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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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The True Cost of Turnover

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Article by Nicole Houston - Sep 24, 2024

Turnover is one of those business expenses that can creep up on you. Sure, you’re aware of the obvious costs—recruiting, onboarding, training—but what about the ripple effects? According to SHRM, replacing an employee costs 50-60% of their annual salary. Add frequent turnover to the mix, and those...

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The True Cost of Recruiting Talent

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Article by Nicole Houston - Sep 16, 2024

Hiring skilled talent can be a daunting task for any business. Finding the right people can quickly become overwhelming from the expenses involved to the time it takes. Today, we’re breaking down the true cost of recruiting talent and exploring why choosing the right recruitment strategy is crucial...

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The Rise of Internal Mobility: Reskill to Retain Employees

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Article by Liam Christie - Jun 12, 2023

Internal mobility is the movement of employees within an organization, and it's become essential in 2023. It involves allowing employees to play a role in finding new roles at the company that align with their interests. The agile culture that results from this creates a competitive advantage and...

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5 Multi-Location Hiring Mistakes General Managers Make

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Article by Liam Christie - May 22, 2023

Finding the right employees is always a crucial task for general managers. This task becomes even more complex when hiring for multiple locations. The process, if not managed properly, can be overwhelming, time-consuming, and riddled with mistakes.

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Why Job Descriptions are Crucial for Successful Hiring

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Article by Liam Christie - May 09, 2023

Picture this: You're the perfect candidate for a job, but you don't even know it because the job description is so poorly written that it makes watching paint dry sound exciting. Good news: we’re going to help make sure your company doesn’t fall into this category.

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How to speed up the recruiting process

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Article by Liam Christie - May 01, 2023

The hiring process can be a long and drawn-out process, but it doesn't have to be. With the right strategies in place, you can speed up the process and get the right candidate in the door faster. This blog post will explore how to make the hiring process smoother. It will also look at how to...

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