Comparing today’s housing and job markets: How to navigate a candidate’s market to get the talent you need

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A good home sells quickly, and so does a well qualified job candidate. Morgan Hunter recruiters and talent experts Adam Loewen and Harry Brewer give their advice for landing top talent in this competitive market.… Read More »

8 Tips for Hiring in a Competitive Job Market

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When it comes to hiring, it’s a candidate’s market. This is simply because there’s such a low unemployment rate. As a result, you need to up your game to find the talent you need. So how can you hire when the market is so competitive? Here are some tips to keep in mind: Tip #1:… Read More »

Create Opportunities, Not Just Jobs

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  In today’s competitive hiring landscape, top candidates have options. They’re searching out employers who offer more than just good pay and benefits. They want to work at places where they feel rewarded in a culture that’s a fit for their personality and lifestyle. That’s why companies need to take stock of what they’re offering… Read More »

Need to Hire in the Kansas City Area this Summer? Here’s What to Do

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  Despite careful planning and forecasting, you’re struggling to find the right-fit talent for your job openings. Sound familiar? If it does, you’re certainly not alone. As a Kansas City staffing agency, it’s an issue we see time and again with local organizations. The good news is that there are steps you can take to… Read More »

How to Fix Common Hiring Mistakes

  As companies ramp up hiring and quality candidates become harder to find, organizations are more apt to make hiring mistakes. In fact, 95 percent of companies admit to making bad hires, according to research firm Brandon Hall Group. In should come as no surprise that a bad hire can cost your organization money and… Read More »

How to Attract & Retain Talent

  With over 5 million job openings and unemployment under 5 percent, there will be plenty of competition for top talent in 2017. How can you and your company appeal to the most talented professionals on the market? And once they’re hired, how can you keep them around? Here some practical tips to attract and… Read More »