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Improve your hiring-decisions with performance review analytics
Improve Your Hiring Decisions With Performance Review Analytics Leaders' adviceRecruitment

Improve Your Hiring Decisions With Performance Review Analytics

The challenges of finding the right talent have shone a spotlight on performance review analytics and its importance. By analyzing the performance data of existing employees, the key characteristics, skills, and experiences that lead to success in different roles can be identified. These valuable insights can then be used to create better targeted job descriptions, filter candidates more effectively, and, ultimately, make better hiring choices.
Erik Simins
10 July 2024
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Ghosting job applicants to become illegal in Ontario?

The practice of job ghosting by companies may soon be outlawed in Ontario. The provincial government is spearheading legislative changes to penalize exploitative employers by proposing to elevate the maximum fines for violating the Employment Standards Act (ESA) to the highest level in Canada. The proposed ESA amendments will mandate larger employers to provide application status updates to interviewed job seekers. They must also disclose in publicly advertised job postings whether a position is currently available or intended to build future candidate pipelines. ESA violations also encompass failure to pay wages, discrimination against employees for taking pregnancy or parental leave, and…

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Job Descriptions Are Full of Lies – Let’s Be Honest About Hiring
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Job Descriptions Are Full of Lies – Let’s Be Honest About Hiring

8 May 2025
It’s time to address a quiet truth in recruiting: most job descriptions are misleading. While they may help fill roles faster, they often don't reflect the reality of the position. Shifting toward more honest job descriptions is not only essential for setting proper expectations but also crucial for improving retention, trust, and overall hiring success. Recruiters today face a paradox: in an effort to compete for top talent, job descriptions are often embellished with buzzwords, vague perks, and promises that don't quite match reality. The result? A growing gap between candidate expectations and the actual experience of the role—leading to…
How AI Is Transforming SaaS Recruitment
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How AI Is Transforming SaaS Recruitment

1 May 2025
The world of recruitment is evolving fast—and AI is leading the charge. From automating repetitive tasks to personalizing candidate experiences, artificial intelligence is transforming how companies attract, assess, and hire talent. As we move forward, the integration of AI in SaaS recruitment platforms isn’t just an upgrade—it’s a competitive necessity. Here’s a breakdown of the top trends shaping AI in recruitment and the actions forward-thinking companies should be taking right now. Why AI in Recruitment is More Than Just Hype Hiring has always been a high-stakes, high-effort process. But the demands of today’s job market—massive applicant volumes, skill gaps, and…
Forget the ‘War for Talent’ – The Best Candidates Choose You
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Forget the ‘War for Talent’ – The Best Candidates Choose You

24 April 2025
We’ve all heard it before: the “war for talent” is on. But what if that battle cry is outdated? In a hiring landscape transformed by AI recruitment tools, the real winners aren’t those fighting hardest—they’re those adapting fastest. Today’s top candidates don’t respond to noise or desperation. They respond to precision, clarity, and experience. And that’s exactly what AI-powered hiring now makes possible. With automation, predictive analytics, and pre-hire screening, the game has changed—and it's time to flip the script. From Reactive to Proactive: The Shift in Hiring Strategy Traditional hiring is reactive. A role opens, you post a job,…
Beyond the Basics: How Today’s Recruiters Are Winning Top Talent
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Beyond the Basics: How Today’s Recruiters Are Winning Top Talent

10 April 2025
Hiring has never been more complex—or more critical. For recruiters focused on winning top talent, the pressure to move quickly, compete effectively, and avoid costly missteps is real. But too often, hiring teams rely on instinct, incomplete data, or legacy tools that simply don’t reflect how people work today. The result? Misaligned hires, early turnover, and processes that leave both recruiters and candidates frustrated. Today’s most effective recruiters are rethinking everything—starting with how they evaluate talent. They’re moving beyond the basics, embracing smarter, more strategic approaches to hiring. The Rise of Benchmarking in Talent Acquisition One of the most impactful…
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Still Using Resumes? Here’s Why That’s Costing You Top Talent

3 April 2025
Explore how AI-driven recruitment is transforming hiring by eliminating bias, speeding up processes, and improving decision-making.
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Balancing Strategic and Tactical HR: Insights from Elene Costan

27 March 2025
In the fast-paced world of business growth and workforce management, the role of HR has evolved dramatically, requiring leaders to strike a balance between strategic vision and tactical execution. Elene Costan, the Chief Human Resources Officer at Berje Inc., exemplifies this balance through her work, overseeing HR practices that support both the immediate needs of the business and its long-term goals. In an insightful conversation with Workwolf, Elene shared how her approach to HR has driven impactful change at Berje, helping the company scale from 130 to 190 employees and manage a global acquisition. Here, we dive into her experiences…
Why the Best Candidates Are Ignored (And How to Fix It)
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Why the Best Candidates Are Ignored (And How to Fix It)

13 March 2025
According to a report by Jobscan, 75% of resumes are never seen by a human because keyword-based ATS systems filter them out before reaching hiring managers. Many businesses rely on Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) to streamline their hiring process. However, these systems often prioritize keywords over actual qualifications, leading to missed opportunities for top talent. While ATS platforms were designed to make recruitment more efficient, they frequently end up eliminating qualified candidates who don’t fit rigid keyword criteria. The Problem: Why Keyword-Based ATS Systems Hurt Your Business Most ATS platforms scan resumes for pre-set keywords, automatically rejecting those that don’t…
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The Resume is Dead: Why Smart Hiring Needs a Major Upgrade

5 March 2025
The Hiring Crisis: Why Resumes No Longer Work Leading organizations are moving beyond resumes and adopting technology-driven solutions to identify top talent efficiently. AI-powered tools analyze thousands of data points to match candidates with job requirements based on verified skills, personality traits, and cognitive abilities. This reduces hiring bias and improves the likelihood of a successful placement, highlighting the future of data-driven hiring as a transformative force in recruitment. The Hidden Problems with Resumes Resumes may seem like a quick way to screen candidates, but they introduce major inefficiencies into the hiring process. Here’s why: 1. Resumes Are Unreliable and…
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Workwolf Recognized as a Top AI-Enhanced Recruiting Tool in Industry Roundup

4 February 2025
Workwolf is recognized as a top AI-Enhanced Recruiting Tool, streamlining hiring with automation and verified credentials.

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