Posts by Kendall Groelsma
The Biggest Problems Companies Face When Recruiting Technical Talent
If you’re a hiring manager or HR leader, you’ve probably felt this already: finding and hiring great technical talent has never been more difficult. Maybe you’ve posted the role, waited weeks with no traction, or brought someone on only to realize they weren’t the right fit. It’s frustrating, time-consuming, and it puts real pressure on…
Read MoreHow Long Does It Take to Hire a Technical Candidate? Time-to-fill Metrics Explained
You’ve had that engineering role posted for six weeks. The team is stretched thin. Projects are piling up. And you’re wondering: Why is this taking so long? Hiring for technical roles can feel like chasing a unicorn—elusive, filled with unexpected twists, and just when you think you’ve caught a glimpse, it vanishes, leaving you back…
Read MoreWhy Your Job Postings Aren’t Attracting Top Talent (and How to Fix It)
You’re trying to fill an open role, but the applicants trickling in don’t match what you’re looking for. You’ve rewritten the job post a few times, pushed it out to different platforms, and still no bites from the kind of high-performing candidates you hoped for. It’s frustrating. You’re under pressure to fill the role quickly,…
Read MoreMental Health Awareness at Work: 5 Ways to Help a Struggling Teammate
I’m going to be vulnerable here, as I believe that open communication is the best way to fight the stigma surrounding mental health. For over a decade, I’ve been clinically diagnosed with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). Imagine your brain getting stuck in a constant loop, replaying intrusive thoughts or demanding repetitive actions to ease your…
Read MoreOvercoming Recruiting Challenges: How a Whiteboard Workshop Made an Impact
Recruitment can be a challenging process, especially when certain positions remain open longer than expected due to industry-specific hurdles and/or market conditions. That’s why it’s important to explore a variety of recruitment strategies to find the right candidates, including job boards, social media, cold calling, and leveraging network connections. When traditional methods fall short, thinking…
Read MoreThe Power of Personal Branding
Creating a brand can feel like a giant undertaking, but at the core of it, a personal brand is simply others’ perception of you, your skills, your experiences, and your actions. Building a personal brand and sharing thought leadership can be a powerful strategy for expanding your network and establishing professional influence. How to Build…
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