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Leveraging Purpose-Driven Work to Boost Employee Retention in 2025

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Article by Nicole Houston - Apr 01, 2025
Retaining top performers is more challenging than ever for emerging middle-market businesses. With turnover rates on the rise and employees increasingly seeking roles that align with their values, traditional retention strategies like competitive pay and benefits—while still essential—are no...
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10 Effective Employee Retention Strategies You Need to Implement

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Article by Nicole Houston - Mar 21, 2025

When it comes to talent retention, companies are constantly searching for the secret sauce. It’s easy to assume that competitive pay is enough, but the reality is that there are several other factors at play. As the job market continues to evolve and employees seek companies that align with their...

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Why Improving Your Employer Brand Matters

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Article by Nicole Houston - Mar 03, 2025

In today’s competitive market, improving your employer brand isn’t just a nice-to-have—it’s essential. We get it: you’ve been juggling a million things, and you might think that focusing on employer branding is an extra task you can push to the back burner. But here's the truth: a strong employer...

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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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Employer Branding: What It Is and How to Get Started

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Article by Nicole Houston - Jan 20, 2025

Employer branding has become a key competitive advantage. It’s not just about who you hire, but how you are seen by those potential hires—and it can be the difference between attracting (and keeping) top talent or struggling to fill positions.

But despite its importance, many organizations still...

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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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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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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 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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