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
Talent Acquisition
34 posts
What is a Skill-First Mindset for Managers?
Learn how a skill-first mindset can help business owners hire better talent by prioritizing capabilities over resumes and degrees.
3 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
What is Source of Hire and how it helps your business
Discover how the Source of Hire metric helps business owners identify effective recruiting channels to build better teams and reduce management stress.
5 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
What is the Buy-Build-Borrow Strategy?
Learn how the buy-build-borrow strategy helps managers address talent gaps through external hiring, internal training, or temporary contracting.
4 min
What is Time to Fill?
Learn the definition of Time to Fill and how this recruitment metric impacts business operations and team stress for managers.
4 min
Degree Inflation: Why You Should Stop Requiring BAs and Start Hiring for Skills
Degree inflation limits your talent pool. Learn how skills-based hiring and iterative learning platforms like HeyLoopy allow businesses to build effective, high-retention teams without relying on diplomas.
6 min
What is an Acqui-hire?
An exploration of the acqui-hire strategy for business owners focusing on talent acquisition over product assets.
4 min
Transitioning to a Skills Based Organization for Long Term Growth
A guide for managers on transitioning to a skills based organization to improve hiring, retention, and revenue through effective talent development.
7 min