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Hiring

The Best Candidates Can’t Find You. Here’s Why.

Stop hiding your roles behind creative titles. Learn how to optimize job descriptions for SEO, LinkedIn, and LLMs like ChatGPT to ensure your jobs get seen.

Sarah Wallace · 13 min read

A robot in front of a computer with Reject Candidate on the screen.
Behavioral Assessments

What Happens When AI Replaces Human Judgment in HR?

Candidates see AI-driven hiring as impersonal and opaque, setting the stage for serious risks HR leaders can’t afford to ignore.

Steve Messina · 5 min read

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Business Strategy

Turning the September Slump into a September surge: Navigating seasonal shifts for business growth

For HR teams, it’s key to understand the factors behind the September slump, so you can better predict – and positively respond to – how it might manifest at your organization. Check out this post to learn more.

Andrew Barks · 5 min read

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Company Culture

What HR teams need to know about Gen Z’s job-hopping reputation

Successfully integrating Gen Z employees isn’t just a matter of good faith – it’s good business. That begins with not judging people purely on traditional factors like resume and tenure.

Andrew Barks · 8 min read

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Business Strategy

Conducting an HR gap analysis: benefits, challenges, and best practices

Understand the goals of an HR gap analysis through step-by-step process, templates, and tools to align your workforce capabilities with business goals.

Jordan Nottrodt · 11 min read

Business Strategy

What is an ATS? Optimizing your applicant tracking system

An applicant tracking system (ATS) can drastically improve your hiring process. Check out this post to learn more.

Jordan Nottrodt · 7 min read

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Business Strategy

Understanding scenario-based and situational interview questions

Here’s a guide on scenario-based and situational interview questions, along with some examples. Learn how to use them effectively for better hiring decisions.

Jordan Nottrodt · 6 min read

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Hiring

Skill vs Talent: Key Differences and Why Both Matter in Hiring

Discover the key differences between talent, ability, skills, and experience—and learn how to leverage them for better hiring, team performance, and growth.

Jordan Nottrodt · 10 min read

Hiring

What is cognitive thinking?

Learn what cognitive thinking is and how diverse thinking styles boost innovation, problem-solving, and team performance in the workplace.

Jordan Nottrodt · 7 min read

Hiring

Interviewing & evaluating for leadership qualities (70 questions to ask)

Discover essential interview questions designed to evaluate leadership qualities in candidates, including evaluation tips for HR professionals.

Jordan Nottrodt · 9 min read

words per minute speed
Behavioral Assessments

WPM Typing Speed: What It Reveals About Workplace Performance

What is a good WPM (words per minute) for candidates applying to different industries? Here’s a breakdown of how different positions compare and how you can improve your WPM.

Jordan Nottrodt · 8 min read

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Business Strategy

Top causes of a high turnover rate

Learn the top causes of high employee turnover, its impact on productivity and culture, and strategies to improve retention and engagement.

Chris Caesar · 5 min read

Business Strategy

HR field guide to the future: Dealing with a prolonged talent shortage

As an HR leader, it’s imperative you understand the factors driving a talent shortage, its potential long-term effects, and your level of vulnerability as a company. 

Matt Poepsel, PhD · 7 min read

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Hiring

State of Talent Optimization takeaways: Balancing hiring costs

Team members within the same company might view hiring challenges differently. But one thing is for sure: Bad hires can be just as costly as failing to fill a role at all.

Andrew Barks · 4 min read

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Business Strategy

What is the September Surge, and how can your business capitalize on it?

In more competitive industries, preparing for the September Surge – and extending its payoff – means tightening your hiring process up.

Andrew Barks · 5 min read