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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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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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Building a Future-Ready Workforce: Data-Driven Hiring Decisions

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Article by Nicole Houston - Nov 13, 2024

In today’s fast-evolving business landscape, traditional hiring methods are giving way to a more data-driven approach. Too often, hiring managers make decisions based on gut instincts or personal preferences, like insisting on in-office roles simply because it’s what they prefer. However, the...

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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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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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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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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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