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Friday FocusTalent Acquisition has always been about finding the right people.But today, that responsibility is getting ...
09/04/2026

Friday Focus

Talent Acquisition has always been about finding the right people.

But today, that responsibility is getting more complicated.

AI is challenging how we determine candidate authenticity. Leadership quality continues to influence whether great hires stay once they join.

Getting the hire right is only the beginning.

As you head into the weekend, consider this:

Is your Talent Acquisition strategy focused on making the hire, or making sure it's the right hire for the long term?

Have a wonderful weekend.

You can't recruit your way out of bad leadership.Fast Company recently highlighted seven leadership patterns that can dr...
09/03/2026

You can't recruit your way out of bad leadership.

Fast Company recently highlighted seven leadership patterns that can drive good employees out the door.

A great recruiting strategy can bring talented people in. But if the leadership experience doesn't match what they were promised, Talent Acquisition will eventually be asked to fill those same roles again.

Recruiting and retention aren't separate conversations.

Before opening another replacement req, ask why the last person left.

Read the Fast Company article:
https://lnkd.in/eBnkWxrr

AI is changing the job interview in ways few of us expected.The Wall Street Journal reports that employers are adding ne...
09/02/2026

AI is changing the job interview in ways few of us expected.

The Wall Street Journal reports that employers are adding new screening tactics to verify candidates and determine when AI may be answering for them. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}

For Talent Acquisition leaders, the challenge is finding the right balance between protecting the integrity of the hiring process and maintaining a positive candidate experience.

How is your organization approaching AI use during interviews?

Read The Wall Street Journal article:
https://www.wsj.com/lifestyle/careers/remote-job-interview-applications-fraud-c9022cbe

Friday FocusTalent Acquisition leaders are under constant pressure to make hiring more efficient.But efficiency alone do...
08/28/2026

Friday Focus

Talent Acquisition leaders are under constant pressure to make hiring more efficient.

But efficiency alone doesn't create a better hiring experience.

Whether you're deciding where people work or introducing new technology into the hiring process, every decision affects how candidates experience your organization.

The strongest TA strategies balance business needs with the human experience of hiring.

As you head into the weekend, consider this:
Are the changes you're making to hiring improving the experience, or simply making the process more efficient?

Have a wonderful weekend.

Technology has made applying for jobs easier. But has it made hiring better?Axios reports that AI screening, ghost jobs,...
08/27/2026

Technology has made applying for jobs easier. But has it made hiring better?

Axios reports that AI screening, ghost jobs, and application overload are contributing to growing frustration and declining trust in the hiring process.

For Talent Acquisition leaders, efficiency can't come at the expense of candidate trust.

Is your hiring technology improving the candidate experience or simply adding more automation?

Read the Axios article: https://www.axios.com/2026/08/21/job-seekers-ai-hiring-ghost-jobs-trust

Remote vs. RTO continues to shape the way organizations attract and retain talent.A new study of more than 7,700 employe...
08/26/2026

Remote vs. RTO continues to shape the way organizations attract and retain talent.

A new study of more than 7,700 employees highlighted by Fortune found that fully remote workers reported the highest well-being.

For Talent Acquisition leaders, the question isn't which model wins. It's whether you're measuring how your work model affects hiring and retention.
Are you?

Read the Fortune article: https://fortune.com/2026/08/21/work-from-home-major-study-remote-workers-well-being-less-likely-to-quit-despite-ceos-like-musk-dimon-push-rto/

Friday FocusCandidates are looking for stability at the same time organizations are navigating rapid changes in how work...
08/21/2026

Friday Focus

Candidates are looking for stability at the same time organizations are navigating rapid changes in how work gets done.

Talent Acquisition can't eliminate uncertainty.
But strong TA leaders can help organizations communicate clearly, plan ahead, and make thoughtful workforce decisions even when the path forward is changing.

As you head into the weekend, consider this:
Are you giving candidates and employees clarity about where your organization is headed, even when you don't have all the answers?

Have a wonderful weekend.

AI is changing the workforce, but the headlines don't always tell the full story.Reuters reports that AI's impact on the...
08/20/2026

AI is changing the workforce, but the headlines don't always tell the full story.

Reuters reports that AI's impact on the broader labor market remains relatively small, even as companies rethink how work gets done.

For Talent Acquisition leaders, the bigger question is how the skills and roles your organization needs are changing.

Is your workforce strategy keeping pace?
Read the Reuters article: https://www.reuters.com/commentary/reuters-open-interest/ai-creeps-onto-fed-radar-footprint-is-small-so-far-2026-08-13/

Job security is becoming part of the employee value proposition.New data highlighted by HR Executive found that 54% of w...
08/19/2026

Job security is becoming part of the employee value proposition.

New data highlighted by HR Executive found that 54% of workers would accept lower pay for greater job security.

For Talent Acquisition leaders, the message is clear. Candidates want competitive pay, but they also want confidence in where the organization is headed.

Are your recruiters prepared to answer questions about stability?

Read the HR Executive article: https://hrexecutive.com/employees-will-pay-for-job-security-new-data-shows

Friday Focus Talent Acquisition leaders are being asked to make some difficult tradeoffs. Hire fewer people. Be more pre...
08/14/2026

Friday Focus

Talent Acquisition leaders are being asked to make some difficult tradeoffs. Hire fewer people. Be more precise. Use AI to create efficiency. And still make sure the organization has the talent it will need years from now.

That last part matters. Efficiency today can become a talent gap tomorrow if we stop developing early-career talent or weaken the pipelines that create future leaders.

As you head into the weekend, consider this: Are the hiring decisions you're making today solving an immediate need, or building the workforce your business will need next? Have a wonderful weekend.

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