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The average company forfeits $17,000 when they make a bad hire. That's why hiring the right talent is so important. Here's how a staffing company can help you avoid bad hires and create a better, more productive working environment: https://lnkd.in/gNVGzZZg

Recruitment isn't what it used to be. Melissa (Wood) Henson, from the ConnectedHR/ConnectedTALENT team, recently sat down with Spray Foam Magazine to discuss why skilled trades are taking center stage in a post-AI era. In the article, she breaks down how small and mid-sized businesses can pivot their HR strategies to meet modern challenges without losing the human element. Read her full interview here: https://ow.ly/UbrV50Y4tve

Really excited to share a bit more about what we’re currently building at AiR. Here's Giles Montgomery-Swan talking through how we’re simplifying the parts of recruitment CRMs that recruiters tell us are the most painful - the everyday, high-volume stuff that should be quick, but rarely is. Less friction. Fewer clicks. And workflows that actually adapt to how teams work. Built with real recruiter feedback at the centre, and focused on making the simple things feel simple again. John Armstrong Andrew Teale

Not every team wants to rip out their ATS. And not every team wants to keep duct-taping one either. That’s why PleasantlyHR works two ways: • As a clean, modern standalone ATS • Or as an execution layer on top of your existing ATS Same outcome either way: fewer delays, faster feedback, and a better candidate experience. Start where you are. Add what you need. Grow when you’re ready.

Hiring works better when assumptions are replaced with context. Here are some of the most common assumptions employers make, and what is often the reality on the candidate's side. 💡 As a hiring partner, Setberry works to align expectations early by helping employers and candidates navigate decisions with clarity, perspective, and mutual understanding. 🤝 #setberry #hiring #recruitment

Most fleets don’t need to spend more to hire better drivers: they need a smarter recruiting strategy. 💸 When teams focus on tracking what actually works, reducing friction in the hiring process, and maximizing existing recruiting channels, they can improve results without increasing spend. In today’s market, efficiency is the competitive advantage. 👉 Find out how smarter recruiting tactics improve ROI by reading the full blog post: https://hubs.li/Q042mlJm0

Friday Recruiting Picks 👇 👏 HR Collective – loved their summary of the Personio Trend Report 2026 Take away: Pay transparency is becoming mandatory (equal pay, clear structures). Not just compliance — it builds trust. 🎙 Recruiting Future (Matt Alder) + Bas van de Haterd (He/His/Him) – strong episode on bias in recruiting. Biggest hiring bias? Age bias. Their advice: start by implementing a structured system of job requirements 📖 Neue Narrative – thoughtful article about human centered recruiting Human-centered recruiting basics: ✔️ no ghosting ✔️structured interviews ✔️salary transparency ✔️no unpaid work for samples, homework, probational days I’ll share my favorite Recruiting/TA resources every Friday. Links in comment. If you discover something inspiring, please comment 🙂

👥 Spring demand exposes weak hiring systems — February fixes them. If you wait until spring to fix your hiring or subcontractor systems, you’re already late. In this new Cleanerpreneur post, I explain: ✔ Why panic hiring causes chaos ✔ What systems must exist before you hire ✔ Employees vs subcontractors (the real issue) ✔ Why February is the smartest prep month Read it here 👇 👉 https://lnkd.in/g5jRG8Th

Values-based hiring sounds inspiring. But how do you actually get started and build a framework to make it strategically work? 🎙️ In our most recent Cappuccino with HR episode, Relinde Boerman, Lead Recruiter at Polarsteps, explores what values-based hiring really means in practice, how organizations can define and operationalize their values, and where values fit alongside skills in hiring decisions. ➡️ Watch the full episode here: https://lnkd.in/dqvKztZz

Values-based hiring is the goal. But how do we make sure it doesn’t unintentionally introduce bias? Hiring for alignment with organizational values sounds inspiring… but in practice, it’s one of the hardest things to get right. Without a structured framework, “values” can become subjective, giving unconscious bias room to sneak in. So how do we move from ambiguity to a strategic, fair assessment? If you want to make your hiring process more objective and values-driven, this episode is a must-watch. Let's talk if you are interested in joining the conversation as a future guest, or exploring your own hiring challenges? #ValuesBasedHiring #RecruitmentStrategy #InclusiveHiring #TalentAcquisition #CappuccinoWithHR #HRLeaders #WeAreDevelopers Relinde Boerman Polarsteps