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What we’re learning

After 20 years of building teams and hiring globally, we're still learning every day.
Ideas and perspectives for leaders building teams, and people building careers.

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January 29, 2026
Do cover letters still matter

Do cover letters still matter in today’s hiring process? Explore when they add value, when they don’t, and how candidates and recruiters should think about them.

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March 10, 2026
Ownership Mindset is the one trait you can’t teach

Discover why an ownership mindset separates top performers from average hires and how to identify candidates who naturally take responsibility, initiative, and accountability.

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January 29, 2026
Not everyone should be in your interviews

Learn why limiting interview panels leads to better hiring decisions, faster processes, and stronger candidate experiences. Interview smarter, not louder.

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March 10, 2026
Stop chasing purple squirrels: why hard-to-fill roles are usually poorly designed

Hard-to-fill roles fail due to poor design, not talent shortages. Learn how better role design fixes hiring bottlenecks.

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March 10, 2026
Your talent strategy is bigger than your hiring strategy

Hiring fills roles. Talent strategy builds long-term growth. Learn why companies must think beyond recruitment to scale smarter.

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March 10, 2026
If your perfect candidate can already do 100% of the job, why would they take It?

If a candidate already does 100% of the role, they won’t move. Learn why growth matters more than perfection in hiring.

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March 10, 2026
Should you reject a candidate for using AI in a job interview?

Candidates now use AI in interviews. Should that be a dealbreaker? Learn how hiring teams should assess AI use fairly.

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March 10, 2026
Creators vs. optimizers: why strong engineers underperform in the wrong seat

Explore the difference between creators and optimizers in tech teams and learn how hiring the right balance drives innovation and execution.

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March 10, 2026
How to come back from a bad IT interview

Despite all your good intentions & careful planning, sometimes the interview goes awry. It happens to everyone at some point.

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March 10, 2026
When to decline a job offer

It's flattering to get offered a job. That doesn't mean you should accept. Let these 5 tips help you decided if you should take the position.

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January 29, 2026
New job? Your first 4 weeks will determine long-term success – or failure.

The first few weeks or months of a new job could dictate the rest of your career with that company. Learn how to make the most of that period in this post.

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March 10, 2026
3 Easy steps to writing the perfect cover email

Sometimes it's the cover email, not the resume, that gets you moved to the top of the pile. Learn how to write an effective one here:

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Guide
February 10, 2026
Remote & hybrid teams: The blueprint for success

A practical guide to building successful remote and hybrid teams, covering culture, communication, performance, accountability, and long-term scalability.

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Guide
January 29, 2026
The five traits that define the right talent, and how to hire for them

A practical hiring guide that breaks down the five traits that define the right talent and shows how to identify, evaluate, and hire candidates who truly fit your team.

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Guide
February 2, 2026
The career skill nobody teaches—that gets you hired

You're probably underselling yourself. Here's how to uncover what you actually bring—and describe it in ways that land interviews.

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February 3, 2026
Your resume doesn't need to look good to anyone but you

What if I leave a job too soon?" "What if I leave a big-name company for a small one?" Before you spiral—ask yourself: look good to whom, exactly?

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case studies
January 29, 2026
Bridging growth before entity setup

How we helped a U.S. company hire and payroll engineers in Ontario while they built their Canadian presence.

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case studies
January 29, 2026
From single-region risk to a resilient global engineering model

How a long-standing client transitioned from an offshore vendor to a distributed, multi-country team built for long-term growth.

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case studies
January 29, 2026
Building a high-performance after-hours support hub in Pakistan

A fully managed after-hours support model that delivered reliable coverage, stronger performance, and Canadian-quality service at a lower cost.

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case studies
January 29, 2026
Scaling engineering capacity without increasing burn rate

A distributed global engineering model that upped delivery velocity, reduced risk, and added critical skills without driving up burn.

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case studies
January 29, 2026
From contract support to permanent hire

How a flexible training specialist helped deliver a high-impact system rollout and became so integral to the team that the firm created a new role to keep her.

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case studies
January 29, 2026
From a stalled search to a successful hire

How role clarity unlocked the market and led to a strong Product Manager hire.

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case studies
January 29, 2026
Strategic confidential leadership search for a new era

A sensitive, data-driven advisory engagement that helped the organization redefine its IT mandate, evaluate the market, and transition leadership with integrity.

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case studies
January 27, 2026
Scaling hiring through a flexible RPO model

How a long-term engineering client reduced costs and improved hiring quality by shifting from ad-hoc recruiting to a dedicated RPO partnership.

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case studies
January 27, 2026
Building a creative studio from the ground up

How a pharma company launched an internal creative team—fast—with the right talent, structure, and support.

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case studies
January 29, 2026
Modernizing the help desk experience

How a large pharma client reimagined their service desk to improve employee experience, reduce costs, and modernize operations.

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