Talent Acquisition

16 articles

A diverse panel of interviewers assessing a candidate during a structured behavioral interview, highlighting professional communication and assessment.
Hiring

How to Conduct Effective Behavioral Interviews

Residents in the bottom behavioral interview quartile are 2–3 times more likely to require formal remediation for professionalism or interpersonal issues, according to Residencyadvisor .

Nathaniel Brooks·April 20, 2026
Futuristic AI interface processing digital resumes, highlighting the complex algorithms and potential for bias in applicant tracking systems.
Hiring

How Do Applicant Tracking Systems Work in 2026?

An AI resume screener, trained on existing employees' CVs, once assigned extra marks for hobbies like 'baseball' or 'basketball' while simultaneously downgrading 'softball', inadvertently favoring mal

Nathaniel Brooks·April 20, 2026
A diverse group of professionals collaborating in a modern office, highlighting skills-based hiring and workforce diversity.
Hiring

How Skills-Based Hiring Works for a Diverse Workforce

By 2025, an astonishing 85% of companies globally will be using skills-based hiring, marking a rapid and fundamental shift in how talent is acquired.

Nathaniel Brooks·April 20, 2026
Diverse job candidates in a modern office interview, with one candidate exuding a positive and collaborative attitude, highlighting the importance of attitude in hiring.
Hiring

What is recruiting for attitude, and why does it matter?

A staggering 46% of all new hires will fail within their first 18 months, leading to significant financial and operational setbacks for organizations across industries, according to LeadershipIQ .

Nathaniel Brooks·April 19, 2026
Diverse team of employees collaborating happily in a modern, sunlit office, symbolizing a 'Best Places to Work' environment.
Workplace

2026 Rubber News Best Places to Work Contest Registration Now Open

While some 'Best Places to Work' awards require no financial investment, others demand significant employee survey participation, creating a complex landscape for companies seeking recognition.

Marcus Ellery·April 17, 2026
Skilled job seekers approaching a modern office building, symbolizing a positive and attractive candidate experience.
Hiring

What Is Candidate Experience and Why Does It Matter?

Nearly half (49%) of job seekers in in-demand fields like technology have turned down an offer due to a bad hiring experience, according to PwC .

Nathaniel Brooks·April 16, 2026
Diverse group of employees celebrating earning USA TODAY Top Workplaces honors with awards and confetti.
Workplace

1,661 Organizations Earn 2026 USA TODAY Top Workplaces Honors

For the sixth consecutive year, AMERICAN SYSTEMS has been named a USA TODAY Top Workplace, ranking number seven in its size category.

Marcus Ellery·April 15, 2026
Diverse team collaborating in a modern office, showcasing skills-based hiring in action.
Hiring

What is Skills-Based Hiring and Why Does It Matter for the Future?

Over 60% of employers still reject otherwise qualified candidates solely for lacking a college degree, according to SHRM .

Nathaniel Brooks·April 15, 2026
Diverse team collaborating with digital skill icons, representing the shift towards skills-based hiring and a modern recruitment approach.
Hiring

What are skills-based hiring practices and why do they matter in 2025?

In a significant shift, 53% of employers have eliminated degree requirements, a sharp increase from just 30% last year, according to TestGorilla .

Nathaniel Brooks·April 14, 2026
A diverse team of professionals collaborating effectively, highlighting the benefits of skills-based hiring in a modern workplace setting.
Hiring

Skills-Based Hiring: Benefits and Challenges for Employers

90% of companies that have shifted to skills-based hiring report a reduction in mishires, fundamentally changing how they build their teams.

Nathaniel Brooks·April 13, 2026
Diverse HR professionals using advanced AI interfaces to analyze candidate data and streamline the talent acquisition process.
Insights

AI Tools for HR & Talent Acquisition: Navigating the Future

In 2018, Amazon's experimental AI recruiting software was scrapped after it systematically discriminated against women, penalizing resumes that included words like 'women's chess club' according to PM

Marcus Ellery·April 13, 2026
Diverse professionals collaborating in a modern office, representing the success of skills-based and inclusive hiring practices.
Hiring

What Is Skills-Based Hiring and Why Is It the Future?

Over 60% of employers still rejected otherwise qualified candidates in 2023 simply because they lacked a college degree, according to SHRM .

Marcus Ellery·April 12, 2026
Diverse Gen Z professionals collaborating in a modern, tech-infused office, discussing innovative ideas and future-focused projects.
Hiring

Top 7 Strategies for Attracting Gen Z Talent in 2026

Despite making up 37% of the global workforce this year, only 6% of Gen Zs say their primary career goal is to reach a leadership position, according to Deloitte.

Nathaniel Brooks·April 11, 2026
Diverse team collaborating around a futuristic holographic job board interface with a cityscape background, symbolizing modern recruitment.
Hiring

Top 11 Job Posting Sites for Employers in 2026

Four out of five employers receive quality candidates from ZipRecruiter within the first day, demonstrating unparalleled speed in talent acquisition.

Nathaniel Brooks·April 10, 2026
An image showing a diverse team of HR professionals using AI-powered tools and holographic screens to efficiently manage recruitment, symbolizing modern talent acquisition.
Hiring

7 AI Applications for Streamlining the Hiring Process

Companies are exploring innovative AI applications in recruitment and candidate experience to address specific hiring challenges. This article breaks down seven ways AI is reportedly being used to streamline hiring processes.

Nathaniel Brooks·April 10, 2026
Diverse professionals analyzing skill matrices on a holographic display, representing modern, data-driven skills-based hiring strategies and inclusive talent acquisition.
Hiring

What Is Skills-Based Hiring? A Practical Framework for Employers

Skills-based hiring is a recruitment strategy that prioritizes a candidate's demonstrated skills and abilities over traditional qualifications. This approach helps organizations expand their talent pool, foster diversity, and make more effective hiring decisions.

Nathaniel Brooks·April 9, 2026