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Why You’re Losing Top Talent with Contingent Recruiting

In today’s competitive job market, attracting and retaining top talent is crucial to the success of any organization. Yet, many companies unknowingly undermine their own efforts by relying on contingent recruiting. While this model may seem efficient and cost-effective on the surface, it often leads to missed opportunities with high-caliber candidates. Here’s why contingent recruiting could be causing you to lose out on the best talent.

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HR Outsourcing That Actually Works: Why the Right Partner Matters More Than the Platform

Why So Many Businesses Are Outsourcing HR Human Resources has never been more complex or high-impact. Between...

Hire Smarter. Work Better Together: How Assessments Help You Build Stronger Teams

At BR1, we believe strong teams build strong businesses. And while most companies know the importance of hiring great...

You Can't Out-Recruit a Bad Workplace | Green Dream Landscaping Show

I recently had an awesome conversation with Steven Cohen and Luke Truetken on the Green Dream Landscaping Show,...

The Myth of Multitasking: Why Focus Is the Real Superpower

If you’ve ever read a job post—any job post—you’ve probably seen the phrase “must be able to multitask.” It’s one of...

3 Ways to Be a More Appealing Employer in a Competitive Market

In today’s job market, employers don’t just compete for customers—they also compete for talent. And in many industries,...

Hire Employees Who Have a Sense of Urgency

In today’s fast-moving business world, speed matters. Projects have deadlines, customers have expectations, and...

Why Candidates Turn Down Job Offers: It’s Not Always About the Offer

Many employers assume that when a candidate turns down a job offer, it must be because the salary wasn’t high enough,...

Do Your Employees Know How Their Success Is Being Measured?

One of the biggest hidden problems in today’s workplaces is that most employees don’t actually know how their success...

If You’re Thinking it, Say it: How to Avoid Costly Hiring Mistakes

In recruiting and hiring, few things are as frustrating as realizing—weeks or months after the start date—that a new...

The Right Number of Direct Reports: Finding the Sweet Spot for Leadership Success

One of the most important and often overlooked aspects of effective leadership is determining the right number of...
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