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What we've learned from running hiring for 260+ companies — and what the market keeps getting wrong.
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12 articles"Our People Are Our Greatest Asset" — but no one acts like it
Everyone says people are the greatest asset, but few companies treat hiring accordingly.
The Junk Economy
When a business model depends on paying poorly, the problem isn't HR — it's structural.
Nobody Wants to Work
The phrase every manager repeats — and what it really says about the person saying it.
Connection Can't Be Outsourced
What happens when companies delegate people care to processes and tools.
A Salary Low Enough to Cost You More
The paradox of companies that underpay thinking they're saving money — and end up losing more.
Working Together
What collaborative work teaches us about how the best teams actually function.
The Gap in the Middle of the Pyramid
54% of companies struggle to hire mid-level talent. The technical gap in the hottest fields keeps widening.
The Right Test, the Wrong Ruler
The problem isn't evaluating candidates — it's evaluating them with the wrong criteria.
The Name on the Resume
Why companies still hire based on pedigree — and lose the best candidates in the process.
Distance Weighs
What remote work revealed about belonging, connection, and the role of managers.
Culture in Remote Teams
How to build culture in teams that have never met in person.
The Loneliness of Remote Work
The silent isolation the pandemic brought — and that permanent home office hasn't solved.
Success Stories
37 client case studies
Real hires, real companies. Browse our full collection of success stories — currently available in Portuguese.
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