HR Trends

What are Employers Asking During Interviews in 2026? The most common job interview questions in 2026 remain largely consistent with previous years, with a growing emphasis on behavioral, values-based, and role-specific scenarios. Candidates can expect a mix of classic “get to know you” prompts, performance-based questions, and future-focused topics about adaptability and culture fit. ​Top 10 Job Interview Questions of 2026 How to Answer These Questions? The best way to handle these questions in 2026 is to use clear structures …
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Short on Hands? Age-Inclusive Hiring Can Be The Answer Across nearly every industry, there has been a heightened difficulty in discovering and recruiting qualified talent. We dive into this phenomenon in our recently published 2026 Recruitment Trends Report, which is an ongoing concern for employers and recruiters across the globe this year and doesn’t see any sign in slowing down. While common advice ranges from joining more job boards, hiring recruiters, and networking at industry events and college campuses, there …
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No Vacation In Sight: Why Americans Aren’t Using (All) Their PTO Everyone talks about how vacations are important to recharge, but too many Americans aren’t using their available time off to rest. While other parts of the world, especially in Europe, fully utilize their time off without hesitation, Americans are hesitant to take advantage of a benefit their employer freely offers. Why is this? Overall, many American workers are not using all of their paid time off (PTO) due to …
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The Talent Shortage of 2025 Shows No Sign of Slowing Down While economic headwinds may have slowed down general hiring, the shortage of critical talent has not eased. In fact, the talent shortage is projected to intensify in 2026. The World Economic Forum projects that the average enterprise will face a 40% skills gap by 2027, while 63% of employers now view skill shortages as the top barrier to transformation.​ These figures support the many observations from other experts in …
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What is a CRM? CRM, or customer relationship management, a software tool that manages, analyzes, and improves interactions with current and potential customers. The main purpose of a CRM is to strengthen business relationships, streamline processes, and boost profitability by organizing all customer information, such as contact details, communication history, sales opportunities, and support issues, in a centralized, easily accessible system. This proves highly useful, especially when there are many people to keep track of. Modern CRM software can track every …
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AI Resumes Are Running Amok. Tired of corporate “Mad Libs”? We feel ya. AI-generated or AI-spun resumes are becoming increasingly common, especially as job seekers try to “game” ATS screeners. As job applicants race to pass AI-screening ATS systems, they use AI themselves to insert keywords and phrases to get to the phone call round of the job hunting process. Unfortunately, this problem is self-propagating, with more frequent AI usage on the rise. While not all AI-generated resumes should disqualify …
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Why Skills-First Hiring is a Game Changer for Business Performance in 2025 The world of work is evolving rapidly. With quickly evolving technology, the welcome adoption of artificial intelligence, and increasing rates of “junk” job applications due to automation, organizations are experiencing more challenges than ever. Today’s businesses are facing talent shortages, shifting employee expectations, and the rise of AI-driven roles are putting traditional hiring methods to the test. The solution? Enter skills-first hiring—an approach that prioritizes a candidate’s capabilities over …
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The Top 5 Most In-Demand Job Skills of 2025 The job market in 2025 is evolving at an unprecedented pace, driven by rapid technological advancements, shifting workforce demographics, and changing employer priorities. As degrees become less of a differentiator and skills-based hiring takes center stage, professionals who develop and showcase the right competencies will have a clear edge. Here are the top five most in-demand job skills for 2025 that every job seeker should prioritize. 1. AI Literacy and Machine Learning …
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41% of Recruiters Report “Candidate Ghosting” as a Serious Problem 2025 has proven to be a challenging year for recruitment, though its difficulties are not insurmountable. With proactive talent sourcing, effective branding and promotion, and proper candidate screening practices, common problems can be mitigated. Today’s topic is job seekers ghosting during the recruitment process, a problem that plagues almost half of today’s recruiters. What is Candidate Ghosting? Candidate ghosting is when job seekers abruptly cease communication with employers during the …
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