Research shows that when new hires don’t pan out, 89% of the time, the causes are attitudinal, not technical. In other words, candidates generally … Read more
Putting the Conversation in Conversational AI Recruiting With ChatGPT
Excitement about ChatGPT has been swirling in the tech space since right before the winter holidays. Its public release, along with wide open access to … Read more
Best of ERE: Top 5 Recruiting Technology Stories of 2022
Remember when you technology wasn’t as essential to recruiting effectively? Neither do I. The truth is that tech — from rudimentary spreadsheets to … Read more
New Anti-Bias-in-Hiring Law Delayed in NYC
A new law in New York City that requires employers to conduct bias audits on automated employment decision tools prior to their use will not take effect on … Read more
Why Is Amazon Encouraging Recruiters to Resign?
Amazon is getting rid of recruiters because the company has advanced AI technology that will automate the hiring process. OK, that technically may not be … Read more
To Gamify Your Hiring Tech, Grab Your Checkbook (and Probably Your Lawyer)
“How much should you charge to wash all the windows in Seattle?” “Explain the internet to someone who has never heard of it before?” “How many golf balls … Read more
Is LinkedIn’s New Internal Hiring Tool a Solution to the Wrong Problem?
Turnover costs a fortune. Given that employees want growth, first place companies often look to fill positions is within their own workforces. Yet matching … Read more
Managing Your TA Tech Stack Through a (Possible) Downturn
You might’ve heard that the economy is a little weird right now. Inflation is on the rise, the stock market has thoroughly embraced the bear, and yet, the … Read more
Is a Video Interview an Interview If It’s Asynchronous?
I’ve spent the better part of the last 15 years working at fast-growing companies building out talent acquisition teams. I’ve seen a lot of new-fangled … Read more
The Muse Acquires Fairygodboss — What Will This Mean for Employers?
Earlier this month, career-development platform The Muse announced the purchase of Fairygodboss, an online community site for women to find jobs, advice, … Read more
What’s Steak and What’s Sizzle in Recruiting Tech Right Now
After every HR Technology Conference, I always take a look at my notes and see if there are any trends from the various vendor and practitioner … Read more
Why Would a Tech Provider With Two Prominent ATS Solutions Add a Third?
It’s merger-and-acquisition season in the work technology sector. The whole industry has been infused with investment levels of historic proportions over … Read more
New Research on Employee Referrals Reveals High Potential But Failure to Deliver
Sourcing talent remains one of the most challenging areas of talent acquisition. The process of finding talent in today’s labor market is costly, … Read more
A Holistic Approach to Attracting and Retaining a Contingent Workforce
In recent years there has been an acceleration in the use of contingent workers. This trend was present before the pandemic, but Covid has given it a … Read more
How One Company Increased Applications by 400% Per Requisition
A multibillion-dollar technology conglomerate wanted to fuel business growth by improving its talent acquisition rate in a hyper-competitive labor market. … Read more
How Technology Can — And Can’t — Get You Through a Disruptive Labor Market
If you’re a talent acquisition leader, a recruiter, or just a casual observer, you’ve probably noticed things have been a little weird lately with the … Read more
Fresh Findings Reveal an Evolving State of Text Recruitment
With more jobs to fill and fewer recruiters to fill them, many employers are reevaluating how to effectively attract and hire talent. According to new … Read more
Artificial Intelligence Anti-Bias Law Soon to Take Effect in NYC
On Nov. 10, 2021, New York City’s Council enacted legislation that requires employers to conduct a “bias audit” on artificial intelligence technology used … Read more
The Undervaluing of Recruiting
Recruiters sometimes feel like they are separated from the rest of the organization. Yes, they work with hiring managers to identify hiring needs. And the … Read more
The Mid-Year State of Recruitment
Based on the companies and recruiters I’ve spoken with, the general trend seems to be that companies are focusing on evaluating the past in an effort … Read more