Recruitment Best Practices

February 3, 2026 Julie Shenkman

Complicated Apply Processes Are Leading to Job Search Burnout

Finding open roles at the moment isn’t a problem for job seekers. The problem occurs when it is time to apply to a job. What should be a straightforward first step to throwing their hat into the ring has become

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January 20, 2026 Julie Shenkman

The Hidden Cost of Endless Choice in Hiring

On paper, hiring should be easier than ever. Employers have access to more candidates, more platforms, and more data than at any point in the past. Yet many hiring teams feel stuck. But why? They’re scrolling through endless resumes, second-guessing

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January 6, 2026 Julie Shenkman

What it Means to Hire for Shared Values, Not Identical Personalities

Let’s face it: work is complex. Building an environment made up of the right people with the right skills is about more than simply finding candidates with the technical abilities to do the job. Successful organizations are increasingly recognizing that

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November 25, 2025 Julie Shenkman

A Short Time to Hire is Your Friend

When your company has roles to fill, it’s essential to understand the efficiency of your hiring process. One key metric to evaluate is time to hire, which is the number of days that passes between a candidate completing their application

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October 23, 2025 Julie Shenkman

How to Modernize Hiring in the Age of AI

Artificial intelligence has quickly become part of everyday life, from the way we shop online to how we plan our commutes. Now, it’s reshaping how companies find and hire talent. For employers, that can feel both exciting and a little

October 7, 2025 Julie Shenkman

10+ Years Strong: How Texting Still Connects Employers with Top Talent

The Enduring Power of Text Messaging in Hiring Imagine this: a recruiter posts a job on a Monday morning. By Tuesday afternoon, a qualified candidate has seen the listing but doesn’t act because life gets busy. But when that same

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August 26, 2025 Julie Shenkman

Leading with Inclusion & How It Drives Business Success

To stay competitive and build a sustainable business, it’s essential to take a holistic look at your company’s leadership, operations, and workforce. A key part of that assessment involves examining the diversity of your team and how inclusive your workplace

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July 29, 2025 Julie Shenkman

How to Edit Your Recruitment Plan for Success in 2025

Recruiting has always been a dynamic field, but as we look further into 2025, it’s clear that external forces are moving faster than ever. Interest rates remain high, inflation is stubborn, and global politics—from tariffs to trade disruptions—are fueling uncertainty.

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July 10, 2025 Julie Shenkman

National Survey Uncovers Key Trends Shaping the Hiring Landscape in 2025

Nexxt, a leading HR technology company that helps employers reach candidates at scale, recently announced the results of a national survey of more than 1,100 job seekers which revealed shifting job seeker priorities, workplace expectations, and application behaviors that employers

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June 26, 2025 Julie Shenkman

How to Improve Retention Amongst Gen Z

Older members of Gen Z are now in their mid- to late twenties and are becoming a significant part of the workforce. They’re entering a job market where pensions are rare and layoffs are becoming more common, and these factors