The Ontech Talent Blog: Hiring Insights for Companies and Candidates
Recruiting doesn’t have to feel like constant triage. In this blog, we share recruiting, hiring, and retention lessons from our team’s combined 50+ years of staffing and recruiting experience, written for HR leaders and hiring managers who want smarter, more sustainable ways to build great teams.
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Published On: June 26, 2026Categories: In The NewsSome certifications are about checking boxes, but this one is different.Ontech Talent is officially Great Place To Work® Certified — and we didn't get there by telling people it was a great place to work.Our employees did that for us.One hundred percent of them, actually.
Published On: May 26, 2026Categories: Ontech CultureAI has a place in modern recruiting — but only when humans stay in the loop. At Ontech Talent, we use AI-powered tools to organize applicants, improve response rates, and move faster. It doesn't replace the judgment, intuition, and relationships that actually get the right people hired.
Published On: March 26, 2026Categories: General, Talent AquisitionThe 2026 job market is shaping up to be more deliberate. Companies are hiring carefully, candidates are moving cautiously, and the pressure is on to get it right the first time. Here's what that means for hiring teams navigating a selective, human-centered talent landscape this year.
Published On: October 6, 2025Categories: In The NewsCelebrating 2 Years of Ontech Talent! October marks a big milestone for us… Ontech Talent is officially [...]
Published On: March 3, 2025Categories: GeneralHow to Land Your Dream Job in 2025: Stand Out and Get Noticed Finding the right recruiting [...]
Published On: January 9, 2025Categories: Talent AquisitionHow to Choose a Recruiting Company: A Guide for Milwaukee IT and Engineering Professionals Finding the right recruiting [...]
Published On: November 25, 2024Categories: Talent Aquisition7 Ways to Ensure Your Recruitment Process is Candidate-Centric You’re a few years into running your tech business. [...]
Published On: September 12, 2024Categories: In The News, Media CoverageIn a recent WorkWise interview, Nicole Whitbeck-Dohnal, President of Ontech Talent, an IT and Engineering recruiting and staffing firm in the Milwaukee area, shared her journey from a dissatisfied mechanical designer to a successful entrepreneur in the talent acquisition space.
Published On: August 22, 2024Categories: General, Talent AquisitionWith all of the benefits short-term staffing provides, it’s not without its challenges. Here are the top 5 challenges with short-term staffing and our strategies to overcoming them as recruiting experts!
Published On: August 14, 2024Categories: Talent AquisitionWatch out webinar hosted by our President Nicole Dohnal with the voices of Gen Zers - Skylar Votaw at Generac and MacKenna Thekan at CentroMotion, where they share their unique insights and firsthand experiences about what makes a workplace appealing to their generation.
Published On: August 12, 2024Categories: GeneralOur Annual Drive Out Lupus event was a huge success. THANK YOU, golfers & sponsors for your participation!
Published On: July 20, 2024Categories: General, Talent AquisitionAs an innovative and strategic recruitment firm in this industry, Ontech Talent considers several key “do's” and “don'ts” to ensure a successful and effective hiring process from the start. When hiring for permanent placement positions, here are our top 8 do’s and top 8 don’ts to follow.
Published On: June 26, 2024Categories: In The News, Media CoverageCompanies need the hard skills of highly specialized IT and engineering professionals to fill open job functions. But it’s the soft skills throughout the interview process that will narrow down the best fit.
Published On: June 25, 2024Categories: General, Talent AquisitionRecruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO) has taken the recruitment process to a whole new level. We’re giving you a deeper look into what exactly RPO is, how it works, the key differentiators, and how your company can utilize it to attain the right talent. Check the Top 5 things to know.
Published On: May 30, 2024Categories: Talent AquisitionActionable insights to help you stay ahead in the competitive hiring landscape.
Published On: May 23, 2024Categories: Talent AquisitionUnlock innovative talent acquisition strategies and employer branding insights to thrive in today's competitive tech landscape. Explore proactive sourcing tactics and data-driven decision-making tips to attract and retain top talent, driving innovation and organizational growth.
- Published On: May 23, 2024Categories: Talent Aquisition
Actionable insights to help you stay ahead in the competitive hiring landscape.
Published On: January 17, 2024Categories: In The News, Media CoverageNews: Ontech Talent Launches Technical Recruiting Service. Industry Veteran Nicole Dohnal will Lead as President
