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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. A Harvard Business Review study found that 80% of employee turnover is due to bad hiring decisions. The pressure to find the right candidate can be overwhelming, and all too often,...

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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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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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