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The HR Reality Check- “Perfect Candidate” vs. “Good Enough” (and What Really Keeps Great People)

The HR Reality Check- “Perfect Candidate” vs. “Good Enough” (and What Really Keeps Great People)

by Derek Spencer | Mar 3, 2026

If you work in HR, you’re not just hiring. You’re solving business-critical problems under real constraints: limited time, limited budget, limited applicant quality, and leaders who need the role filled yesterday. And even when you land the “perfect” candidate… the...
An Employee Benefits Starter Guide for Startups Hiring Their First Employees

An Employee Benefits Starter Guide for Startups Hiring Their First Employees

by Derek Spencer | Feb 25, 2026

Hiring your first employees is a milestone moment for any startup. It’s exciting, fast-moving, and often a little overwhelming. Between payroll, operations, and growth priorities, employee benefits usually land on the list with one big question attached: “What do we...

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