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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. 
Embracing Skill-Based Hiring: The Future of Talent Acquisition
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Embracing Skill-Based Hiring: The Future of Talent Acquisition

The traditional landscapes of work are undergoing a fundamental metamorphosis. In response, a paradigm shift is taking shape in talent acquisition strategies. As we edge forward into an era characterized by rapid advancement, skill-based hiring is emerging as the more relevant and innovative approach, pivoting away from an overreliance on degrees and job titles and toward a system that prizes

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How Can Recruiters Overcome Today’s Hiring Hurdles?
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How Can Recruiters Overcome Today’s Hiring Hurdles?

Recruiters today are navigating a complex hiring landscape shaped by rapid technological advancements, evolving work environments, and changing candidate expectations. These hurdles can be formidable, yet they’re not insurmountable. To successfully attract top talent amidst these challenges, recruiters must adopt new strategies and tools, fine-tune their processes, and maintain a human-centric approach. Embracing Technology in Recruitment Incorporating advanced technologies like

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How Can Employers Avoid AI Bias in Hiring Practices?
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How Can Employers Avoid AI Bias in Hiring Practices?

The advent of artificial intelligence (AI) in hiring practices has introduced efficiency and innovation into the recruitment landscape. However, this technological advancement has also given rise to concerns regarding AI-induced discrimination. Employers are now at a pivotal point where they must work actively to counteract biases that may arise from the algorithmic decisions. This article examines the concerted efforts of

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Is the Labor Market Shifting from Hiring to Retaining Staff?
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Is the Labor Market Shifting from Hiring to Retaining Staff?

In the ever-evolving world of work, the balance between recruiting new talent and retaining existing employees is a delicate one. Recent insights from the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) suggest a noteworthy shift in this equilibrium. The prevailing narrative of an employer-driven job market, aggressively competing for top talent through recruitment, seems to be giving way to a

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Attracting Gen Z Talent: Aligning With New Graduate Priorities
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Attracting Gen Z Talent: Aligning With New Graduate Priorities

With the influx of Generation Z entering the workforce, HR professionals face the pivotal task of redefining recruiting strategies to align with the unique set of preferences and priorities of these new graduates. As roughly 4 million college graduates sharpen their resumes and set forth into the competitive job market, companies are scrambling to position themselves as desirable employers for

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Is OpenTofu 1.7.0 the Future of Secure DevSecOps?
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Is OpenTofu 1.7.0 the Future of Secure DevSecOps?

With security concerns at the forefront of DevSecOps, the arrival of OpenTofu 1.7.0 introduces a groundbreaking approach to container security management. As a significant update in the realm of Kubernetes and infrastructure-as-code (IaC) tools, OpenTofu establishes itself as a strong contender to HashiCorp’s well-known Terraform, especially in light of the latter’s controversial open source license shift. One of the major

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Is AI the Future of Recruitment in the HR Industry?
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Is AI the Future of Recruitment in the HR Industry?

The Human Resources domain is undergoing a transformative phase with the advent of artificial intelligence. As traditional recruitment processes meet the versatility and analytical prowess of AI, HR experts face the complexity of integrating this technology while preserving the personalization that sets a brand apart. This article examines the ascendancy of AI in recruitment—its strengths, associated hurdles, and the vital

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How Does Direct Sourcing Transform Contingent Labor Hiring?
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How Does Direct Sourcing Transform Contingent Labor Hiring?

In an ever-evolving job market, direct sourcing has emerged as a beacon of innovation, redefining the way companies attract and acquire contingent labor. This talent acquisition strategy not only addresses the need for quick hires but also champions the infusion of high-caliber candidates into organizations. By capitalizing on a company’s existing brand strength and networks, direct sourcing allows for a

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Is Azure DevOps Still the Best Choice for DevOps Needs?
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Is Azure DevOps Still the Best Choice for DevOps Needs?

Azure DevOps has stood the test of time as a significant force in the DevOps space, offering an extensive suite of services that cater to various stages of the software development lifecycle. With a strong integrated approach weaving together planning, coding, testing, and deployment activities, it is a preferred choice for many organizations. Despite its success and widespread adoption, the

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Redefining Talent Acquisition: Strategic Asset or Cost Center?
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Redefining Talent Acquisition: Strategic Asset or Cost Center?

In a climate where businesses constantly evolve to remain competitive, the function of Talent Acquisition (TA) stands at a crucial crossroads. The recent study from the Josh Bersin Company reveals a troubling disconnect: TA is often pigeonholed as a cost-reducing function rather than recognized as the strategic asset it could be. This finding raises urgent questions about how businesses approach

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Talent Acquisition 2.0: Embracing Skill-Based Digital Hiring
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Talent Acquisition 2.0: Embracing Skill-Based Digital Hiring

The advent of the digital age has irrevocably altered the corporate quest for talent. Traditional recruitment paradigms, once the stalwarts of hiring, now wane in efficacy against the backdrop of rapid technological advancement. The standard gauges of qualifications and credentials, while not obsolete, are being usurped by a more pressing criterion: skill. In an economy increasingly governed by digital innovation,

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Will AI Replace DevOps Engineers or Empower Them?
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Will AI Replace DevOps Engineers or Empower Them?

The advent of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the professional sphere has fueled a critical debate across myriad industries: whether AI is a threat to the workforce or a boon that elevates existing human capabilities. This question is particularly pertinent within the realm of DevOps, where the unique blend of development and operations hinges on both technological innovation and intricate human

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