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Storytelling in Recruitment: The Key to Better Hiring

Storytelling in Recruitment: The Key to Better Hiring

In recruitment, it’s easy to get caught up in checklists—skills, experience, certifications. But what if the most important piece is something harder to quantify? Something human? In our recent post, we celebrated the successful placement of an HR Generalist who...
Total Compensation: Attract Top Talent Beyond Salary

Total Compensation: Attract Top Talent Beyond Salary

When it comes to attracting and keeping great employees, one thing is clear: salary alone isn’t enough. This is especially true in industries like tech, energy, and manufacturing, where skilled professionals have more opportunities and higher expectations than ever...
Is Your Onboarding Process Costing You Top Talent?

Is Your Onboarding Process Costing You Top Talent?

In high-pressure industries like tech, energy, and manufacturing, time is money—and onboarding often gets rushed or skipped in the name of speed. But as Debbie Mastel shared in a recent ICTC-CTIC DWCA series with Xavier Labrecque and Heileen Arias, the hidden costs of...
Structured Interviews: The Key to Better Hiring Decisions

Structured Interviews: The Key to Better Hiring Decisions

Creating a great job posting is only half the battle. Once you’ve attracted strong candidates, what happens next can make—or break—the hiring process. As Debbie Mastel shared in a recent podcast episode with Angela Nguyen, structured interviews aren’t just a best...
Fast-Paced Team Onboarding Without Losing Quality

Fast-Paced Team Onboarding Without Losing Quality

In fast-moving sectors like tech, energy, and manufacturing, onboarding can often feel like a luxury that teams don’t have time for. But as Debbie Mastel pointed out in a recent ICTC-CTIC DWCA series conversation with Heileen Arias and Xavier Labrecque, a rushed or...
Is One and Done Hiring a Myth? The Truth About Fast Hiring

Is One and Done Hiring a Myth? The Truth About Fast Hiring

Imagine this: A hiring manager calls a recruiter, requests a candidate, the recruiter makes one call, sets up one interview, and the perfect hire is made—just like that. Sounds too good to be true, right? For most recruitment professionals, the concept of One and Done...