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Is AI Taking Over Accounting?

Artificial intelligence and automation are transforming many industries and professions, including accounting. As professionals across the country grapple with the implications of the rise of

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May 1, 2024 Blog

Unconventional Hiring Strategies for Growing Companies

In today’s job market, attracting and retaining top talent has become more challenging than ever. Traditional hiring methods won’t cut it for ambitious workers who want something more from their careers. As a response, many companies are trying out unconventional hiring practices. While some of them may surprise traditional hiring managers, they are proven to […]

February 27, 2024 Uncategorized

What Top Candidates Actually Want

It goes without saying that the job landscape has changed drastically over the last several years. There’s a popular stereotype about millennials and Gen Z being more prone to job-hopping, while Baby Boomers stay an average of 8+ years at a job, often longer. While younger generations tend to bear the brunt of this stereotype, […]

February 2, 2024 Uncategorized

Bold Strategies for Building Your Dream Team

Assembling your dream team demands strategic talent acquisition. Of course, when you’re busy running a business, this can be easier said than done. Envisioning the ideal candidate, mapping out the competencies required and delving into the nuances of what makes a team member exceptional are the first steps in this deliberate and thoughtful process...

February 2, 2024 Uncategorized

defying conventions for hiring success

In the rapidly evolving landscape of talent acquisition, sticking to traditional hiring practices can mean missed opportunities and talent slipping through your fingers. It’s time to challenge the status quo and embrace innovative strategies that can lead you to hiring success. Let’s explore how defying conventional wisdom can transform your recruitment process...

October 26, 2023 Uncategorized

Boise’s Flourishing Industries: Job Market Growth in Q4 2023

While the Idaho economy has seen its fair share of fluctuations in recent years, just like the rest of the country, it is remaining consistently healthy and growing steadier as time goes on. Boise jobs are readily available for new college graduates, executive-level candidates and those who are looking to change careers...

October 18, 2023 Uncategorized

Attracting Tech-Savvy Professionals in Idaho

Idaho is a state with stunning natural scenery, an abundance of outdoor recreation and a low cost of living. With how many jobs are available in technology here, many hiring managers are seeking skilled tech professionals. However, compared to larger tech hubs, they sometimes struggle to nab the right talent...

August 16, 2023 Blog

Is AI Taking Over Accounting?

Artificial intelligence and automation are transforming many industries and professions, including accounting. As professionals across the country grapple with the implications of the rise of automation, many of our candidates are starting to wonder, “Will AI replace accountants?”  The short answer, much to your relief, is “No!” Human accountants remain essential...

August 8, 2023 Blog

Gain a Competitive Edge in Micron’s Expansion Efforts

Micron’s 2022 announcement of a massive $15 billion investment to expand its semiconductor manufacturing facility, right here in Boise, will be the first new memory manufacturing fab built in the United States in two decades. This investment is poised to be a historic, once-in-a-generation boon for our capital city, estimated to create more than 17,000 […]

July 20, 2023 Blog

What is in a Recruiter’s Tool Belt?

Why is recruitment an essential function for any organization? It brings value to a company; contributes to its collective talent; increases productivity; expands staff diversity and inclusion; and encourages wider professional perspective and development. Nobody knows these invaluable facets of recruitment better than professional recruiters...