As the digital age continues to automate how we screen, hire, and onboard...Read More

Believe it or not, some staffing and recruitment agencies are still using an Excel document to keep track of their candidates, clients, hires, and billing. While Excel will always be a useful tool, there are much better platforms out there now for staffing companies. There are countless recruiting software services, such as Applicant Tracking Systems...Read More

Many tech companies are promoting how Artificial Intelligence will change our lives. However, it is difficult to understand how AI can effectively reduce our workload. For talent sourcing and human resources, there is one opportunity that is more of a low-hanging fruit for implementing AI.  This opportunity is in the use of AI-powered chatbots during...Read More

Recruiting automation continues to gain popularity in talent acquisition, transforming how organizations attract, assess, and hire candidates.  However, despite its many advantages, there are still several misconceptions surrounding recruiting automation, recruiting automation software, and how to measure the impact of automation.  In this blog post, we will challenge the top five common misconceptions surrounding recruitment...Read More

An effective Diversity Equity and Inclusion (DEI) strategy for staffing solutions requires more than just a personalized candidate experience. Employer need to evaluate the entire recruiting and talent acquisition lifecycle. An important first step is to look at talent sourcing from the perspective of skill matching.  A Harvard Business Review study revealed that 80% of...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

While using Artificial Intelligence in talent acquisition is not new, as of February 2023 will be a monumental year for its implementation within the talent acquisition field. ChatGPT, a revolutionary chatbot platform, achieved incredible success during its initial launch, with an unprecedented number of users signing up for the platform in five days. Over one...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

While Artificial Intelligence has been around for quite some time, many Recruiters and HR Managers wonder how artificial intelligence can help them in their recruitment efforts. Some even wonder if it’s real or just a buzzword! When it comes to recruitment, Artificial Intelligence is most definitely ‘real’ and can impact your recruitment efforts in ‘real’...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