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Insights to Help You Hire Smarter and Lead with Confidence

Welcome to Dawson & Dawson Insights your go-to source for expert perspectives on recruiting, job market trends, and the strategies shaping today’s world of work. From talent acquisition tips and economic updates to communication strategies and interview best practices, our articles are designed to give leaders and job seekers practical, actionable guidance.

Explore the latest trends, deepen your understanding, and discover insights that help you build stronger teams and better careers.

April 17, 2026

Employee Onboarding Process: Why New Hires Leave Early

Top 3 Takeaways 1. Onboarding determines whether a great hire stays.Hiring creates momentum—onboarding either builds it or breaks it. 2….

March 24, 2026

The Right Hire Is Your Best Retention Strategy

1. Most retention problems are hiring problems.Misalignment at the hiring stage is the biggest driver of turnover. 2. Turnover is…

March 5, 2026

Smarter Strategy for Hiring Qualified Candidates

Top 3 Key Takeaways Read the full article here: From my experience, when you ask executives and hiring managers what…

February 15, 2026

Every Resume Looks Perfect: Hiring in the Age of AI

By Gina Brehmer Top 3 Key Takeaways Read the full article here: Let’s be honest. Resumes have never looked better.Interview…

An image of a human using AI to think and make decisions.

January 29, 2026

Where AI Stops, Human Hiring Begins

By Gina Brehmer Top 3 Key Takeaways Read the full article here: The world of talent acquisition is evolving quickly….

December 18, 2025

PRESS RELEASE | Career Book Announcement – “The NEW New World of Work”

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE The NEW New World of Work by Kathy Dawson & Patty DeDominic: A Must-Read Guide for Career Success…

December 17, 2025

47th Annual Spirit of Volunteerism Award Announced

We are thrilled to announce that our CEO, Kathy Dawson, CSP has received the Spirit of Volunteerism award from the Veterans Legal Institute!…

December 17, 2025

Celebrating Kathy Dawson’s 40 Year Milestone!

Kathy Dawson has reached a remarkable milestone of four decades in the field of recruiting. During these 40 years she…

December 17, 2025

Happy 16 Year Anniversary Dawson & Dawson and St. Patrick’s Day!

Happy 16 Year Anniversary Dawson & Dawson! As we raise a glass of cheer this St. Patrick’s Day, we’re also…

December 17, 2025

A Book That Helps You Build What’s Next

In addition to the video resources we’ve shared, our CEO Kathy Dawson has co-authored a book that many job seekers…

December 17, 2025

3 Things Successful Job Seekers Do to Get Hired

Undoubtedly, many factors go into a hiring decision. Yet, what we have found is there are three main things that…

December 17, 2025

50 Most Common Interview Questions listed on Glassdoor

Many have said “Opportunity is when luck meets preparation”. A little luck may get you the interview but it is…

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