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Why Relationships Will Always Matter More Than the Resume
A Perspective from Dana Thistle, Partner at Everly Talent If you’ve spent any time in healthcare leadership or executive recruiting, you’ve probably heard the phrase: “It’s all about who you know.” For a long time, I resisted that idea because I didn’t want success for candidates or organizations to feel transactional or exclusive. But after more than 20 years building relationships across the healthcare industry, I’ve realized something important: It’s not about who you kno

Dana Thistle
4 hours ago4 min read


Spotlight on Women in Healthcare Leadership: Mindy Eng
Mindy Eng, MSN, RN, NE-BC — Chief Executive Officer, MD Alliance Solutions, LLC In this edition of Everly’s Women in Healthcare Leadership Spotlight Series, we sit down with Mindy Eng, MSN, RN, NE-BC, Chief Executive Officer of MD Alliance Solutions, LLC, a Management Service Organization (MSO) for Advanced Dermatology, PC. Mindy’s journey—from clinical nursing in emergency medicine to executive leadership—reflects a powerful blend of operational insight, empathy, and patient

Lauren Zebro
Jan 155 min read


How to Start Fresh in the Same Job (Yes, It’s Possible)
A new year doesn’t always come with a new job - and that’s okay. Sometimes the most powerful reset isn’t changing where you work, but changing how you show up to the role you’re already in. Whether you work in healthcare, education, corporate, or anything in between, starting fresh in the same job is less about pretending the past didn’t happen and more about being intentional moving forward. Step 1: Leave Last Year Where It Belongs Before you can start fresh, you have to

Taylor Geraghty
Jan 72 min read
Soft Skills
In today's AI driven world and workplace, the soft skills a person possesses can make all the difference in their professional success. The ability to communicate clearly, adapt gracefully, and lead with empathy has become just as essential as technical expertise. In fact, many employers say that soft skills have become the new hard skills - the true differentiator between a good candidate and a great one. At Everly, we see it every day: companies are no longer just hiring r

Katie Niekrash
Nov 18, 20252 min read


Spotlight on Women in Leadership: Lauren Hunter-Dyson
A Conversation with Lauren Hunter-Dyson, Chief People Experience Officer, Safe Horizon As part of Everly Talent’s Spotlight on Women in Leadership series, we had the pleasure of sitting down with Lauren Hunter-Dyson, the Chief People Experience Officer at Safe Horizon, the nation’s largest victim services nonprofit organization. Lauren’s journey from workforce development to executive leadership is one marked by empathy, resilience, and a commitment to building workplaces wh

Katie Niekrash
Nov 7, 20253 min read


You’re a First-Time Manager. Now What?
A Survival Guide for Making the Shift from Individual Contributor to Leader You did it — you earned the promotion, got the title, and now you’re officially in charge. It’s exciting, validating… and maybe a little terrifying. Stepping into leadership for the first time can feel like being dropped into a new country where everyone speaks a language that sounds familiar, but somehow you can’t quite translate. The same skills that made you successful as an individual contributor

Lauren Zebro
Oct 21, 20253 min read


Why Every Employer Should Be Doing Stay Interviews
In today’s competitive job market, employee retention isn’t just important, it’s essential. Hiring is costly, turnover disrupts teams,...

Katie Niekrash
Sep 4, 20252 min read


Empowering Confidence: Part Five
Over the past several weeks, Everly has partnered with Nancy Jacoby, RN, MBA, MHSA, FACHE, PCC — founder of Nancy Jacoby Coaching &...

Lauren Zebro
Aug 20, 20252 min read


Empowering Confidence: Part Four
Over the past several weeks, Everly has partnered with Nancy Jacoby, RN, MBA, MHSA, FACHE, PCC — founder of Nancy Jacoby Coaching &...

Nancy Jacoby
Aug 12, 20254 min read


Empowering Confidence: Part Three
Everly is partnering with Nancy Jacoby, RN, MBA, MHSA, FACHE, PCC — founder of Nancy Jacoby Coaching & Consulting — on a five-part blog...

Nancy Jacoby
Aug 5, 20254 min read


Empowering Confidence: Part Two
Everly is partnering with Nancy Jacoby, RN, MBA, MHSA, FACHE, PCC — founder of Nancy Jacoby Coaching & Consulting — on a five-part blog...

Lauren Zebro
Jul 29, 20252 min read


Empowering Confidence
Everly is excited to partner with Nancy Jacoby, RN, MBA, MHSA, FACHE, PCC — founder of Nancy Jacoby Coaching & Consulting — on a five-part blog series

Lauren Zebro
Jul 22, 20251 min read
How to Prevent Implicit Bias in Hiring
Hiring decisions should be based on skills, potential, and alignment with company goals — not on assumptions, stereotypes, or gut...

Alison Kuhns
Jun 27, 20253 min read


Everly Talent on the Westchester Business Council "What's Trending" podcast
One of Everly's founders, Alison Kuhns, had the pleasure of being a guest on the Westchester Business Council "What's Trending" podcast....
everlytalent
Jun 5, 20251 min read
Why You Should Work with a Recruiter
How Everly Talent Can Help You Find Your Next Career Opportunity Looking for a new job? We get it - job hunting can feel like a full-time...

Taylor Geraghty
May 29, 20254 min read


Spotlight on Women in Healthcare Leadership: Jennifer Brullo
We had a great conversation with Jennifer Brullo, President and CEO of Visiting Nurse Services in Westchester. Listen on to hear her...

Alison Kuhns
May 16, 20251 min read
What Keeps Employees Happy?
What Keeps Employees Happy? Prioritizing Mental Health in the Workplace So many of our clients are providing desperately needed...

Lauren Zebro
May 15, 20253 min read
How to Be More Empathetic... and Why It’s Important in Recruitment
Empathy is more than just a buzzword—it’s a fundamental skill that separates good recruiters from great ones. In the the recruitment...

Lauren Zebro
Apr 15, 20253 min read
Healthcare Worker Burnout: Understanding the Crisis and How to Prevent It
Healthcare workers are at the frontlines of the fight for public health, facing immense challenges on a daily basis. They navigate...

Katie Niekrash
Mar 31, 20254 min read
Spotlight on Women in Healthcare Leadership: Candy Costas
Join Everly for our inaugural Spotlight on Women in Healthcare Leadership event, where we get to know Candy Costas

Katie Niekrash
Mar 27, 20255 min read
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