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Why your best hire might be failing in the first 90 days

Lukas Vanterpool March 30, 2026 No Comments

Most hiring processes are measured by one milestone: offer acceptance. But the data tells a different story. Research shared by the Havard Business Review shows that up to 20% of employee turnover happens…

Are you hiring for activity instead of impact?

Lukas Vanterpool March 30, 2026 No Comments

One of the biggest blind spots in engineering hiring is simple: too much focus on activity, not enough on impact. We see it from both sides of the market. Candidates often…

The Future of Water and Wastewater Recruitment

Lukas Vanterpool January 30, 2026 No Comments

Key takeways: The water and wastewater industries have been experiencing clear growth in recent years. With an increase in population, rising sea levels due to climate change and more sustainable water management practices,…

Engineering Talent in Water & Utilities: How to Attract and Retain the Best

Lukas Vanterpool January 30, 2026 No Comments

Key takeaways: The water and utilities sector is at a pivotal moment, driven by urgent challenges and unprecedented opportunities for innovation and investment. A combination of factors is heavily influencing the…

Throw Out the Rule Book (and Have a Conversation): Recruitment Blind Spots & Best Practice

Victor January 22, 2026 No Comments

Key takeaways: These insights are designed to help candidates stand out and in-house hiring teams build stronger, more effective recruitment processes. This interview uncovers… This interview uncovers… Meet Victor: Our…

Impact Over Activity: Recruitment Blind Spots & Best Practice

Annaliese Hindson January 22, 2026 No Comments

Key takeaways: These insights are designed to help candidates stand out and in-house hiring teams build stronger, more effective recruitment processes. This interview uncovers… Meet Annaliese: Annaliese brings many years of experience…

Why “Perfect Fit” Hires Are Your Biggest Risk

Lukas Vanterpool July 3, 2025 No Comments

Every time our team sees “hit the ground running” in a job posting, we want to ask: are you hiring for growth or are you hiring for failure? The “Perfect…

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Why your best hire might be failing in the first 90 days

Are you hiring for activity instead of impact?

The Future of Water and Wastewater Recruitment

Engineering Talent in Water & Utilities: How to Attract and Retain the Best

Throw Out the Rule Book (and Have a Conversation): Recruitment Blind Spots & Best Practice

Impact Over Activity: Recruitment Blind Spots & Best Practice

Why “Perfect Fit” Hires Are Your Biggest Risk

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