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Rachel Thomson

The 4 Key Benefits Of Flexible Work Arrangements

Providing flexibility to employees could be even more beneficial than previously thought. ‍A couple major studies find that employees are more productive when they have flexibility. Specifically, they try harder, think more creatively, and typically stay with an organization longer.‍But the benefits go beyond that. 

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Written by
Faith Madzikanda

Here’s Our In-Depth Guide to AI in Recruitment (Pros, Cons & How to Get Started)

AI is rapidly taking root in recruitment. According to our Hiring Humans report, 79.4% of business leaders see AI as a top priority for talent acquisition.These numbers underscore AI’s growing prominence in recruiting. But if not implemented properly, AI can degrade your hiring process, making it more complicated, biased, and inefficient.

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Written by
Hamish Livingston

We Share 5 Powerful College Recruitment Strategies to Boost Enrollment

Hitting enrollment targets these days is more challenging than ever.For example, less than half of institutions with fall semesters meet their quota by May 1st each year. And it’s not just a one-off thing: between 2012 and 2022, U.S. college enrollment dropped by over 3.1 million students. Further, this trend is global. For example, Australia recently saw its lowest enrollment in nearly a decade.

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Written by
Euan Cameron

US Mimecast tycoon Peter Bauer backs hiring platform Willo for global expansion in $2.4 million investment round

Another action-packed week here at Willo; I'm pleased to announce that we've raised $2.4m in additional investment with backing from the founder of global security giant Mimecast and 1818 Venture Capital, along with many other incredibly supportive investors.

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Written by
Andrew Wood

How to Conduct a Peer Interview to Find the Right Candidate

Cultural fit is an important factor in finding the right candidate for a job. According to recruitment consultancy Robert Walters, candidates who mesh well with the teams they’re placed on are 84% better at meeting performance goals and 81% less likely to leave. These are real, tangible reasons to ensure your hires are a good fit for your company culture.

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Written by
Ed Driver

We Tested the 6 Best Higher Education Recruitment Software Solutions

Recruiting students to your college or university is no longer a “sit back and wait” game. With so many options all vying for a limited pool of potential students, it’s more important than ever to have a strong recruitment strategy in place. 

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Written by
Andrew Wood

We Explain Skills-Based Hiring: What It Is & How to Implement 

For decades, the recruitment industry as a whole has leaned heavily on signaling devices—such as years of experience—as indicators for skill.This approach not only leads to reinforced biases because someone didn’t have the “right” credentials—and the simple reality of work not getting done because someone was great on paper but floundered in the role. 

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Faith Madzikanda

Time to Hire: How We Calculate & Improve This Recruiting KPI

Recruiters are often focused on finding the perfect candidate. And rightly so—a great hire can generate a lot of value for a company. However, it's also important to balance hire quality with the time it takes to find and hire.

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