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Hiring

Reverse Recruiting Trend Grows as Job Seekers Pay for Placement

Amidst a stagnant job market and AI-driven application systems, mid-career professionals are increasingly paying for 'reverse recruiting' services. This trend highlights the growing frustration and challenges job seekers face in securing new employment.

Nathaniel Brooks· Mar 30· 6 min read
A diverse group of professionals networking at a vibrant job fair, with subtle digital elements hinting at cybersecurity and future hiring trends.

Job fairs cultivate cybersecurity talent, shaping 2026 trends

Nathaniel Brooks · Sep 17
Diverse group of young adults looking optimistic and engaged in front of a modern office building, symbolizing new career opportunities.

Government boosts youth employment support amid job market challenges

Nathaniel Brooks · Aug 28
Temporary, Temp to Perm and Permanent Hiring With Orchard Professional Solutions

Temporary, Temp to Perm and Permanent Hiring With Orchard Professional Solutions

Sponsored by Orchard Professional Solutions · Sep 22
A dejected biopharma professional giving up on their job search, with a sunrise symbolizing industry recovery in the background.

Biopharma's Long-Term Unemployed Stop Job Search Amid Recovery

Nathaniel Brooks · Aug 27
Boardroom scene depicting a leadership void with concerned executives discussing future challenges and the urgency of succession planning.

Companies Face Leadership Readiness Gap Challenges in Talent Development

A business should ideally operate effectively for 90 days without its primary leader, a benchmark many organizations currently struggle to meet, according to wipfli.

Marcus Ellery· Aug 19· 3 min
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AI Transforms Outplacement Services, Boosting Efficiency and Cutting Costs

CareerBuilder, a long-standing name in recruitment, launched a new AI-powered outplacement product in June 2025, integrating job matching, coaching, and re-employment analytics, according to wiseguyre

Nathaniel Brooks· Aug 6· 3 min

Analysis & Trends

Editorial illustration for Five Virtual Onboarding Strategies, Compared: Where to Spend First When New Hires Never Come to the Office

Five Virtual Onboarding Strategies, Compared: Where to Spend First When New Hires Never Come to the Office

Nathaniel Brooks · Nov 8
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How to Attract Passive Candidates: Five Strategies, One Decision Framework, and the KPIs That Prove They Work

Nathaniel Brooks · Oct 31
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Four Pre-Employment Assessments Compared: Which One Fits Your Open Role?

Nathaniel Brooks · Oct 28
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Five Pre-Employment Assessment Platforms Compared: How to Pick the Right Category Before You Pick a Vendor

Nathaniel Brooks · Oct 23
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Asynchronous Video Interviews vs. Gamified Assessments: Which Screening Technique Fits Your Hiring Goals?

Nathaniel Brooks · Oct 14
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5 Key Metrics for Evaluating Employee Training Effectiveness: Performance, Completion, Retention, Pass Rates, and Skill Gap Reduction

Nathaniel Brooks · Sep 29