In today’s rapidly evolving workforce, diversity and inclusion have become central themes in recruiting. Employers strive to build teams that reflect a range of experiences, backgrounds, and perspectives. However, one form of bias that continues to undermine these efforts is ageism. Ageism in recruiting, whether overt or subtle, remains a significant barrier for older […]
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How To Know If You Got One
Organizations and hiring managers often experience significant pressure to locate top-tier talent in the current competitive job market. The term “War for Talent” has gained prominence in the last decade, encapsulating the ongoing challenge of identifying qualified individuals. In our work at Innovative People Solutions, our clients frequently approach us in response to their […]
How To Recruit When Your Back Is Against the Wall
Have you ever felt like your back is against the wall when it comes to recruiting? If so, I know the feeling. The whole recruitment effort for many companies is a challenge. A BIG challenge. And it didn’t just happen overnight. From what I see on a regular basis, many companies struggle to find qualified […]
Help Is Not Far Away . . .
I spent 15 years leading talent acquisition in corporate America and during that time I vigorously opposed the thought of getting help with a search. I have always been drawn to recruiting by the thrill of the hunt – finding the perfect candidate. And NO ONE was going to find that person before one of […]
Where Are the Good Candidates?
We have been in a “candidate market” for some time now. This is a job market where many candidates easily find multiple positions of interest and, in many cases, have multiple offers coming their way. This may not apply to EVERY opening in EVERY market, but by and large, we have seen a candidate rich […]
Homebuilders – Need Help finding Talent?
According to a recent survey of homebuilders in the western US, finding and retaining talent is the top challenge they face in the next year. IPS is here to help! We specialize in helping homebuilders across the US with their talent acquisition/recruiting needs. We have taken the lead on numerous successful searches to find executive […]