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Company Hires 1 in 4 From Second Chance Workers
SolutionsApr 22

Company Hires 1 in 4 From Second Chance Workers

Frontier Co-op proves that hiring people with criminal records isn't just compassionate—it's smart business. One quarter of their recent hires were justice-involved individuals, and they're outperforming expectations.

Fast Company3 min read
U.S. Companies Now Hiring Across 3.5 Countries on Average
SolutionsMay 5

U.S. Companies Now Hiring Across 3.5 Countries on Average

American businesses are quietly reshaping how they build teams, and the numbers show a dramatic shift. Nearly half of U.S. companies hired internationally in the last six months, turning global hiring from an experiment into everyday practice.

Fast Company2 min read
Nigerian Startup Cuts Hiring Mistakes Costing $6K Per Hire
InnovationMar 9

Nigerian Startup Cuts Hiring Mistakes Costing $6K Per Hire

CVSense uses AI to help Nigerian companies find the right candidates in mountains of applications, potentially saving businesses millions in bad hire costs. The platform solves a crisis where recruiters spend just 7 seconds reviewing each resume before deciding someone's fate.

Techpoint Africa3 min read
AI Startup Founder: Hiring 100 to Find the Right 40
SolutionsApr 24

AI Startup Founder: Hiring 100 to Find the Right 40

The CEO behind the controversial "Stop Hiring Humans" campaign just revealed his most valuable lesson: hiring the right people matters more than hiring fast. Artisan's founder shares the expensive mistakes that nearly killed his startup.

TechCrunch2 min read
United Airlines CEO Uses Secret Lunch Test to Hire Pilots
InnovationJun 12

United Airlines CEO Uses Secret Lunch Test to Hire Pilots

United Airlines hires pilots based on a hidden interview that happens over lunch. CEO Scott Kirby gives friendly pilot escorts veto power if they wouldn't want to spend four days in the cockpit with the candidate.

Upworthy3 min read
Company Grows to $80M With 3 Simple Hiring Questions
SolutionsMay 16

Company Grows to $80M With 3 Simple Hiring Questions

A tech company doubled its revenue to $80 million in five years by perfecting its hiring process. Their secret weapon? Three strategic interview questions that reveal whether candidates will thrive.

Fast Company3 min read
IBM to Triple Entry-Level Hiring Despite AI Automation
InnovationFeb 13

IBM to Triple Entry-Level Hiring Despite AI Automation

While many companies cut junior roles due to AI, IBM is doing the opposite. The tech giant plans to triple entry-level hiring in 2026, reimagining these jobs around human skills AI can't replace.

TechCrunch2 min read
Bengaluru Startup Cuts Hiring Time with AI Interviews
InnovationJun 18

Bengaluru Startup Cuts Hiring Time with AI Interviews

A Bengaluru company is helping 820+ businesses cut through hiring chaos using AI that screens resumes in minutes and conducts real-time interviews. What started as an exam proctoring tool now processes thousands of candidates simultaneously while protecting their privacy.

YourStory India3 min read
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InnovationJan 30

Walmart México Hires Coders Through Fortnite Game

Walmart México is recruiting software developers through custom coding challenges inside the popular video game Fortnite. It's the first time a Latin American company has turned the gaming platform into a virtual hiring hall.

Mexico News Daily2 min read
Cubs Star Nails No-Look Trick Play He's Practiced for Years
SportsMay 23

Cubs Star Nails No-Look Trick Play He's Practiced for Years

After years of practice, Chicago Cubs second baseman Nico Hoerner finally pulled off a perfect no-look, between-the-legs throw to first base during Saturday's game. The jaw-dropping play shows what happens when creativity meets dedication.

MLB News2 min read
Australia Removes Barriers to Indigenous Fire Practices
SolutionsJun 2

Australia Removes Barriers to Indigenous Fire Practices

New South Wales just launched its first Cultural Fire Strategy to remove red tape blocking Aboriginal communities from using ancient burning practices that protect forests and prevent catastrophic wildfires. After years of devastating bushfires, the government is finally clearing the path for Indigenous knowledge to heal the land.

ABC Australia3 min read
Indigenous Land Practices Cut Carbon, New Study Shows
Planet WinsJun 24

Indigenous Land Practices Cut Carbon, New Study Shows

Indigenous communities worldwide are protecting forests and storing carbon through traditional practices like sacred land preservation and sustainable harvesting. New research proves their success comes from cultural stewardship, not remoteness.

Google News - Climate Solution2 min read
Nigeria Frees 57 Women From Debt Slavery Practice
Acts of KindnessApr 15

Nigeria Frees 57 Women From Debt Slavery Practice

A Nigerian community has abolished the "Money Woman" tradition that forced girls into marriage to pay off family debts, freeing 57 women and introducing new protections. Traditional leaders worked with civil society groups to end the decades-old practice and create a pathway for survivors to rebuild their lives.

Premium Times Nigeria3 min read
Israeli Tech Firm Hires 100 QA Workers Amid AI Layoffs
InnovationJun 28

Israeli Tech Firm Hires 100 QA Workers Amid AI Layoffs

While AI eliminates software testing jobs across tech, QualityAI is doing the opposite by hiring 100 quality assurance specialists in Israel. The company believes human expertise remains essential as AI systems themselves need rigorous testing.

Google News - Israel Technology2 min read
LinkedIn Post Slams Resume Gap Bias in Job Interviews
Acts of KindnessMay 30

LinkedIn Post Slams Resume Gap Bias in Job Interviews

An editorial strategist's viral LinkedIn post is calling out recruiters who demand personal explanations for employment gaps. Her message is sparking a shift toward more compassionate hiring practices.

Upworthy2 min read
Cardinals Hire Mike LaFleur as New Head Coach
SportsFeb 2

Cardinals Hire Mike LaFleur as New Head Coach

The Arizona Cardinals ended their coaching search by hiring Mike LaFleur, bringing fresh NFC West expertise and a proven coaching pedigree to the team. After a challenging hiring process, the franchise lands a young coach with direct connections to successful programs.

Google News - Sports2 min read
US Adds 172K Jobs as World Cup Sparks Hiring Boom
Global NewsJun 6

US Adds 172K Jobs as World Cup Sparks Hiring Boom

America's restaurants and bars hired 70,000 workers in May as they gear up for the 2026 World Cup. The hiring surge helped the economy beat expectations by more than 60,000 jobs.

Google News - Jobs Created2 min read
South Africa Targets Employers Hiring Undocumented Workers
SolutionsJun 3

South Africa Targets Employers Hiring Undocumented Workers

South Africa is shifting its approach to illegal immigration by going after the companies that create demand for undocumented workers. A new bill would make hiring undocumented foreign nationals a criminal offense, not just a fineable violation.

AllAfrica - Headlines2 min read
Unemployed for 10 Months, Man Gets Hired With Doughnuts
Acts of KindnessMay 17

Unemployed for 10 Months, Man Gets Hired With Doughnuts

After 10 months and hundreds of rejected applications, a tech worker landed a job by showing up at an office unannounced with a box of doughnuts. His bold move turned him from another email in the inbox into a memorable candidate who earned a job offer and a raise six months later.

Google News - Business2 min read
SC Cuts Hiring Time for Nursing Homes, Keeps Safety Strong
SolutionsMay 23

SC Cuts Hiring Time for Nursing Homes, Keeps Safety Strong

South Carolina just made it faster to hire nursing home workers without sacrificing resident safety. The new law modernizes tuberculosis testing rules that previously delayed qualified caregivers from starting work for up to two weeks.

Google News - Historic Victory3 min read

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