Hiring is tough. Have you heard? Just kidding. Of course you have heard. When you tell the people you’re seeing at the first networking meeting you’ve … Read more
As Talent Pools Get Competitive, Expectations for Recruiting Tech Increase
It’s good to be a job-seeker. I don’t mean that in a sort of “labor shortage” context. In fact, I’ve gone on record multiple times that there is no broad … Read more
3 Reasons Recruiters Should Care About IPOs Like ZipRecruiter
Everyone’s favorite podcast sponsor was actually in the news instead of interrupting it this time. Santa Monica-based ZipRecruiter went public in a direct … Read more
Techsploration: Skipping the Weird Science of Recruiting Technology
“Hey Siri, how tall is Mount Kilimanjaro?” “You have no appointments for tomorrow.” I love new technology, especially in recruiting. I love getting demos … Read more
3 Hiring Tech Challenges for Post-Pandemic Talent Acquisition
Well, it was somewhat nice while it lasted, right? For recruiters — at least the ones who kept their jobs and weren’t in the industries that were hit … Read more
Recruiting and the Debate About Ethical AI
What does an AI researcher at Google getting fired have to do with talent acquisition? It’s a moment that could spark the beginning of the end for a wild … Read more
Techsploration: What’s Measured in Recruiting Is Not Always What Matters
In one HR job I had, we went through a disruptive technology transition. Of course, pretty much any tech transition is disruptive. Even the best-laid plans … Read more
Techsploration: Will You Still Hate Your ATS in 2021?
“What ATS do you have, and do you like it?” Whether I’m roaming through the halls of the HR Tech conference (in-person or virtual) or on a call with a VP … Read more
Techsploration: Where AI Is Working in Recruiting at the End of 2020
The last trade show I went to in person was 2019’s version of the HR Technology Conference & Exhibition. It seems so weird to think of packing into an … Read more
Techsploration: HR Tech’s Newest Unicorn Is…Recruiting?
A unicorn is a magical being that my daughter is obsessed with — and also a company that’s valuation has reached $1B. HR tech has had a number of them, … Read more
Techsploration: Driven by Hiring Challenges, Recruiting Tech Tries to Take Advantage
During economic downturns, HR technology isn’t nearly as susceptible to the highs and lows of the broader market. One exception to that is recruiting … Read more
Techsploration: Recruiting and Its Tech Aren’t Ready for Mass (Re)Hiring
Don’t call it a comeback. The immortal words of LL Cool J are resonating through nervous recruiting departments across the country as they conservatively … Read more
Techsploration: It’s Time to Look Beyond the Standard
Conventional wisdom says that recruiting software might be one of the worst types of technology to be selling to businesses during an economic downturn. … Read more
Techsploration: Mass Automation Can’t Help Recruiting Rebound
Editor’s note: You are reading the first article by Lance Haun in his role as ERE’s new columnist as he covers the world of TA technology. In case you … Read more
Techsploration: Talking TA Tech With New ERE Columnist Lance Haun
You cannot be an effective talent acquisition professional unless you are managing talent acquisition technology effectively these days. Easier said than … Read more