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Ending the phony war for talent
Like most truly bad ideas the “war for talent” has heritage, devotees and currency. It’s nearly 20 years since management consul...

The state of small business hiring in 2015
As Small Business Saturday draws near — a day when consumers are encouraged to shop small and shop local — we’re sharing an over...

Three winning recruiting tips from HR Tech World
Last week we covered #HRTechConf from Las Vegas. This week, we’re in Paris, bringing you the best of #HRTechWorld. Our thr...

HRTech conference: innovative hiring with social recruiting and video
At the HR Technology Conference (#HRTechConf) in Las Vegas, we’re keeping a finger on the pulse of the most innovative hi...

Why your small business needs an interview process
One of the biggest mistakes made when hiring for a startup is to think that just because you’re small you don’t need a process. ...

What is resume parsing and how an applicant tracking system (ATS) reads a resume
An Applicant Tracking System (ATS) reads resumes by parsing, or electronically analyzing, the text. It extracts key data like na...

The two-day rule of recruiting
The Two-Day Rule in recruiting emphasizes the importance of responding to candidates within two days of application. A prompt re...

Recruiting software: why companies buy applicant tracking systems
Why do companies eventually decide to buy recruiting software or applicant tracking systems to help them recruit employees for o...