Candidates tend to embrace AI when it removes the friction they experience in the hiring process
By Jane Swift, President of Education at Work One thing I hear consistently from students and recent graduates is that they welcome technology in the hiring process. But what is demoralizing, is when they feel like their application disappeared into a black hole. But I have also advised students that from an employer perspective, what […]
Reference checking at scale | High Volume Hiring Podcast | ep127
Today’s guest on the High Volume Hiring Podcast says that he loves reference checks, which might sound odd until you understand that he’s sat on just about every side of the desk during his 20 years in the HR tech space. James Lord is the Head of Americas for Refapp, which develops intuitive digital tools […]
Looking to exit? You need to do these three things. | Inside Job Boards and Recruitment Marketplaces Podcast | ep138
Our industry may be several decades old, but it seems like the pace of change has only been accelerating over the past couple of years. That change includes technology, but also leadership, investors, and ownership. Sarah White of Sarah White Advisory and Strategy Lemon joins the Inside Job Boards and Recruitment Marketplaces Podcast to talk […]
Done well, AI-powered hiring systems lead to candidates who are more interested in your roles
By Alexandra Novikava of Truck1.eu I recently went through an AI-assisted hiring process before securing my current role as a Marketer at Truck1.eu. I have been skeptical of automated funnels after coming from a data-driven marketing background, but I now feel very different about AI in recruitment after going through such a well-designed candidate journey. […]
The drought hire: What the Knicks’ 53-year championship wait teaches you about landing the right job
By Jim Stroud On June 13, 2026, the New York Knicks defeated the San Antonio Spurs to claim their first NBA championship in 53 years. Point guard Jalen Brunson scored 45 points, including 13 straight in the fourth quarter, to deliver a title that generations of fans had given up hope of ever seeing. For […]
Viral but toxic: The worst social media career advice you need to ignore | From Dorms to Desks Podcast | ep97
Are you scrolling through TikTok and Reels, getting tempted by “career gurus” telling you to quit without a backup plan, “act your wage,” or job-hop every 12 months to maximize your salary? While these high-energy hacks might generate a lot of likes and sound empowering in a 60-second clip, relying on gimmicks and performative hustle […]
Why a shorter workweek matters to the next generation of workers
Toni Frana, career expert at Zety.com Gen Z professionals have come of age during a time of great change across the country and the world. Advancements in technology, namely AI tools, have changed how they study, how they work, and even what the work landscape looks like. We shouldn’t forget the impact of the pandemic […]
Candidates do not resent AI in hiring. They resent the silence around it.
By Tatiana Teppoeva, PhD, AI hiring risk consultant with Human Signal Advisory What Candidates Respond Well To The best experiences never turn on the technology itself. They turn on transparency. Candidates respond well when a company tells them plainly that AI is part of the process and what it evaluates. They also want a real […]
Ending the keyword arms race: How human-centered job descriptions improve your talent pool
We recently shared a list of the 10 things that students, recent graduates, and others who are early in their careers hate the most about AI-powered hiring systems. Today, we’re going to dive more deeply into the fifth: candidates hate feeling like they need to keyword stuff their resumes instead of being able to write […]
18 Employee Engagement Ideas That Work for Early-Career Talent
Engaging early-career talent requires more than generic onboarding — it demands intentional strategies that foster growth, ownership, and connection from day one. This article presents 18 proven employee engagement ideas, backed by insights from industry experts who have successfully implemented these approaches in their organizations. From structured mentorship programs to hands-on project assignments, these tactics […]