Hard-to-fill roles cost more, take longer, and stall the work that depends on them. Most employers respond by reposting the job and hoping for a better month. The ones who fill these roles consistently use a different playbook: a focused employer brand, a frictionless referral program, candid job descriptions, AI in the parts of hiring it actually helps, and a wider definition of where talent comes from. This guide walks through five strategies that work.

Boomerang employees made up 35% of all new hires in March 2025, the highest share ADP has tracked since 2018. That changes the question from "should we ever rehire a former team member" to "when does it make sense, and how do we do it without losing the team that stayed." This guide walks through both.

The holidays are quickly approaching, budget and planning sessions are in full swing, and January 1st will be here before you know it. The end of the year is the perfect time to wrap up any of those outstanding tasks you put off during the year and get a great start to the New Year in 2026.

A practical, people-first career development strategy is one of the most effective ways to close today’s AI-era skills gaps while boosting retention and performance. By building and maintaining a clear skills library, conducting regular skills audits, and creating individualized development plans supported by multimodal learning options, HR and business leaders can provide employees with a transparent path to growth. When all of this is reinforced with thoughtful change management and continuous employee feedback, career development becomes a true competitive advantage.

Recently, we've needed to help some of our clients through a RIF. When companies need to perform a Reduction In Force (RIF), they face two major questions: how do we maintain compliance during the RIF, and how do we show kindness and support to the people affected?

Employee retention is one of the biggest challenges during Mergers & Acquisitions. Many M&As are motivated by a desire to access fresh talent, yet employee turnover can be as much as 70% following a merger.