METCALF SEARCH · SEP 14, 2026

Trending in SMB Hiring: Week of September 14, 2026

Recruiting conversations right now are pulling in multiple directions at once, leadership accountability, employer brand ROI, and the quiet rehabilitation of non-degree talent are all gaining traction simultaneously. Meanwhile, high-profile executive drama at Automattic and a growing "reverse recruiting" movement signal that power dynamics between employers and candidates are very much in flux.

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Great Leaders Don’t Sugarcoat Hard Truths #shorts #hr #leadershipYouTube
Ep 822: How To Win Investment For Employer Brandingrecruitingfuture.com
Americans Without Degrees Are Having One of the Best Job Markets in Yearswsj.com
Reverse recruiting and the HR shift: what changes when talent also choosesfoxapply.com
Ask HN: Who is hiring? (September 2026)Hacker News

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