Recruiting desirable talent is fundamentally bi-directional: candidates sell themselves to companies, and companies sell themselves to … Read more
Techsploration: It’s Time to Look Beyond the Standard
Conventional wisdom says that recruiting software might be one of the worst types of technology to be selling to businesses during an economic downturn. … Read more
Don’t Blame AI for Bad Outcomes — Blame Incompetence
Any powerful tool can be used for good and bad. For instance, hammers can be incredibly helpful, but they can also be used to wreak havoc. The same goes … Read more
This Is Not About a Chatbot: New Research on Conversational AI
These days, the question is not whether employers are using AI as part of their tech stack. It’s how they are using it. More and more, conversations about … Read more
Techsploration: Talking TA Tech With New ERE Columnist Lance Haun
You cannot be an effective talent acquisition professional unless you are managing talent acquisition technology effectively these days. Easier said than … Read more
Warning: Do Not Use AI in Virtual Hiring
Lately there’s been a mass adoption of video interviewing and virtual recruitment tools, many of which tout various AI features. But beware: AI is a … Read more
Talent Data Is Only As Good As How You Use It
Way back in 2005, in his now classic book, The Singularity is Near, futurist Ray Kurzweil described an eminent and optimistic future in which human life … Read more
iCIMS’ New CEO Talks About Vanity vs Value Metrics
What should companies be doing differently now to improve hiring? Which metrics should matter most to employers? Is candidate experience as important today … Read more
The Role of Chatbots When Hiring Many People — Or None
COVID-19 has changed the landscape for employers worldwide. Over the coming months, companies in highly impacted industries will continue to find … Read more
The “World’s Fastest Assessment” Aims to Grow Its Influence
What can you learn about a candidate in 90 seconds? That’s the $12 million question. That’s because yesterday, Traitify, which bills itself as “the world’s … Read more