March 2026 Newsletter

Mar 1, 2026

March 2026 News You Can Use
 

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March’s Featured Training Topic:

Preparing Your Team for the Spring Hiring Season
 
We’re already spying signs of spring with garden shoots of crocuses and daffodils. Are you?
 
Mid-March will be here before we know it, and many organizations will be preparing for busier seasons and the need to add staff to their teams.
 
Have you experienced any of these pain points?
  • Candidates who…
    • Are slow to respond or ghost you during the interview process.
    • Apply who do not meet the requirements of the role.
    • Look like a strong match on paper, but don’t interview well.
  • New hires you’re excited about who quit soon after they start.
  • Newer employees who don’t seem as engaged or motivated in their roles as you anticipated they would be.
  • Uncertainty about…
    • What questions you can and cannot ask in an interview.
    • How long a new hire will stay on your team.
 
If recruitment can be improved in your organization, we invite you to explore three empowering trainings that transform your hiring and onboarding programs, improving retention, job satisfaction, and productivity:
 

Hiring Right the First Time: Recruitment Strategy & Interview Compliance and Best Practices

From job ads to interviews to final selection, this training helps managers build a fair, consistent system and feel confident in their interview skills and strategies to select top-notch talent for the organization.
 

Interviewing with Impact: Maximizing the Interview Process

A dynamic course designed to help employers attract and retain top talent through a more intentional, inclusive, and compliant interview process. Equips your team with tools to prepare effectively, reduce bias, ask better questions, and create a candidate experience that reflects your culture.
 

Onboarding & Retention: Building Engagement in the First 90 Days & Beyond

During this session, we’ll take you on two employee onboarding journeys and, along the way, build the foundations of a successful onboarding process to ensure that we are engaging staff in their first 90 days and beyond!
 
Contact us to learn more about bringing any (or all!) of these recruitment training sessions to your organization live in person, live virtually, or as a recording. 
 
 
Reminder: New clients get $500 off a live, facilitated training when you book in the first six months!
 
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ON THE ONLINE COURSE LIBRARY

Respectful Workplace: Anti-Harassment & Discrimination

 
Respectful Workplace training is the one course we recommend ALL new hires receive!
 
It helps set the tone from day one.
 
New employees learn what they can expect from your organization, where to go when they need guidance, and how everyone plays a role in creating a safe, supportive environment.
 
When we don’t share expectations for how we should treat one another in the workplace and how to address concerns, we open the door to assumptions, risks, and potential harm. 
 
Our All-Staff Respectful Workplace course covers the legal definitions of harassment and discrimination in a clear, approachable way. It also offers practical guidance for navigating uncomfortable or challenging situations at work.
 
After completing this course, you’ll walk away with…
Awareness of how you positively contribute to a respectful workplace
Tips for approaching & reporting concerning behaviors
Understanding of shared expectations between employers & employees
 
You can start the course anytime through our online learning platform, or enroll new team members so everyone begins with a shared understanding of respect, accountability, and care.
 
Click the button below to get started!
 

 

HR Annie Recruitment Highlight

 

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The Hiring Process is Your First Impression. Are You Making a Good One?

 
The best candidates are evaluating you just as carefully as you’re evaluating them.
 
A vague job ad or an unprepared interview team can send top talent running, even if your role is a great fit.
 
Clear, compelling job ads attract the right people from the start. And when your interview process is structured and intentional, candidates experience professionalism, consistency, and respect.
 
That’s what builds trust and excitement about joining your team!
 
HR Annie Recruitment helps hiring managers craft job ads that stand out and design interview frameworks that uncover the right fit every time. We ensure everything is practical, repeatable, and aligned with your culture.
 
Contact us today to see how we can strengthen your hiring process!
 
 
 

Get Customizable Templates & Guides

Head over to our online shop to explore recruitment guides, interview question banks, and fully customizable templates for job ads, interviews, reference checks, offer letters, and more.
 

 

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Hiring? Check Out this All-Star Candidate!

 
Dynamic and collaborative Digital Marketing Manager with 15+ years of experience leading integrated campaigns and driving brand engagement across nonprofit, education, and agency sectors.
 
Skilled in content strategy, local activation, community engagement, and omnichannel marketing. Passionate about building guest-centered brand experiences that foster connection, inspire loyalty, and deliver measurable impact.
 
Core Skills:
Integrated Campaign Management
Brand Storytelling
Community Engagement Strategy
Marketing & Advertising Strategy
Project Management
Data Analysis & Reporting
Team Leadership & Coaching
 
Previous Roles:
Creative Project Manager
Digital Marketing Manager
Web Content Designer
Marketing Designer
Graphic Designer
Communications Designer
 
Interested in getting in touch with this candidate? Reach out to us to schedule an introduction!
 

 

 

Consulting

 

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Are Your Pre-Boarding & Onboarding Programs Compliant & Setting Everyone Up for Success?

 
Most organizations invest significant time and energy in recruiting and choosing the right candidate, but pay far less attention to what happens after the offer is accepted.
 
The period between “yes” and full productivity is one of the most important (and overlooked) stages of the employment relationship.
 
A well-structured, compliant pre-boarding and onboarding process does far more than just move paperwork. It protects the organization from risk, reinforces professionalism, and sets clear expectations from day one.
 
Pre-boarding should include…
  • Properly documented offer terms
  • Compliant background & screening practices
  • Timely I-9 completion
  • State-specific new hire documentation
  • Thoughtful communication before the employee’s first day
 
Once the employee starts, onboarding should move beyond forms and orientation to include…
 
When these steps are handled intentionally, organizations see stronger engagement, faster ramp-up time, and reduced early turnover.
 
When they’re inconsistent, compliance gaps and performance issues often surface months later.
 
And you don’t have to do this alone! 
As an HR consulting partner, we help organizations audit their current processes, close compliance gaps, and build structured systems that support both growth and retention from day one.
 
Reach out to start revamping your pre-boarding and onboarding programs today!
 

 

 

Client & Partner Love

HR & Manager Crash Course in Action: Stories From Leaders Making an Impact

Nothing means more to us than hearing how our work supports the people, teams, and organizations we serve.

Time and time again, we hear from HR professionals, leaders, and owners who walk away from our HR & Manager Crash Course feeling more confident, more capable, and better equipped to support their teams.
 
There’s something powerful about stepping away from the day-to-day, learning alongside peers, and returning to work with renewed energy and direction!
 
One of the best ways to understand the impact of the Crash Course is to hear directly from the leaders who have been in the room.
 
Here’s what a few past participants had to say about their experience:
 
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Take the next step in your HR or management journey by attending the HR & Manager Crash Course.
 
 

 

Pre-Employment Screening

 

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Hire with Confidence: Verify Before You Say Yes

Hiring the right person takes more than a great interview. It means verifying what you’ve been told.
 
Background checks and pre-employment screenings help you make informed, confident hiring decisions while reducing risk and protecting your workplace.
 
Whether it’s a criminal history check, employment verification, or drug screening, these steps confirm candidates are who they say they are and align with your standards. They also demonstrate professionalism and due diligence to your team and stakeholders.
 
We offer fast, thorough, and compliant pre-employment screening services tailored to your needs. From start to finish, we make the process simple and reliable.
 
Ready to hire smarter? Contact us today to learn more!
 

 

Giving Back
 

February Webinar Nonprofit – SOAR Immigration Legal Services

For our most recent free webinar on immigration changes, our guest presenter, Cole Enabnit, picked a nonprofit to support. For every registration, we donated $10, and last month we proudly contributed $750 to SOAR Immigration Legal Services.
 
SOAR Immigration Legal Services provides culturally competent, immigration-related legal representation and education to refugees and immigrants with limited income throughout Oregon and SW Washington.
 
CLICK HERE to learn more about this fantastic organization.

 

Thank you so much for being a part of everything we do.
 

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