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In financial services, your employer brand is your competitive edge. Top talent isn’t choosing roles based on compensation alone anymore, they’re choosing the brands that show purpose, clarity, and a real commitment to growth. Yet many FS organizations still rely on messaging that sounds… exactly like everyone else. If your EVP doesn’t reflect where the industry is heading: AI-driven skills, mobility across business lines, hybrid work expectations, and transparent development paths, you’re not just missing candidates. You’re missing the specialists who will shape your future. In this blog, we break down: 🔹 The building blocks of a modern EVP for financial services 🔹 Why digital + risk + compliance talent evaluates employers differently 🔹 How to align your employer brand with emerging FS hiring trends 🔹 Practical steps to differentiate your message in a saturated market Because in an industry built on trust, reputation, and performance, your employer brand isn’t just marketing, it’s a strategic lever for attracting and retaining the people who drive business outcomes. Are you telling the story that today’s talent actually wants to hear? Blog link in the comments. #LevelUPHCS #FinancialServices #EmployerBranding #EVP #TalentAcquisition #StrategicHiring #FutureOfWork #RPO

Are you hiring for today or preparing for what’s next? In a market where talent needs shift fast, the most successful TA teams aren’t just filling roles, they’re building scalable, future-ready strategies. Our free Talent Acquisition Maturity Assessment helps you understand exactly where your TA function stands across tech, branding, analytics, and workforce planning. What you’ll get: ✔️ Clear, actionable insights ✔️ Benchmarking against top TA performers ✔️ A tailored roadmap to guide your next steps ✔️ Plus: a complimentary strategy session based on your results Whether you're laying the groundwork or elevating a mature TA function, this quick assessment shows what’s working and what’s slowing you down. Take the free assessment today and start planning for what’s next: https://lnkd.in/dVHMSdHh #TAMaturity #TalentAcquisition #StrategicHiring #RPO #HiringSolutions #TAInsights #FutureOfWork #LevelUPHCS

Recruitment Process Outsourcing has evolved and so have the expectations of forward-thinking talent leaders. One thing was clear at the 2025 Recruitment Process Outsourcing Association (RPOA) Annual Conference in Chicago: What used to differentiate RPO providers, cost-per-hire, time-to-fill, delivery models, is now simply the baseline. Organizations facing rapid growth, transformation, or disruption need more than hiring support. They need an RPO partner that strengthens workforce agility, brings real talent intelligence to the table, and adapts as quickly as their business does. This is the shift from transactional recruiting to a truly strategic talent model, one that helps teams respond faster, plan smarter, and build resilience into every stage of the workforce. RPO should be more than filling roles. It should help you shape the workforce you’ll need next. https://lnkd.in/dM_Jtkny #RPO #TalentAcquisition #AmplifyRPO #WorkforceStrategy #FutureOfWork #BusinessAgility #HiringStrategy #RecruitmentProcessOutsourcing #LevelUPHCS

This month’s #LevelUPImpact spotlight shines on Melanie Stevens, a Senior Talent Advisor in our Financial Services division whose precision, reliability, and leadership make an impact across global markets every single day. From front-office hiring to sourcing top-tier investment bankers, Melanie brings a powerful blend of focus and positivity to her work. Whether she’s leading 1:1s or collaborating closely with her Cape Town teammates, she fuels connection and momentum, especially through their weekly team-hosted games that keep everyone engaged and energized. Her colleagues say it best: “Any task that’s delegated to Mel is actioned and handled with care.” What Melanie loves most? The chance to connect with people from around the world. Meeting diverse candidates, sharing their stories, and helping them step into new opportunities is the part of the job that inspires her daily. She describes LevelUP’s culture as supportive, helpful, and a place where you’re always encouraged to grow. One standout memory from her LevelUP journey: her first international trip to London, days spent working on-site with the client, and evenings exploring the culture, food, and rhythm of the city. Outside of work, Melanie is happiest outdoors in her beautiful South Africa. You’ll find her hiking, camping, soaking up the sun at the beach, or chasing new adventures in nature. She sends a special shoutout to the Cape Town finance team for their teamwork and dedication this year. #LevelUPImpact celebrates the people who make our community vibrant, those driving meaningful results, inspiring their teams, and uplifting those around them. #ImpactSpotlight #TeamLevelUP #FinancialServicesRecruiting

How will AI reshape the future of candidate engagement? In Episode 2 of The Building Blocks of TA Maturity, Curtis Grajeda shared a powerful perspective that often gets overlooked: Candidate experience isn’t just about the person who gets the offer. It’s about the 99% who don’t. Their experience still shapes your brand, your reputation, and your ability to attract talent tomorrow. And this is exactly where AI is stepping in, not to replace the recruiter, but to ensure engagement doesn’t depend on availability, bandwidth, or manual follow-ups. From first touch to final communication, AI can help: ✔ Maintain consistent, timely updates ✔ Create transparency at every stage ✔ Ensure candidates feel seen, not side-lined ✔ Strengthen your employer brand through clear, respectful communication When paired with human judgment and empathy, AI becomes a catalyst for better candidate experiences, not a barrier. Watch this clip from Episode 2 and see the full conversation with Grant J. and Curtis Grajeda: https://lnkd.in/di4E9JAA #BuildingBlocksofTA #LevelUPHCS #CandidateExperience #AIRecruiting #FutureOfWork #TAMaturity #PeopleAndTech

What if your workforce strategy could flex as fast as your business does? Total Talent Management (TTM) is changing how organizations think about hiring, shifting from siloed decision-making to a unified, data-driven approach that brings full-time, contingent, gig, and even alumni talent into one connected ecosystem. As skills shortages grow and market demands shift, leaders are asking the same question: How do we build a workforce that’s agile, cost-effective, and aligned across HR, TA, and Procurement? That’s where Total Talent Management comes in. It helps you: - Start with the work — not the job title - Break down silos that slow teams down - Use data to make smarter workforce decisions - Build consistent experiences for all talent, not just employees We break all of this down in our latest blog and explore how to start thinking about Total Talent in your own organization. Are you still managing full-time and contingent talent separately, or moving toward a blended strategy? Tell us where you are on the journey. Link to the full blog is in the comments. #LevelUPHCS #WorkforceStrategy #TotalTalentManagement #FutureOfWork #TalentAcquisition #HRTransformation

This Thanksgiving, we're taking a moment to reflect on what we’re most grateful for: our incredible team, our clients, and the community who supports us every day. Your dedication, partnership, and belief in what we’re building together continue to shape LevelUP in powerful ways. This year brought new challenges and meaningful wins—and we’re proud of how we showed up for one another through it all. To everyone who has been part of our journey: thank you. We’re truly grateful for you. Wishing you and your loved ones a warm, joyful, and restful Thanksgiving. #Thanksgiving #Gratitude #TeamLevelUP #Thankful

"Do More with Less" isn’t about pushing recruiters harder, it’s about empowering them to focus on the work that truly moves the business forward. In Episode 2 of The Building Blocks of TA Maturity, Grant J. and Curtis Grajeda break down what this really means for today’s TA leaders: - It’s not about speed at the expense of quality - It’s about removing administrative burden - It’s about using technology (including AI) to unlock higher-value work - And it’s about aligning every action to business goals When teams pair the right tech with the right priorities, speed and quality don’t compete, they compound. Want to hear the full conversation? Watch Episode 2 here: https://lnkd.in/di4E9JAA #BuildingBlocksofTA #TalentAcquisition #LevelUPHCS #FutureOfWork #AIinHiring #TAMaturity

Not every hiring challenge needs a full outsourcing model, sometimes you just need support in the right places. Selective RPO, also known as Modular RPO is becoming one of the fastest-growing recruitment strategies because it gives organizations what they’re craving most: flexibility, precision, and control. Instead of outsourcing your entire hiring process, Selective RPO lets you strengthen the stages that need it most, whether that’s sourcing, screening, or adding recruiter capacity during peak demand. In our latest blog, we break down: 🔸 What Selective RPO really is 🔸 Where it makes the biggest impact 🔸 Why TA, HR, and Procurement leaders are embracing it 🔸 How it compares to Project RPO and End-to-End RPO 🔸 When it’s the smartest move for your hiring strategy If you’ve ever asked yourself… “We don’t need a full RPO… but we definitely need help somewhere — what’s the right model?” …this is the guide built for you. Tap through the carousel for a quick overview, then dive into the full blog to explore how Selective RPO can boost your hiring efficiency without losing control of your brand or strategy. Read the full blog in the link in the comments. #LevelUPHCS #RPO #SelectiveRPO #ModularRPO #TalentAcquisition #HiringStrategy #FutureOfWork #RecruitmentSolutions #WorkforcePlanning

Choosing the right recruitment partner can make or break your digital health strategy. As healthcare organizations race toward digital transformation, one question stands out: Does your recruitment partner truly understand the intersection of technology, compliance, and patient care? This blog breaks down what to look for in a healthcare IT recruitment partner, from deep sector knowledge and scalable support to data-driven insights that keep you future-ready. Explore how the right partnership drives not just faster hiring, but smarter, more secure digital health outcomes. Read more on the link in the comments. #LevelUPHCS #HealthcareIT #DigitalHealth #RecruitmentStrategy #TalentAcquisition #HealthTech #FutureOfWork