Labor Market Report for Private Equity

The September jobs report, released October 2, showed U.S. employers added 29,000 jobs. The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) also revised July down to a loss of 10,000 jobs and August to 133,000 jobs. Together, those revisions removed 60,000 jobs from earlier estimates. For private equity operating partners and portfolio company leaders, the headline numbers … Read more

Hueman’s Labor Market Report

The September jobs report, released October 2, showed U.S. employers added 29,000 jobs, well below the pace of recent years. The more telling detail sat lower in the release: the Bureau of Labor Statistics revised July down to a loss of 10,000 jobs and trimmed August to 133,000, a combined downward revision of 60,000. For … Read more

Why Your Job Postings Stopped Getting Applicants: Ghost Jobs

What you’ll learn below. What are ghost job postings? About one in five jobs advertised on digital job boards in the second quarter of 2026 drew applications but produced no hiring activity at all, according to Greenhouse data. No interviews, no assessments, no hire. Job seekers have a name for these listings: ghost jobs. Most … Read more

Why Is Cultural Add Important?

Why Is Cultural Add Important?

For years, hiring practices have centered on the idea of cultural fit, seeking candidates who seamlessly align with the existing company culture. While this approach has its merits, there’s a growing shift toward prioritizing cultural add, the belief that a candidate’s unique qualities and diverse perspectives can enhance and evolve the workplace culture in meaningful … Read more

AI in recruitment

AI in Recruitment

The days of manually scanning applications and resumes are long gone. Today’s forward-thinking organizations are leveraging Artificial Intelligence (AI) to reshape their recruitment strategies, from automating time-consuming tasks to streamlining workflows and enhancing candidate experiences. In an intensely competitive job market, every minute counts. AI-powered recruitment tools help recruiters work more efficiently, accelerate the hiring process, … Read more

The Hidden Signs of a Difficult Recruitment Experience And The Causes

Does your hiring process seem more complicated than it needs to be? Are recruiters spending more time chasing candidates than engaging them? Are strong applicants dropping off or declining offers without a clear reason? If so, you may be dealing with recruitment experience issues that are quietly undermining your hiring efforts. Many organizations blame tough hiring conditions, … Read more

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Cost-Per-Hire: The Hidden Metric Impacting Costs

Hiring is one of the largest and most underestimated expenses for companies. Without an accurate understanding of cost-per-hire (CPH), leaders may misjudge spending and miss opportunities to protect EBITDA. Managing CPH effectively can have a significant impact on profitability. This guide explains what CPH is, how to calculate it, why costs are rising, and provides … Read more

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The Truth About Back-Channel References: Smart Due Diligence or Risky Business?

When you’re hiring for a critical role, making the wrong decision can have a serious impact. That’s why many employers look beyond the standard reference check and tap into their networks for back-channel references: informal, off-the-record conversations with people who’ve worked with the candidate but weren’t handpicked by them. But is this approach smart due … Read more

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Effective Ways to Reduce Employee Turnover in 2026

Retaining top talent is one of the most consequential challenges HR leaders face right now. In a job market where candidates have options and employee expectations continue to rise, the organizations that hold on to their best people are the ones that treat retention as a strategy, not an afterthought. Here are five ways to … Read more