--- title: 5 Killer Blogs description: 5 Killer Blogs image: https://www.shiftthework.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/talent-war-1.jpg --- [![Shift The Work](https://www.shiftthework.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Shift_The_Work_July2018/images/new-shift-logo-mobile.png?width=300&height=328&name=new-shift-logo-mobile.png "Shift The Work")](https://www.shiftthework.com/) - [About](https://www.shiftthework.com/about-shift/) - [Blog](https://www.shiftthework.com/blog) - [Latch](https://www.shiftthework.com/latch) - [CONSULTING](https://www.shiftthework.com/shift-consulting) - [SOCIETY](https://www.shiftthework.com/shift-society/) [![Shift The Work](https://www.shiftthework.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Shift_The_Work_July2018/images/new-shift-logo-mobile.png?width=300&height=328&name=new-shift-logo-mobile.png "Shift The Work")](https://www.shiftthework.com/) [![Shift The Work](https://www.shiftthework.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Shift_The_Work_July2018/images/new-shift-logo.png?width=348&height=348&name=new-shift-logo.png "Shift The Work")](https://www.shiftthework.com/) - [About](https://www.shiftthework.com/about-shift/) - [Blog](https://www.shiftthework.com/blog) - [Latch](https://www.shiftthework.com/latch) - [CONSULTING](https://www.shiftthework.com/shift-consulting) - [SOCIETY](https://www.shiftthework.com/shift-society/) [← Return to Posts](https://www.shiftthework.com/blog) # 5 Killer Blogs May 5, 2016 *•* [Joe Mechlinski](https://www.shiftthework.com/blog/author/joe-mechlinski) [![Talent War](https://www.shiftthework.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/talent-war-1.jpg?height=249&name=talent-war-1.jpg)](https://www.shiftthework.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/talent-war-1.jpg)Given the uncertainty in our economic growth, you might think that companies would put a hold on hiring new employees… but, that is not the case… A [2012 Harvard Business Review survey](https://www.shiftthework.com/blog/hbr.org/2013/06/dysfunction-in-the-boardroom/ar/1)found that the majority of more than 1,000 corporate directors said they are hiring or plan to hire in double-digits. And more recently (and more locally), the [*Baltimore Business Journal* posted an article](https://www.shiftthework.com/blog/www.bizjournals.com/baltimore/blog/2013/09/hundreds-of-jobs-at-baltimore-private.html?page=all) stating that more than 100 companies they spoke to have immediate hiring plans—totaling hundreds of open jobs in the Baltimore metro area alone. So, what does this mean? It means the war for talent is on! Because so many organizations are looking for new employees to help grow their company, the landscape for recruiting and retaining talented individuals is becoming increasingly competitive. As the talent war has escalated over the past ten years, entreQuest has proven that company growth begins with talent acquisition. Talent acquisition goes beyond recruiting good talent. It involves helping business leaders understand and tell their story in order to attract the RIGHT talent. Through our proprietary screening, hiring, and on-boarding system, entreQuest eases the hiring process for small to mid-sized businesses and helps them acquire the type of talent necessary for sustainable growth. We wrote the book on business growth—literally, our New York Times best-selling book, [*Grow Regardless*](http://www.amazon.com/Grow-Regardless-Businesss-Economy-Government/dp/161448435X/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1380293057&sr=8-1&keywords=grow+regardless), defines strategic growth, change management, and organizational development—three key factors in retaining employees and building a successful organization. More recently, we’ve written a series of blogs that directly addresses the war for talent that small and mid-sized businesses are facing today. Below, I’ve included a link to each blog for you. - [Top 3 Characteristics to Look for in Your Next Hire](http://www.entrequest.com/blog/top-3-characteristics-to-look-for-in-your-next-hire/) - [Find the RIGHT Talent with eQ’s Top 20 Interview Questions](http://www.entrequest.com/blog/find-the-right-talent-with-eqs-top-20-interview-questions/) - [5 Reasons It Sucks to Be a Hiring Manager](http://www.entrequest.com/blog/5-reasons-it-sucks-to-be-a-hiring-manager/) - [4 Ways to Become A Best Place to Work](http://www.entrequest.com/blog/4-ways-to-become-a-best-place-to-work/) - [3 Steps to a Kick-A$$ On-Boarding Program](http://www.entrequest.com/blog/3-steps-to-a-kick-a-on-boarding-program/) I sincerely encourage you to take the time to read thrugh each of these with the hope that you will be able to take away at least one small thing from each that will help you begin to transform your organization.   ### Share this: - Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) - Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) ### *Related* [Why We're All-in on Context-driven Surveys](https://www.shiftthework.com/blog/context-driven-surveys) November 1, 2023 In "Employee Engagement" [Less Overload = Faster Reintegration](https://www.shiftthework.com/blog/latch-unlocks-less-overload-faster-reintergration) September 26, 2023 In "Employee Engagement" [Ignorance is bliss until it's not](https://www.shiftthework.com/blog/latch-unlocks-ignorance-is-bliss-until-its-not) September 26, 2023 In "Employee Engagement" TOPICS: [Employee Engagement](https://www.shiftthework.com/blog/tag/employee-engagement) #### RECENT POSTS ### [![](https://www.shiftthework.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Screenshot%202024-04-17%20at%2010.47.12%20AM.png?width=184&name=Screenshot%202024-04-17%20at%2010.47.12%20AM.png) The Shocking Truth About the Hidden Cost of Meetings](https://www.shiftthework.com/blog/the-shocking-truth-about-the-hidden-cost-of-meetings) ### [![](https://www.shiftthework.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Screenshot%202024-04-17%20at%2010.43.13%20AM.png?width=184&name=Screenshot%202024-04-17%20at%2010.43.13%20AM.png) 5 Surprising Truths Employees Miss About Their Leaders](https://www.shiftthework.com/blog/5-surprising-truths-employees-miss-about-their-leaders) ### [![](https://www.shiftthework.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Screenshot%202024-04-17%20at%2010.36.18%20AM.png?width=184&name=Screenshot%202024-04-17%20at%2010.36.18%20AM.png) Big Ideas & Bold Predictions for 2024](https://www.shiftthework.com/blog/big-ideas-bold-predictions-for-2024) ### [![](https://www.shiftthework.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Screenshot%202024-04-17%20at%208.23.22%20AM.png?width=184&name=Screenshot%202024-04-17%20at%208.23.22%20AM.png) Are You Ready for the AI Leap in Leadership?](https://www.shiftthework.com/blog/are-you-ready-for-the-ai-leap-in-leadership) ### [![](https://www.shiftthework.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Screenshot%202024-04-17%20at%208.21.43%20AM.png?width=184&name=Screenshot%202024-04-17%20at%208.21.43%20AM.png) Are You Ready For Your Next Big Meeting?](https://www.shiftthework.com/blog/are-you-ready-for-your-next-big-meeting) [![Shift The Work](https://www.shiftthework.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Shift_The_Work_July2018/images/new-shift-logo-rev.png?width=348&height=348&name=new-shift-logo-rev.png "Shift The Work")](https://www.shiftthework.com/) - [Contact Us](https://www.shiftthework.com/contact-us) - [Latch](https://www.shiftthework.com/latch) © 2026 SHIFT. 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