A Better Way to Hire: Flat-Fee Recruiting
- by back2
- April 16, 2025
- Hiring
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Why paying a "Flat Fee" is the SMART approach to Recruiting Hiring is expensive — but it doesn’t have to be. Flat Fee Recruiting for small to midsize companies and nonprofits, the cost of hiring through traditional recruiters can quickly eat into budgets. Between percentage-based fees, long timelines, and unclear deliverables, the process often feels inefficient and overpriced. That’s why we built SMART Recruiting — a flat-fee recruiting service designed to give you everything you need to hire top talent,...
[ Read More ]Will Tariffs Disrupt Hiring Plans?
- by back2
- April 8, 2025
- Hiring
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Last week, I ran a LinkedIn poll asking a simple question about Tariff's: “Do you support President Trump’s recent tariffs that are meant to address trade imbalances?” Here’s how 153 professionals responded: 📈 48% said Yes 📉 42% said No 🤔 9% were Undecided It’s a nearly even split — which raises an important question: How stable is that support if the economic impact grows? And more importantly for business leaders: How might this affect hiring and talent strategies in...
[ Read More ]Embracing Skill-Based Hiring: A New Era in Recruitment
- by back2
- September 16, 2024
- Recruiting
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The recruitment landscape is evolving rapidly with skill-based hiring becoming the new norm. Here’s a structured overview of this shift and its impact: The Shift to Skill-Based Hiring Changing Job Market Dynamics: Practical skills are increasingly valued over formal degrees. An example would be in tech roles, coding expertise and familiarity with current tools are prioritized. Focus on Practical Competence: Employers are emphasizing candidates' actual abilities. They are shifting to skill-based assessments and work samples are becoming more relevant than...
[ Read More ]Evolving Diversity and Inclusion in Recruitment
- by back2
- September 9, 2024
- Recruiting
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Evolving Diversity and Inclusion in Recruitment As 2024 progresses, diversity and inclusion in recruitment are crucial for building dynamic teams. Here are key trends: 1. Data-Driven Insights Companies use advanced analytics to measure and improve their diversity and inclusion efforts. What It Means for You: Use data to track progress and refine strategies for better diversity outcomes. 2. Inclusive Job Design Job descriptions now focus on inclusive language and skills over traditional qualifications. Accessible candidate experiences are also prioritized. What...
[ Read More ]Unlocking the Power of Passive Candidates
- by back2
- August 26, 2024
- Recruiting
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Unlocking the Power of Passive Candidates: A New Era for Talent Acquisition In today's competitive job market, finding the right talent isn't just about posting a job ad and waiting for applications to roll in. It's about strategically engaging with professionals who aren't actively job hunting but might be the perfect fit for your organization. This shift in approach and by focusing on passive candidates, would change how companies attract and hire talent. Whether you're looking to fill executive roles...
[ Read More ]How Starbucks Thrived with Military Veteran Recruitment
- by back2
- May 18, 2024
- Recruiting
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Starbucks - A Successful Veteran Recruitment Example? Starbucks, the global coffeehouse chain, is widely recognized for its innovative business strategies and community-focused initiatives. One of the key elements contributing to its success is its dedicated effort to veteran recruitment and support U.S. military veterans. This blog post will explore how Starbucks harnessed the strengths of military veterans to drive growth and success, detailing their veteran recruiting program, relevant statistics, and the transformational impact on the company. The Initiative: Starbucks' Veteran...
[ Read More ]How Organizations of All Sizes Can Win the Talent Game
- by back2
- April 28, 2024
- consulting
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Recruiting Top Talent is Easier Said Than Done Recruiting top talent is a critical yet challenging task for businesses aiming to drive growth and innovation. HR managers and executives in this domain commonly face three key challenges. The major issues they struggle with are the scarcity of skilled professionals, fierce competition for top talent, and ensuring a good cultural fit that fosters long-term retention. Addressing Skill Shortages Skill shortages, particularly in specialized high-tech sectors, pose a significant barrier to recruiting....
[ Read More ]Navigating the Competitive Landscape: Recruiting Strategies for Finance Firms
- by back2
- April 26, 2024
- Hiring
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Win the Recruiting Battle with the Right Recruiting Strategies In today's dynamic business environment, finance firms face an increasingly competitive landscape when it comes to recruiting top talent. As the demand for skilled professionals in the finance industry continues to rise, companies must adopt effective strategies to attract and retain the best candidates. Navigating this competitive landscape requires a proactive approach and a deep understanding of the evolving needs and preferences of finance professionals. Address Employee Expectations One of...
[ Read More ]Become The Magnet: The Power of Employer Value Proposition (EVP)
- by tomdaly
- September 10, 2023
- consulting
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The Employer Value Proposition ~ In today's competitive job market, attracting and retaining top talent is a key priority for organizations. To achieve this, companies need to develop and communicate a compelling Employer Value Proposition (EVP). EVP is the unique set of offerings, benefits, and values that an employer provides to its employees in exchange for their skills and contributions. In this blog post, we will explore the concept of EVP, its significance in talent acquisition and retention, and provide...
[ Read More ]Why Your Business Needs to Improve Talent Like the NFL: A Guide to Successful Talent Acquisition
- by back2
- August 28, 2023
- Hiring
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NFL-Inspired Talent Strategies for Business Success: In the world of American football, the National Football League (NFL) is known for its rigorous talent acquisition process, particularly when it comes to the younger players who’ve quickly established themselves and have made a difference for their teams. Players like Patrick Mahomes, Nick Bosa, and Josh Allen are just a few of the better-known players. However, there are many more out there who are early in their development process and will help...
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