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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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Why Candidates Ghost You—and How to Avoid It

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Article by Nicole Houston - Jan 08, 2025

Ghosting: It’s no longer just a dating term—it’s a growing frustration for hiring managers everywhere. While it’s tempting to blame candidates, ghosting often signals deeper issues in the hiring process itself.

As part of our Cracking the Talent Code series, we’re addressing some of the biggest...

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The Top 5 Talent & Hiring Trends for 2025

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Article by Nicole Houston - Jan 03, 2025

As we step into 2025, the workplace continues to evolve at lightning speed. For hiring managers and leaders, staying ahead of emerging trends is essential for attracting and retaining top talent. Based on insights from leading research and industry experts, here are the top 5 talent and hiring...

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Building a Future-Ready Workforce: Leveraging AI in Recruitment

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Article by Nicole Houston - Dec 18, 2024

Artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping recruitment, promising tools that make hiring faster, smarter, and more strategic. Yet, navigating the hype around AI can feel overwhelming. Is it here to replace human recruiters or to help them excel? The truth lies in balance—leveraging AI to streamline...

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Building a Future-Ready Workforce: Tech Trends Reshaping Recruitment

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Article by Nicole Houston - Dec 11, 2024

Hiring the right people has always been challenging, but the modern talent market has changed the rules. Based on recent data, a 2024 Mercer study found that more than half of executives expect AI and automation to deliver a 10%-30% boost to their organization’s productivity by 2027.

Yet, many...

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Building a Future-Ready Workforce: Mastering Your Talent Market

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Article by Nicole Houston - Dec 04, 2024

Attracting top talent is about more than just posting a job and hoping for the best. It requires a deep understanding of the talent market, including what competitors are offering, how expectations are shifting, and where your organization can stand out. Companies that take a strategic, data-driven...

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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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