Developing HR Technology: Intelligent Recruitment for 2020 and Beyond

The development of HR as a set of processes is more Tech guided than it used to be. It stands to reason that as businesses develop and branch out into various industries, that new technology would emerge to aid, streamline and largely automate certain aspects of the operations.

From ATS and recruitment software to management and communication tools, Tech solutions have been and continue to be on the rise as we dive deeper into 2020.

The role of HR technology in light of COVID-19: A letter from Leoforce

It’s easy to feel small and helpless in moments like these. No one could prepare us to navigate the uncertainty that COVID-19 has created in our world. The shock, immediate impact, and lingering doubt and fear has weighed on every human being worldwide over the past few weeks. The shock hasn’t been able to truly wear off because we’re still in the midst of daily changes and news that affects the comfort and security of our personal and professional lives.

Remote Interviewing Changes in Light of COVID-19

Many of us are having to confront a new reality in which remote work and social distancing are either mandatory or highly encouraged. At Lever, we’ve decided to move to a fully remote model for interviewing, and we anticipate that this already is — or soon may be — the case for many of you.

We’ve already seen this shift with our customers, who have increased their usage of Zoom interviews by 50% in the last 3 weeks.

Coronavirus as a Recruitment Challenge

We do live in unprecedented times. If someone would tell me a month ago that the borders of my country would be closed I would have to laugh. It’s a reality now. I had some discussions with some recruiters about possible impacts on the recruitment industry. This situation nudged me to think about a lot of things. An example could be how we as recruiters do our job. If you are a recruiter the impact of coronavirus on recruitment will depend on two aspects.

Tips to overcome the impact of coronavirus on hiring and talent acquisition

Coronavirus (COVID-19) is disrupting hiring practices and working environments at companies of all sizes. Managers and HR departments are getting creative to keep business running smoothly, while implementing widespread changes to the hiring process.

Whether you’re hiring as normal, or need a sudden influx of temporary workers to support outbreak-related response needs, here are a few ways companies can adapt to a changing employment landscape.

5 Ways Recruiting Technology Will Change The Hiring Process

How will recruiting technology change the hiring process?

The recruitment process is evolving. This means that everything considered so-called ‘traditional‘ will morphe into a new and advanced process.

How?

Recruiting technology is the technological process that occurs within talent acquisition. Designed to complete tasks automatically rather than manually. This can be achieved through IT implementation and the usage of automation and AI to carry out recruitment tasks.

HOW RECRUITERS CAN USE AUTOMATION TO IMPROVE EFFICIENCY

In the last decade, the ways recruiters find qualified candidates has changed dramatically. Job search sites have automated much of the posting process employers use to find applicants. Fortunately, the same technology helps automate the recruiting process, freeing up your time for other business tasks.

Just how can recruiting efficiency be improved while also maintaining a high-quality candidate pool? Here are some tips for using automation to improve efficiency and get ahead.

Combining AI with the Human Touch to Eliminate Bias in Sourcing, Recruiting and Hiring

By design, artificial intelligence (AI) algorithms make decisions which generally require a human level of expertise. When it comes to employment, AI can be used to help find and hire the best talent.

AI can reduce recruiting workloads by locating qualified candidates, improving recruiter response times, and even help recruiters anticipate skill gaps and talent shortages. More advanced uses include using facial recognition to secure video interviews or using chatbots to answer questions that enrich the candidate or associate experience.

New AI Hiring Tools Are Helping Recruiters Peak Under the Surface of a Resume

What can you really learn about your candidates by wading through tons of resumes?

Good recruiters know that a resume can only show you so much. A basic rundown of someone’s work history isn’t enough to determine a good fit, and if you want to learn more than that, you’ll have to invest a bit of time into investigating the candidate on your own.

Recruiter Real Talk: How to Improve Candidate Engagement Using AI

What Is Candidate Engagement?

Candidate engagement is a lot like customer engagement — it centers on an organization developing an ongoing relationship with an individual.

But instead of encouraging people to buy, the goal of candidate engagement is more relational than transactional. Recruitment isn’t just about getting qualified candidates through the door; it’s about keeping them interested throughout the application process and helping them land a job they’ll love.