The Job Market Isn’t a Meritocracy. Maybe We Should Stop Pretending It Is.

Hiring is not a test of endurance. It’s a test of judgment. The moment exhaustion outweighs evidence, hiring stops being a strategy and becomes a liability. Ethical hiring cannot be sustained on exhaustion.

Building a strong team is not just about hiring from the best resumes or filling seats. It’s about strategic talent management—a deliberate, thoughtful approach to attracting, developing, and retaining the right people who will drive your organization forward.