Migbirds Blog
CompaniesHow to Assess Soft Skills Before You Hire (Without Guessing)
72% of recruiters use personality tests. The research says personality barely predicts career success at all. Here's what the evidence actually supports, and how to assess behaviour without the whole thing collapsing into gut feel.
CompaniesThe Real Cost of a Bad Hire in 2026 (And How to Calculate Yours)
The figures circulating online range from €15,000 to €200,000 with no methodology behind them. Here's a formula built on verifiable public data, so you can calculate the real cost for your own company.
TalentWhat Companies Actually Look for in a Candidate (It's Not What You Think)
You've got the qualifications, the experience, and a solid track record. So why does landing the right role still feel harder than it should? Here's what's really driving hiring decisions.
Companies5 Signs Your Next Hire Won't Last 6 Months
Hiring is hard. Replacing a hire is harder — and more expensive than most organizations realize. These are the warning signs to watch before you make your next offer.
Future of WorkBeyond the CV: Why Behavioral Fit Is the New Hiring Credential
Teams have been hiring from the same playbook for decades — and they're paying for it with turnover, misaligned expectations, and costly rehires. Here's why the CV is no longer enough.
ProductIntroducing Migbirds: The Talent Platform Built Around Who You Are
We built Migbirds because we were tired of watching great people get overlooked — and great companies struggle to find them. Here's what we built and what makes it different.