3 Things I've Learned About Hiring and Firing After 35 Years in Business

3 Things I've Learned About Hiring and Firing After 35 Years in Business

Don't get me wrong, using AI, hiring tools and professionals can be helpful to find the right talent, but you still have to do the legwork. Here are a few things that I have learned the hard way.

Is Quiet Firing a Widespread Strategy? - Greater Phoenix In Business Magazine

A new ResumeTemplates.com survey of 1,128 business leaders finds that quiet firing is a widespread strategy in 2025. More than half of companies say they are using or plan to use the tactic—defined as pushing employees out indirectly through delayed raises, heavier workloads, and reduced benefits. 53% of Companies Are Quiet Firing This Year 42%…

Direct Hire Staffing: What Works, What Doesn’t, and Why It Still Wins

Every role deserves the right hire, but not every hire needs the same approach.Direct hire staffing is built for roles where long-term alignment with organizational goals matters. From mid-level specialists to senior leaders, it’s a model that prioritizes retention, cultural fit, and long-term value from day one. Instead of cycling through short-term fixes, companies use […] The post Direct Hire Staffing: What Works, What Doesn’t, and Why It Sti…

Beyond the algorithm: AI in Executive Search writes Phryne Williams Director at Capital Assignments

Artificial intelligence has spent the past two years reshaping every industry, and recruitment is no exception. In conversation, it is described as a game changer as it steps in to manage the finding, evaluating and hiring of individuals. In reality, it is not ready to step into human shoes, and probably never should. As a tool it should be used to augment recruitment, automating tasks, optimising workflows and lifting the administrative burden.…

From Screening to Onboarding: How AI is Reshaping the Entire Recruitment Lifecycle

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become an influential force across various industries, and recruitment is no exception. From the earliest stages of candidate sourcing to the final steps of onboarding, AI is transforming the way organizations find, evaluate, and hire talent. This evolution goes far beyond simple automation-it's redefining how human potential is identified and integrated into the workforce.The Evolution of HiringTraditionally, re…