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3 Wrong Reasons to Use AI in Hiring (And 2 Right Ones)
Companies are under pressure to operate leaner, move faster, and spend less—and that mandate is increasingly shaping strategies across the organization, including how human resources and hiring teams grow their teams.
For …
What’s Changing in 2026: Skills-Based Hiring, AI Recruiting, and Flexible Staffing
We’ve all heard it: “the job market is changing” and “the talent landscape is shifting.” At this point, those phrases barely register. But the truth behind them still matters.
The pandemic forced …
Rochester’s Tech Talent Crunch Is Real: Here’s How to Stay Ahead
It wasn’t long ago that nearly everyone in Rochester, NY had ties to Kodak or Xerox. For decades, the city thrived on steady jobs and long careers in manufacturing—and for a while, that …
Job Boards Won’t Cut It: Why Headhunting Wins Top Talent
Here’s the reality: the people you want to hire—the 1% of the 1%—aren’t checking job boards for an open role. They’re thriving at their current company, engaged with their work, and advancing in …
Why Passive Recruiting Is Key to Hiring the People You Really Want
Sometimes, the best people—the ones who can transform your business—aren’t browsing job boards, applying to open roles, or updating their LinkedIn profiles to let everyone know they’re open to work. Instead, they’re crushing …
The New Bait-and-Switch: When the Person You Hire Isn’t the One Doing the Work
The candidate was perfect. Their interview was flawless. Their resume highlighted the qualifications, skills, experience, and personality you were looking for.
So, you hired them.
But once they started, something felt …