Workplace Culture

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October 27, 2026 Julie Shenkman

How a Hiring Scorecard Helps You Hire Better

Have you ever finished an interview and thought, “They seemed great, but are they right for the job?” You’re not alone. The good news is that a simple tool can make those decisions much clearer: the hiring scorecard. So, what

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October 8, 2026 Julie Shenkman

The Rejection Email Candidates Actually Appreciate

Picture a job seeker spending an evening tailoring their resume for your open role. They rewrite their summary, connect their experience to the job description, and submit the application feeling good about their chances. The next morning, a rejection email

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August 27, 2026 Julie Shenkman

The Job Seeker Confidence Gap: What It Means for Recruiters in 2026

At the start of 2026, we, at Nexxt, asked job seekers how they were feeling about the year ahead. They were optimistic, but with an important caveat: 45% believed they would find a job in 2026, while only 36% believed

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July 7, 2026 Julie Shenkman

Retention Trends in 2026: Why Employees Stay

Retaining top talent is one of the most valuable investments an organization can make. Not only does it allow you to benefit from high performers’ skills and experience, it also helps reduce the costs and time associated with recruiting, hiring,

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June 23, 2026 Julie Shenkman

Job Seekers Are Getting AI-Ready. Employers Need to Catch Up.

Artificial intelligence is changing the workplace before it changes many job titles. While organizations are still deciding how AI fits into daily operations, job seekers are already preparing for a future where AI skills are expected. Recent data points to

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May 19, 2026 Julie Shenkman

Why More Applicants in 2026 Could Be a Major Opportunity for Employers

For employers planning their hiring strategy for the rest of 2026, one trend is becoming increasingly clear: candidate activity is accelerating. According to recent findings from Nexxt’s annual job seeker survey, nearly 80% of job seekers plan to apply to

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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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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December 9, 2025 Julie Shenkman

The Trend of Microshifting and How It’s Redefining the Workplace

In today’s workforce, employees aren’t just choosing between in-person, hybrid, or fully remote roles anymore. The real conversation has shifted to how and when people get their best work done. With productivity top of mind for organizations everywhere, one trend

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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