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The Most In-Demand Skill of 2026 Isn't What You Think It’s not AI prompting.

The Most In-Demand Skill of 2026 Isn't What You Think
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YouTube video by Rhona Pierce The Dangerous Myth of “Charge What You’re Worth” | Torin Ellis | Workfluencer Podcast

@torinellis.bsky.social is one of the most sought after speakers in HR and TA, but that wasn’t always the case. He’s put in the reps to get to where he’s at. And he shared the BTS of his strategy with me on this week’s episode of The Workfluencer Podcast.

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DEI Under Fire: How Companies Can Stay Committed in 2025 Let’s explore how recent executive orders are impacting DEI in the workplace—and what companies can do to stay compliant while staying true to their values.

Let's stop explaining that DEI is more than race & gender. THEY KNOW. They just don’t care. As long as those identities are punished, they’re fine—even if it harms them.

So, let’s get back to doing the work.

Watch my convo w/ @ttara.bsky.social & @mattalder.bsky.social on staying committed to DEI

He needs to co-host every 90 day reunion from now on!

Severance negotiations aren’t just for executives anymore—candidates at all levels are now asking for severance terms before they’re even hired. But is this smart protection or a red flag for recruiters and employers? Join Matt Alder - @recruitingfuturepod and I as we dive into this growing trend, share our insights on how it impacts the Talent Acquisition world, and discuss whether pre-hire severance agreements are here to stay. You’ll learn about: ✅ Why candidates are negotiating severance upfront ✅ The benefits and risks for recruiters and employers ✅ What this trend says about the evolving job market 💡 Don’t miss this engaging discussion to stay ahead of the latest hiring trends! 🎥 About This Series Catch us LIVE every Monday on the Alder Hour, presented by @PurpleAcorn, as we explore the latest trends shaping HR and Talent Acquisition. Together, we decide if a trend is here to stay or if it’s on its way out! 🌟 Subscribe to the channel for more discussions, insights, and predictions about the future of work: https://www.youtube.com/@RhonaBPierce?sub_confirmation=1 ----------------------------- 📧 Become a More Strategic Recruiter: https://www.rhonapierce.com/newsletter/ 💬 Did you enjoy this video? Let me know in the comments below! 🎬 Get 1 Month’s worth of social media videos done for you: https://perceptiblestudios.com/ --------------- *Welcome to the Official YouTube Channel of Rhona Pierce* Here you'll find comprehensive resources for mastering the art of strategic talent acquisition and management. With over 15 years of experience transitioning from a software engineer to a leading Talent Acquisition consultant, I've gained profound insights into the nuances of recruiting and its pivotal role in organizational success. Here, I delve into the essentials of becoming a Strategic Talent Partner. Each video offers practical advice, from optimizing your recruitment strategies to enhancing candidate experiences, ensuring your team acquires top-tier talent effectively. Every Wednesday(ish), I bring you new content that includes behind-the-scenes looks into my techniques, insightful interviews with leading Talent Acquisition professionals, and practical tips on how to navigate and rectify the common perception issues faced by recruiting teams. ➡️ This channel is an indispensable tool for HR professionals, recruiters, and corporate leaders seeking to foster a culture of respect and efficiency within their recruitment processes. By subscribing, you'll learn how to implement strategic hiring practices, build robust candidate relationships, and significantly impact your organization's growth and retention rates. Join me on this journey to transform your approach to talent acquisition and become a beacon of innovation and success in your field. Engage with a community of like-minded professionals who are eager to elevate their practices and reshape the future of recruiting. Subscribe today and empower your team to achieve excellence in talent management. --------------- 📲 *Follow me on Social Media:* 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rhonabarnettpierce/ 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rhonabpierce/ 🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@rhonabpierce 🎧 Check out my Podcast https://www.throwouttheplaybook.com/ --------------- #RhonaPierce #FutureofWork #hiringtrends #severance Recruiters React To Pre-Hire Severance Negotiation Trend

Executives aren't the only ones negotiating their severance before starting a job...

It was good while it lasted…

Let's settle this debate: Is recruiting sales?

There's tons of similarities. Some recruiters like the comparison others hate it.

I think: YES. But I also think EVERY JOB is sales. 🤷🏾‍♀️

What's your take?

Diversify Tech #320 Connecting underrepresented folks in tech with career opportunities

My newsletter specifically curated for people who are underrepresented in tech is out! 💜

In this week's issue,
💼 Wikimedia Foundation, Murmuration and CMU are hiring
📆 GovTechCon is this week
⭐️ Our spotlight is on Suchir Balaji

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Create Candidate Email Campaigns using Nurture by Teamtailor link.rhonapierce.com/teamtailor Learn how to build engaged talent pipelines and drive better hiring outcomes using email nurture campaigns. In this episode, I’m joined by TA Leader Brandon Jeffs. We discuss actionable strategies for recruiters and talent acquisition professionals to personalize their approach, streamline outreach, and create authentic connections with candidates. Email is more than just a communication tool—it’s a powerful way to nurture candidates at every stage of the hiring funnel. Learn how to map the candidate journey, craft emails that get replies, and optimize your process to achieve incredible results. What You'll Learn in This Episode: • How to design email nurture campaigns that boost candidate engagement. • How to map the candidate journey and identify key touchpoints to nurture relationships. • Why candidate nurturing is more than a one-time activity—it’s a daily practice. • The role of authenticity in candidate engagement... The Secret to Recruiting Emails That Actually Work

🤔 Why are you still sending emails candidates don't even open?

Let's be honest - we're all guilty of:
- "Hope this email finds you well"
- "Personalization" that isn't fooling anyone
- That tired "quick question" subject line

But there's a better way. New episode with Brandon Jeffs out today!

So true!
Semaglutide is the ONLY thing that has helped me reverse my pre-diabetes. The second I stop, my A1C starts climbing.
Yet insurance doesn’t think I need it 🤷🏾‍♀️

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Best Strategy To Attract The Right Candidates Discover a game-changing strategy for attracting top talent! Learn how partnering with hiring managers and leveraging the power of video will help you attract the right candidates for your role.

If you've ever posted a job online, you know how frustrating it can be to review the hundreds of unqualified applications that come in... 🤦🏾

I wrote about the easiest way to attract QUALIFIED candidates. 👀

Check out the post 👉🏾 www.rhonapierce.com/best-strateg...

Things candidates want to know before hitting apply

2009

-Salary & Benefits
-Salary & Benefits
-Salary & Benefits

2024

-Salary & Benefits
-Salary & Benefits
-Salary & Benefits

Put the salary range on the Job Posting

It's never not going to be a relevant data point

What words or ideas come to mind when you think about me and my content? 🤔

➡️ Refine/re-write that Job Posting.
Who are you repelling? YOU'RE NOT FOR EVERYONE

➡️ Revisit your TA strategy.
Do you even have one?

Hiring is way more than just posting a job and hoping the right people will apply.

Anyone who has worked with me knows this is a hill I will die on.

You attract the candidates you set out to attract & if you feel the wrong ones are applying then it's time to look at what you're doing wrong...

🚨 PSA for anyone hiring. The next time you're frustrated with the amount of "unqualified" applicants for your roles...

instead of going to LinkedIn to post 💩 takes, ask yourself (or your TA team):

what have we done to attract these "unqualified" ppl.

I promise, it's your fault!

So if you're having a "hard" time giving feedback to candidates, but you also:

- Don't have a culture of feedback
- Aren't leveraging the tools that you already pay for

Stop saying it's hard to give feedback & start saying you don't want to. 🙃

Scheduling Feedback Calls with Final Candidates isn't hard
It just requires *some* effort

Effort to create a standardized process for your org.

Effort to train your interviewers on the process

Effort to customize your existing tools to facilitate the process

I'm tired of hearing how "hard" it is to give feedback to candidates

Creating Customizable email templates isn't hard

Creating a Standardized Feedback Process isn't hard

Most of the job search advice out there is about how to make the recruiter or hiring manager's life easier & not about how to actually get a job 🙄

I'm glad more recruiters are sharing content on LI, but self-serving "advice" is NOT what will get you qualified candidates...

Should interview questions be shared with candidates before an interview?

Some say it eases anxiety, others worry about prepared answers.

What's YOUR take? 🤔

99% of the job postings I see don’t clearly outline:

📌 The impact I’ll have on the org
📌 Who I’m going to work with
📌 What’s it like to work there

No wonder you’re getting hundreds of unqualified applicants 🤷🏾‍♀️

Stop talking about tasks

Start talking about impact 💥

Want a step-by-step guide on how to position your TA Team as a Strategic Talent Partner?

Here's a 🎁 www.rhonapierce.com/7-steps-to-p...

Here's how: 👇🏾

1️⃣ Establish a Baseline
2️⃣ Define Relevant Metrics
3️⃣ Collect Data Post-Team Formation
4️⃣ Adjust for External Factors
5️⃣ Calculate the Impact
6️⃣ Tie it all back to the TA Data
7️⃣ Prepare & Present a Comprehensive Report

The TA Team sourced, selected, screened, and helped hire the people that made all of that happen

But how can you establish a link between a newly formed sales team and an increase in revenue?

they should also get to see:

How the TA Team's strategy directly ties back to:

💰 The increase in revenue the CRO keeps talking about.
❤️ The stellar NPS score the Customer Service peeps keep bragging about
🙌🏾 The amazing retention rate HR is so proud of

Most Recruiting Teams aren't seen as strategic partners

Honestly, TA leaders are to blame for this...

They're sharing the wrong data

I get it, the business wants to see your Time-to-fill numbers, and you should show them

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How to get your Content Noticed Online When You Have a Small Audience Do you ever feel like you're talking to yourself when you post something online? Like many creators, I put my heart and soul into every piece of content I create. But when your audience is small, many of your posts go unnoticed.

Do you ever feel like you’re talking to yourself when you post something online?

👀 In this blog post I share How To Get Your Content Noticed Even if You Have a Small Audience. 👉🏾 www.rhonapierce.com/get-content-...