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According to Payscales 2015 Compensation Best Practices Report, retention is an increasing priority for employers. 63% of employers consider retention a top line item, a whopping 43% increase from just five years ago.

What sets apart top talent from the rest? While the answer depends on role and company, four specific characteristics stand out, regardless of job responsibilities. Learn all four.

Companies need to put in effort into finding employees and promoting available positions. Here are seven tips for companies to attract the best talent.

Finding top talent in the Washington region can be challenging. That being the case, you'll want to get the right hires the first time. Learn how.

Certain winning traits can take you to the forefront of all the applications, putting you top of the list. Here’s how to set yourself apart from the interview and beyond as a power player.

It’s your job to attract the type of talent that launches your company into the future. And most of the time, you’re confident you know it when you see it. But a little help never hurts, so read on for tips on how to be proactive, keep moving forward, and draw stars to your organization.

Looking to employ top talent? Washington Post Recruitment Solutions can provide a comprehensive recruitment solutions strategy. Here's how.

It seems rather simple advice to begin any staffing endeavor by filling openings with existing talent before searching externally, but most companies find it hard to embrace.

The Top Workplaces program identifies organizations that excel at organizational health and employee engagement. The Washington Post, in partnership with Energage, offers a free assessment through a simple, scientifically sound and anonymous employee feedback survey.

When it comes to attracting and retaining top talent, “finder’s keepers” is the name of the game. First, you need to find the right talent. Then you need to keep them.

Creating a workplace culture where employees feel engaged, appreciated, and fulfilled is really hard. Read on to discover how...

A strong employer brand will help you attract the right talent, improve your recruitment process, and stand out in a competitive market. Read on to learn more!!

What makes a great place to work? These qualities are worth noting. They are the critical difference between company that is thriving one that is simply staying afloat.

Filling open positions during a talent shortage is a trying experience, one made more difficult by the fact that it’s difficult to predict when a shortage will hit. Here’s how to deal with a talent shortage—hopefully before you find yourself suffering one.

Employers have had to get creative to identify skilled employees. They cannot rely solely on posting job listings to bridge a growing talent gap. Job boards can definitely serve a purpose, but recruiters and hiring managers must sort through hundreds of unqualified candidates in hopes of digging ...

Sourcing executives can be incredibly tough: Learn why C-suite recruiting is difficult.

So, what exactly goes into creating a terrific workplace? Transactional approaches such as free lunches and bring-your-dog-to-work day, office parties — you name it — will be welcomed by your staff. But they only serve to build entitlement, not engagement.

Employee engagement has been shown to increase profitability, work quality and productivity of employees, and it helps retain top talent.

Everyone is in a race to get the most talented people for their organizations. Learn how and why you need a strong HR brand.

In a world forever changed by a global pandemic, an effective employee recruitment and retention strategy is critical. Here are nine cutting-edge recruitment trends.