3.5.2025

Hassle Free Hiring, Attract & Retain Workers, and More!

Alaant Advisor Hassle Free Hiring Attract & Retain Workers

by Miranda March

The Alaant Advisor is our column focused on all things going on in the world of recruiting, job placement, and search. Think of it as your monthly briefing—a handy, quick guide to what's going on.

Here's what's happening this week:

WATCH: Struggling to Hire? Alaant Amplify Makes Hiring Simple, Fast & Stress-Free!

via Alaant

Hiring shouldn’t be this hard—but it often is. Miriam Dushane, Managing Partner at Alaant, shares how Alaant Amplify makes hiring simpler, faster, and stress-free. Watch now to learn more.

The Question of the Week

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Each week we invite you to answer our Quick Poll on all things workforce & recruiting! (Please select 1 answer below.)

Q: How important is speed in the hiring process?

Take our quick poll now, here!

Thank you for weighing in. Check back next week for the results!

Address Student Loan Debt to Attract, Retain Workers, Research Suggests

via HR Dive

As of early last year, student loan debt totaled $1.6 trillion, with the average debt load among all borrowers nearly $38,000, Mary Moreland, Abbott’s HR executive vice president, pointed out in an op-ed for HR Dive. Studies consistently document the toll student loan debt takes on employees...Read More!

Alaant Amplify: Taking the Hassle Out of Hiring

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Mark sat at his desk, staring at a growing pile of resumes in his inbox. Another hour had passed, and still—nothing. “Not qualified.” Delete. “Not relevant.” Delete. “No experience.” Delete. He leaned back and sighed. “There has to be a better way.” Mark isn’t alone. Hiring managers everywhere are stretched thin, spending hours sifting through applications that don’t match what they need. Meanwhile, key positions remain unfilled, slowing down projects, increasing workloads, and frustrating teams...Read More!

Last Week’s QOTW Poll Results:

Q: What’s the biggest hiring challenge that employers face today?

Finding qualified candidates - 58%
Unable to meet salary demands - 25%
Slow hiring process - 13%
Employee retention - 4%

Hiring challenges are real—but they’re not insurmountable. Our latest poll confirms what we see daily: finding qualified candidates is the biggest roadblock for employers. With talent shortages, evolving skill demands, and shifting job seeker expectations, many companies struggle to attract the right people. On top of that, compensation expectations are rising, and slow hiring processes can lead to missed opportunities. The good news? You don’t have to navigate these challenges alone. Alaant Workforce Solutions specializes in finding top talent, streamlining hiring strategies, and helping employers stay competitive in today’s market. Let’s connect and build a hiring plan that works for you.

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Key4Women Virtual Webinar -3.19.25

15th Annual Trailblazers Awards Luncheon - 3.21.25

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About the Author

Miranda March Digital Strategist for Alaant Workforce Solutions

Miranda March, Digital Communications Specialist

Miranda has a real knack for connecting the dots between employers and job seekers. She prides herself on keeping a pulse on the national and local hiring markets. In her downtime, she enjoys cooking new foods and spending time with her family. A little-known fact about Miranda is her love of video games, new and old.

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