AI for Smarter, Cheaper Hiring
- by back2
- May 27, 2025
- AI
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AI in Recruitment In today's competitive job market, finding the right talent swiftly and cost-effectively is paramount. Enter Artificial Intelligence (AI) — a game-changer in the recruitment landscape. By automating repetitive tasks and providing data-driven insights, AI is transforming how companies approach hiring. Let's delve into how AI can help your organization reduce costs and enhance efficiency in recruitment. Reducing Recruitment Costs with AI Traditional recruitment processes can be time-consuming and expensive. AI streamlines these processes, leading to significant cost...
[ Read More ]The Moment That Matters: “You’re Hired”
- by back2
- April 26, 2025
- Interviewing
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"You're Hired" means more than just getting a Job The rain had stopped, but the scars of the storm were everywhere — flooded roads, broken homes, lives upended in an instant.For Mia Carson, helping communities recover after disasters wasn’t just a job. It was a calling.She knew the real work began long after the cameras left — inspecting damages, documenting every crack and washed-out road, helping cities apply for the FEMA grants that would bring their neighborhoods back to life.Today,...
[ 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 ]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 ]Hybrid Work: Recruitment Impacts
- by back2
- August 20, 2024
- Hybrid
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The Hybrid Work Models and the Impact on Recruitment The hybrid work model, which typically combines remote and in-office work, became a popular choice as organizations adapted to the demands of the pandemic. It offered employees the best of both worlds: flexibility and face-to-face interaction. However, recent trends indicate a shift away from this model. Companies increasingly embrace a fully remote setup or return to a more traditional in-office environment. This transformation is reshaping recruitment strategies and prompting a reevaluation...
[ 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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