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Timely blog posts by HR and Recruiting consultants responding to every day questions, hot topics and compliance-related news as it relates to attracting, engaging and retaining talent.

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By: Krystal Freeman
June 27th, 2025

It’s almost a cliché to say that we are “living through an era of enormous change.” But some things are clichés because they are true.

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GovCon

By: Katt Silver
June 25th, 2025

Government contracting is highly competitive, and small details can make the difference between winning a bid and missing an opportunity. That’s why organizational readiness is so essential in government contracting. You need to respond quickly and deliver on what you propose.

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By: Kayla Bell
June 23rd, 2025

A well-run employee engagement survey can have a huge impact on your company. People feel more enthusiastic about work when leadership listens to them, leading to improvements in productivity and retention. According to one study, managers listening to employee feedback can cut staff turnover by as much as 20%.

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HR Tech | Best Practices | Recruitment outsourcing

By: Kayla Bell
June 12th, 2025

When you work in HR outsourcing, one of the hardest questions to answer is: what does an HR consultant actually do? It would be easier to answer the question, “What does an HR consultant not do?”

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Talent Acquisition

By: Lisa Blenis
June 12th, 2025

Attracting talent continues to be one of the biggest challenges for business leaders over the last several years, and identifying the right recruiting partner in this endeavor is key. As a leading provider of human capital consulting services in the area, we are often asked for recommendations on the top recruiting firms in the Washington, DC metro region.

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Business Management & Strategy | Employee Relations

By: Connie Maniscalco
June 9th, 2025

It's a hot labor market right now, and leaders in all industries are struggling to recruit. This could be bad news, even if you're not actively hiring. A competitive labor market means that employers will go to extreme measures to headhunt the best people—including the people on your team.