1
as in renting
to take or get the temporary use of (something) for a set sum
the Youngs hired a limousine for their daughter's wedding
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as in recruiting
to provide with a paying job
the farm hires teenagers to pick blueberries in the summer
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Recent Examples of hiring
Las Vegas is expected to be hiring a head coach and drafting a quarterback this offseason.
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Josh Kendall, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
Here are three game-changing ways that AI talent agents can support hiring professionals.
—Raj Mukherjee, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
There have been no specific steps taken for the women’s team and the single best act for the women’s team, according to the spokesperson mentioned above, has been the knock-on effect of hiring Berrada given, in their eyes, his previous support of women’s football.
—Charlotte Harpur, The Athletic, 23 Dec. 2024
Rather than not hiring younger workers altogether, businesses should consider offering training that teaches them key soft skills.
—Liz Elting, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
By analyzing candidates’ relevant skills and experiences, these AI tools can also highlight matches that hiring teams might otherwise overlook.
—Raj Mukherjee, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Consider The Long Game Employers have struggled with the transactional nature of hiring in the aftermath of the pandemic.
—Edward Tuorinsky, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Pay Attention To Workforce Trends Employers can see that the hiring environment is changing.
—Edward Tuorinsky, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
This allows the company to drastically improve its hiring speed and remain competitive.
—Raj Mukherjee, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Josh Kendall, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
Here are three game-changing ways that AI talent agents can support hiring professionals.
—Raj Mukherjee, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
There have been no specific steps taken for the women’s team and the single best act for the women’s team, according to the spokesperson mentioned above, has been the knock-on effect of hiring Berrada given, in their eyes, his previous support of women’s football.
—Charlotte Harpur, The Athletic, 23 Dec. 2024
Rather than not hiring younger workers altogether, businesses should consider offering training that teaches them key soft skills.
—Liz Elting, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
By analyzing candidates’ relevant skills and experiences, these AI tools can also highlight matches that hiring teams might otherwise overlook.
—Raj Mukherjee, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Consider The Long Game Employers have struggled with the transactional nature of hiring in the aftermath of the pandemic.
—Edward Tuorinsky, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Pay Attention To Workforce Trends Employers can see that the hiring environment is changing.
—Edward Tuorinsky, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
This allows the company to drastically improve its hiring speed and remain competitive.
—Raj Mukherjee, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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“Hiring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hiring. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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