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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. 
Is Sustainability the New Priority in Recruitment and Hiring Trends?
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Is Sustainability the New Priority in Recruitment and Hiring Trends?

The recruitment landscape is undergoing a significant transformation, as sustainability becomes a key priority for job seekers and employers alike. This shift reflects a broader societal change towards greater environmental responsibility and transparency in corporate practices. As the demand for green jobs rises and candidates increasingly prioritize sustainability, businesses must adapt their strategies to attract and retain top talent. This

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Boosting HR Efficiency with ChatGPT: Streamlining Tasks Seamlessly
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Boosting HR Efficiency with ChatGPT: Streamlining Tasks Seamlessly

In today’s fast-paced business environment, human resources (HR) departments are the backbone of organizations, managing everything from recruitment and onboarding to employee development and performance evaluations. The integration of advanced technologies like ChatGPT is revolutionizing the HR landscape by automating routine tasks and enabling HR professionals to focus on more strategic and nuanced responsibilities. By leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) in

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Modernizing AppSec Tools Essential for Effective DevSecOps Integration
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Modernizing AppSec Tools Essential for Effective DevSecOps Integration

In the evolving landscape of software development and cybersecurity, the integration of application security (AppSec) within the DevOps pipeline—known as DevSecOps—has become crucial. However, despite the growing adoption of DevSecOps practices, many organizations still grapple with outdated security methodologies that significantly hinder their security posture. This article delves into the critical need for modernizing AppSec tools to stay ahead of

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Are AI and Skills-Based Hiring Shaping the Future of Recruitment?
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Are AI and Skills-Based Hiring Shaping the Future of Recruitment?

Navigating the evolving landscape of human resources (HR) and recruitment in the post-pandemic world has been a challenge marked by economic pressures and shifts in the job market. Against this backdrop, modern hiring processes are undergoing significant transformations driven by technological advancements and a new focus on skills-based assessments, as revealed in HireVue’s 2024 Global Hiring Report. This report, which

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Are Recruiters Meeting Job Seekers’ Growing Expectations in 2024?
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Are Recruiters Meeting Job Seekers’ Growing Expectations in 2024?

In the dynamic job market of 2024, a critical examination is necessary to understand whether recruiters are attuned to the evolving expectations of job seekers. Today’s workforce landscape is characterized by a significant openness to new opportunities, even among those who are currently satisfied with their jobs. This paradoxical scenario is underlined by data from the 2024 Employ Job Seeker

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Unlocking Success: Implementing Effective Skills-Based Hiring Strategies
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Unlocking Success: Implementing Effective Skills-Based Hiring Strategies

The push for skills-based hiring is rapidly gaining momentum as companies seek new ways to address talent shortages and enhance workforce diversity. With industry leaders like Walmart, Google, IBM, Amazon, Apple, GM, Delta Air Lines, and Target embracing this approach, the trend is hard to ignore. According to LinkedIn’s The Future of Recruiting 2024 report, an impressive 73% of recruiting

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SMBs Prioritize Soft Skills Amid Remote Work and Great Resignation Trends
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SMBs Prioritize Soft Skills Amid Remote Work and Great Resignation Trends

The hiring landscape for small-to-medium-sized businesses (SMBs) is undergoing significant transformation, driven by the shifts brought about by the Great Resignation and the increasing prevalence of remote work. In response to these changes, SMBs are placing more emphasis on soft skills during the hiring process, recognizing the critical role these skills play in fostering collaboration and adaptability in a hybrid

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Perfecting Job Postings to Attract and Engage Top Talent
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Perfecting Job Postings to Attract and Engage Top Talent

In the competitive landscape of recruitment, getting job postings right is crucial to standing out and attracting top talent. You might have a streamlined interview process, an eager hiring team, and even a perfect onboarding experience for your new hires, but none of that matters if you aren’t nailing the very first step in the entire hiring process: job postings!

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Is Your Onboarding Strategy Setting New Employees Up for Success?
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Is Your Onboarding Strategy Setting New Employees Up for Success?

Effective onboarding is a vital piece of the hiring process. It helps new employees familiarize themselves with your company culture while providing them with the tools and resources they need to comfortably hit the ground running. Employee disengagement is a real issue – one that’s only been made worse due to the COVID-19 pandemic. In fact, employees who are not

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Avoid Common Pitfalls in AI-Powered Programmatic Job Advertising
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Avoid Common Pitfalls in AI-Powered Programmatic Job Advertising

In today’s competitive job market, leveraging technology for talent acquisition has become indispensable. AI-powered programmatic job advertising is a game-changer, automating ad buying processes and ensuring job listings reach the right candidates. However, while this technology offers significant advantages, it comes with its own set of challenges. This article explores common pitfalls in using programmatic job advertising and provides actionable

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Widespread Insecurities Threaten Global Software Supply Chains
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Widespread Insecurities Threaten Global Software Supply Chains

The evolving cybersecurity landscape has brought to light a critical and increasingly prominent issue: the vulnerabilities within software supply chains globally. This concern was underscored by a comprehensive survey conducted by Checkmarx that involved 900 application security professionals across the globe. The survey revealed an alarming statistic: nearly two-thirds of these organizations had experienced compromises in their software supply chains

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Can Advanced Technologies Solve the Resume Parsing Problem in Hiring?
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Can Advanced Technologies Solve the Resume Parsing Problem in Hiring?

The job market today is overwhelmed with resumes, each vying for attention in a sea of applications. While this influx of candidates signals a healthy interest in available positions, it also places significant strain on the efficiency and effectiveness of hiring processes. Traditional resume parsing methods, while useful, often fall short of accurately filtering through the myriad of job seekers.

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