April is Financial Literacy Month, which makes it the perfect time to address what 76% of employees say causes them significant stress: money worries. Beyond competitive salaries, forward-thinking companies are offering benefits focused on improving financial health.

As a Royals fan, I have been fascinated to watch Bobby Witt Jr. develop from a highly- touted prospect into a superstar, and it got me thinking – why don’t companies approach talent the way baseball teams do? If we really want to transform talent management, could steal a few things from baseball’s playbook.

Your next great hire might already be on your payroll, and they could be hiding in plain sight. While traditional succession planning has its place, some of your best talent might be showing their potential in less obvious ways. Here’s where to look.

As talent professionals, we often hear hiring managers raise concerns about candidates based on the resume alone. But are these genuine red flags or just opportunities in disguise? Let’s break down some common concerns and how to identify a true red flag.

The question that opened The Sound of Music could just as easily be asked in many organizations. But what if these perceived “problems” are actually misplaced potential?

Keeping candidates engaged with the process and informed is one of the biggest challenges in hiring. Try these proven communication templates.

Is your hiring process moving like molasses? Read on for a quick guide to streamlining without sacrificing quality.

Want to identify — and hire — candidates who are true problem-solvers? Skip the overused, “What’s your greatest weakness?” question and try these proven techniques instead.

Ever feel like you’re wasting time on lengthy phone screens that go nowhere? Here’s how to make those crucial 15 minutes tell you everything you need to know about a candidate.

While resumes serve their purpose, they often miss the qualities that truly predict success. That’s why smart talent professionals adopt creative approaches to uncover hidden potential. Here’s how…

“We need to improve the candidate experience,” often translates to “Let’s make our interviews easier.” But that’s missing the point entirely. The best candidates want to be challenged – they just don’t want their time wasted. Here’s how to strike that perfect balance.

As Kansas City's football champions prepare for their fourth Big Game appearance in five years, HR and talent acquisition professionals can take inspiration from their proven formula for success. Let's break down how their winning strategies mirror best practices in our field.

Great candidates are slipping through your fingers, and you might not even realize why. After two decades in recruiting, I’ve seen the same bottlenecks sink promising hires time and time again. Here are the most damaging ones – and how to fix them.

The January surge in job applications tells a deeper story than just New Year’s resolutions. As recruiters and hiring managers, our challenge is uncovering the real journeys that brought candidates to our inboxes.

As the skills landscape rapidly evolves, forward-thinking companies are discovering their best talent pipeline might be the one they already have. Your next star performer might be hiding in plain sight. Here’s where to look:

The gig economy of 2025 isn’t your 2020 side-hustle story. As organizations wrestle with rapid technological change and shifting market demands, freelance work has evolved from a stopgap measure to a strategic advantage for both companies and professionals.