With the May 10, 2023, deadline for California employers to submit their pay data reports under the updated SB-1162, some are struggling to obtain the data from their applicant tracking system or accounting software in the required format dictated by the new pay transparency law.  But, for SmartSearch customers, this task is easier than most....Read More

When you think about recruiting automation, what’s the first thing that comes to mind? ATS Software? Onboarding software? Artificial Intelligence? Before you look at any hiring automation software, you need to understand the total breadth of your recruiting process and the areas of your business where you should consider applying automation. Recruitment automation software enables...Read More

How to build the right employee value proposition Employment branding is no different than marketing in that it’s all about creating value. Just like your website must appeal to prospective customers, when trying to attract top talent to your job openings, your message must be effectively communicated to make your company stand out. Recently, Acara...Read More

Since the age of the internet, job requirements and qualifications have gotten longer and longer, and now most job descriptions no longer accurately capture what a prospective candidate will actually do in the day-to-day work. This was the topic of an insightful podcast hosted by iMPact Business Group, a strategic staffing company within the information technology, accounting/finance, and...Read More

Smart Search is proud to introduce New WordPress Plug-in and Web-hosting and Design Services for their users.  These enhancements add to the ability for employers to improve the candidate experience with their brand. SmartSearch WordPress Plug-in Enhancing your employer brand and improving the candidate experience. Talent acquisition begins with an engaging and professionally branded website...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

Carlsbad, CA – September 16, 2021 – As the world starts to open back up and the need to fill open jobs increases, SmartSearch® is proud to announce a new integration with SkillSurvey’s market-leading automated reference checking solution. The partnership will enhance the hiring process for both employers and job seekers.   Companies and recruiters...Read More

On August 26th, I joined members of the Buffalo Azure Users Group for an online Teams meetup on how a global enterprise harnessed the power of Business Intelligence (BI), data collection, analytics, and reporting. Business Intelligence reporting infrastructure delivers solid, accurate information directly into the hands of the end-users, right when they need it. Looking...Read More

The staffing industry has always been about people. And that’s why, historically, hiring professionals have needed to possess excellent interpersonal, communication, and relationship-building skills in order to build rapport with hiring managers and job candidates driven by accurate hiring data. While this will continue to be the case in 2020, we cannot ignore the fact...Read More

On November 7, 2019, Meghan M. Biro, CEO, TalentCulture, led a SmartSearch SmartPractices webinar addressing the growing interest in artificial intelligence (AI) and how it impacts talent acquisition and staffing. According to a McKinsey Global Institute research report, “AI could deliver $13 trillion in annual global productivity gains by 2030.” This gain will change how...Read More