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15 job interview horror stories that you won’t believe
When hearing the word “Halloween”, many of us think of decorative spider webs, vampire and ghost costumes, grinning pumpkins and...

The 70% rule of hiring: When ‘hired’ is better than ‘perfect’
As a hiring manager, one of the most important aspects of your job is to hire and onboard the right people for the company. Afte...

Recruiting Q&As from Bamboo HR’s Employee Experience Week
In the first week of March 2021, Workable’s partners at Bamboo HR hosted Employee Experience Week. In the event, numerous insigh...

Struggling with your remote team? Learn from someone who’s managed it for years
Workable's VP of Design Zaharenia Atzitzikaki walks us through the challenges of remote management, maintaining human connection...

Weird interview questions: How to give your candidates goosebumps
Dani Clayton is a young American teacher who moved to London to make a fresh start. Having seen a job ad for an au pair position...

One-way video interview biases: potential risks for diversity
Talent Acquisition Manager George is searching for a new digital tool that will boost his company’s diversity efforts. The hirin...

Video interview red flags: Why they’re not all valid
Video interviews are used to evaluate candidates just like in-person interviews. They do have, though, a unique element: they’re...

How to reinvent your tech hiring in a remote-first world
The COVID-19 pandemic is having a polarizing impact on business across different industries. According to Moody’s Analytics, mor...

Which interview questions are illegal?
Asking the right interview questions won't just help you evaluate candidates effectively; it'll also ensure you comply with labo...

Hiring tech workers when you’re not on their A-list
Even on a good day, hiring tech workers is hard. It’s no secret – there’s a mounting gap between open tech jobs and the talent r...

Tips for first-time hiring managers
Here's a scenario: You've just been promoted to a managerial position and, in preparation for aggressive growth in 2020, you’ve ...

The future of HR: what does it hold for recruiters?
Algorithms that read resumes. AI systems that evaluate candidates. Robots that take over jobs. Yes, it’s true that tech brings c...