By Sushman Biswas Candidate management is a recruitment strategy aimed at building and sustaining relationships with job seekers to improve recruiting outcomes and enhance the employer brand. Here’s a look at all that you need to know about candidate management. In the era of instant food deliveries and one-click shopping, a long-drawn-out recruitment process is […]

By Steve Ranger Software engineers, senior programmers and back-end developers are among the tech professionals that are the hardest to recruit. techrepublic cheat sheet Over half of job ads for eight tech roles including systems consultants, senior technology consultants and senior back-end developers remain unfilled for at least two months, according to recruitment website Indeed. […]

By Esther Schindler Women in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) careers can often feel isolated at work if they don’t have a lot of other female colleagues. Fortunately, the internet has more ways for women in tech to connect than ever before. Here are just 40 examples. Women who aim to get ahead in […]

Algorithms are analysing people’s expressions and tone of voice to check for traits such as “confidence” and “happiness” during video interviews. The robotic video assessment software is then used to hire candidates — customer service operators and assistant vice presidents alike — though the process comes with its own set of problems. Axis Bank used […]

By Eric Termuend Long gone are the days where we simply checked in and checked out of work. With the average American working 47 hours a week, and many working over 50, work isn’t just something we do, it is an indicator of who we are, who we spend our time with, and what problems […]

By David Soffer Talent.io, Europe’s leading selective recruitment provider for software developers today announced it has launched the only online recruitment platform dedicated to technology contractors. The platform accelerates the time to hire for both contractors and recruiters by providing access to the largest community of pre-qualified software developer contractors across Europe. The technology recruitment […]

by Bailey Reiners What does the world run on? Money. And thanks to advancements in the Fintech industry, that money is flowing around the globe quicker and safer than ever before. What does money run on? People. It’s the hard working employees at all of these growing Fintech companies that are making the money move, […]

By Kyle Wiggers AllyO, a Mountain View, California-based company developing AI-powered job recruitment products, today announced that it’s completed a series B financing round with $45 million in venture capital, contributed largely by Sapphire Ventures and Scale Venture Partners, as well as existing investors Gradient Ventures (Google’s AI fund), Randstad Innovation Fund, Bain Capital Ventures, […]

By Derek Doeing As a job candidate, I occasionally felt quite a bit of anxiety over scheduling interviews and providing screening information with potential employers. Some of your candidates likely feel the same way. No one wants to ruin their chances at a job by accidentally saying the wrong thing. It’s possible that candidates may […]

By Josh Carlyle Level up your recruitment strategies with the guide on software for smart recruiting. Find out how industry leaders source and recruit the best candidates. You’ll be recruiting like the pros in no time with this guide. The buzz word of this decade is “smart”. Despite a common idea of developing yourself as […]

By Maren Hogan, We find that sometimes, the issues that plague people in talent acquisition are really, really hard to solve. But there’s one problem that we brought on ourselves. In fact, technology is what created the issue in the first place, if you think about it. I’m talking about time to hire. Time to […]

By Taylor Nicole Rogers Millennials don’t hesitate to quit their job if they don’t like it or if they don’t feel fulfilled by it. For HR clients weighed down by administrative tasks, finding time to keep these employees engaged can be difficult. Software tools may be able to help, according to a report by HR […]

By Tero Seppala When your startup starts to grow, one of the first challenges you face is recruiting more hands to cope with the growing amount of work. For my current startup, our founding team has a combined 15 years of experience recruiting top talent and 15 years of running a startup. Not bad, right? […]

If you’re searching for a job, LinkedIn is the unicorn standout — but it’s also not the only game in town. There are quite a few job search engines to help you make your next career move. You can take advantage of Google for Jobs, Facebook Job Search, and so many more. Here, we’ve rounded […]

By Maurie Backman It’s not just salary that motivates candidates to seek out and accept job offers; workplace benefits are equally important. Knowing what benefits job searchers want can help you better manage your resources and focus your efforts where they’ll have the most impact. Here are eight essential benefits that younger workers are looking […]

Info Edge (India) Limited has agreed to acquire 100% ownership of Highorbit Careers Pvt. Ltd (herein after “iimjobs”) for a cash consideration of Rs. 80.82 Cr. Highorbit Careers Pvt. Ltd. is the owner of online job portals iimjobs.com and hirist.com. iimjobs was founded in 2010 by Tarun Matta, an IIT-IIM alum, to address the job […]

By Bryan Smyth From time to time, everyone will likely be on the lookout for a new job. They may be out of work and looking to get back in, or they could even fancy a career change, whatever the reason there’s always help at hand. One of the finest tools to use when it […]

By Steven Rothberg In a tight job market, small- to mid-size employers often need to work harder to attract top talent. Video could be your secret weapon! Consider this: Video gives candidates a better glimpse into your organization. They can determine whether they’re a good fit with your culture, your expectations and the position. Consider […]

by Elizabeth Quirk Searching for talent management software can be a daunting (and expensive) process, one that requires long hours of research and deep pockets. The most popular HR systems often provide more than what’s necessary for non-enterprise organizations, with advanced functionality relevant to only the most technically savvy users. Thankfully, there are a number […]

By Suresh Sambandam Employees need an efficient Human Resource (HR) department to be optimally productive. When HR is struggling, the whole organization feels it. But owing to chaotic processes, the HR team is usually knee-deep in delays and inefficiency. It is also considered a cost centre rather than a function that drives value. The reality, […]

By David Soffer Today’s business environment around the globe is filled with philosophies, self-help books and consultants that say they know how to make your business more successful. But what is success to you? Is it the happiness of your employees or getting a five star review? Or is it to become the market leader […]

The hiring process has become increasingly competitive in today’s corporate world. The current skill gap landscape coupled with heavy competition for not readily available qualitative talent has left the recruiters craving to fill up positions at the right time with the right fit. Nothing but technology is seen to be the wisest angle being explored […]

By Jesus Rust The global workforce analytics market involves advanced workforce management software operating on statistical models to efficiently deliver work-related data. The above information was provided by Fortune Business Insights in a report, titled “Workforce Analytics Market Size, Share and Global Trend By Component (Solutions & services), By Deployment (Cloud & On-premise), By Industry […]

By Declan Moloney You spot a new job advert you love the look of. You update your CV, double check your references and send it across. In rapid succession you find your CV being screened, your background being investigated and follow up questions being sent over. Is this the world’s most efficient HR professional? No. […]

By Aaron Horst “Rather than shaming your team when a bug or defect is found, establish a system where developers chip in a buck or two to a common fund (we call ours a ‘bug jar’)” Hiring developers can be as frustrating as pinpointing a post-release software bug and as time-consuming as writing a requirement […]

Jordan Hussain Professional individuals working in Human Resource departments face a particular set of challenges in their chosen career. The critical nature of the work they do demands that business operations function correctly with minimal discrepancies. This condition also applies to the overlapping systems and interpersonal communications within a company as well. The defining characteristic […]

by Daniel Gutierrez As data has transitioned from “nice to have” to a full-blown commodity, we’ve seen demand for data science and analytics (DSA) talent soar — along with opportunities for job-seekers and companies alike. This is such a critical moment for data science, in fact, that industries across the board are bracing for talent […]

By Jared Atchison Are you struggling to create a job posting that attracts the type of candidates best suited for your business? You wouldn’t be the only one. According to a Career Builder survey, it takes 60% of employers 12 weeks or longer to fill job openings. That’s a lot of time, resources and money […]

By Mayuri Chaudhary Karat, the company conducting technical interviews on behalf of companies, today announced that it has raised $28 million in funding led by Tiger Global Management, with participation from existing investors Norwest Venture Partners and 8VC. Karat will deploy the Series “B” financing to globally to scale its category-defining solution and its community […]

Manchester-based HR software firm BrightHR has launched a £1m recruitment drive to help meet international demand for its product. The firm, which was founded and funded by entrepreneurs Peter and Fred Done, is hiring 25 new software delivery roles over the next three months. The newly created roles include product owners, business analysts, developers and […]

With more than 440,000 jobs needing to be filled in the construction industry this year (US Department of Labor, 2019), Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) is at the forefront of creating workforce development initiatives. They are building the workforce through the merit shop philosophy: that projects and personal advancement should be awarded based on performance, […]

ByNarinder Kapur Skillenza, a software-as-a-service-based online hiring firm, has raised $1 million (approximately Rs 6.96 crore at current exchange rates) in a pre-Series A funding round led by CBA Capital’s Education Catalyst Fund, it said in a statement on Wednesday. Existing investors such as Blume Ventures, Traxcn Labs and Hyderabad Angels also invested in the […]

By Karan Jain Automation of recruitment with the aid of an HR software helps recruiters select the required individuals accurately Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) usually want to grow and penetrate into new markets. Having a great idea and a robust business model are 2 ways SMEs can improve their chances of meeting these aspirations. […]

By Mayuri Chaudhary humanpredictions, a machine learning technology company whose product helps recruiting companies and enterprises identify and build relationships with tech talent, announced a $1.16 million funding round led by Network Ventures with additional investment from Hyde Park Angels, SaaS Ventures, and M25. This capital will help humanpredictions further grow and invest in its […]

By Anthony Spadafora Google has announced that it is expanding its ML-powered recruitment service Hire to help make the hiring process easier and more streamlined for enterprise organizations with thousands of employees. The company is adding a number of expanded capabilities for enterprises as it looks to extend its recruitment service beyond its initial focus […]

By Harshvendra Soin Technology innovation has been the cornerstone of the economic revolution that the world is currently witnessing. Businesses across sectors have drawn massive benefits – like process efficiency and increased production – by incorporating latest technological interventions into their routine processes and automating the operations. While the customer-centric functions are using technology to […]

By Chris Burt Recruiting software startup VCV.AI has raised $1.7 million in a Seed funding round to develop its robot recruiter technology featuring facial and voice recognition. The company also plans to strengthen its position in the global recruitment market with efforts including a new office in Tokyo, HR Technologist reports. Japanese VC Will Group, […]

By Adam Gordon The recruitment model is changing – and in need of change. Most companies, whatever the industry they operate in have been using the same recruitment strategy since 1999 – which explains why many candidates have become apathetic to the process. A generic online vacancy post, once the standard pathway to begin the […]

by Elizabeth Quirk LinkedIn features more than 260 million monthly active users and remains one of the best places to share content on the web. More than 60 million of those users are senior level influencers and 40 million are in decision-making positions. If you are a data and analytics professional and want to connect, […]

By Anam Hamid The world’s most popular search engine, Google, is already used by many people around the world to look for jobs. Since sifting through results could be quite cumbersome, the search giant has now announced that it has refined its job search options. The new features are basically aimed at people looking for […]

By Sushman Biswas AI is now playing a crucial role in the digital transformation of the HR function. We examine what’s driving this trend, key challenges, and the future roadmap for AI deployment. 2019 has been an exciting year for artificial intelligence (AI). From witnessing large-scale adoption across the enterprise to its potential for business […]

By Saul Rosen If you have learned anything from your experience in the recruitment industry over the last couple of years, you would have understood that the candidates have been receiving an upper hand when compared to the scenario in the initial days of the industry. It has actually become a market driven by the […]

Zippia today announced a significant round of funding that will help it continue to build a revolutionary tool for job seekers in their quest for the ideal career pathway. The company raised a Series A investment of $8.5 million, led by E.ventures, with participation from existing shareholders, including MHS Capital, NextView Ventures and Correlation Ventures. […]

by The Young Entrepreneur Council The job hunt can seem like a never-ending stream of applications and interviews for candidates. And it can feel that way for the companies posting jobs too. AmdIn order to stand out from competitors, keep the job posting fresh for as long as possible and, ultimately, find the ideal fit […]

By Jody Greenstone Miller A Life Science specialist who consults independently to earn a living–while hoping to hit it big on a startup venture. An MBA-trained millennial who left a major consulting firm to broaden his skills and try out various fields of endeavor in search of the “perfect job.” A former Big 3 consulting […]

Workforce WindsorEssex has launched a massive online job board that collects local, provincial and national postings in one place. The WEjobs board, available in more than 100 languages, automatically aggregates job postings from 14 other job boards. “WEjobs board is a great addition to our comprehensive job search tools,” said executive director Michelle Suchiu. “Like […]

By Natasha Bernal Learning Technologies Group (LTG), an AIM-listed provider of staff training software, has bought US human resources business Breezy in a deal worth up to $30m (£23m). The deal, LTG’s latest in a string of acquisitions, will help it meet its goal to achieve earnings of at least £55m by the end of […]

The Talent Acquisition industry has always been ahead when it is about embracing anything new for bringing in the best talent. With the augment of technologies (Artificial Intelligence and machine learning) and developments in data analytics; the TA industry is trying to reap the benefits from a hugely diverse ecosystem of technology. Alongside, new branding […]

By Alison Coleman Keen traveler Michael Swigunski has seen more of the world than most, visiting and working in over 70 countries in the last eight years alone. While many people are forced to choose between traveling and focusing on their career, he has managed to combine both. As the founder of Global Career, a […]

By O’Kelly E. McWilliams III and Jennifer R. Budoff As more and more companies begin to utilize Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the workplace, it becomes increasingly important for employers to understand both the risks and rewards that accompany this new technology. While the use of AI can be an efficient and cost effective means for […]