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The 2026 Talent Shift: Why Employees Choose Teams Over Brands

For decades, companies assumed people joined brands. Big names. Strong reputations. A well-designed career page with...

The 2026 Hiring Reset: What Smart Companies Are Doing Differently This Year

Every December, business owners and hiring managers pull out their notebooks, dashboards, and whiteboards and start...

3 Companies You Can’t Out-Recruit

Let’s get this out of the way upfront: Some companies are almost impossible to out-recruit. It doesn’t matter how much...

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...

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...

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...

Job vs. Career — Is There Really a Difference?

When you’re trying to attract talent, the words you choose matter. But so does the substance behind those words. One of...
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