
Job Seeker Nation 2026: Why Hiring Has a Trust Problem
From scam job posts to ghosting, candidates are losing trust in hiring. See what’s driving this shift and what it takes to keep them engaged.
May 13, 2026

CHRO, Employ
Stephanie Manzelli is a seasoned and dynamic HR executive who partners with leadership teams to develop on going strategic priorities that influence and guide employees to improve business outcomes. Prior to joining Employ, Stephanie held several leadership roles across retail, insurance, technology, and software. She most recently served as Vice President, People & Culture at SmartBear. Stephanie has expertise in employee engagement, HR Strategy, learning and development, talent acquisition, employee relations, and total rewards, as well as a track record of coaching in areas of transformation leadership, team building, and managing change with proven success of marrying the needs of business and employees on a global scale.
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From scam job posts to ghosting, candidates are losing trust in hiring. See what’s driving this shift and what it takes to keep them engaged.
May 13, 2026