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Skills First Hiring: A Hot 2026 Recruiting Trend
Degrees still have importance, but skills are rapidly gaining momentum. Skills-first hiring is rapidly replacing degree-based and title-centric recruitment, especially in competitive fields like technology and finance, to tap into wider and more diverse talent pools and address skills gaps. Employers are increasingly valuing soft skills and dropping traditional degree requirements, making adaptability and skills-based assessments central to hiring decisions. The World Economic Forum projects that the average enterprise will face a 40% skills gap by 2027, and 63% of …
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Improve Employee Benefits: 4 Ways
Are Your Employee Benefits Keeping Up With Today’s Workforce? According to SHRM’s 2025 Employee Benefits Survey, 81% of employers are investing in retirement savings and planning…but this is just the starting point in a rapidly changing benefits landscape. With economic uncertainty, disruptive technologies, and evolving workforce demographics, the question for every business leader is: Are your benefits truly aligned with what employees want today? Why Updating Benefits to Match Employee Needs Matters Modern employees, especially those who belong to Gen Z, expect …
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Boost Retention: 10 Ways
10 Ways to Boost Employee Retention What’s the number one way to maximize your recruitment strategy? If you already have talented people within your ranks, your first step should be to look within your organization. Retaining existing employees costs the least and keeps knowledge within your organization, making it a win-win for employers and employees. Today we’ll share the top 10 ways to boost employee retention and keep valuable employees in your company. 10 Ways to Increase Employee Retention Rates …
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What is an ATS?
What is an Applicant Tracking System (ATS)? An Applicant Tracking System (ATS) is software that helps organizations manage the recruitment process. It saves teams and hiring managers time by automating various stages of hiring, from posting job openings to processing applications, screening resumes, and managing communication with candidates. It functions similarly to a CRM (Customer Relationship Management) in that it organizes data and uses artificial intelligence (AI) as support, but is more recruitment-focused. These systems are designed to simplify and …
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Top 7 Job Description Mistakes
Top 7 Mistakes Employers Make when Writing Job Descriptions “If you build it; they will come.” That famous line from Field of Dreams points to an ever-present truth: the right environment will attract the right people. Likewise, when it comes to job descriptions, writing them correctly matters… and the outcome can attract or deflect qualified talent. Too often, companies can make a some common mistakes that result in attracting the wrong candidates. By failing to clearly communicate job expectations or …
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Can You Rely on a Resume? 5 Reasons Why You Can’t
Is the Classic Resume Losing Its Footing in the Modern Job Market? In the business world, your team is your greatest asset, and hiring the right people is paramount to success. You need more than just a warm body to fill a role too. You need the right person – someone whose skills, experience, and even personality align with your company’s needs and culture. But how do you find that perfect fit? The key is to have the most choices …
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The 4-Day Work Week: An Upcoming Trend?
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
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
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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7 Gen Z Workplace Expectations
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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70% of Currently Employed Workers Considering New Roles: Why?
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
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
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
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
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
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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How Competitive Intelligence Helps Companies in 2026
Competitive Intelligence: Your Strategic Secret to Success Unlock Helpful Intel to Propel Your Business. In 2026, when pay transparency laws and AI‑driven recruiting tools make the market more visible and more competitive, it’s more important than ever to understand what others in your industry are doing. Knowing which benefits attract and retain talent, how competitors structure compensation, and how they position themselves in the market can give you an upper hand when you create job listings and want to attract …
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Competitive Intelligence Case Study: Fortune 100 Client
One of our Fortune 100 clients came to use with a unique request. In addition to performing talent mapping and org chart development services, could Corporate Navigators obtain details outlining the Marketing and Communications budgets for some key competitors in the marketplace?
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