Talent Insights Blog
Why Reference Checks Still Matter in IT Recruiting
In a fast, AI‑driven hiring world, reference checks offer something rare: real insight. This blog explains how they help verify performance, uncover soft skills, and prevent costly hiring mistakes.
How to Build a Personal Brand That Attracts Recruiters
A strong personal brand helps recruiters quickly understand your value. This guide walks through simple, practical ways to show up clearly and consistently, without overcomplicating the process.
From Fill to Forecast: Why RPO Is Becoming a Workforce Strategy Engine in 2026
RPO is no longer just a way to fill roles—it’s becoming a strategic engine for workforce planning. In today’s complex hiring landscape, organizations are turning to embedded recruiting partners for foresight, data, and long-term talent strategy.
Advice for Recent Graduates Navigating Today’s Challenging Job Market
Graduation season brings big opportunities, and big questions. Drawing on 25+ years of experience, Vicki Sack shares practical, proven tips to help recent grads (and job seekers at any stage) navigate today’s challenging job market with confidence.
What This Year’s Accounting & Finance Salary Guide Tells Us as We Wrap Up Q1
As Q1 comes to a close, the 2026 Accounting & Finance Salary Guide highlights how the market is shifting toward skills‑based hiring, flexible work models, and a more informed candidate pool. These trends are shaping how A&F teams plan their next hires and position themselves for the rest of the year.
When Is It Time to Make Your First Executive Assistant Hire?
Many leaders wait too long to hire their first Executive Assistant, not realizing how much time and clarity an EA restores. The right EA becomes a strategic partner who brings structure, elevates efficiency, and supports organizational growth.
The Hidden Cost of a Bad Hire in Times of Transformation
In moments of transformation, a misaligned hire can slow progress, drain internal capacity, and create costly delays—especially in tech and marketing roles. The right temporary or permanent talent protects momentum when precision matters most.
Returning After Maternity Leave: How HR & Talent Acquisition Leaders Can Ease Back In Without Burning Out
Returning from maternity leave is more complex than simply picking up where you left off—especially for HR and TA leaders. A thoughtful ramp‑back, clearer boundaries, and intentional support can make the transition sustainable and successful.
Why Soft Skills Are Your Secret Weapon in 2026
Soft skills like emotional intelligence, adaptability, and curiosity are becoming the defining advantage in a rapidly evolving, AI‑driven world. In 2026, the most human qualities are the ones that set top talent apart.
Talent is Everywhere, but Opportunity is Not Always Equal
In honor of Black History Month, we highlight the impact of Black leaders who transformed business and workforce development and challenge employers to move beyond celebration and take actionable steps toward equitable hiring.