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9/80 work schedule: Is it worth it?
Employer branding & candidate experience Apr 2026

9/80 work schedule: Is it worth it?

Most 9/80 articles read like HR policy documents. This one uses real candidate feedback to show what the schedule actually feels like, when it breaks down, and how it compares to the 4/10

Rachel Hubbard 12 min read
6 recruitment marketing ideas that go beyond job boards
Employer branding & candidate experience Mar 2026

6 recruitment marketing ideas that go beyond job boards

I talk to recruiters constantly. I read what they post on Reddit. The gap between "recruitment marketing" as most teams practice it and recruitment marketing that produces hires is enormous. Here are the ideas that actually move the needle.

Sean Griffith 11 min read
LinkedIn InMail best practices for recruiters (with real examples)
Employer branding & candidate experience Mar 2026

LinkedIn InMail best practices for recruiters (with real examples)

Most recruiter InMails fail for the same three reasons, and candidates can spot them in two seconds. We broke down three real examples of bad outreach and the five-part formula that actually earns replies.

Rachel Hubbard 9 min read
What social media recruiting actually looks like in 2026
Employer branding & candidate experience Mar 2026

What social media recruiting actually looks like in 2026

Most social recruiting guides are still writing for a feed that died in 2020. Here's how hiring actually moves through LinkedIn and Meta in 2026, and why your company-page dashboard has been lying to you the whole time.

Sean Griffith 8 min read
5 thoughtful job rejection email templates for every stage
Employer branding & candidate experience Feb 2026

5 thoughtful job rejection email templates for every stage

Discover 4 job rejection email templates for every stage of the hiring process. Learn how to reject candidates while leaving a positive impression.

Aliye Menzies 8 min read
6 inspiring career page examples from small businesses
Employer branding & candidate experience Feb 2026

6 inspiring career page examples from small businesses

Looking to transform your careers page into a magnet for top talent? This quick read highlights how small businesses showcase their identity, core values, and benefits in fresh, compelling ways that inspire candidates to hit “apply.”

Aliye Menzies 5 min read
Best social media recruitment strategies for 2026
Employer branding & candidate experience Feb 2026

Best social media recruitment strategies for 2026

Hiring can be expensive, but social media offers a cost-effective way to attract top talent without draining your budget.

Sean Griffith 9 min read
Does blind hiring still make sense in 2026?
Employer branding & candidate experience Feb 2026

Does blind hiring still make sense in 2026?

Discover how blind hiring impacts diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts. This article explores whether anonymized resumes truly reduce bias, and what else needs to change to build a fairer hiring process.

Sean Griffith 7 min read
Here's how to add an employee to an LLC
Employer branding & candidate experience Feb 2026

Here's how to add an employee to an LLC

Adding employees to LLC is not rocket science. But staying current with employment laws is vital. Regularly review and adapt to ensure compliance.

Sean Griffith 9 min read
How to craft an inclusive job description in 2026
Employer branding & candidate experience Feb 2026

How to craft an inclusive job description in 2026

Embracing inclusive job descriptions not only expands the pool of candidates but also lays the foundation for a more innovative and adaptable workforce.

Sean Griffith 9 min read
How to dress for a one way interview (and look confident on camera)
Employer branding & candidate experience Feb 2026

How to dress for a one way interview (and look confident on camera)

What candidates should wear on a one-way or Zoom video interview, and how hiring teams can share attire guidance that keeps the focus on answers.

Rachel Hubbard 8 min read
The only position has been filled email template you need in 2026
Employer branding & candidate experience Feb 2026

The only position has been filled email template you need in 2026

Improve your hiring process with the only 'position filled' email template you need. Save time and maintain professionalism.

Rachel Hubbard 6 min read
Why candidates reject job offers: 7 reasons and how to fix them
Employer branding & candidate experience Feb 2026

Why candidates reject job offers: 7 reasons and how to fix them

You sourced, screened, interviewed, got to "yes." Then the candidate said no. Every declined offer costs you weeks and puts your team back at square one. Most rejection reasons are operational and fixable. Here are the seven biggest ones and what to do about each.

Rachel Hubbard 6 min read
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