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Building a Future-Ready Workforce: Balancing Speed and Quality in Hiring

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Article by Nicole Houston - Nov 20, 2024

In today’s dynamic job market, businesses face a crucial challenge: hiring quickly enough to secure top talent without compromising on quality. A slow hiring process risks losing candidates to competitors, while hasty decisions can lead to costly mismatches. Navigating this balance isn’t just about...

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Building a Future-Ready Workforce: Hiring for Culture Add Over Culture Fit

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Article by Nicole Houston - Nov 13, 2024

As businesses strive to future-proof their workforce, hiring practices are evolving to prioritize candidates who align with company values, work ethic, and attitudes. This approach, often called hiring for "culture add," emphasizes bringing in unique perspectives that enhance company culture rather...

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News: Hoops Partners with Driven Hire to Offer Seamless Background Check Services

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Article by Nicole Houston - Nov 08, 2024

Hoops is thrilled to announce a strategic partnership with Driven Hire, a leading provider of compliant, customizable background screening solutions. This collaboration offers Hoops clients access to top-tier background check services at exclusive discounted rates, enhancing hiring efficiency and...

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Building a Future-Ready Workforce: Skills-First Hiring and Why It Matters

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Article by Nicole Houston - Nov 06, 2024

As the job market rapidly evolves, companies that focus on "skills-first hiring" are seizing a competitive advantage in today’s fast-paced landscape. Traditional hiring practices often overemphasize degrees, titles, or past company affiliations. Skills-first hiring, however, zeroes in on a...

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News: Hoops Partners with EmpathiHR to Bring Employee Relations and Risk Management Solutions to Clients

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Article by Nicole Houston - Nov 01, 2024

In response to a growing need for comprehensive HR support among clients, Hoops is excited to announce a new strategic partnership with EmpathiHR, a technology-driven leader in employee relations and risk management solutions.

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The True Cost of a Bad Hire

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Article by Nicole Houston - Oct 29, 2024

A bad hire isn’t just an inconvenience—it’s a costly mistake. The impact of hiring the wrong person can ripple through your organization, leading to lost productivity, low morale, and even financial setbacks that affect your bottom line. Let’s dive into what makes bad hiring decisions so costly and...

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The True Cost of a Poor Hiring Experience

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Article by Nicole Houston - Oct 23, 2024

In today’s competitive job market, companies cannot afford to overlook the importance of an efficient, well-organized hiring process. While many businesses are aware of the dangers of a slow hiring process, few fully understand the true cost of a bad hiring experience. In fact, the consequences of...

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The True Cost of Unfilled Positions

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Article by Nicole Houston - Oct 14, 2024

With recent reports highlighting widespread labor shortages across industries—from tech to retail—many companies are struggling to fill essential roles. The 2024 Labor Report found that over 40% of U.S. businesses have delayed hiring to cut costs. But while holding back on hiring may seem...

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The True Cost of Bad Managers

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Article by Nicole Houston - Oct 08, 2024

Poor management can drain a company’s resources faster than almost any other factor. Studies show that bad managers cost U.S. companies up to $360 billion annually due to turnover, productivity loss, and decreased engagement. Considering all the associated costs, replacing an employee who leaves...

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The True Cost of Toxic Employees

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Article by Nicole Houston - Oct 01, 2024

In the wake of The Great Resignation and recent high-profile discussions around leadership challenges at major companies like Twitter (now X), the impact of toxic work environments on both talent and reputation has never been clearer. The pandemic reshaped how we think about work, pushing employees...

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