Since the Age of the Internet, job requirements and qualifications have become more extensive. Nowadays, many job descriptions no longer reflect the actual duties of the role. Consequently, a prospective candidate may not know what to expect in the day-to-day work. This was the topic of an insightful podcast hosted by iMPact Business Group, a strategic...Read More

SHRM Hawaii State Conference explores change management in turbulent times. On Friday, October 14, SHRM Hawaii hosted its first in-person State Conference since the pandemic started. The information-packed program delivered outstanding content, stellar speakers, and networking opportunities for attendees to talk about practical solutions to a myriad of issues, changes, and challenges in the post-pandemic workplace. Influencing...Read More

SmartSearch’s DE&I Champion, Sylvia Dahlby talks with Roger Simmons, president and Chief Operating Officer of Crossinculture, a consulting firm with extensive experience in providing cultural competency training for organizations that want to improve cross-cultural awareness. This is part of a series of video conversations with thought leaders on practical solutions to help create and promote excellence in Diversity,...Read More

In this video conversation on solutions for Diversity, Equity & Inclusion in the workplace, Sylvia Dahlby, DE&I Champion at SmartSearch, talks with Larry Goldberg, Accessible Media and Technology Consultant and Former Head of Accessibility at Yahoo, and Kathy Karneth, Principal Consultant at Black Box Consulting, about how employers can upskill and leverage the talents of...Read More

Employers adopt hybrid work as a key strategy for successful talent retention during The Great Resignation.   Sylvia Dahlby, Business Development Manager, SmartSearch, interviews Nigel Hapuarachchi, Regional Director of Business Development at Acara Solutions on the ‘Great Resignation’ and how this will affect the ‘Future of Work’. All across North America, employers and employees have experienced...Read More

AI Smart by SmartSearch was designed to learn how to apply context and meaning to search criteria so it “thinks” like a recruiter, not a machine. However, like any new recruiter who joins your team, AI Smart needs to be educated on how your team likes to get the job done.     Our AI Smart...Read More

The recent launch of our new AI Smart module is the result of a collaboration between SmartSearch and Acara Solutions, an Aleron company. It’s a great example of how we work in concert with our clients to stay ahead of the curve in recruiting technology. I spoke with SmartSearch’s President & CTO, LJ Morris and...Read More

Are we there yet? JobTalk Podcast on the Candidate Experience discusses how employers can pave the road for a smooth ride on the job seeker’s journey. This week I spoke with Matt Peal, President of iMPact Business Group, about the importance of giving candidates a positive experience during the recruiting process. It’s ironic that with...Read More

Webinar recap: San Diego SHRM provides an update on State employment laws, and new legislation and offers tips and strategies for regulatory compliance.  On Wednesday, October 14, SmartSearch co-sponsored a virtual event hosted by the San Diego chapter of the Society for Human Resources Management (SHRM) featuring its annual Employment Law Update. The program kicked...Read More

Today, with millions of employees working from home during the pandemic, understanding email etiquette is more important than ever. Gone are the days of walking into someone’s office to have a brief discussion and being able to display body language to enhance the conversation no longer exists. Technology has become critically important to convey messages...Read More