From Kristen’s Desk

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Why Do Certain Teammates Drive Me Nuts

Maybe it’s the teammate that walks in, tells you what they need from you and walks back out without even giving you a friendly hello. Maybe Or maybe it’s the one who sits quietly in meetings during a lively debate of ideas and has nothing to contribute. All these little annoyances can start to build up if you don’t have a context to understand what makes people tick.

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The Power of Teamwork

Today I’m feeling incredible appreciation for my team, who always pulls together when one of us is in need of help. This time that person is me.

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Happy Birthday, Team Builder!

January 27 was Team Builder Recruiting’s fifth birthday. The TBR journey took twists and turns that I could never have foreseen. Some lessons came easy, some came hard. But if I could go back and time, here are a few things I would tell myself.

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Musings of a Pandemic-Weary Business Owner

This year has really been one for the history books. This week, I spent some time reflecting on how differently people have approached this year and tried to find meaning somewhere in the midst of the chaos.

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Hire Smart. Hire Fast.

Never has the value of flexibility been more tested than in 2020. From hiring freezes in March to hiring blitzes in October, this year has been quite the ride.

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First Impressions Matter

If a candidate is ready to make a move and their resume looks promising to you, chances are it looks promising to some of your hiring competitors as well.

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Culture as the Secret Sauce

As a recruiter, I’ve noticed that our clients who embrace the value of cultivating a specific culture within their company seem to grow more quickly and hire with more ease and efficiency.

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Hitting "Reset" on 2020 Plans

Business owners and leaders are taking a look at 2020 and saying, Wow! This year isn’t going to be quite what I hoped for!

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The Uneven Impact of COVID-19

Just a layer beneath the global impact of coronavirus on health and economy making daily headlines lies a situation has had a TREMENDOUS impact on employees of businesses of every size.

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Thoughts for This Unique Time

It’s certainly a historic season we’re currently living in. Here are some thoughts to keep us looking forward to a brighter future.

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How to Hire & Onboard New Employees

Employers who want to successfully hire new employees, must find the right candidates and properly plan onboarding so that it's as seamless as possible.

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