Why hasn’t recruitment software solved all of our problems?Why are we still talking about recruiting inefficiency? It seems like the topic of recruiting inefficiency is evergreen. No matter the year or the hiring world, recruiting teams are constantly looking for a way to increase efficiency and do more with less. Despite efficiency constantly being a goal, teams are using outdated legacy software that drags them down every step of the...
2020 brought an incredible amount of setbacks for the world of work. On top of dealing with the pandemic itself, the US faced historic job loss, job growth stagnation, and a reckoning with the lack of equality in and out of the workplace. With March being Women’s History Month, we wanted to take time to explore how this past year will go down in the history books for its effect...
There’s no way around it. Miscommunication between a hiring manager and a recruiter is a major problem. Between a lack of time and overwhelmed recruiters to unrealistic expectations and constantly changing requests from hiring managers, the hiring process often gets significantly more complicated than anyone would like. We’ve gathered some of the questions that recruiters should be asking hiring managers in order to get communication off on the right foot!...
What if you sat down for your workday and got to work on a 20 year old computer? Since the ATS (Applicant Tracking System) hit the world in the late 90s if you’re still using an unoptimized ATS, that’s pretty much what you’re doing. As we face the changes from COVID-19 and the job market upheaval, organizations are becoming critical of their tools. As they should be! Having the right...
Diverse and inclusive workplaces are critical for success, but bias has a habit of creeping its way in. Let’s take a look at what bias is, how it can work its way into the hiring process, and what recruiters can do to help hiring teams overcome it. What is Bias? Bias is a prejudice in favor of or against a thing, person, or group in comparison with another. More often...
How is your 2021 looking? With a recent study finding that 64% of people will be looking for new jobs, we’re guessing the answer is: BUSY. While there’s no real way to know precisely what 2021 will bring, preparing for potential trends and making sure that you're equipped with the right AI recruiting software can ensure that you and your team are ahead of the curve, rather than fighting to...
Launching or expanding a diversity hiring program to improve diversity in the workplace is a top hiring initiative for employers in 2021. This change can’t come soon enough. Currently, there are 3 Black CEOs heading Fortune 500 companies, all men. White men make up 85% of “high-paying boardroom positions while representing only 38% of the U.S. workforce.” A 2020 survey found a “leaky pipeline” for women where they make up...
The right recruiting software can mean the difference between a mediocre and an extraordinary recruiting team. But buying the right software can feel overwhelming. Do you need a new ATS? CRM? Should you be using video interviewing software? What about assessment tools? The Right Questions to Ask Before Buying Recruiting Software Before you buy any new software, there are a couple of questions that you need to have the answers...
When teams are faced with a talent overload and application overwhelm recruiting efficiency isn’t just a nice-to-have, it’s a must-have. In order to tackle more tasks the efficiency of a team needs to be a priority. Recruiting leaders are often tasked with a goal that’s easy to say, but hard to do: “Do more with less.” Whether less means a leaner budget or a smaller team, leaders are often tasked...
Artificial intelligence often feels like a far-fetched idea from sci-fi with uses like C-3PO. In reality, artificial intelligence is used every single day in most people’s lives with tools like Siri and programs like Pandora. AI is also used nearly every day in recruiting! Before we look at the role that AI can take in recruiting and talent acquisition, we need to differentiate between automation, artificial intelligence, and machine learning....
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