The Post-Pandemic Dawn of HR Digitization Our CEO, Declan Murphy, discusses with Ira Wolfe and Keith Campagna from ‘Geeks, Geezers and Googlization’ in Pennsylvania, how now, more than ever, we need to prioritize HR digitization. Are you interested in saving 1 full day of work each week? How about 93% accuracy in resume parsing? With…

Why automation in recruitment shouldn’t be feared As humans, we like to be comfortable. We are happiest when things are consistent and familiar. We  like our world to not change too dramatically. This is an extension of our evolutionary bias that anything unknown may be a potential danger. Unfortunately this jars with the fast-paced business…

Using automation in recruitment to grow your agency Why is automation in recruitment predicted to be the next biggest HR trend? When looking for ways to grow their company, business leaders will look for ways to expand without overstretching resources. Increasing headcount of a company’s workforce is rarely the solution that is sought after as…

As featured in The Irish Times: AI for Recruiters Allsorter provides all the benefits of AI for recruiters in a cost-effective, easy use way. “In a nutshell, Allsorter increases efficiency, accelerates the shortlisting process and reduces subconscious bias by standardising CVs while also offering customers an easy way of using own-branded templates.” AI for Recruitment…

Soft Skills – The focus of the future? With the rise of automation, we will see an upward trend in the demand for soft skills across all industries. The need for finely developed social and emotional skills will rapidly grow to accompany the adoption of advanced technologies in the workplace – skills that computers are a…

The secret to outstanding candidate experience Candidate experience of the recruitment process is a key element of how recruitment agencies win preference over competitors. This pertains to the efficiency of the process, support and communication throughout, and satisfaction with the experience as a whole. Job seekers need to feel like their time has been respected…

Marketing your recruitment brand Recruitment marketing strategies will be even more important in 2020 as agencies compete for candidates and clients, so a compelling recruitment brand is key to attracting the best talent. A strong and consistent brand will nurture trust between you and your clients and can position you among the top-ranking agencies for…

Tech trends for recruitment agencies in 2020 Rapid advances in technology and a power-shift to candidates are forcing recruitment agencies to adapt to a changing playing field. Consequently, they must find new ways of working to stay competitive. Are you prepared to compete for the best candidates and business opportunities? Read on for the top…

Steps toward digital transformation in your recruitment process (without even involving IT)   Unfortunately, the HR industry, including Staffing & Recruitment, is lagging behind with regard to digital transformation. It is still weighed down with manual, time-consuming administrative tasks and paper-work. CV processing is a perfect example. Recruiters are spending up to 6 hours a…

A New Way of Working   Changing workplace habits can be difficult. Sticking to the status quo is easy. Often we can become so familiar with a process, with a certain way we do things, that we don’t even question it. This happens all the time, your early morning routine, the route you take to…

Is busy the new stupid? Are you at your most productive when you have every minute of your week scheduled? According to none other than Warren Buffet and Bill Gates, being ‘busy’ and scheduled at all hours is not a great way to work, or to live. The number one productivity challenge for recruiters is…

Digital Disruption in HR & Recruiting: The Ultimate Guide     Discover how to leverage digital disruption to become more efficient and more competitive in the HR & Recruiting industry. We give you key insights, drawn from the latest research, to understand the best strategy for preparing your business for digital disruption. Click below to…

The Hidden Cause of the Skills Gap Revealed     There is a vicious cycle at play in our current labour market. The “skills gap problem” has become a classic HR cliché, provoking eye-rolls and exasperated gestures – “we’ve heard it all before!”. The skills gap refers to the apparent divide between the skills employers expect employees to…

The Future of CV Formatting   Leonardo da Vinci created the first-ever CV 532 years ago. One of his most famous quotes echoes his reputation of leaving pieces of art unfinished:   “Art is never finished, only abandoned.”   Unfortunately, he probably spent too much time manually formatting his CV. Imagine how many more paintings he…

Mastering Digital Disruption in Recruitment The recruiting landscape is changing immensely – companies failing to keep at the forefront of industry trends will sink below their competitors. Recruiters that see digital disruption as an opportunity will monopolise. The march of technology will not cease. However, the secret to exploiting these changes is not by replacing…

Quick-Fix Branding Tips for Candidate Resumes   A recruiter’s outgoing resumes are arguably the biggest branding tool for their company. Strong and consistent resume templates are crucial to making a positive impression on your clients and strengthening your brand awareness. Competing in such a saturated market leaves no room for sub-par formatting or inconsistent branding.…

6 Hats Every Successful Recruiter Must Wear There is nothing more key to a company’s success than finding the right person for the job. This can also be the most challenging part for many business leaders. This is where recruiters step in. Whether you are a seasoned recruiting professional or new to the industry, the…

Smart Recruiting: 4 Ways to be More Productive A recruiter working on a contingency basis often has to work on 5 or 6 roles to be guaranteed one placement. Yes, we hear your cries of desperation. This is bleak.   This means an outrageous 80% of your efforts do not result in a fee, and only…

A Realist’s Guide to AI in Recruitment Artificial Intelligence applications are multiplying at a tremendous speed, and ‘staying ahead of the curve’ is becoming a desperate scramble. It is important not to get carried away with the massive publicity surrounding new AI technologies and to be wary of misplaced expectations. AI is currently in the…

Dangers of Bias in the Recruitment Process The phone rings and it’s a new client with a position that needs filling. “Can you find me a newly qualified accountant? He’ll be about 25 and physically fit to perform stock takes.” I reply “You do know you’ve broken three employment laws already?” Ageism, sexism and disability,…