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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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Engage to Retain: How to Improve Employee Engagement and Retention

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Article by Liam Christie - Mar 20, 2023
Are you tired of watching your employees come and go faster than a sneeze during allergy season? Are you sick of spending time and money recruiting and training new hires, only to see them walk out the door a few months later? Well, buckle up, buttercup, because we've got some tips for you. In...
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Talent Experience Is the Key to Engaging and Retaining Millennials

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Article by Alan Margulis - May 09, 2018

 The strategies that worked to attract, recruit, engage, and retain Generation Xers are ineffective with Millennials. Major studies have revealed that this generation, which now represents the largest share of the US labor market, is highly divergent from preceding generations in its attitudes...

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What Talent Experience Means and Why It Matters

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Article by Alan Margulis - Mar 15, 2018

For two decades, companies in the U.S. and around the world have been focusing on employee engagement as a means to improve talent acquisition and retention. Despite countless talent surveys and organizational research on this subject, global engagement scores have continued to remain at all-time...

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3 Types Of Employees That Managers Love

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Article by Alan Margulis - Oct 26, 2017

What can you learn from that guy at work who always seems to get the plum assignments, or your co-worker who gets asked her opinion in every staff meeting? Plenty. There are certain types of employees who make a great impression on everyone, from subordinates to peers to executives. Here are three...

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