The Hiring Hub
Discover valuable insights and practical tips to level-up your talent acquisition strategy.
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The Huge Impact of Technology on Your Hiring Process
Vast Candidate Opportunities Years ago, when technology in recruitment was only a dream, the only sources of potential employees were candidates who saw your job…
10 Ways to Be More Flexible in Your Hiring Process
Having a flexible hiring process is crucial for organizations looking to attract the best talent in…
Transform Your Hiring Process by Tackling Unmanageable Applicant Volume
The human resources landscape is evolving faster than most industries can keep up with. How we…
10 Best Interview Questions to Screen for Remote & Hybrid Roles
We asked hiring experts what questions they use to determine whether a candidate has what it…
The Talent Assessment Landscape in 2024: A Comprehensive Guide
Behavioral Assessment Behavioral assessments, like Spark Hire’s Predictive Talent Assessment tool, are designed to forecast a…
Candidate Experience
Then vs. Now: How the Hiring Process has Changed
More Expansive Candidate Reach Before social media and the internet, a person looking to expand their team had to hope that a…
Navigating DEI Hiring in 2024: Insights from Spark Hire and Checkr
Interested in listening to the full episode of our latest podcast: Aligning DEI with Your Hiring Strategies in 2024? Click below and…
A Complete Guide: Expert Tips to Boost Your Speed to Hire
HR technology such as video interview software and applicant tracking systems enable hiring teams to make more collaborative, data-driven, and faster hiring…
Distributed Hiring
The Role of Candidate Assessments and ATS Integration in Distributed Hiring
Fair and Accurate Candidate Assessments Fair and accurate candidate assessments are essential for fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion in the…
Hiring for Remote Teams: Best Practices for Business Owners
Remote work has become increasingly popular because of its opportunities for flexibility, better productivity, and improved work-life balance. In this…
9 Soft Skills for Effectively Navigating Work-Related Stress
Diplomacy Diplomatic ability is a skill that people might overlook when talking about stress management, but it is an essential…
Hiring Managers
Skill Set vs. Cultural Fit: Which One Wins When Screening Candidates?
Hiring a Candidate Based on Skill Set Only In my hiring experience, I have fallen into the trap of hiring…
What to Do When You Can’t Find That Perfect Candidate for Your Job Opening
Review Position Requirements When your ideal candidate doesn’t seem to be out there, after months of searching, it’s time for…
Then vs. Now: How the Hiring Process has Changed
More Expansive Candidate Reach Before social media and the internet, a person looking to expand their team had to hope…
A Complete Guide: Expert Tips to Boost Your Speed to Hire
HR technology such as video interview software and applicant tracking systems enable hiring teams to make more collaborative, data-driven, and…
Hiring for Government Jobs with Improved Speed and Quality
Government agencies are under pressure to hire quickly and accurately. Unfortunately, the process of hiring for government jobs is often…
Interviewing
How to Create Industry-Specific Interview Questions
Revisit Role Requirements and Job Descriptions First, ensure your public-facing job listings are up-to-date and accurate. Communicate required skills, education, or certificates early in the hiring…
Then vs. Now: How the Hiring Process has Changed
More Expansive Candidate Reach Before social media and the internet, a person looking to expand their team had to hope that a qualified professional saw their…
A Complete Guide: Expert Tips to Boost Your Speed to Hire
HR technology such as video interview software and applicant tracking systems enable hiring teams to make more collaborative, data-driven, and faster hiring decisions. But even the…
Enhancing DEI Initiatives with Video Interview Platforms
Video interview platforms act as powerful agents to transform the way companies approach hiring and promoting goals regarding DEI initiatives. Keep reading to explore how video…
Screen Candidates
Skill Set vs. Cultural Fit: Which One Wins When Screening Candidates?
Hiring a Candidate Based on Skill Set Only In my hiring experience, I have fallen into the trap of hiring…
What to Do When You Can’t Find That Perfect Candidate for Your Job Opening
Review Position Requirements When your ideal candidate doesn’t seem to be out there, after months of searching, it’s time for…
Elevate Your Hiring Process with Data-Driven Behavioral Assessment
How Behavioral Assessment Addresses the Hiring Alignment Issue One of the biggest issues that HR and talent acquisition teams face…
Elevate Your Hiring Process with Data-Driven Behavioral Assessment
How Behavioral Assessment Addresses the Hiring Alignment Issue One of the biggest issues that HR and talent acquisition teams face is hiring employees who are a fit based on paper (experience and qualifications), but not necessarily the right cultural or competency fit. Ultimately, this results in higher turnover rates and the financial and resource repercussions…
A Complete Guide: Expert Tips to Boost Your Speed to Hire
HR technology such as video interview software and applicant tracking systems enable hiring teams to make more collaborative, data-driven, and faster hiring decisions. But even the most innovative hiring tools cannot solve your hiring challenges without taking some practical and simple steps toward streamlining your hiring process. Read on for our complete guide of expert…
Time to Hire
Scaling Up: 3 Hiring Strategies for Organizations Looking to Grow
1. Leverage Technology for Recruiting Efficiency Technology is quickly evolving to replace manual tasks and support operational efficiency across various industries. Automation helps to streamline manual…
Connecting the Hiring Process to Employee Engagement
The Role of Hiring in Long-term Employee Engagement Think about a new employee’s first day on the job. After getting hired, they might feel excited about…
How To Measure ROI on Spark Hire
The best way to view the ROI of a hiring software like Spark Hire is through the financial impact on the organization. Let’s walk through how…
Skill Set vs. Cultural Fit: Which One Wins When Screening Candidates?
Hiring a Candidate Based on Skill Set Only In my hiring experience, I have fallen into the trap of hiring for skill set with no regard towards cultural fit. As a hiring manager pressed with limited time for training, it can be very tempting to hire someone you believe can “hit the ground running” with…