Web/Tech

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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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

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June 3, 2025 Julie Shenkman

Nexxt Partners with NFLPA to Help Former Players Build Post-Football Careers

Leading HR technology company Nexxt recently announced that it is teaming up with the National Football League Players Association (NFLPA), the labor union representing NFL players, to launch an exclusive online job portal for NFLPA members. NFLPA Jobs powered by

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May 20, 2025 Julie Shenkman

Mastering Recruitment Analytics: A Smarter Way to Hire

We all know that hiring today isn’t simply about filling spots—it’s about quickly finding the right people and making quality hires. And with the cost of bringing someone on board increasing year over year and more pressure to show real

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April 30, 2025 Julie Shenkman

4 Ways to Compete for Talent Without Breaking the Bank

Attracting top talent can feel like an uphill battle, especially for companies with limited hiring budgets. However, a hefty salary isn’t the only way to stand out. In Nexxt’s 2025 Job Seeker Survey, 50% of respondents said they were confident

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April 3, 2025 Julie Shenkman

A Labor Market That Values What People Do

For decades, hiring practices have placed a heavy emphasis on degrees, pedigree, and traditional career paths. But as industries evolve and the demand for skilled talent grows, companies are shifting towards skills-based hiring—an approach that focuses on what candidates can

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January 23, 2025 Julie Shenkman

Building Talent Pipelines: Proactively Sourcing Candidates for Future Success

Did you know that companies with strong talent pipelines fill roles 30% faster than their competitors? In today’s competitive job market, hiring the right talent isn’t just a challenge—it’s a strategic imperative. Waiting until the last minute to recruit often

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January 7, 2025 Julie Shenkman

5 Recruitment Trends We Expect to See in 2025

Recruiting is an exciting and dynamic field with new strategies and tools informing how organizations attract and hire top talent over time. To stay competitive and maintain hiring success, it’s essential to anticipate changes, adapt quickly, and make the most