Social Sourcing Social Sourcing also commonly known as Social Recruiting, utilises social media channels to attract, engage and acquire candidates as part of a hiring and talent acquisition strategy. A relatively new concept within the hiring industry (following the explosion in social media usage) this recruitment method can introduce innovative ways to hire. Why social…

5 candidate sourcing strategies for hiring top talent What are best candidate sourcing strategies to attract or to hire top talent without spending any extra bucks? Do you need to improve your candidate sourcing strategies? Let’s get down to 5 basic sourcing strategies for attracting right candidates. 1. Use Social Media for Candidate Sourcing Remember old…

HR Tech 2018 shone a light on the need for HR leaders to plan ahead to make the most of today’s technology. As much as technology is shaping today’s world, it’s also laying the foundation for tomorrow. That idea was on display at the HR Technology Conference & Exposition® in September in Las Vegas,…

In the brief history of the HR tech industry, no other type of enterprise tool has been as widely adopted as recruitment software. From the early days of the applicant tracking system to today’s era of AI-powered talent management tools, recruitment tech has spanned decades of evolution. And it’s not about to change in 2019.…

Virtual reality (VR) provides the ability to replicate a place and situation that would be difficult or impossible to do in real life. Companies use the technology to demonstrate innovation, create skills-based tests, and improve the candidate experience. VR will continue to be a recruitment trend in 2019 because of its efficiency and effectiveness in…

For budding recruiters, here is a list of sourcing tools that you can use to find excellent job candidates, from web scrapers to browser extensions and all the way to full-fledged recruiting CRMs. Platforms you can source from In order to get the ball rolling and hire some great people, first you need the platforms…

The year ahead is going to be amazing for those of you who purchase HR and recruiting tech. We’re witnessing an unprecedented proliferation of talent platforms, solutions and services — now complete with artificial intelligence and super-smart algorithms — which means our buying options in 2019 will be more plentiful and powerful than ever. But…

With the New Year quickly approaching, this is a good time to review, revise, and reboot your recruiting approach. In this article, we will share nine expected recruiting trends and recommendations for 2019. 1. More Job Openings Than People to Fill Them Employers need to be prepared for a continued tight labor market in 2019.…

The healthcare industry is vast, featuring a variety of B2B and B2C organizations for which the marketing goals are different. While B2B healthcare companies such as EHR providers ultimately aim to increase leads from hospitals and other healthcare facilities, B2C healthcare organizations instead aim for increased patient recruitment. According to a recent Google webinar, the…

HR issues can be detrimental to a work teams productivity. So it’s important to have HR knowledge and a resource to help you navigate these waters. Handling “HR issues” well may in fact save your life and build your career. I have a friend who works at a Silicon Valley Tech/Media company. No, not a…