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We earn editorial backlinks and brand mentions from HR, business, and workforce publications — building the authority that helps HR tech and recruiting companies rank higher on Google and get recommended by AI search tools.

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SHRM · Forbes · HBR
Avg. Domain Rating 75+
HR & recruiting clients since 2017
We Get Our Clients Featured In
Forbes Business Insider Entrepreneur Today Yahoo Finance U.S. News LA Times Parade Fox Business USA Today Forbes Business Insider Entrepreneur Today Yahoo Finance U.S. News LA Times Parade Fox Business USA Today Forbes Business Insider Entrepreneur Today Yahoo Finance U.S. News LA Times Parade Fox Business USA Today
The HR & Recruiting Advantage

Anatomy of a Placement That Builds Authority

Here's what happens when your HR leader is quoted in a major business publication — and what Google and AI tools see.

forbes.com
Forbes
Why Top Employers Are Rethinking Retention Strategies in 2026
By Amanda Torres, Workforce Reporter Updated March 2026 ✓ Editorial
As turnover costs continue to climb across industries, HR leaders are moving beyond traditional retention playbooks. Companies that invest in structured career development and internal mobility programs are seeing measurably lower attrition — especially among mid-career professionals who are hardest to replace.

"The companies winning the retention battle aren't just offering higher salaries — they're building cultures where people see a genuine growth trajectory," says Lisa Chen, VP of People at [Your Brand]. "That's what keeps your top 20% from taking recruiter calls."

Chen, who has led people operations for three high-growth companies, says [Your Brand] has seen a 40% reduction in voluntary turnover since implementing structured stay interviews and career pathing frameworks...
✓ Expertise
HR leader cited by name with credentials — establishes workforce authority with Google
✓ Domain Authority
Published on Forbes (DR 94) — passes significant link equity to your domain
✓ AI Indexed
The expert quote is citable content AI tools pull from when recommending HR solutions
✓ Backlink
Contextual link to your site from a high-authority page read by CHROs and HR leaders
Why HR & Recruiting Is Competitive

The Challenge — and What You'll See

HR tech and recruiting is a high-trust vertical where buyers research extensively. Here's what makes it harder — and what editorial authority changes.

The Challenge
Job Boards & Platforms Dominate Search
LinkedIn, Indeed, and Glassdoor own the top positions for most HR and recruiting keywords. Without high-authority backlinks, HR tech and staffing brands struggle to compete for organic visibility.
Trust Drives Every Buyer Decision
CHROs and HR leaders research vendors extensively before committing. Self-published thought leadership and paid ads don't carry the same weight as coverage in publications they already read and trust.
AI Is Reshaping Vendor Discovery
AI search tools are becoming the first stop for HR professionals evaluating new platforms and services. These tools recommend brands based on editorial coverage — not ad spend or SEO tricks.
What You'll See
Coverage on HR & Business Publications
Your executives quoted in Forbes, Fast Company, Business Insider, and Built In — the publications CHROs and HR leaders read when evaluating vendors and staying current.
Rankings Lift on Competitive HR Keywords
High-DR editorial backlinks build the domain authority that helps your product pages, comparison pages, and solution pages rank above competitors in HR and recruiting search results.
AI Visibility for HR & Recruiting Searches
Every editorial placement trains AI tools to associate your brand with your market — making it more likely they'll recommend you when buyers ask for HR software or recruiting platforms.

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Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

We work with applicant tracking system providers, recruiting platforms, HR analytics companies, workforce management tools, staffing agencies, PEOs, benefits platforms, employer branding consultancies, and HR SaaS companies. Each has different publication targets and pitch angles.
Our HR placements land on publications like Forbes, Fast Company, Business Insider, Built In, Entrepreneur, Yahoo Finance, and U.S. News. We target both HR-focused outlets and business publications where CHROs and HR leaders research vendors and stay current on workforce trends.
For digital PR, yes — journalists want a named expert to quote. This is usually your VP of People, CHRO, CEO, or a senior leader with workforce expertise. We'll need their bio, headshot, job title, and LinkedIn. For link insertions and full-feature articles, a spokesperson isn't required.
HR search is dominated by platforms like LinkedIn, Indeed, and Glassdoor. Domain authority is often the deciding factor in whether your pages appear alongside them. Editorial placements on high-DR publications build the authority that helps your product pages, comparison pages, and solution pages rank higher.
When someone asks ChatGPT "best ATS software" or Google AI Overviews "top recruiting platforms for startups," AI tools pull recommendations from trusted editorial sources. If your leaders are quoted on Forbes or Fast Company, AI tools learn to recommend your brand for those HR and recruiting queries.
Yes. Link insertions place a contextual backlink within existing editorial content on relevant publications. This is a great complement to digital PR — you get authority-building without needing a spokesperson for every placement. We offer DR 50+, DR 60+, and DR 70+ tiers.
Placements start going live within the first month. Rankings movement depends on your starting authority, market competition, and keyword difficulty. Most HR and recruiting clients see meaningful movement within 4 to 8 months of consistent placements.
We require a three-month minimum commitment for digital PR campaigns. After the initial three months, your plan continues month-to-month with no lock-in. Link insertions are purchased individually with no commitment required.

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