Recruitment Strategies & Perspectives from Duffy Group
Recruitment Strategies &
Perspectives from Duffy Group
Unveil the secrets of successful recruitment with pioneering strategies, latest industry news and expert insights. Perfect for organizations, hiring leaders, recruiters and team builders looking to secure their dream candidate.
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Credentials vs. Chops: Kristin Pozen’s Take on Skills-Based Hiring in HR Daily Advisor
The workforce is at a crossroads, with historically low unemployment pushing the need for skills to be at the forefront of hiring strategies. Practice Leader and Senior Executive Recruiter, Kristin Pozen, discusses the shift in talent recognition from traditional degree requirements to a broader evaluation of skills and potential in her latest HR Daily […]
Striking Gold: How Senior Living Recruiters Solve the Staffing Shortage
Every day, 10,000 people join the senior population, but the ranks of skilled senior living professionals aren’t keeping up.
The perfect storm (a.k.a. lack of qualified candidates, the demanding nature of the work and greener pastures in other industries) means ads and job fairs are no longer the golden ticket to top talent.
In […]
Contingent, Retained & Informed Search: What’s the Difference & Why is Informed Search Better?
Choosing the right recruiter is often as challenging as finding the right hire. You wouldn’t go on a date without checking out your options, right? So, why commit to a search model without the same consideration?
Before you go out on a quest to find “The One,” let’s break down the traditional go-tos — contingent vs. […]
Kathleen Duffy Unpacks Gen-Z Workforce Dynamics in Article for Forbes Human Resources Council
As Generation Z begins to make its mark in the workforce, businesses face the challenge of understanding and integrating this diverse and technologically savvy demographic. Kathleen Duffy, President and CEO of Duffy Group, shares her expertise with the Forbes Human Resources Council, emphasizing the essential shift in workplace dynamics and strategies needed to effectively […]
Melissa Barker Explores the Essential Shift to Flexible Work in Article for Government Executive
The federal government grapples with the pressing challenge of attracting and retaining top talent. Melissa Barker, Vice President of Practice Development at Duffy Group, addresses this critical issue in her recent Government Executive article, highlighting the vital role of flexible work arrangements in modernizing public sector employment.
Melissa explains how teleworking and flexible schedules are […]
Duffy Group’s Colleen Neese Shares Expert Strategies for Nonprofit Recruitment in NonProfit Pro Article
Finding the right talent in the nonprofit world is a tightrope walk — blending skill with passion for the cause and doing so on a shoestring budget. This balancing act calls for a unique approach to recruitment, one that matches professional abilities with a deep commitment to the mission.
In her NonProfit Pro article, “Recruiting for […]
Glass Half Empty or Half Full: December Jobs Report Presents Differing Points Of View
How did the nation end the year relative to jobs and unemployment, and what does it mean for businesses and the workforce moving forward?
It all depends on who you ask.
Some experts called the December jobs data “startlingly strong” and the U.S. economy “one of the strongest in decades” while others said underlying facts point to […]
Duffy Group’s John Fierro Provides Insight on Enhancing Arizona’s Manufacturing Workforce in Phoenix Business Journal
Arizona faces a pressing issue in its thriving manufacturing sector: a high demand for workers across all manufacturing roles coupled with significant workforce churn, highlighting the urgent need for a comprehensive talent acquisition and retention strategy.
In a recent feature in the Phoenix Business Journal, John Fierro offers practical advice for strengthening Arizona’s burgeoning manufacturing workforce. […]
Another Pivot Out of Necessity: Manufacturers Must Retool to Rebuild Their Workforce
Before the pandemic, American manufacturers were operating, no pun intended, like well-oiled machines. Manufacturing job openings weren’t an industry-wide issue.
The sector that launched the U.S. as a superpower at the turn of the 20th century was holding its own— striving to keep momentum from decades past, dabbling in automation, enjoying a healthy supply chain and […]
Spring Cleaning Your Recruitment Strategy
Weekends in April and May are a good time to get serious about spring cleaning. This applies to recruitment strategy as much as it applies to our homes. We may think we’ve got everything under control, but a good spring clean always proves otherwise.
Growing up the daughter of an Army Colonel, ours was a family […]
