Orion Talent Blog

Procurement Playbook: Play 4 - Bring Discipline to Your Tech Stack

9/3/2025 8:50:02 AM

This series is part of Procurement’s Playbook for the New Talent Economy, where we explore how Procurement leaders can cut costs, reduce risks, and build resilient, future-ready hiring strategies.

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Procurement Playbook: Play 3 - Consolidate to Win the Vendor Game

8/28/2025 12:34:44 PM

This series is part of Procurement’s Playbook for the New Talent Economy, where we explore how Procurement leaders can cut costs, reduce risks, and build resilient, future-ready hiring strategies.

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Procurement Playbook: Play 2 - Prepare While Others Wait

8/25/2025 5:44:40 PM

Economic slowdowns often cause businesses to hit pause on Talent Acquisition improvements. Hiring plans freeze, budgets tighten, and leaders assume “we will fix it later.” But waiting carries its own cost.

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Procurement Playbook: Play 1 - Cut the Hidden Costs of Hiring

8/22/2025 8:56:48 AM

If you missed the first article in this series, Procurement’s Playbook for the New Talent Economy, start here to learn why Procurement is uniquely positioned to lead the next wave of Talent Acquisition innovation, even in a slow market.

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Why Procurement Should Lead the Next Wave of Talent Acquisition Innovation (Yes, Even in a Slow Market!)

8/19/2025 3:03:57 PM

Economic uncertainty has a way of freezing innovation. When growth slows and headcount stalls, many organizations pause investments in talent acquisition. But resilient companies know that strategic advantage doesn’t come from waiting, it comes from preparing. And that’s where procurement can (and should!) lead.

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Military Hiring: A Blueprint for a Skills-Based Workforce

8/13/2025 12:39:59 PM

In today’s fast-changing job market, hiring based on degrees or job titles isn’t enough. Employers are recognizing the need to shift from traditional filters to a more agile, skills-first approach.

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Hiring with Military Precision: A Conversation on Skills-Based Strategies

7/22/2025 1:31:28 PM

In a recent episode of the HRO Today Podcast, Orion Talent CEO Greg Summers joined host Elliot Clark to discuss the growing momentum behind skills-based hiring, and why companies can look to military hiring practices as a proven model for success.

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Rethinking Talent: A Practical Guide to Skills-Based Hiring, Part 3

7/10/2025 4:23:13 PM

It's one thing to recognize the power of skills in today's business world; it's another to figure out how to actually start leveraging them within your organization. For HR and business leaders the idea of a comprehensive skills strategy might seem daunting. But here's the good news: you don't have to overhaul everything overnight. The best way to begin is with a focused pilot program to demonstrate impact, earn buy-in, and build momentum.

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Rethinking Talent: A Practical Guide to Skills-Based Hiring, Part 2

7/10/2025 4:16:37 PM

In today's rapidly evolving business landscape, skills have emerged as the true currency of success. For HR and business leaders, understanding and leveraging skills is no longer a luxury, it's a fundamental necessity. This isn't about buzzwords; it's about practical application across every facet of your workforce strategy, from the shop floor to the executive suite.

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Rethinking Talent: A Practical Guide to Skills-Based Hiring, Part 1

7/10/2025 3:46:55 PM

Everyone in HR is talking about skills. Consultants and technology providers are promising a new era and the holy grail for Talent and Talent Management. But before we dive in and potentially get carried away, what are skills anyway?

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