November 10, 2025

Dr John Sullivan Talent Management Thought Leadership

Tag Archives: Year-end

A Holiday Opportunity… To Cherry Pick Top Talent (Learn why there’s a surplus of talent and little competition)

You’re sure to land top talent if you recruit when the supply is high and the competition is low! Fortunately, we are now experiencing this high supply-to-low-competition ratio. It will remain that way during the rest of this year (2025). So, even if you have limited recruiting resources, realize that …

The image should depict a peaceful winter landscape with a pathway leading to a warmly lit, inviting office building surrounded by snow-dusted trees. A 'We're Hiring' sign is prominently displayed and illuminated by a spotlight in front of the office, standing out in the twilight adorned with stars. The atmosphere should be welcoming and optimistic, hinting at the opportunities the holiday season brings for companies to attract top talent. Snowflakes subtly overlay the scene, enhancing the seasonal feel.

Holiday Hiring allows average organizations to land quality candidates that they normally couldn’t. Yes, it’s true. When most major corporations temporarily pause their hiring, even the underfunded recruiting efforts at an average organization can produce amazing results during Nov/Dec. Why can they succeed during this time period? Because this slack …