Recruitment Trends

March 10, 2026 Julie Shenkman

Why You Should Switch to The Always Recruiting Method

For years, recruiting followed a simple pattern. A role opened, a job was posted, and the search began. But many organizations are realizing that approach no longer works as well as it once did. Strong talent pipelines take time to

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February 17, 2026 Julie Shenkman

What Recruiters Need to Know About Candidate Fraud in the Age of AI

In today’s world of digital hiring, recruiters and talent acquisition professionals face a new and unexpected challenge: how do you know the candidate on the other side of the screen is actually human? That’s the powerful question explored in the

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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November 13, 2025 Julie Shenkman

Is the Equity Era Ending? What It Means for Employee Retention

For years, stock options and company shares have been powerful incentives for attracting and keeping top talent. The idea of owning a piece of the company made employees feel like true partners in success. But recently, something seems to be

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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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September 9, 2025 Julie Shenkman

“High Agency” The Latest Corporate Buzzword

If you’ve been scanning resumes or networking lately, you may have noticed a new phrase popping up: “high agency.” It’s the kind of term that catches your eye—modern, energetic, and just vague enough to make you wonder, “Should I be

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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