1
as in renting
to take or get the temporary use of (something) for a set sum
the Youngs hired a limousine for their daughter's wedding
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as in recruiting
to provide with a paying job
the farm hires teenagers to pick blueberries in the summer
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Recent Examples of hiring
Experts in the Forbes Communications Council indicated that hiring talent who can connect with the audience enhances the likelihood of a campaign's success.
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Michael Benedek, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Compromising the business strategy and purpose, stretching resources and hiring low-quality talent can make the situation worse.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
Plus, by hiring employees to work in the factories, Z Modular is less reliant on construction contractors who have been in short supply, causing delays on housing projects across the country.
—Danielle Chemtob, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
Small wins along the way, like a personalized response from a hiring manager or a new LinkedIn connection, are stepping stones toward success.
—Dr. Cynthia J. Young, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
Your body language speaks volumes, according to hiring managers.
—Bryan Robinson, Forbes, 1 Dec. 2024
The Lynx have made two big-name hires to address these losses and bolster their coaching staff, hiring Lynx legend Lindsay Whalen as an assistant coach and former Washington Mystics head coach Eric Thibault as associate head coach.
—Sophie Kaufman, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2024
Creating an Inclusive Hiring Process The road to inclusivity begins at the hiring stage.
—Jennifer Jay Palumbo, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024
The Wall Street Journal More companies today are hiring temporary workers to take on jobs.
—Christiaan Hetzner, Fortune, 29 Nov. 2024
Michael Benedek, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Compromising the business strategy and purpose, stretching resources and hiring low-quality talent can make the situation worse.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
Plus, by hiring employees to work in the factories, Z Modular is less reliant on construction contractors who have been in short supply, causing delays on housing projects across the country.
—Danielle Chemtob, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
Small wins along the way, like a personalized response from a hiring manager or a new LinkedIn connection, are stepping stones toward success.
—Dr. Cynthia J. Young, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
Your body language speaks volumes, according to hiring managers.
—Bryan Robinson, Forbes, 1 Dec. 2024
The Lynx have made two big-name hires to address these losses and bolster their coaching staff, hiring Lynx legend Lindsay Whalen as an assistant coach and former Washington Mystics head coach Eric Thibault as associate head coach.
—Sophie Kaufman, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2024
Creating an Inclusive Hiring Process The road to inclusivity begins at the hiring stage.
—Jennifer Jay Palumbo, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024
The Wall Street Journal More companies today are hiring temporary workers to take on jobs.
—Christiaan Hetzner, Fortune, 29 Nov. 2024
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“Hiring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hiring. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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