The Beacon: April 2025

The Beacon: April 2025

Honoring Resilience: Hope, Military Children, and Autism Awareness​ April holds profound significance. It’s a month that reminds us to celebrate resilience, raise awareness, and lead with hope. As we recognize both the Month of the Military Child and Autism Awareness...
Overcoming Obstacles to Hiring the Right Candidate

Overcoming Obstacles to Hiring the Right Candidate

Hiring the right candidate is one of the most critical challenges businesses face today. Despite a growing emphasis on finding individuals with the right skills, many companies still struggle to fill roles with top talent. Traditional hiring hurdles—like talent...
Why Experience Doesn’t Always Equal Competence

Why Experience Doesn’t Always Equal Competence

Does Experience Equal Competence in 2025? A talent acquisition specialist recently shared a growing challenge in hiring today: traditional resumes don’t always tell the full story. “In today’s job market,” she explained, “many resumes are crafted using AI tools or...
The Hidden Time Cost of Traditional Hiring Methods 

The Hidden Time Cost of Traditional Hiring Methods 

For business owners, every hour spent on hiring is an hour taken away from running and growing the business. Yet, many still rely on traditional hiring methods that are not only costly but also incredibly time-consuming. From posting job ads to sifting through...
V2I Partnership

V2I Partnership

 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  Talents ASCEND announces partnership with Vets2Industry FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  Talents ASCEND® and Vets2Industry Announce Strategic Partnership to Support Veterans and Military Spouses in the Workforce  Simpsonville, SC– March 14, 2025 –...
The Beacon: April 2025

The Beacon: March 2025

Employee Spirit Month: The Connection Between Skills-Based Hiring and Reducing Turnover​ March is Employee Spirit Month, a time dedicated to celebrating the hard work, dedication, and contributions of employees in every industry. It’s a reminder that employees are the...
YOUR ULTIMATE PREP GUIDE FOR: VETERANS DAY

YOUR ULTIMATE PREP GUIDE FOR: 
VETERANS DAY

RECOGNITION AND RESPECT Veterans Day is one of those Federal Holidays where American workers are elated for the long weekend, but when asked why we have the day off, the majority may give creative answers that don’t exactly capture the...