Applicant tracking systems (ATS) are becoming increasingly popular among employers as a way to streamline the hiring process and improve recruiting efficiency. These systems are designed to help companies manage and organize resumes and job applications, making it easier to identify and track the most qualified candidates. An ATS is a fantastic tool to add...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

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

Employees are the heart of every organization, and that is one of the reasons why finding the right talent is a vital function of Human Resources professionals everywhere. With that in mind, how does a company ensure that they have built relationships with talent before they have the right talent when they need them? Traditional...Read More

From the President’s Desk – December 2021 Where did the time go? If you are like me, this is a question I ask myself every December. How did an entire year pass so quickly? One theory is that as you get older, a single year becomes a smaller percentage of your total life lived, and...Read More

Importance of an SME to maximize Value from Vendors With software-as-a-service (SaaS) and the introduction of platform-as-a-service, it has become imperative that companies invest in maximizing the value of their services. Investing time and resources in having an internal employee become a Subject Matter Expert (SME) or bringing in someone who will offer immediate return...Read More

From the President’s Desk – November 2021 This year marks the 400th anniversary of Thanksgiving. It was 1621 when about 50 Pilgrims and roughly 90 members of the Wampanoag tribe celebrated that first harvest feast. I wonder if the original group of people who started the Thanksgiving tradition had even the foggiest notion that 400...Read More

From the President’s Desk – October 2021 A recent study at Columbia University rated the likelihood of turnover at organizations. It found that if you have a great company culture, your likely turnover rate is 13.9%. However, that rate jumps to 48% if your company has a poor work culture. But what is a great...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

As part of our v22 upgrades, SmartSearch is excited to offer the ability to post free organic job listings to Monster and LinkedIn. The organic job postings will enable you to extend your reach on these leading job boards and achieve greater visibility of your openings at no additional cost. This integration is significant for...Read More