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As the school year wraps up, graduations are completed, and summer vacations begin, we thought we would share some observations from the first half of 2026.

1. Find a reason TO hire versus find a reason NOT to hire. This one separates the top employers from the other companies. The top employers are seeking out answers that make them want to hire someone versus hanging on something as a reason not to hire someone.
2. Department and then company. The top employers in 2026 want to hire the best yet recognize some people may excel more in a different department. While looking for the right hire within their department they understand the hire may be better suited for another department.
3. Complete offers. Base salary, STI, LTI, benefits, stock options, early reviews, sign on bonuses etc. Strong companies have an array of options to choose from to attract the right person. They give the items they know the applicant values the most.

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