Sep 3, 2024 | Employer Blogs
How It Can Make or Break Your Business In the competitive landscape of small businesses, hiring the right talent is not just important—it’s essential. The success or failure of a business often hinges on the quality of its employees. This makes the hiring...
Aug 26, 2024 | Employer Blogs
The Impact of Concierge Services in Skills-Based Talent Gardening In today’s competitive business environment, small businesses face a unique set of challenges when it comes to hiring and retaining top talent. With limited resources and time, traditional recruiting...
Aug 19, 2024 | Candidate Blogs, Employer Blogs
For decades, the resume has been the cornerstone of the job application process. It’s a snapshot of one’s career history, educational background, and a curated list of accomplishments. But as the job market evolves, the traditional resume is becoming an increasingly...
Aug 12, 2024 | Employer Blogs
Ever wonder how your hiring practices impact the community? A skills-based hiring model is often considered better for underserved talent pools for several reasons: Focus on Abilities Over Credentials: Traditional hiring practices often emphasize formal...
Aug 5, 2024 | Employer Blogs
Hiring the right talent is one of the most crucial aspects of running a successful small business. Yet, for many business owners, the hiring process can be daunting, time-consuming, and sometimes even frustrating. This is where Talents ASCEND comes in—a game-changing...
Jul 29, 2024 | Employer Blogs
In the dynamic landscape of hiring practices, small businesses often find themselves at a crossroads when it comes to adopting new methodologies. One such approach gaining traction is skills-based hiring, yet many small businesses remain hesitant to fully embrace it....
Jul 22, 2024 | Employer Blogs
Interviewing candidates is a crucial step in the hiring process for small business owners. Preparing in advance is essential; review the candidate’s paperwork, prepare a list of relevant questions, and understand the role’s requirements and the qualities you’re...
Jul 15, 2024 | Employer Blogs
In today’s competitive business landscape, talent churn—the rate at which employees leave a company—is a significant concern for small businesses. McKinsey’s research highlights the staggering costs associated with churn, emphasizing the financial burden...
Jul 3, 2024 | Employer Blogs
In today’s competitive job market, businesses are constantly seeking candidates with unique skills and perspectives. One often-overlooked talent pool is the veteran community. Hiring military talent offers numerous benefits that can significantly enhance your...
Jun 28, 2024 | Employer Blogs
Skills-based hiring can empower small business owners with more freedom to focus on several critical aspects that contribute to long-term success and growth: Strategic Planning: Owners can dedicate time to developing and refining strategic plans for the business. This...
Jun 24, 2024 | Employer Blogs
Running a small business can be both exhilarating and challenging. While many small businesses struggle to survive past their first few years, some manage to thrive for decades. What sets these long-lasting businesses apart? Several key factors contribute to small...
Jun 7, 2024 | Candidate Blogs, Employer Blogs
Robyn GrableFounder and CEO of Talents ASCEND In its list of top workplace predictions for 2023, consultancy firm Gartner said “skills-based hiring rather than degree requirements will dominate at successful companies.” According to McKinsey, “hiring for skills is...
