How do you know if your recruiting process can be more effective—and what interventions can be made to drive greater efficiency? Data-driven recruitment is the secret to bringing in new talent more efficiently and at a lower cost. An applicant tracking system (ATS) promises to make recruiting more efficient, but it can only do so […] The post How to Save Time and Money with Data-Driven Recruitment first appeared on SmartRecruiters Blog ..read more

Talent acquisition (TA) or recruiting teams most often report to human resources (HR) or people departments. But that doesn’t mean they have similar needs when it comes to the systems that help get work done. Back-office human resource information systems (HRIS) that cover payroll, benefits administration, and performance management serve a different purpose than front-office applicant tracking systems (ATS) that respond to thousands of candidates seeking employment.  A systems approach that bundles talent acquisition and human resources with HRIS recruitment modules can have negative ef ..read more

The hospitality industry is booming, with travel and tourism witnessing an impressive rebound and steady growth post-pandemic. This growth brings its own set of challenges though, particularly when it comes to recruiting and retaining top talent. From high turnover rates to the shortage of skilled workers for restaurants and hotels, hospitality businesses are grappling with a complex landscape. In this article, we’ll explore the core obstacles in hospitality recruitment and recommend strategies to overcome them. Sourcing and attracting the right talent Hospitality businesses have always strug ..read more

In the age of AI, recruiting teams are under pressure to “do more with less”: less money and smaller teams. According to a Josh Bersin Company / AMS survey, 58% of respondents agreed that “Increasing the efficiency of our TA team and reducing cost” is a top priority for talent acquisition in the coming year. Using AI in recruitment is one way to unlock team efficiency and potentially lower costs—but it requires a thoughtful approach. Here are our tips on integrating AI into your recruitment workflows. 7 steps for setting up AI in recruitment 1. Prioritize the pain points to solve Conduct an ..read more

Timing is everything when hiring top talent. Hiring efficiency is dependent on a team’s ability to respond and complete tasks in a timely fashion, yet essential hiring tasks are not always top of mind for hiring managers and interviewers. What’s more, the candidate experience depends on prepared interviewers showing up on time, and sometimes the best candidate will accept another offer while your team delays the decision due to poor communication. As the old saying goes, “You can lead a horse to water, but you can’t make it drink.” You can implement an applicant tracking system, but getting e ..read more

Any company looking to find more people to buy its products invests in marketing. When it comes to letting more people know about a company’s jobs, however, the many activities of effective marketing may not be at the top of recruitment teams’ minds. Getting beyond job board “post and pray” tactics entails enlisting all the components of an effective recruitment marketing strategy and applying them holistically to target audiences. What is recruitment marketing? Recruitment marketing includes all the activities companies undertake to attract talent to their open roles. It involves reaching po ..read more

In management consulting, people are the business; clients pay millions of dollars to have management consultants diagnose problems and recommend solutions. With revenue and compliance at stake, hiring mistakes can be so costly that some firms favor caution over efficiency. But in today’s competitive marketplace for talent, effective recruiting in management consulting entails a multi-pronged approach that can be facilitated by the right technology. Let’s look at five ways successful management consulting firms are recruiting today. 1. Provide a great candidate experience Candidates encounter ..read more

The manufacturing industry has an outsize impact on employment. Nearly 14 million people are employed in manufacturing in the United States, and there are more than half a million job openings. With one of the lowest quit rates among all industries, teams in the manufacturing sector met only 44.3% of their hiring goals last year, according to a GoodTime survey. What can companies do to attract talent in an industry known for high demand and low supply of talent? Let’s look at these best practices for manufacturing recruitment. 1. Informative job descriptions  Most people have never been ..read more

With a recent global pandemic and a population that continues to age, the need for skilled healthcare professionals has never been greater. Recruiters in this space are struggling to meet this demand, though. From the dwindling talent pool to the rigid regulations and fierce competition, the obstacles are tough and aplenty. In this article, we’ll share five keys to healthcare recruiting that address the most common challenges in this industry.  1. Leverage recruitment marketing to address the persistent healthcare talent shortage At the heart of the healthcare hiring conundrum lies a se ..read more

In early 2024, the market value of AI recruitment technology is $661.5 million and is expected to grow to $1.1 billion by 2030. However, it’s hard to know exactly which AI technologies will succeed; that’s why we turn to survey data to find how our plans stack up to others. Recruitment statistics on AI span a wide breadth of results that can only be accounted for by drilling deeper into the survey methodology. In this post, we’ll look at several surveys and their results to piece together a picture of AI use in recruitment today. LinkedIn on Generative AI LinkedIn’s annual survey is a signif ..read more