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8 Key Strategies for Improving Your Offer Acceptance Rate in a Competitive Market

In today’s hiring environment, even strong candidates are taking their time before accepting offers, and many are simply walking away. If your top contenders are hesitating or declining, it’s time to revisit your offer strategy.

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How to Combat “Candidate Ghosting” and Re-Engage Lost Professionals in Any Market

Tired of candidate ghosting? Learn practical ways to prevent it and re-engage talent, even in today’s shifting job market.

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Talent DNA: How to Lead When “Maximizer” Is Your Strongest Natural Talent

If you’ve taken the CliftonStrengths assessment and discovered that “Maximizer” ranks at the top of your talent themes, you’re in good company. People with this strength are driven to transform good into great. They don’t settle for average performance; they spot excellence, refine it, and push it toward its highest potential. In leadership, this mindset can be a game-changer, but it comes with its own set of challenges.

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Job Sharing: The Ultimate Team Sport in the Workplace

The traditional image of a single individual occupying a full-time role is being increasingly challenged by innovative work models. One such model gaining traction, particularly in our digitally connected world, is job sharing. At its core, job sharing involves two part-time employees collaboratively fulfilling the responsibilities of a single full-time position. Consider a typical $80,000 full-time marketing position, complete with benefits, a 401(k), paid holidays, and paid time off, costing a company approximately $100,000 annually. Now, envision this role evolving into two $45,000 part-time positions, each working 20 hours per week, potentially without the traditional benefits package. The combined cost to [...]

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8 Tips for Attracting Mission-Driven Professionals in a Purpose-Driven Market

In 2025, top performers are looking for more than a paycheck: They want purpose. In a values-driven market, attracting the right candidates means aligning your mission with theirs.

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Talent DNA: How to Lead When Self-Assurance Is Your Strongest Natural Talent

Explore the leadership potential of the "self-assurance" CliftonStrengths theme. Understand how this inherent confidence drives decisive action and inspires teams.

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What Is Boomerang Hiring, and Why Is It Trending in 2025?

Ever wonder what happens to the talent who walk out your door? In 2025, the answer isn't "gone forever"; it's "come back." Boomerang hiring, the strategic reengagement of former employees, is rapidly becoming a pillar of savvy talent acquisition. But is it just a fleeting fad, or is it a smart response to the changing labor landscape? Understanding Boomerang Hiring Boomerang hiring is the practice of recruiting and reemploying former employees. These boomerang employees have previously worked for the organization and have since left for various reasons, e.g., career advancement, personal reasons, or to explore new opportunities. Why Boomerang Hiring Is [...]

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Talent DNA: How to Lead When "Intellect" Is Your Strongest Natural Talent

What separates a good leader from a truly insightful one? Often, it's the ability to think deeply, analyze critically, and understand the nuances of complex situations. This is the hallmark of "intellect," a CliftonStrengths theme that empowers leaders to become intellectual powerhouses. But how do you turn this internal drive into tangible results?

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6 Tips for Effective Communication in a Remote Work Environment

Remote work has transformed the way your pack communicates, making clear and effective collaboration more important than ever. Without face-to-face interactions, businesses must adopt smart strategies to ensure seamless communication. We dug up six essential tips for improving communication in a remote work environment:

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WAYS TO AVOID THE HALO AND HORN EFFECTS WHEN HIRING

The halo effect is a cognitive bias where an overall positive impression of a person influences how you feel and think about their specific traits. For example, if a candidate appears confident and articulate during an interview, you might assume they excel in all areas even without concrete evidence supporting that belief.

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