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Faith Smith

Faith Smith provides IT-related expertise in the fields of Recruitment and Onboarding, as well as DevOps. Faith's unique combination of knowledge and skills provides insights into IT-driven recruitment practices, which makes her work popular among HR executives. Concise, efficient, and effective, are just some of the words used to describe Faith's work. 
Navigating the Future: Key Hiring Trends for Modern Employers
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Navigating the Future: Key Hiring Trends for Modern Employers

The job market is evolving at a rapid pace, driven by technological advancements, changing workforce expectations, and industry demands. Modern employers must stay ahead of these trends to attract and retain top talent effectively. This article delves into the essential hiring trends every forward-thinking employer needs to understand and implement.As employers navigate this dynamic landscape, it is crucial to adopt

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Can You Reduce Recruitment Delays with Advanced Hiring Technology?
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Can You Reduce Recruitment Delays with Advanced Hiring Technology?

The prolonged recruitment cycle presents a critical challenge for organizations striving to maintain agility and competitiveness.With recruitment delays characterized by prolonged time-to-fill metrics, businesses across various industries are negatively impacted. This deep dive into the issue explores these delays and how advanced hiring technology can effectively mitigate them. The Magnitude of Recruitment Delays Data from the SHRM “Talent Access Report”

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Transforming Influencer Marketing: From Hires to Creative Partnerships
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Transforming Influencer Marketing: From Hires to Creative Partnerships

In the rapidly evolving landscape of influencer marketing, there has been a significant shift from viewing creators as mere tools for brand visibility to forming collaborative and creative partnerships.Brands traditionally directed influencers to follow strict briefs, focusing solely on visibility and engagement. However, this transactional approach often resulted in misaligned outputs and missed opportunities for more meaningful interactions. The mature

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Why Are Criminal Background Checks Essential for Employers?
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Why Are Criminal Background Checks Essential for Employers?

Employers face significant risks when hiring new employees, including potential issues such as fraudulent behavior, workplace violence, and theft.Conducting criminal background checks is a critical step in the hiring process to mitigate these risks and ensure the safety and integrity of the workplace. Moreover, background checks verify the candidate’s identity and credentials and flag any concerning history that could impact

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Top Traits to Impress Any Hiring Manager and Boost Career Success
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Top Traits to Impress Any Hiring Manager and Boost Career Success

In today’s competitive job market, simply showcasing educational qualifications and technical skills on a resume may not suffice to stand out. Employers increasingly value unique personal traits and soft skills that reveal a candidate’s potential for success, adaptability, and positive contribution to the company culture. Focusing on seven essential traits that hiring managers appreciate most in candidates can significantly impact

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Transformative Onboarding: Strategies for Employee Engagement and Retention
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Transformative Onboarding: Strategies for Employee Engagement and Retention

Employee onboarding is essential to integrating new hires and setting the stage for long-term retention and satisfaction. In today’s competitive job market, the way organizations welcome new employees can profoundly influence their enthusiasm, productivity, and decision to stay with the company. The Importance of Effective Onboarding Effective onboarding programs are foundational for retaining new employees and facilitating their smooth integration

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Impact of Sponsor Licence Fee Hike on Hiring Foreign Talent in UK
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Impact of Sponsor Licence Fee Hike on Hiring Foreign Talent in UK

The recent increase in UK Sponsor Licence fees has brought significant concerns for businesses looking to hire skilled international professionals. The UK government’s decision to augment these fees, effective October 4, 2023, has raised critical questions about its implications on the recruitment landscape. The elevated costs associated with hiring foreign talent are poised to shape the economic and operational strategies

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Top Six Common Mistakes New Grads Make in Job Interviews
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Top Six Common Mistakes New Grads Make in Job Interviews

Securing a job interview marks an exhilarating milestone for new graduates. However, successfully navigating the interview process poses a different set of challenges altogether. Many new grads unknowingly undermine their chances through easily avoidable mistakes. By understanding and rectifying these pitfalls, candidates can significantly enhance their odds of leaving a lasting positive impression on potential employers. Struggling with Situational Interview

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Are AI-Generated CVs Leading to a Modernized Hiring Process?
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Are AI-Generated CVs Leading to a Modernized Hiring Process?

The debate over the legitimacy and effectiveness of AI-generated CVs has generated divided opinions about their place in modern hiring. Employers often view these automated resumes with skepticism, arguing that they reflect laziness and a lack of genuine effort from candidates. On the other side, some experts believe that the hiring process itself is outdated and needs to be modernized.

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How Can AI Transform Hiring While Maintaining the Human Touch?
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How Can AI Transform Hiring While Maintaining the Human Touch?

Artificial intelligence has become an integral part of many industries, reshaping various functions and processes at an unprecedented pace. The hiring landscape has not been immune to this shift, with numerous organizations investing heavily in AI to enhance their recruitment processes. Despite the evident benefits of AI in hiring, some HR leaders still harbor reservations about fully integrating these technologies,

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Understanding Job Application Rejections: Factors Beyond Your Control
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Understanding Job Application Rejections: Factors Beyond Your Control

Receiving a job application rejection can be disheartening, leading many to question their qualifications or the quality of their application materials. However, it is crucial to understand that many rejections occur due to factors beyond an applicant’s control. In many cases, it has nothing to do with the candidates’ abilities or accomplishments but with internal company dynamics and pre-existing decisions.

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South Korea’s Top Firms Shift to Proactive Hiring Methods for Talent
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South Korea’s Top Firms Shift to Proactive Hiring Methods for Talent

In a rapidly evolving job market, South Korea’s largest companies are increasingly turning to proactive talent sourcing methods to secure skilled employees. This shift towards headhunting and direct sourcing reflects a growing need for flexible and cost-effective hiring models. Traditional job postings remain dominant for both entry-level and experienced positions. However, the new recruitment strategies significantly supplement these conventional methods,

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