Episode 24 – Amanda Davenport, Submittable Submittable is an innovative cloud-based platform designed to streamline the submission and review process for organizations across various industries. Catering to the needs of publishers, academic institutions, nonprofits, and businesses alike, Submittable offers a user-friendly interface that facilitates the seamless submission of applications, manuscripts, artwork, and more.  Its comprehensive reporting and analytics tools provide valuable insights into submission trends and performance metrics, enabling organizations to make informed decisio ..read more

In today’s competitive job market, employers constantly seek innovative methods to pinpoint top talent. Traditional recruitment approaches often lack the depth needed to accurately assess a candidate’s potential and fit for a role. Enter Predictive Behavioral Assessments—a powerful alternative and/or enhancement to cognitive assessments in the hiring toolkit. Predictive Behavioral Assessment questions, which you would likely find as part of a comprehensive Predictive Talent Assessment, offer a nuanced perspective on candidates’ capabilities, focusing on behavioral traits and tendencies that pr ..read more

Distributed teams have become the norm rather than the exception. However, hiring across dispersed locations presents unique challenges, particularly in ensuring fairness and accuracy in candidate evaluations. The shift toward remote work has been driven by technological advancements and evolving work preferences, but also by the motivation of organizations to do more with less.  While distributed teams offer numerous benefits, such as access to diverse talent pools and flexibility, they also present unique challenges in the hiring process. One of the primary concerns for organizations op ..read more

Your organization’s success depends on the combined efforts of all its employees. Whether you’re looking to improve your stakeholder engagement or reduce your yearly operational expenses, you need everyone on the same page to maximize your results. That’s why, as a manager, building a cohesive team is so important. In this guide, we’ll share several tips for building and nurturing a team of employees who are driven to go above and beyond in their roles: Hire with workplace culture in mind. Emphasize strong team communications. Celebrate accomplishments together. Adopt an improvement mindset ..read more

In today’s hiring landscape, talent acquisition teams are frequently asked to “do more with less.” While the instinct may be to demonstrate return on investment (ROI) through time or cost savings, focusing solely on these metrics may not effectively capture the broader impact of doing more with less on the organization’s goals and objectives.  Reframing talent acquisition to focus on business objectives rather than ROI Instead, it’s crucial to shift the narrative toward the consequences of inaction, highlighting the tangible impacts of not implementing certain strategies. By framing the d ..read more

While a human resources information system (HRIS) powers the core of an organization’s HR department and people operations function, it’s not built for hiring and recruiting. Read on to explore the differences between an ATS and HRIS, and why a dedicated applicant tracking system (ATS) will enable you to perform recruiting tasks more effectively than an HRIS with a recruiting module. What is an ATS? An ATS (Applicant Tracking System) is a software used by talent acquisition teams and those responsible for hiring at organizations of all sizes. An ATS helps you manage the end-to-end recruitment ..read more

This blog post encapsulates the highlights and key takeaways from a webinar hosted by Spark Hire and Checkr on DE&I hiring strategies. Speakers Brenna Walsh (VP, Marketing, Spark Hire) and Arielle Khan (Senior Strategic Partner Manager, Checkr) offered valuable insights for organizations looking to enhance their recruitment processes in alignment with diversity, equity, and inclusion principles. The Importance of DE&I Hiring From a business standpoint, studies have proven companies with strong DEI strategies and a more diverse workforce are more successful and bring in higher revenue b ..read more

Episode 21 – Lakia Elam, Magnificent Differences Consulting Magnificent Differences Consulting stands out as a dynamic and innovative firm that redefines the landscape of HR consulting services with its unique approach and comprehensive offerings. Specializing in diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) strategies, Magnificent Differences Consulting goes beyond traditional consulting models by recognizing and celebrating the diverse strengths and perspectives within organizations.  The firm is dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment where differences are not only acknowledged but l ..read more

When you just start your business, you’re likely swamped with day-to-day tasks and handling any obstacles that come your way. As you become more familiar and confident with your business’s responsibilities, you need to look toward growing to ensure future profitability and long-term success. But how do you do that? There are many different strategies you can use to expand your business. One of these standout methods is to invest in business software dedicated to making you and your staff members’ jobs easier. Here are three ways you can leverage software to facilitate business growth: 1. Incre ..read more

The landscape of K-12 education constantly evolves, making hiring the right personnel a critical aspect of maintaining excellence in learning environments. As we step into 2024, K-12 hiring faces unique challenges that demand innovative solutions.  Recognizing the unique challenges faced in education recruitment, schools are exploring tailored technologies and strategies that not only accelerate the hiring timeline but also ensure the identification of candidates who align with the values and goals of the institution.  By actively seeking solutions, hiring decision-makers aim to crea ..read more