Orion Talent Blog

From Time-to-Fill to Time-to-Productivity

2/19/2026 11:16:16 AM

For years, time-to-fill has been one of the defining metrics of recruiting performance. It is easy to measure, easy to benchmark, and easy to report to leadership. A shorter time-to-fill suggests efficiency, while a longer one signals friction in the process. However, speed alone does not equate to performance.

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Myth #3: Military Spouse Unemployment is at 23% Because Employers Don’t Recognize Milspouse Talent

2/18/2026 9:40:13 AM

If you’ve spent any time around military spouse employment conversations, you’ve heard the headline: “Military spouse unemployment is 23%.” Then comes the explanation: “Employers don’t recognize military spouse skills.”

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The Zero Experience Hire: Viral Anomaly or Workforce Design Shift?

2/17/2026 10:11:13 AM

When Steven Bartlett, Diary of a CEO Founder, hired a candidate with “zero experience” because she thanked the security guard by name, the story quickly circulated as an inspiring example of character outweighing credentials. It was framed as a bold leadership moment.

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Workforce Orchestration: What It Is and Why CHROs Can’t Ignore It

2/12/2026 10:57:32 AM

For years, hiring has been treated as a functional responsibility within HR. It has been measured through activity metrics such as time to fill, cost per hire, requisition volume, and offer acceptance rates. When those numbers looked healthy, the system was assumed to be working.

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Why Workforce Strategy Has Become a Competitive Imperative

2/10/2026 2:32:49 PM

The medical device industry has always operated at the intersection of innovation, regulation, and patient impact. Precision, compliance, and deep expertise are foundational to success. What has changed is the pace at which the industry is evolving and the pressure this places on the workforce that supports it.

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Myth 2: You Should Not Talk to a Recruiter Until You Are Actively Job Searching

2/4/2026 11:15:19 AM

Many veterans believe they should wait to talk to a recruiter until they are ready to make a move. It feels practical: why reach out early if you are not prepared to switch jobs? But waiting until you are in an active search can actually limit your options and create unnecessary pressure.

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Strengthening the Maritime Industrial Workforce Without Adding Recruiting Costs

2/3/2026 10:03:17 AM

Across the Maritime Industrial Base (MIB), skilled talent shortages are putting pressure on shipbuilding timelines, production capacity, and long-term operational readiness. From skilled trades to technical and operations roles, workforce gaps are making it harder for suppliers to keep pace with demand.

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Why Military Talent Is the Most Underutilized Manufacturing Pipeline

1/29/2026 11:52:57 AM

As manufacturers confront persistent vacancies, rising operational risk, and changing skill requirements, one talent pipeline continues to be overlooked despite its scale and readiness: military talent.

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Skills-First: How to Show Employers What You Can Really Do

1/28/2026 12:50:43 PM

Most veterans have done far more in their military careers than a civilian resume can capture. You have led teams, solved problems, trained others, adapted quickly, and delivered results under pressure. These strengths are powerful, yet many candidates struggle to show employers what they can actually do.

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The Manufacturing Talent Shortage is Solvable, but Only if Employers Change Their Approach

1/27/2026 8:36:37 AM

For many manufacturing leaders, workforce shortages feel inevitable. An aging workforce, fewer traditional entrants into the trades, and persistent turnover have created the impression that constrained labor is simply the cost of doing business in today’s environment.

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