of freaking money. If you’re a business leader, I’m sure that’s exactly what you’ve thought about recruiting at some point! It’s tough not to view recruiting as an expense – especially when so many of the people you hire leave just a few months later. If...

Does AI Really Have a Place in Recruiting?

Everywhere you look, people are talking about AI – and the field of recruiting is no different. From ChatGPT to Amazon’s potential replacement of human sourcers with AI, there’s a lot of buzz around the potential upsides, downsides, and everything in between for this...

Is Your Company Sleeping on Recruitment Marketing?

If you work in talent acquisition or HR, you’ve probably heard of recruitment marketing. While a lot of companies are betting big on this approach, I’ve also seen a lot of companies completely sleeping on it. Here’s a few reasons why recruitment marketing is a must...

Is the Great Regret Happening at Your Business?

By now, we’ve all heard the story of the Great Resignation. Employees are quitting at record rates. The changes and upheaval of the last two years have led many employees to rethink their job prospects and pursue greener pastures. Meanwhile, a lot of organizations...

Are You Treating the Symptoms or Root Cause of Your DE&I Challenges?

Diversity, equity and inclusion has become one of the most important topics in recruiting and HR circles. It’s a key issue for many organizations. Study after study has shown that diverse organizations are more profitable, more successful, more innovative, you name...

Employer Branding 101: Are You Offering Candidates Purpose?

Employer branding 101 is a hot topic in recruitment right now. Everybody wants a strong brand to draw in top talent... But building a brand that resonates with candidates is easier said than done. In this article, we’ll cover a key aspect of employer branding –...

Mission First, People Always – What it Looks Like at a Business

“Mission First, People Always” is a motto in the military to describe their emphasis on getting the job done while taking care of their people.  While I never served in the military, I have always held a great respect for all our veterans and service members. When I...

Sales Recruiting: Does it Always Have to Suck?

"Sales recruiting...is it always this bad?" If you know me, you know I think recruiting sucks.... but it doesn’t have to!  However, sales recruiting is another beast entirely.  It can feel impossible to consistently find and recruit high-performing salespeople.  Every...

How Accurately Can Managers Plan for Future Human Resources Needs?

How accurately can managers plan for future human resources needs? If you're an HR leader or manager planning for the future, you probably feel caught between a rock and a hard place. The last 18 months have made it painfully clear that planning for future human...

Recruiters, Please Stop Writing Boring Job Descriptions

Dear recruiters: We need to talk. Look, I know that the jobs you’re recruiting for aren’t always glamorous. But for your sake...PLEASE stop writing boring job descriptions. And if you’re handed a boring job description from a TA leader or hiring manager, please do...

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