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Could AI Level the Playing Field for Neurodivergent Talent?

Lukas Vanterpool January 5, 2026 No Comments

We’ve talked about finding the right balance between AI efficiency and human judgment in hiring – how algorithms might screen out unique talent and why human oversight matters. But here’s something else…

Hiring in 2026? Don’t Let Algorithms Make the Final Call on Talent

Lukas Vanterpool January 5, 2026 No Comments

Now we’re all easing back into work after the holidays, we think the past few weeks should serve as a great reminder about just how much human connection really matters – not just in our home lives, but in hiring too. The way…

Your Most Important 2026 Resolution? Make Your Interviews Better

Lukas Vanterpool November 25, 2025 No Comments

As the year draws to a close, leaders across America are setting ambitious goals for 2026. With U.S. manufacturing facing approximately 3.8 million job openings over the next decade, for many, the most…

This Holiday Season: 18 Million Empty Plates at America’s Table

Lukas Vanterpool November 25, 2025 No Comments

As our teams prepare for holiday celebrations and year-end gatherings, there’s a stark contrast we can’t ignore. While our companies plan festive meals, an estimated 18 million American households are experiencing food insecurity – a crisis that becomes especially…

One in Three New Hires Quit Within 90 Days

Lukas Vanterpool October 14, 2025 No Comments

Congratulations. The interview went well, your ideal candidate accepted the offer, and you’re ready to celebrate another successful hire. But, and it’s a BIG but, according to Employee Cycle research,…

Let’s Talk About the Elephant in Your Interview Room

Lukas Vanterpool October 14, 2025 No Comments

How engaged are your employees? It’s a question we should all be asking ourselves. According to Gallup’s 2024 State of the Global Workplace report, 17% of US employees are actively…

How Flexible Work Is Reshaping F&B Talent Access

Lukas Vanterpool September 10, 2025 No Comments

The Food and Beverage industry is experiencing a fundamental shift – are you seeing it? The smartest F&B companies are now finding creative ways to incorporate flexibility into roles so…

Your 2026 Recruitment Strategy Can’t Wait

Lukas Vanterpool September 10, 2025 No Comments

As we start planning for next year (yes, 2026 is just around the corner!), hiring teams have the chance to choose between two fundamentally different approaches to their recruitment: strategic,…

Your EVP Isn’t Working. Here’s the Human-Centered Fix

Lukas Vanterpool August 19, 2025 No Comments

If you’ve invested in upgrading salaries, expanding benefits, and promoting more people but still struggle to attract and retain top talent, you’re not alone. Gartner’s latest research reveals a stunning…

People, Not Robots: Why Purpose Beats Paychecks

Lukas Vanterpool August 19, 2025 No Comments

Here’s a statistic that should make every hiring manager pause. According to Gartner research, 82% of employees say it’s important for their organization to see them as a person, not…

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