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Beat the competition and secure top talent for the new year. Learn why now is the ideal time to partner with a staffing agency for your 2025 hiring needs.
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Say you've found the perfect candidate. Their resume is stellar, their interview was a knockout, and you're ready to extend an offer. But then ... silence. No response to your emails, no returned calls. They've vanished like a ghost. In today's competitive hiring arena, candidate ghosting has become an increasingly common phenomenon. But why is it happening, and what can you do to prevent it? The Ghosting Phenomenon: A Two-Way Street While the term "ghosting" is often used to describe candidates disappearing on employers, it's important to acknowledge that it can happen both ways. Companies can also be guilty of [...]
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Remember the days when companies invested heavily in employee development? Generous training programs, clear career paths, and a sense of lifelong loyalty were the norm. Fast forward to today, and the landscape has shifted dramatically. Employees are more mobile, companies often prioritize external hires, and the perceived return on investment for employee development seems less certain. So, why are companies hesitant to invest in their employees' growth, and what's changed in the 21st century to make it a worthwhile endeavor once again? The Shifting Sands of Loyalty and Longevity In the past, companies like GE and IBM fostered a culture [...]
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We think companies have the best intentions when undertaking the recruiting process. But sometimes they just get it wrong. Here are eight practices that companies intentionally impose, thinking they’re helping, but instead they end up sabotaging the whole process and making it impossible to hire top talent.
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Attracting top talent even in a down economy can still be challenging. The top candidates will always be in high demand, and companies must find innovative ways to capture their interest and stand out from the competition. Simply posting a job opening and hoping for the best is no longer a viable strategy. To secure the best candidates, a proactive and strategic approach is essential. This blog serves as your guide to winning the talent tug-of-war. We'll dive into proven strategies that will help you attract top talent and make your company stand out in a crowded market. It's time to [...]
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Ever found yourself effortlessly captivating an audience, weaving words into stories that resonate, and leaving people feeling understood and inspired? If so, the CliftonStrengths® theme of "Communication" may be a cornerstone of your talent DNA. Excellent communication is the art of wielding words to forge connections, drive action, and lead with impact. This blog will delve into how you, as a leader blessed with the gift of communication, can leverage this strength to its fullest potential. The Art of Articulation Leaders with the communication strength possess a unique ability to translate thoughts and ideas into clear, compelling language. They can effortlessly explain [...]
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Houston, the energy capital of the world, is a dynamic hub for engineering innovation in the oil and gas sector as well as the renewable energy industry. But with this reputation comes fierce competition for top talent. The city's booming energy sector demands a steady stream of highly skilled engineers, making recruitment and retention a critical challenge for companies. In this blog, we'll unveil actionable strategies that will help your company stand out in the local engineering talent market, secure the brightest minds, and create a workplace that fosters long-term loyalty. 1. Build a Magnetic Employer Brand In a candidate-driven market, [...]
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In a world where change is the only constant, adaptability isn't just a valuable leadership trait; it's a superpower. If you've taken the CliftonStrengths assessment and discovered that adaptability is one of your dominant themes, then you know that you possess an innate ability to navigate uncertainty, embrace the unexpected, and pivot with grace.
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Employee turnover affects all organizations at one time or another. Here are the top reasons employees quit and solutions to improve retention and build a more engaged workforce:
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Brookwoods Group is expanding its reach to a greater range of medium-sized companies throughout Texas and the USA, and has chosen for the first time in its 25-year run to report its staffing results to the Houston Business Journal...
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