Articles about Hiring Process

Written by
Rachel Thomson

AI Interviewers: Types, Risks & How to Choose (2026)

What is an AI interviewer? The 4 types, who sells each, what candidates think, and how hiring teams should choose. With original sentiment data.

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Written by
Rachel Thomson

Cheating Detection in Candidate Screening: The 4 Methods, the Tools Behind Each, and How to Choose

Compare the four ways candidate screening tools detect AI cheating, from response authenticity to proctoring, and see which method fits your hiring risk.

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Written by
Rachel Thomson

AI Hiring Compliance: 7 Best Practices for High-Volume Recruiting

Learn seven AI hiring compliance best practices for high-volume recruiting. Reduce bias, improve transparency, and stay compliant while hiring faster.

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Written by
Rachel Thomson

13 Recruitment Challenges in 2026 & How To Solve Them [We Asked Talent Leaders]

Learn the 13 biggest recruitment challenges in 2026 and proven solutions from talent leaders to improve hiring, attract top talent, and streamline your recruitment process.

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Written by
Anita Chauhan

What Early Careers Leaders Told Us About Hiring Confidence at Scale in 2026

Key insights from the IHR Early Careers Conference on navigating high-volume hiring when applications all look the same

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Written by
Rachel Thomson

HireVue Review (2026): Features, Pricing, and Who It’s Best For

A clear, unbiased HireVue review covering features, pricing, real use cases, and limitations. Learn when HireVue fits your hiring process and where HireVue alternatives may be a better fit.

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Written by
Anita Chauhan

Signal Over Volume: What Hiring Teams Can Learn From the CV Collapse

Resumes are losing signal. See how top hiring teams are screening smarter, reducing noise, and making confident decisions at scale.

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Written by
Anita Chauhan

When CVs stop working: how hiring teams are improving signal quality in an AI-driven market

AI has made CVs easy to polish but hard to trust. As application volume surges, hiring teams struggle to identify real talent from well-crafted narratives. The shift isn't about more automation, it's about better signals. Teams are moving toward skills-based, evidence-led hiring that validates actual capability over presentation.

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Written by
Rachel Thomson

Best High-Volume Hiring Solutions for Retail and Logistics

Comparing high-volume hiring solutions for retail and logistics teams that need to move fast without lowering hiring standards? Learn what works at scale and how to choose confidently.

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Written by
Rachel Thomson

4 High-volume Hiring Case Studies You Can’t Ignore [Insider Story]

Discover how EDF, Packaly, Lunio, WillowTree, and SmartLynx scaled high-volume recruitment without enterprise budgets or additional recruiters. Real strategies, proven results, actionable insights for mid-sized companies.

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Written by
Rachel Thomson

One-Way Video Interview Platforms: 7 Best Solutions Compared

Find the best one-way video interview platform for your hiring volume. Compare pricing, candidate completion rates & real ROI from 8 top solutions.

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Written by
Rachel Thomson

How To Reduce Hiring Bias: A 3-Step Framework With Real-life Examples

Learn how to reduce hiring bias with our 3-step framework. Identify specific biases, understand how they manifest, and implement targeted solutions that work.

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Written by
Rachel Thomson

6 Ways to Improve the Recruitment Process in 2026

Struggling to fill open rates and find qualified candidates? Learn how to improve the recruitment process with 6 expert-backed tips and real-world examples.

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Written by
George Moody

How to Implement Skills-Based Hiring: A Step-by-Step Guide for Talent Leaders

Discover the transformative approach of skills-based hiring with our comprehensive guide. Uncover practical steps, templates, and strategies to revolutionize your talent acquisition in 2024.

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Written by
Euan Cameron

Is Willo Talent Legit? We Answer 7 Common Questions for You

Willo is a trusted human-first candidate screening platform, helping over 5,000 high-growth companies recruit faster and better—including brands like Toyota, Aggreko, and QVC. 

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Written by
George Moody

How to Create an Effective Remote Hiring Process

Despite the media headlines around return-to-office mandates, only 37% of employees work in the office full-time, with hybrid and remote work becoming standard practice. 

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Written by
Hamish Livingston

How to Conduct a Recruitment Audit (and Solve Bottlenecks)

Recruiters are facing a talent shortage, with 86% of hiring managers reporting difficulties finding qualified candidates. But while many point to skill gaps and changing workforce expectations, another issue is flying under the radar: the recruitment process itself.

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Written by
George Moody

What is Culture Fit? And How Do You Interview for It?

Corporate culture shapes how employees interact, collaborate, and align with a company's goals. The importance of this culture is clear—it’s the second most important factor candidates consider when choosing an employer.

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Written by
George Moody

We Share 16 Interview Scorecard Templates to Evaluate Candidates

Hiring doesn’t have to feel overwhelming. Explore 16 interview scorecard templates designed to help you rate candidates fairly, stay consistent, and choose the right fit with confidence.

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Written by
George Moody

We Share Top Tips for Recruiting Top Talent Internationally

Talent shortages are the second biggest challenge business leaders face in 2024, according to Willo’s Hiring Trends Report. SHRM confirms this reality—75% of businesses currently struggle to fill full-time positions due to a limited talent pool.If you're facing similar challenges, expanding your search internationally is a viable solution. This approach not only connects you with more candidates but also positions your company for smoother international market entry as you grow.However, international recruitment comes with its own complexities. In this Willo article, we'll explore proven strategies for recruiting global talent—from sourcing and screening to hiring.

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Written by
Rachel Thomson

Here’s Our Guide to 7 Types of Flexible Work Arrangements (+ Pros, Cons & Use Cases) 

Flexible work arrangements are one of the top reasons employees love their jobs. And conversely, a lack of flexibility is a big reason why 42% of employees quit.These figures indicate a major trend—flex work is no longer a perk, it’s something employees are actively seeking out. And it’s great to see more companies jumping on this trend and adapting. Our 2024 State of Hiring report found that flexible work is the number one strategy businesses are planning to use to attract and retain top talent while staying competitive.

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Written by
George Moody

Cost Per Hire: Definition, Calculation & How to Reduce

Finding top talent can be expensive. Companies spend thousands of dollars per hire. And when you consider the fact that a limited recruiting budget is a leading challenge for HR professionals, it’s clear why reducing cost per hire is on so many recruiters’ minds.In this Willo article, we explain the key details behind cost per hire and how to reduce it by optimizing your hiring process.

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Written by
George Moody

We Explain How (and When) to Give Interview Feedback

We know nearly all (94%) of candidates want feedback after interviews. According to a Starred study, candidate feedback is the biggest driver of rejected candidates’ net promoter score (NPS).Simply put, providing feedback makes candidates more likely to recommend your company, even if they didn't get the job. 

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Written by
George Moody

Here’s Our In-Depth Guide to Shortlisting Candidates 

Speed and efficiency are everything in recruitment, and both depend on smart shortlisting.Unfortunately, over three-quarters of applicants are typically unqualified for the roles they apply to—a common frustration for hiring managers. It’s not only a waste of time, but it burns everyone out and increases cost per hire.

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