by Michelle Bink | Aug 19, 2026 | Employee Development + Engagement, Recruitment + Talent Management
There are more job ads live right now than there are qualified people to fill them. If your last recruitment round felt slower, more expensive and less successful than it used to be, you’re not imagining it, and you’re not alone. According to Jobs and...
by Michelle Bink | Aug 5, 2026 | Employee Development + Engagement, HR Compliance + Governance, People Strategy, Recruitment + Talent Management
In today’s employment market, salary alone is no longer enough to attract and retain great employees. While competitive pay remains important, many employees are asking a different question before accepting—or staying in—a role: “What else does this...
by Michelle Bink | Jun 30, 2026 | Learning + Skill Development, People Strategy, Recruitment + Talent Management
23% of employees actively disengaged at work globally1.5–2× annual salary, typical cost to replace a skilled employee57% of workers say unclear expectations affect their performance Despite global economic uncertainty, the labour market for skilled workers has refused...
by Michelle Bink | Apr 7, 2026 | HR Compliance + Governance, Recruitment + Talent Management, Uncategorized
Artificial intelligence was supposed to fix recruitment. Faster screening. Better matches. Less bias. More efficiency. Instead, many HR leaders are now facing a different reality: more applications, less clarity, increased risk, and growing regulatory pressure. What...
by Michelle Bink | Feb 13, 2026 | Recruitment + Talent Management
Have you ever hired someone “just to get a bum on a seat”?Have you rushed recruitment because the workload was out of control, a team member resigned suddenly, or you were working ridiculous hours trying to cover the gap?And then… a few months later, you’re back at...
by Michelle Bink | Nov 14, 2025 | Recruitment + Talent Management
The True Impact of a Poor Hiring Decision A bad hire doesn’t just affect one role — it can ripple through your entire business. From lost productivity and lowered morale to direct financial loss, the effects are far-reaching. Research shows that replacing an employee...
