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What Happens When Remote Work, AI, and Gen Z Collide in Hiring?
With remote work now standard, AI powering decision-making, and Gen Z rewriting the rules, employers can’t afford to rely on old playbooks anymore. It's time to rewire how we hire.
Here’s what I’m seeing—and what smart companies are doing to get ahead.

Steve Brennan
Jun 10, 20254 min read


Is Remote Work Going Away for Good?
Remote work has changed how many people do their jobs. Now companies are starting return to office mandates. Is this the end of remote work?

Steve Brennan
Jan 9, 20253 min read


Coffee Badging: What It Means for Employers in Manufacturing and Technical Workplaces
Coffee Badging is when an employee spends a short time in the office to keep up appearances – typically long enough for a coffee.

Steve Brennan
Jan 8, 20256 min read


How to Hire Remote Candidates for Success
It becomes increasingly popular to hire a candidate without ever meeting them in person. Experts say this change needs to be embraced.

Steve Brennan
Nov 22, 20242 min read


How AI and Automation are Changing the CPG Industry
AI and Automation are reshaping the landscape of the CPG industry. Learn how to stay in the top 1% of companies.

Steve Brennan
Feb 13, 20243 min read


Communication Preferences - Why Email Remains Vital
Recent studies indicate that email continues to be the preferred communication method for many employees in this sector,

Steve Brennan
Nov 27, 20233 min read


4-Day Workweek Means Longer Office Hours
As the workplace continues to evolve, the concept of a four-day workweek has gained popularity. But does this mean longer office hours?

Steve Brennan
May 8, 20232 min read


Navigating the 4-Day Work Week in the Life Sciences Industry
In the past recent years, remote work has become a standard practice, and many companies, including those in the life sciences industry, are transitioning to make it a permanent feature.

Steve Brennan
Mar 3, 20233 min read


The Value of In-Person Interviews
I've often thought about the value of in-person interviews. How could you possibly get to know someone in 45-minutes, an hour, even a few hours? How could you make a judgment about a person you've spent so little time with?

Steve Brennan
Nov 20, 20202 min read


Do Employees Really Want to Work From Home?
With very mixed feedback, it occurred to us that the solution between office and work from home could be on a spectrum.

Steve Brennan
Sep 28, 20202 min read
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