Ten years ago, Aaron was introduced to Titus Talent Strategies by Ben Murphy, a trusted friend and former teammate. With a solid foundation of trust from their shared sports days and college years, Aaron made the leap that would lead to a remarkable decade at Titus. The guidance from leaders like Ben, Peter Hahm, and…

Organizations are increasingly turning to tools like the Predictive Index (PI) to make smarter hiring decisions. A common concern is how to ensure these tools are used in ways that align with EEOC guidelines. Misusing assessments can result in unintentional bias or discrimination, undermining the fairness and integrity of your hiring processes.  In this blog, we will explore how employers can effectively…

Would you invite just anyone to your house party? Probably not. So why take that approach when hiring? If you’re solely on job boards and online postings, it’s like throwing open the doors to everyone. Yes, you might find a great candidate, but you’re more likely to be swamped by hundreds of applicants who don’t quite fit.  Instead, you need to become the company that…

Leadership is about influence, connection, and inspiration, not just authority. As organizations evolve, hiring managers, HR leaders, and talent acquisition professionals play a crucial role in this change, focusing on key traits that foster a strong culture and drive team success.   With the stakes being so high, how is it that (according to Gartner) 85%…

The search for an A-player can feel like hunting for a needle in a haystack. With resumes that blur into one another and interviews that sometimes reveal little beyond polished responses, how can you identify that rare gem who’ll shine brightly in your organization? The answer lies in your ability to spot potential, drive, and…

Imagine this; you’re scrolling through LinkedIn, eyeing potential job candidates, and a resume catches your attention. They have impressive work experience, glowing references, and a portfolio that oozes creativity, but there’s one thing missing: a college degree.  For years, a degree has been the gold standard, the minimum requirement for countless roles. “No degree, no job,” was the mantra. But…

A dark trend is casting shadows over the entire landscape of hiring and talent acquisition. Scam jobs—those deceitful, often too-good-to-be-true listings—are seeping into every corner of the internet, damaging the trust candidates place in employers and disrupting the natural flow of talent to genuine opportunities. This silent crisis is reshaping the hiring industry in ways we can not…

Hiring the right candidate is crucial for any organization’s success, but even experienced hiring managers can fall into common hiring mistakes during the interview process. These mistakes can lead to poor hiring decisions, weakened team dynamics, and decreased organizational performance. Here, we explore three prevalent hiring mistakes managers make and provide strategies to overcome them.  Unconscious Biases …

For 54% of employers resume gaps are still too much of a red flag; a guaranteed journey from the desk to the trash can. Obviously, anyone with gaps on their resume can’t be trusted and must have been fired or let go for poor performance (or they were too entitled to function within their team).…

With the US Staffing Industry Forecast projecting a 3% growth, the recruiting industry will be worth more than $207 billion. Organizations are spending a lot of money on acquiring top talent, and the cost of a bad hire, or losing a valuable team member is massive, but how much of that could be saved by what we…