Industry and HR Trends to Help Your Business Grow.

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Fractional HR: The Flexible People Support Growing Businesses Need

Aug 26th, 2026 | TOC Insights

Growth creates opportunity, but it can also expose gaps in a company’s people practices.

The Connector: Edition 149

Aug 26th, 2026 | The Connector

It has been a busy summer at TOC! Our team has been meeting throughout the season, sharing ideas, aligning on priorities, and gearing up for what we anticipate will be an exciting and busy fall.

The Connector: Edition 148

Aug 12th, 2026 | The Connector

At TOC, we’re soaking up the final weeks of summer before school, sports, and the bustle of fall begin.

Seasonal Hiring Starts Earlier Than You Think

Aug 11th, 2026 | TOC Insights

Seasonal demand rarely arrives as a surprise. Yet many organizations still treat seasonal hiring as an emergency.

In this edition of The Connector, we’re tackling everything from AI layoffs getting a human-powered plot twist to why more applicants don’t always mean easier hiring. We’re also sharing what makes a confidential search successful, highlighting Executive Summit sponsorship opportunities, spotlighting local openings with Caring for Friends, and reminding you to drink your water, because your talent strategy isn’t the only thing that needs to stay refreshed!