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The 4-Day Work Week: An Upcoming Trend?

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Will A 4-Day Work Week Be The New Trend? Is the Four-Day Workweek the Future of Work? Countries and companies worldwide are still experimenting with the four‑day workweek, and some governments have floated national policies or funded large pilots. So what do trends look like in the United States right now, and is the traditional five‑day, 40‑hour workweek really on its way out? While a five‑day schedule has been ingrained in society for decades, shifts in work culture, technology, and …
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Tiktok Helps Gen Z Find Jobs

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Almost Half of Gen Z Landing Jobs through TikTok Is social media like TikTok the stomping grounds for young career seekers? The latest data from Zety® and other studies say yes. Zety®, a career service focused on helping individuals enhance their resumes and cover letters, has recently unveiled its 2025 Gen Z Career Trends Report. This comprehensive survey, conducted with nearly 900 Gen Z workers, explores how social media—particularly TikTok—is influencing career choices and job search tactics for the generation …
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The US Cities with Most Remote Work in 2026

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Identifying the U.S. Cities with the Most Remote Employees Recently, we came across a striking visualization from Visual Capitalist that maps where remote workers are concentrated across major U.S. cities. From California to New York, several metro areas still have a significant share of remote workers, even as many employers increase return‑to‑office (RTO) and hybrid expectations. For employers, this kind of regional insight is more than trivia. It helps you understand what workers expect in specific markets and informs key …
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DeepSeek Disrupts the AI World

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DeepSeek: The Friendly Blue Whale Disrupts the World of AI Earlier in 2025, a new AI model from China emerged to compete with big names like ChatGPT. As professionals across all industries race to utilize the best of AI, we understood that this chatbot would also become an option for recruiters too. So, we wrote this article to update our followers and colleagues about this latest recruiting trend. DeepSeek: A New Chatbot to Compete with the Rest Who’d ever thought …
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2025 Executive Orders: What to Know

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The Impact of New DEI Executive Orders on Organizations in the U.S. On January 20, 2025, the new presidential administration enacted two executive orders related to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. One of the key actions taken was revoking Executive Order (EO) 11246, a measure that the Johnson administration established in 1965. The second was an executive order on gender that mandates single-sex spaces in the workplace, affirming “the binary nature of sex.” Along with issuing these new executive orders, 78 …
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90 Days & A Dream

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How Corporate Navigators Began…and Where It’s Going 90 Days and A Dream: Corporate Navigators Celebrates 25 Years Twenty-five years ago, in November 1999, Mitch Golob quit his day job with only 90 days to launch his own recruitment research firm. This is his story. In the late 90s, Mitch was a Research Associate at the global executive search firm Heidrick & Struggles, where he had an excellent learning experience and thorough training on helping clients with recruitment needs. The demand …
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7 Gen Z Workplace Expectations

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7 Gen Z Workplace Expectations Gen Z, born roughly between 1997 and 2012, is the first generation to grow up in the age of the internet. By 2030, they will make up at least 30% of the workforce, only rivaling the ranks of Millennials, who are now gradually assuming the leadership positions retiring Baby Boomers are leaving behind (read more in our 2025 Recruitment Trends Report!) Generation Z has experienced a level of global connection and velocity of information unprecedented …
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AI in Recruiting: Friend or Foe?

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AI in Recruiting: Friend or Foe? It is no secret that AI is changing the way we live and work. It is also changing the way recruiters and research recruitment firms are sourcing talent. In the recruitment space, the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) has made the process faster and more efficient, while also raising new questions around bias, candidate experience, and data privacy. Is AI a friend, or is it a foe? As of 2026, most talent acquisition leaders say AI …
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70% of Currently Employed Workers Considering New Roles: Why?

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Did You Know: 70% of the Currently Employed Are Open to New Jobs According to a survey by TopResume, more than 70% of individuals who are currently employed are considering a new job or are open to new opportunities. When asked about their “relationship status” with their job, almost three quarters of respondents said they would take on a new position if the right opportunity came their way. This makes currently employed workers a hidden source of qualified candidates who could potentially …
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The 10 Most Wanted Job Candidate Qualities in 2026

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The 10 Most Wanted Job Candidate Qualities in 2026 In an ever-evolving recruitment world in which talent sourcing trends come and go, one thing stays the same: employers are always looking for above-average job candidate qualities. This means there is more than just technical skill desired in their search for new talent. While industry knowledge and expertise are still important, many companies are seeking more balanced candidates who can navigate workplaces with finesse. These individuals possess a blend of interpersonal, leadership, and problem-solving abilities that …
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How a Strong Brand Improves Employee Loyalty in 2026

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Your A Strong Brand Affects Employee Loyalty in 2026 While a strong brand is crucial in attracting top talent, its influence extends far beyond recruitment. A strong employer brand can play a pivotal role in employee retention, reducing turnover and helping companies maintain a committed workforce. Excellent branding also creates loyal employees, a positive work environment, and increases the rate of employee satisfaction in your ranks. In 2026, employer branding is increasingly treated as part of the overall employee experience …
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Avoid These 6 Recruiting Pitfalls

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Avoid These Common Recruiting Pitfalls When Using Recruiting Research Solutions Recruiting research solutions like SeekOut and LinkedIn Recruiter have revolutionized the way talent acquisition teams source, evaluate, and engage candidates. In 2026, these platforms and AI-powered features are now standard in many talent acquisition tech stacks, making it even more important to use them strategically rather than treating them as a magic solution. However, in spite of the many benefits these tools offer—such as saving time, improving candidate quality, and …
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Return to Office vs Hybrid vs Remote in 2026

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RTO, Hybrid, or Remote: Which is best for you? With big companies like Amazon calling for a return to office 5 days a week starting in 2025, this begs the question, why, and what are the benefits of the full in-person model, hybrid work, or full remote? While high‑profile RTO mandates grab headlines, most organizations have landed on some form of flexibility, with hybrid now the dominant model for remote‑capable roles. When considering work arrangements, full-time in-office (RTO), hybrid, and …
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Recruitment Budget Trends 2025

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Recruitment Budget Trends for 2025 To source quality candidates, many companies invest in the process with in-house recruiting teams or outsource the search to recruiting research firms. They typically have a budget for sourcing, identifying, and onboarding new talent. This is just one of the many metrics that can assist you this year as you make plans for your business. (For more reference, check out our other guides on time to fill, turnover rates, cost per hire, and other useful recruiting …
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6 Ways to Create a Holistic Work Environment

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Updated Sept 2025 Creating a Holistic Work Environment for Well-Being and Productivity In the modern workforce, more employees than ever are feeling overworked and overwhelmed. In this context, the importance of a holistic work environment cannot be overstated. According to SHRM’s Employee Mental Health Research Series, 44% of 1,405 surveyed U.S. employees experience burnout at work, while 51% feel “used up” at the close of the workday. Creating a holistic workplace can combat this burnout. This approach reevaluates traditional workplace …
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6 Things to Know About Recruiting Research in 2026

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Going Beyond the Traditional Recruitment Methods in 2026 Are you a hiring manager or team leader who needs to find the best candidates for an upcoming role? In 2026, as AI tools and modular outsourcing reshape how organizations hire, recruiting research gives you human-led, data-backed insight without locking you into a full-cycle contract. While traditional sources for finding candidates include posting a job online and waiting for candidates or outsourcing the task to a recruiting agency, there is an advantageous, …
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5 Reasons to Pay Your Employees More in 2026

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5 Powerful Reasons to Pay Your Employees More in 2026 How important is it to pay your employees more than the status quo this year? In the 2026 job market—where the talent shortage is intensifying each year—organizations must recognize the profound impact of employee compensation on overall success. Making an effort to pay your employees equal to or more than the industry standard isn’t merely a financial decision; it’s a strategic investment that can drive motivation, enhance talent retention, and …
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Building a Solid Recruiting Strategy

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Do you have a solid recruiting strategy? In 2026, companies that have healthy hiring and retention rates typically have an effective recruiting strategy, a positive company culture, and a well‑defined employer brand. All these attributes take time to build and refine, but they are worth the effort in a market where candidates and employers alike are using AI to move faster and compare more options. If you don’t have a recruiting strategy right now, it’s important to define one so …
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What is Fintech Recruitment?

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What is Fintech Recruitment in 2026? In the 2026 hiring landscape, fintech recruitment refers to the process of sourcing, attracting, and hiring financial technology candidates who sit at the intersection of finance, technology, and regulation. Fintech talent uses advanced technologies to create and scale solutions for financial services, including digital payments, blockchain and tokenization, online lending, wealthtech, regtech, and AI‑driven investment platforms. This type of executive search recruitment process requires a tailored approach that combines deep industry expertise with an …
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Recruiters vs. Headhunters: Key Differences

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Recruiters vs. Headhunters When you need to fill a role, who do you call: a recruiter, headhunter, or recruitment researcher? In the executive search world, organizations can access various services to recruit qualified job candidates. Each role has value and its place depending on an organization’s hiring needs. In this sphere, recruiters and headhunters share some responsibilities but differ in focus, methods, and the types of roles they typically fill. It’s still common to see the terms used interchangeably, especially …
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