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How To Craft a Strategic Hiring Plan in 2025

AIHR

This includes the hard costs of advertising job openings, paying recruitment agency fees, and the soft costs associated with administration, interviewing candidates, and onboarding new hires. Consider job posting costs, agency fees, referral bonuses, and ATS expenses. Regular workforce planning helps maintain balance.

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A Small Business’s Guide to Hiring Seasonal Employees

Extensis

Rushing to fill a vacant role may result in choosing a sub-optimal candidate or a lower-quality onboarding experience. Internally, so that employees may refer people they know (offering incentives can help motivate your current workers!). At community hiring events and career fairs.

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The referral goldmine: How to turn your best candidates into recruiters

Bullhorn Blog

Introduce the idea at the first point of contact during the application process, the first interview, and onboarding. Offer incentives that people actually care about. VIP referrers can get higher referral bonuses, early access to jobs, or even a special ambassador title. Heres how: Talk about referrals early and often.

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HR Tech Awards 2025 Winners Announced

Lighthouse

A regional bank reduced onboarding time by 330 hours annually and streamlined benefits, reviews, and exit interviews through self-service tools and centralized dashboards. cost per hire, nearly 100% onboarding completion, and a pipeline of ready-to-work talentall in just the second month of using the platform.

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Automated Cashless Tips for Tipped Employees

Payactiv

In 2025, staffing challenges remain a top concern for restaurant operators, with many struggling to retain employees despite offering competitive pay, bonuses, and improved work environments. Many businesses are building up new staff with fleetingly attractive hiring incentives and sign-on bonuses.

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Best LMS (learning management systems) for small businesses

HiBob

Small businesses that invest in a strong LMS, enjoy access to benefits such as: Consistent onboarding experiences: HR leaders can use an LMS to create a seamless, high-quality onboarding process, ensuring new joiners feel confident and equipped with the right skills from day one. Does a small business need an LMS?

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Best enterprise HR software systems 

HiBob

Leaders can ensure smooth onboarding with customizable flows that integrate new joiners seamlessly, while powerful tools for performance reviews and growth planning support ongoing development. With Bob’s social network-like interface, teams can enhance engagement and promote a more inviting environment.