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

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Article by Nicole Houston - Nov 25, 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: 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: 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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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 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 State of AI Recruitment (Summer 2023 Edition)

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Article by Liam Christie - Jun 26, 2023

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has transformed various industries, and recruiting is no exception. The advent of AI has transformed the traditional recruitment process, making it more efficient and effective. This transformation is not merely a shift in methodology; it's a paradigm shift that is...

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