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As we step into a new year, it’s a natural time to pause, reflect, and be intentional about what’s next in your career. At Financial Talent Group, our role is to be more than a staffing firm, we aim t...

Had the absolute joy of volunteering with the NORAD Santa Tracker(North American Aerospace Defense Command) helping track Santa’s journey around the world on Christmas Eve! This incredible tradition b...

December can be a tricky month for many companies. People take vacations, projectsstill need to finish, and budgets are wrapping up. This is why contract and temporaryworkers can be a smart solution d...

December is a unique month in the hiring world. Some industries stay very active, whileothers take a break until January. Understanding these patterns helps businesses planahead and helps job seekers ...

Many people think December is a slow hiring month, but it can actually be a bigadvantage for both employers and job seekers. Why December Works for Employers Less competition: Fewer companies hiring m...

December is a natural time for companies to pause, look back, and plan ahead. As the year ends, organizations start thinking about how to keep their best people, how to stay competitive, and what the ...

Technical excellence is table stakes for today’s Controllers, but the leaders who truly elevate a finance function bring more than accounting expertise. When evaluating candidates, consider the qualit...

The holidays are one of the busiest times of the year, both at home and at work. Employees want time to enjoy their families, and employers need to keep the business running smoothly. The good news is...

As budget pressures remain elevated and economic uncertainty persists, many organizations are taking a cautious but strategic approach to salary increases as we enter 2026. According to the WorldatWor...

A strong interview experience helps you evaluate talent and also helps candidates evaluate you. In today’s competitive market, the best finance and accounting professionals want to feel respected, inf...

The future of work in the age of AI requires companies to focus less on immediate headcount cuts and more on redesigning execution to keep the Human in the Loop. By empowering experienced...

What Employers Need to Know The January 2026 jobs report reflects a labor market that remains resilient, but increasingly selective. National payroll growth accelerated to 130,000 jobs in January, a m...

As the 2026 labor market unfolds, employers are balancing caution with strategic flexibility in how they staff their organizations. Although headline payroll growth in January, with 130,000 jobs added...

As we move into Q1 2026, many organizations are preparing to activate hiring plans that were intentionally delayed throughout 2025. Employers spent much of last year setting budgets, defining roles, r...

Offer acceptance trends (LinkedIn, SHRM) In the competitive talent market shaping up for 2026, hiring speed is emerging as a decisive advantage and the data shows it matters just as much as compensati...

Hiring managers are under increasing pressure to build teams that perform quickly, adapt to change, and stay. While education, credentials, and career history still matter, they are no longer sufficie...

The Manager-to-Director Gap (Colorado Talent Pipeline Report) The Colorado Talent Pipeline Report highlights a growing challenge across the state’s workforce: a widening gap between manager-level prof...

Each year, the Colorado Workforce Development Council (CWDC) publishes the Colorado Talent Pipeline Report to help employers, job seekers, educators, and workforce partners understand how the state’s ...

December can be a tricky month for many companies. People take vacations, projectsstill need to finish, and budgets are wrapping up. This is why contract and temporaryworkers can be a smart solution d...

December is a unique month in the hiring world. Some industries stay very active, whileothers take a break until January. Understanding these patterns helps businesses planahead and helps job seekers ...

Had the absolute joy of volunteering with the NORAD Santa Tracker(North American Aerospace Defense Command) helping track Santa’s journey around the world on Christmas Eve! This incredible tradition b...

Financial Talent Group proudly joins the Colorado Springs community for the “In Their Honor” Veterans Day Parade, supporting and celebrating those who serve, those who have served, and the families wh...

Earlier this month, Financial Talent Group was proud to sponsor NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) Colorado Springs, supporting the incredible work they do to promote mental wellness across ou...

Financial Talent Group is once again proud to sponsor this great event, celebrating outstanding businesses and professionals across Southern Colorado. On October 16, 2025, the Better Business Bureau o...

At the recent Pikes Peak United Way and Bank of Colorado's annual cornhole tournament, the Financial Talent Group team demonstrated their community spirit by securing 2nd place. Kudos to Dale Scruggs,...

Buzz with the B’s - April Edition What a fantastic morning in Colorado Springs with the Better Business Bureau of Southern Colorado! This month’s Buzz with the B’s networking event was hosted by the i...

Comcast Rise Event Thank you Comcast, J.D. Keller, Robert Thompson, for believing in our community to invest in our growing small businesses in Southern Colorado. A huge congratulations to my fellow p...

Night of Excellence Recap Congratulations Better Business Bureau of Southern Colorado celebrating 30 years of recognizing businesses excelling in customer service. Congratulations to the amazing busin...

What a fantastic community gathering downtown COS hosted by Bank of Colorado! All proceeds benefit Pikes Peak United Way. Summertime, In & Out Burgers, Josh and Johns Ice cream and friendly corn hole ...

We’re honored to share that Financial Talent Group has received the Silver award for “Best Staffing Agency” in the Pikes Peak region by the Southern Colorado Business Digest( Formerly CSBJ ) Best in B...

Selecting the right executives and leaders within your business ecosystem is not an easy task. Largely gone are the days of 30+ year tenures at one organization and here are the days where a three yea...