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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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Practice Leader Kristin Pozen Shares Expert Advice on AI-Written Resumes in SHRM Article

As AI reshapes recruitment, Duffy Group’s Practice Leader Kristin Pozen shares her seasoned perspective in a recent SHRM article, “AI-Written Resumes: Use a Discerning Eye, Hiring Managers Advise.”

Kristin offers essential tips for hiring managers to accurately assess a resume’s authenticity. She warns against the pitfalls of excessive keyword usage and stresses the importance of evaluating […]

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Finding Leaders in a Post-Pandemic World: Strategies from Top Healthcare Executive Recruiters

In the wake of COVID-19, healthcare leadership has metamorphosed. Leaders have evolved from reactive to proactive, from efficient to creative and from managers to inspiring visionaries. These qualities, crucial for navigating global crises, are both rare and in high demand.

In fact, 48% of healthcare organizations report significant challenges in finding quality executive candidates. It’s clear […]

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Kathleen Duffy Honored as One of Phoenix’s Top 100 CEOs & 2024 Phoenix Titan 100

Recognized for her exceptional leadership, vision and passion, Duffy Group President and CEO, Kathleen Duffy, was recently honored by Titan CEO as one of Phoenix’s top 100 CEOs on the prestigious 2024 Phoenix Titan 100 list. This accolade celebrates the area’s most accomplished business leaders in their industry.

The 2024 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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. […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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