Spark Hire News

Stay in the know about the latest Spark Hire news, including product, team, and strategic initiatives.

Spark Hire Manifesto

Spark Hire’s Manifesto: A One-on-One Interview with Spark Hire Founder and CEO, Josh Tolan

August 22, 2025
Spark Hire’s Origin Story: A Video Interview Solution What problem did you see in the world that led you to found Spark Hire? Josh Tolan, Founder…
AI Video Review

A Behind-The-Scenes Look at How We Built and Shipped AI Video Review

August 7, 2025
The Why: A Problem-First Approach The Spark Hire AI roadmap is problem-first, not feature-first, and centered around two core, strategic “problem themes”. Here’s how AI Video…
Interview anywhere, anytime

Hiring in the Age of AI: Can We Still Keep It Human?

July 30, 2025
AI is the New Baseline Stop fighting it. Stop looking for ways to “sniff out” if someone is using AI. Candidates are using it. Employers are…
Founder Story 1 - Spark Hire's MA Story

Flipping the Script on HR Tech M&A: Why We Acquired an ATS

July 10, 2025
An Untraditional Path Here’s an inside look at the great opportunity we saw and what we’ve done about it. [Image courtesy of Tenor] In 2012, we…
Spark Hire AI Framework Visualized

Building in Public: Our AI Strategy, Straight From an HR Tech CEO

June 26, 2025
George LaRocque puts it beautifully in this article: “It’s time to ditch the checklists.” For too long, vendors and buyers in HR tech have used the…
Spark Hire and SmartRecruiters Integration

How Spark Hire and SmartRecruiters Partnership Will Transform Your Hiring Workflow

September 25, 2024
How the Integration Improves Interview Efficiency By integrating Spark Hire’s #1-rated video interviewing software with SmartRecruiters hiring software and tools, we’ll deliver an unparalleled recruiting workflow…
Spark Hire and Slack Integration

Spark Hire Launches New Applicant Tracking System Integration with Slack to Redefine Hiring Collaboration

September 10, 2024
Spark Hire and Slack Integration: An Overview This powerful duo transforms the way teams hire by: Streamline Communication: Chat with team members, share updates, and respond…
Spark Hire and Boon Integration

Spark Hire and Boon Join Forces with a New Integration Partnership

September 6, 2024
How Boon Simplifies Recruitment Boon isn't just a recruitment platform, it's a game-changer designed to transform how companies find top talent. By leveraging the power of…
One-way video interview

Better Hiring for Everyone: One-Way Video Interviewing is Now Available in Spark Hire’s Applicant Tracking System

February 20, 2024
Making Recruitment Better for Everyone In the dynamic landscape of recruiting and hiring, simplicity and effectiveness are paramount. We're introducing an exciting development for ATS users…
Spark Hire and Workday ATS Integration

Streamlining Your Hiring Process: Spark Hire and Workday ATS Integration

January 9, 2024
An Overview: Spark Hire and Workday Integration The primary objective of this integration is to streamline the workflow for Spark Hire users who utilize Workday as…
Spark Hire and Teamtailor Integration

Spark Hire Announces Integration with Teamtailor, Streamlining the Hiring Process with Simple, Reliable Solutions

December 12, 2023
Spark Hire's video interviewing platform enables companies to conduct remote interviews, saving valuable time and resources. By seamlessly integrating with Teamtailor's ATS, Spark Hire now offers…
Reference check software

Product Announcement: Spark Hire Introduces New Reference Check Software for Confident Hiring

October 23, 2023
The Power of Reference Check Software With Spark Hire’s reference checks, employers have access to one of the most comprehensive reference-check resources available. Our custom questions…
Video transcription software

Product Announcement: Video Interview Transcription Feature Boosts Accessibility and Collaboration

October 19, 2023
Enhance Interview Accessibility for All Candidates Gone are the days of inaccessible content. With closed captions, video interview transcription ensures an inclusive experience for all candidates,…
Spark Hire and Chally's talent assessment acquisition

Spark Hire Acquires Chally to Create an Industry-leading Talent Assessment Platform

September 12, 2023
Combining Advanced Science and Technology For decades, Chally has been providing invaluable assistance to hundreds of organizations, including many in the Fortune 500, helping to optimize…
Spark Hire and Comeet Integration

Spark Hire and Comeet: Two Leaders in Hiring Solutions Join Forces to Revolutionize Talent Acquisition

June 11, 2023
Founded in 2012, Spark Hire is an award-winning video interviewing software and talent acquisition company that empowers thousands of satisfied customers globally to improve their speed…