What is The Silent Reject?
An exploration of why candidates disappear during the hiring process and how this behavior signals underlying operational disorganization within a business.
4 min
Talent Acquisition
26 posts
What is Cost-to-Skill?
Understand the financial trade-offs between training existing staff and hiring new talent using the cost-to-skill metric.
4 min
What is the Anti-Job Description?
Discover how the Anti-Job Description uses radical honesty to filter candidates, saving time and ensuring you hire team members ready for the reality of your business.
4 min
What is a Hot Skills Bonus for Small Business Managers
Understand how a hot skills bonus works to retain technical talent and manage compensation costs in a competitive labor market.
5 min
The Anti-Job Description: scaring away the wrong people to find the right ones
Learn how to write job descriptions that attract cultural fits by focusing on values and behaviors rather than just skills. A guide to radical honesty in hiring.
Ben Schmidt
8 min
What is Algorithmic Bias in Management?
A guide for business owners on algorithmic bias, explaining how systematic errors in AI impact hiring, team building, and organizational fairness.
4 min
The Boomerang Advantage: why you should re-hire the people who quit
Discover the value of boomerang employees. Learn why maintaining relationships with former staff can lead to high-ROI re-hires who bring new skills and deep loyalty.
Ben Schmidt
6 min
What is an Employer Value Proposition (EVP)?
A practical guide for business owners to understand EVP, distinguishing it from employer branding, and using it to attract and retain the right talent.
4 min
What is Headhunting?
A comprehensive guide for business managers on headhunting, explaining how proactive recruitment differs from traditional hiring and when to utilize it.
4 min
The David Strategy: how to steal talent from Goliath without matching the salary
A guide for small business owners on recruiting top talent. Learn to compete with big corporations by pitching impact, autonomy, and access rather than just salary.
Ben Schmidt
7 min