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Most industry sourcers have a certain degree of familiarity with Dean Da Costa.  You might know him from his training videos, SHRM presentations, or from his ability to hunt down… Read more

As labor markets remain relentlessly competitive and economic pressures like soaring inflation show little sign of abating, it’s crucial for companies to be capable of attracting and retaining talent. HR… Read more

Social media platforms are mostly used by companies to reach their target audience and promote their products/services. However, did you know that social media platforms are also being used by 92%… Read more

Diversity hiring is an important and often misunderstood topic. There are countless opinions on what optimal diversity hiring programs look like, what their outcomes should be, and how organizations should… Read more

A skills gap analysis is a method for determining the difference (or gap) between the current state and a desired future skill set. Organizations use it to discover the abilities… Read more

According to NACE’s Job Outlook 2022 Spring Update survey, employers reported that they plan to hire almost one-third (31.6%) more new college graduates from the Class of 2022 than they hired… Read more

A certification is usually a surefire way of knowing a candidate’s capabilities.  Across most industries there’s a vast array of these milestones, and the database scene is no exception. MongoDB… Read more

Attracting and retaining the right employee can be one of the biggest sources of stress for a business. With the UK having an average turnover rate of 15%, businesses can… Read more

There is an old story I heard once that relates perfectly to TA leadership. It’s of a young farmhand looking for work.  During the interview the would-be farmhand was asked, “Why… Read more

Candidate experience is a candidate’s perception of your recruiting process that begins from their first interaction with your organization. How you source, evaluate, interview and onboard a candidate impacts the… Read more

While remote work has become more mainstream in recent years, it is still a relatively new concept for many companies, and adjusting to this new work environment can be challenging,… Read more

There are many parallel universes, and we’re lucky enough to live in one where the great Dean Da Costa resides. Today’s nugget of wisdom might just be his 9th symphony:… Read more

There’s no doubt employers and HR leaders are facing unprecedented challenges in retaining and hiring top talent. Each month seems to bring more sobering statistics on the labor and employment… Read more

In May 2022, Ben Eubanks, Chief Research Officer for Lighthouse Research & Advisory, shared in a blog post, “According to some sources, the number of HR technology firms is more… Read more

There has been a steady rise in the demand for software engineers over the past few years, and it shows no sign of slowing. The U.S Bureau of Labor Statistics… Read more