From the moment that candidates apply to your roles, you should be thinking about how to make their experience a positive one. Whether you hire them or not, chances are they’ll talk about their interactions with your company to other people.  

Unfortunately, people are more inclined to share negative reviews…

Should you be earning more?

Are you an HR manager? How much are you earning? Could (and should) you be…

So day 2 Sheryl Automation Squirrel track, as always I will hit the high notes and focus on tools, and methods.

First up Aaron Lintz and “The hidden side of people data”. Lots of talk about SMS and texting candidates, a good tool for that is Zipwhip.  Zapier is talked about with regards to messaging and measuring the metrics. One thing…

Why use international job boards?

Advertising your open job positions on the right job boards is the first step in finding qualified…

Recruiters aren't born...they're raised. But where do they get their identity? Their work ethic? From management? HAHAHAHA MANAGEMENT HAHAHAHA. No. Recruiters aren't the result of some sort of Jurassic Park-esque experiment splicing together "keyword searching", KPIs and smooth talking. The answer is easy- Recruiters were taught everything they need to be successful…

Interviews at Google

Did you ever wonder what a job interview at Google is like? How does Google manage to choose the top talent in their interviewing process?

Their big secret is called - structured…

So day 2 Sheryl Sandberg Squirrel track, as always I will hit the high notes and focus on tools, and methods.

First up John Redmond and “Diversity: The “I’s” Have It!. This as a discussion of sorts on diversity. Some slight history around it. The intersectionality of people to include diversity issues. The key take away is…

Blockchain is the new tech that companies are running after. It is the tech that underlies bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. So far blockchain has transformed multiple industries including supply chain, healthcare, finance and more. In fact, there has been tremendous demand for blockchain developers across the world. According to Forbes, there has been nearly 6000 percent increase in the number of blockchain developers around the world. And, as much as 92 percent businesses want to get on…

Recruitment fidelity is a thing. So much so that recruiters have been known to drop their rates and extend the guarantee period just to be in a monogamous relationship with the client. There is something to be said for exclusivity, much like…

When you really need to find work or are desperate to leave your current position, it seems like every job you see advertised becomes a ‘maybe’ – even if you would normally never look at it twice.When you really need to find work or are desperate to leave your current position, it seems like every job you see advertised becomes a ‘maybe’ – even if you would normally never look at it twice.

But applying for jobs is time-consuming, and a job search pursued in the wrong spirit can be…

Computer science (CS) majors and employed software engineers should always consider using a technical recruiter when they are ready to being their job search. Using a recruiter saves so much time and can make the interview process much easier. Without a recruiter, it's a lot like trying to sell or buy a house without an agent. It's possible...but it involves many extra steps that you…

So day 2 Purple Squirrel track, as always I will hit the high notes and focus on tools, and methods.

First up Carmen Hudson, what we learned in 20 years. First up build a great personnel network.  Don’t be afraid to write stuff to get posted on relevant sites. Mentoring doe s not need to be formal, just ask questions. Be…

Do you remember when you liked someone so much that you would sit by your telephone all day waiting for it to ring? The telephone was attached to a wire so if you left the room…

Nobody likes to be the ‘bad guy’ and unfortunately recruitment is full of ‘bad guy’ moments. When I was a fledgling recruiter, I envisioned the job to be one of happy moments and positive outcomes. Afterall, recruiters make dreams come true. We are the matchmakers of the workforce, we find the job yin to your skill yang but for every person who…

This year, 55% of companies expect to hire more people to support business growth. However, the competition for top talent remains fierce.…

So day 2 George Boole track, as always I will hit the high notes and focus on tools, and methods.

Brian Smith “Communication: The Biggest Skills Gap in 2019 & Beyond”. The idea behind of this whole session and is why the left hand and the right hand don’t talk. Specifically in HR and recruiting, why don’t we talk and share. He says…

Is Now The Time To Train ?

UK Driver Recruitment Crisis

There is a level of uncertainty in the air when it comes to all things BREXIT. Whilst the government are pushing ahead with the details of the…

So day 2 Anonymous track, as always I will hit the high notes and focus on tools, and methods.

Jim Schnyder and “Lessons learned from a Sourcecon Grandmaster”.

CRM and ATS the place of hidden gold. Silver medalists, more hidden gold. The general idea of this is the importance of a ATS/CRM.

Mark Tortorici…

If you're using video interviewing, you will want to ensure your completion rate is as high as possible. In this article, I'll share with you the most effective tricks you can use to maximise your conversion rates.

However, before I start, it's important to recognise there will always be some candidates that won't complete your video interview. These are the same candidates who don't pick…

Artificial intelligence is the buzzword these days. According to IDC, by 2020, the AI market will grow to $47 billion influencing in every business sector. HR industry has also started using this fast-paced technology to simplify its operations.

A common scenario in an HR department is that managers are engrossed with…