Hire for Hunger: Bill Canady’s Guide to Building a Resilient Team, Featured on HR.com

September 23, 2025

The landscape of the American workforce is shifting dramatically, with a staggering 51% of employees either contemplating or actively seeking new job opportunities. This isn't just a statistic; it's a signal of costly turnover and growing discontent that businesses can no longer afford to ignore.

As revealed in a recent HR.com article by Bill Canady, the answer to navigating this turbulent period lies not just in skills, but in something far more intrinsic: attitude.

Canady's insights delve into the reasons behind this exodus, pinpointing burnout and increased workloads (ironically, exacerbated by AI tools for many) as key culprits. He argues that in 2025, the traditional hiring playbook needs a serious rewrite. While qualifications remain important, leaders must prioritize resilience, a hunger for growth, and a willingness to embrace challenges over mere aptitude. It's about finding those who aren't just looking for a job, but for an opportunity to prove themselves and be part of something bigger.

The article explores why a strong work ethic and a growth mindset can be more reliable predictors of long-term success than a stacked resume. It also highlights common hiring pitfalls, emphasizing the importance of team fit and behavioral styles (using tools like DiSC) to ensure new hires not only possess the right skills but also seamlessly integrate into the team dynamic.

Are you ready to discover how to build resilient, high-performing teams in the face of uncertainty? Dive deeper into Bill Canady's full article on HR.com to learn how to strategically hire for the future, balancing attitude, behavioral style, and qualifications to drive your organization forward.

About the Author

Bill Canady

Bill Canady is a national best-selling author, Founder & CEO of The 80/20 Institute, and a global business leader known for transforming companies into high-performing, profitable enterprises. Over the course of his career, Bill has led multibillion-dollar organizations through their most critical challenges—navigating complex regulatory, investor, and media environments—while consistently delivering profitable growth.

Drawing on decades of executive experience, Bill created the Profitable Growth Operating System (PGOS), a proven framework designed to help leaders cut complexity, focus on the critical few, and accelerate growth. Through The 80/20 Institute, he and his team partner with CEOs, executives, and entrepreneurs worldwide to apply the 80/20 methodology in real-world settings, unlocking revenue growth, margin expansion, and shareholder value.

As both an operator and advisor, Bill’s mission is clear: to give leaders the tools, systems, and confidence they need to achieve sustainable, profitable growth — without sacrificing focus, culture, or execution.

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