This Reddit thread from a frustrated hiring manager got our attention — and for good reason. It’s a raw look into what happens when job descriptions, interviews, and resume reviews are all duct-taped together. We’ve seen it too many times — a hiring manager overwhelmed, recruiters out of sync, and job descriptions scattered across 17… Read more »
I Got Assigned to Run a Job Description Survey: Here’s What Actually Helped
A client of ours got asked to “do a quick job description survey” before a big rewrite project. They laughed. Not out loud, but in their head. Because there’s no such thing as quick when you’re staring at a pile of thousands of messy, outdated job descriptions. If you’re in HR or TA, you probably… Read more »
If Your Job Description Could Talk, What Would It Say About You?
If your job description had a voice, it probably wouldn’t say what you think it would. It might whisper, “We don’t really know what we want,” or shout, “We copied this from somewhere else!” Job descriptions are one of the most public ways your company speaks to the world. And yet, so many of them… Read more »
How a Siloed HR Tech Stack Is Wrecking Your Candidate Experience
You thought you had a tech problem. Turns out, you’ve got a people problem — and a tech stack that doesn’t talk to itself. I’ve seen it too many times. A recruiter updates a job title in Workday. The change doesn’t show up on the career site. Candidates see conflicting info and bounce. TA blames… Read more »
“Juicebox Just Squirted on HR Tech” – and Google’s Not Far Behind
If you thought HR tech was already weird, buckle up. A startup called Juicebox just landed $30 million, and Google’s quietly turning Chrome into your next boss. I cracked open the latest Chad & Cheese episode expecting the usual chaos, and they delivered. From a Marvin Gaye-infused rant on the state of the world to… Read more »
ChatGPT for HR is Cool — Here’s How to Make It Magic for Job Descriptions
I love a good shortcut. And the new ChatGPT for HR resource from OpenAI? That’s a treasure map for HR pros looking to get more done with less time. It’s got solid prompts for onboarding, performance reviews, and even DEI support. But you know what’s missing? A scalable game plan for job descriptions. Why Job… Read more »
15 HR Pros Share Their Tips for Writing Job Descriptions
Writing JDs can feel like yelling into the void. Tons of effort, but not much return if you don’t have a job description creation strategy in place. But because only a few organizations invest resources, effort, and time in writing effective job descriptions, you have an advantage to stand out. So I asked 15 HR… Read more »
Have You Heard of Willo?
I first heard about Willo at RecFest UK. I sat in on a panel they did with Amazon, and I was hooked. The vibe, the mission, the way they talked about candidate experience…it just clicked for me. And now, Willo’s raised $4 million to scale even faster. That’s huge. A major congrats to the entire… Read more »
Why Updating Job Descriptions Matters More Than You Think
Hiring managers ghost you on job description updates? There’s a fast, simple trick that’s turned things around for every TA team I’ve worked with. We call it the “One-Click Kickoff.” Here’s how it works: instead of sending hiring managers a blank JD template or a long list of edits, you send them a pre-filled, editable… Read more »
How to Plan Your RecFest 2025 Agenda (+ a Peek at the Exhibitors)
RecFest can feel like a music festival…for people who read HR Tech newsletters. If you don’t have a plan, you’ll leave with a tote bag full of swag and not much else. So let’s fix that before RecFest 2025 kicks off in Nashville (in 3 weeks). Lauren Windsor, the digital marketing lead for RecFest, put… Read more »
Why PayScale Bought Datapeople: Facing the $300,000 Job Post Fine Problem
I’ll admit: when I first saw the PayScale + Datapeople acquisition, I thought, “wow, another acquisition.” Digging into the “why” reveals a critical reality: that writing job postings wrong can put you on the hook for massive fines. What States Are Demanding Salary Transparency (or Paying for It) More and more states (California, New York,… Read more »
Job Description Optimization: How a Small TA Team Revamped 4,000+ Job Postings
One person. Under 10 team members. More than 4,300 live job descriptions to fix. If that sounds impossible, you’re not alone. But one Sr. Talent Program Advisor at a major healthcare organization pulled it off (with help from Ongig). Meet the Team This wasn’t a massive team of writers or a marketing army. The core… Read more »
HR Tech Vegas 2025 — What the TA Pros Really Saw
I missed HR Tech Vegas 2025 (scheduling conflicts), but I still got the scoop. I asked a few folks I trust in the TA and HR space to tell me what stood out. Here’s what they said hit hardest, what raised eyebrows, and what made them think twice. The Vibe Was High, But the Signal… Read more »
Templates for Job Descriptions: The Quiet Hero of Recruiting Efficiency
I’ve heard people say job description templates are just a “nice-to-have.” Kind of like branded mugs or office plants. They look good, but they don’t really do much. I disagree. Turns out, templates are the quiet hero of recruiting efficiency. They cut time, boost quality, and—most importantly—they save your team from drowning in job description… Read more »
Hiring Trends 2025: What’s Getting Cut (and What Isn’t)
Everywhere I look, teams are being asked to hit hiring goals with fewer people, fewer tools, and tighter budgets. So I ran a poll to see what’s really getting squeezed. It gave me a peek into the hiring trends of 2025 so far. What’s shifting, what’s sticking, and what’s quietly slipping through the cracks. This… Read more »
