“We’re falling behind in terms of employer branding. We need to do more.” Sounds familiar? Then, you might not understand how to use AI in recruitment. Or… “Our candidates express dissatisfaction with their candidate experience. Something has to change.” “The conversion rate from our job postings is much lower than we expected. What can we… Read more »

The gig workforce continues to boom as organizations cope with the post-pandemic economy in recent years. There’s a skill and labor market shortage worldwide as some members of the workforce experience shifting career priorities. And that’s where it might be useful to start hiring gig workers. Many workers have embraced gig and contractual positions for greater… Read more »

Workplace conflict is an ever-present challenge when diverse teams collaborate. So, as a hiring manager or organizational leader, you will likely encounter clashes in personality and work styles. However, ignoring these conflicts can severely affect your company’s productivity and hiring efforts.   Industry reports from 2022 revealed that 73,485 workplace discrimination charges were filed in… Read more »

Tired of spending time on long hiring processes that don’t even result in quality hires? Data-driven recruitment is the solution you’ve been looking for.  In this article, we’re sharing what data-driven recruitment is, five ways it can help hiring teams, and best practices for implementing it. Let’s get started. What is data-driven recruitment?  Data-driven recruitment… Read more »

A good company reputation makes attracting talent (the best talent) relatively easy. It’s one of the reasons top talent in various industries want jobs in renowned companies like Microsoft and Apple. It’s not rocket science—we humans just naturally like to associate with anything popular and perceived to be good.  Want your company to attract great… Read more »

In the specialists vs. generalists debate, it has always been an either/or situation. It’s either you go with a generalist who is a jack of all trades or choose a specialist who is a subject matter expert with specialist skills.  While organizations may thrive by 26 times when engaging generalists and pushing them to innovate,… Read more »

Thanks to recruitment software, the process of hiring staff can now be more efficient. Your recruitment team no longer has to trawl through job applications and recruitment for hours on end. Specialized software streamlines the process, automating tasks and tracking the entire hiring process. In fact, 76% of companies say recruiting automation allows recruiters to… Read more »

AI is everywhere these days due to its problem-solving capabilities at scale. The data-backed algorithms behind AI solutions also help reduce human error costs. We have seen AI in construction site safety assessments, chatbots, and accounting. But have you heard of AI in recruitment? These days, a growing number of companies have also turned to… Read more »

The world of work is changing. Many organizations have turned to contract-based, contingent, and gig workers for multiple roles in their routine operations. Last year, the US saw nearly 64 million freelancers, which made up 38% of the workforce. These large-scale shifts in the workforce led to many newfound talent management considerations from an employer’s perspective…. Read more »

Recruiting automation software has become increasingly essential in today’s fast-paced hiring landscape. It helps recruiters and HR teams automate repetitive tasks. So these tasks include posting job openings, screening resumes, and scheduling interviews. Leveraging the power of technology, recruiting automation software helps you focus your time and energy on building relationships with candidates and making… Read more »

Over the past few years, we’ve heard about all kinds of magical features that AI and automation offer. Social media was buzzing with ways to get rich without breaking a sweat using AI.  But, while many of those discussions were overblown to attract more people to the topic, AI indeed brings various benefits to the… Read more »

Hiring best practices refer to established and tested methods for attracting, selecting, and onboarding the best candidates for an organization’s job openings. Following these practices, HR can reduce their cost and time of hire, increase hiring quality, and enhance the overall recruitment process.  According to LinkedIn’s Future of Recruiting Report, 87% of recruiting professionals say… Read more »

Even though diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) and environmental social governance (ESG) policies are important, these policies still face challenges. Critics persist despite the proven benefits. So, to ensure success, it’s vital to have a strong risk management policy to handle potential issues and improve these initiatives.  For instance, anti-corporate activists have dismissed DEIB… Read more »

HR professionals hold the keys to more than just recruitment and management — they’re the architects of the team that will drive a startup’s success. So, you’re right to be thinking about the essential HR strategies for startups. But where to begin? How do you navigate the myriad of challenges and opportunities in the startup… Read more »