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Career Catfishing Explained & How to Combat It

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Article by Nicole Houston - Mar 18, 2025

Have you ever extended a job offer only to have the candidate fail to show up on their first day—with no explanation? If so, you might have experienced what’s becoming a widespread phenomenon known as career catfishing. This new trend is leaving employers frustrated and scrambling to fill vacant...

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Balancing Pay Transparency and Fairness in Hiring

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Article by Nicole Houston - Mar 12, 2025

We get this question all the time: 'I know my state requires posting job salaries, or I want to do it as a best practice, but how do I balance that with the pay structure for my current employees?' It's a tricky balance. You don't want to hide anything or undervalue your team, but the reality is...

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5 Reasons Your Hiring Process Drives Candidates Away

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Article by Nicole Houston - Mar 05, 2025

Is your company struggling to attract the right candidates? The issue might lie within your hiring process. In today’s competitive job market, offering a smooth and engaging recruitment experience is essential to capturing top talent. From tedious application forms to poor communication, several...

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Top Strategies for Successful Remote Hiring

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Article by Nicole Houston - Feb 26, 2025

In today’s rapidly evolving workforce, successfully hiring, onboarding, and managing remote employees has become a critical skill for employers. According to the U.S. BLS, 23.6% of U.S. workers teleworked in January 2025 (nearly 1 in 4 people), up from 19.4% in 2023—a trend that continues to grow....

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15 Common Hiring Manager Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

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Article by Nicole Houston - Feb 19, 2025

Are you feeling stuck in an endless talent search, struggling to find the right fit for your team? You’re not alone. Finding the right candidate can feel like a never-ending battle—and often, the pressure to make a decision leads to costly mistakes. In fact, a Harvard Business Review study found...

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The Best Way to Interview Candidates and Find the Right Fit

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Article by Nicole Houston - Feb 12, 2025

Finding the best candidate for the job can feel like a guessing game, right? With endless resumes to sift through and countless interviews to conduct, how do you know you’re choosing the best fit for your team? It’s not just about technical skills or experience—it’s about evaluating how well a...

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Top Interview Questions to Assess Candidates' True Potential

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Article by Nicole Houston - Feb 05, 2025

Feeling unsure about which questions to ask in an interview to truly evaluate your candidates? In this article, we’ll share the most effective interview questions to help you uncover a candidate’s true potential, while also improving the overall candidate experience.

By asking the right questions,...

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Master the Art of Crafting Irresistible Job Descriptions

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Article by Nicole Houston - Jan 29, 2025

Are you tired of sifting through piles of lackluster job applications? In today's competitive job market, crafting an irresistible job description is critical to attracting top talent. 

But here’s the challenge: getting it right the first time is harder than you think. According to an Indeed 2024...

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Why Salary Benchmarking Matters for Hiring and Retention

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Article by Nicole Houston - Jan 22, 2025

Salary decisions can be tricky. Offering too much could strain your budget, while offering too little might mean losing out on great talent. Without the right data, it's easy to miss the mark—and the cost of getting it wrong is higher than you think.

In fact, research from the National Bureau of...

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What Gen Z Talent Wants— and How to Deliver

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Article by Nicole Houston - Jan 15, 2025

They’re ambitious, purpose-driven, and unafraid to prioritize their needs. Now 2025, Gen Z will make up over 27% of the global workforce, reshaping how organizations attract and retain top talent. Yet, many employers find it challenging to connect with this unique generation. organizations.

As part...

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