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You weren’t fired, but it still feels personal.   Being laid off shakes your confidence, disrupts your routine, and chips away at your sense of identity. Whether you saw it coming or it hit out of nowhere, the emotional weight is real. And in 2025, with a job market that’s slower than usual, bouncing back …

In highly regulated industries like pharmaceuticals, medical devices, specialty chemicals, healthcare, banking, and insurance, precision and compliance are critical. But high-performing teams also rely on something less visible: psychological safety.  This concept centers on whether team members feel comfortable offering ideas, raising concerns, asking questions, and admitting mistakes—without fear of judgment or retaliation. That sense …

Job searching and hiring are often seen as opposite paths—one taken by those seeking opportunity, the other by those looking for the right fit. But they’re really two parts of the same journey, each trying to reach the other. That’s where the recruiter comes in—not just as a go-between, but as a guide who knows …

The specialty chemicals and pharmaceutical industries are booming, and with that growth comes a major challenge—finding enough skilled professionals to keep up. Industry expansion, new technologies, and an aging workforce are all driving demand for talent. Companies that want to stay ahead need to tackle these hiring challenges head-on.  What’s Driving Industry Growth in Specialty …

As we move into the early months of 2025, recruiting and hiring teams are preparing for significant changes as trends, technology, and even political influences bear down on hiring practices. So, what is going to be new to recruiting and what can we expect from the hiring landscape in 2025? Let’s explore the key forces …

Earlier this spring, LinkedIn published an article citing that 73% of recruiters believe that skill-based hiring is a priority. In fact, skill-based hiring is emerging as a new approach that prioritizes candidates’ skills and competencies over traditional metrics such as degrees and job titles. This method not only reshapes the way recruiters evaluate potential employees …