CAB Conversations: What TA Pros Told Us (And What We’re Doing Next)
Employ’s recent Customer Advisory Board brought together talent‑acquisition leaders to surface the real pain points they face. Participants highlighted an oversaturation of recruiting tools, the need for AI that integrates seamlessly and earns trust, and the fact that hiring processes differ dramatically across industries. Candidate fraud emerged as a hidden risk that many teams can’t measure, while the demand for more personal, reliable support grew louder. The insights are already shaping Employ’s product roadmap, from industry‑specific AI models to gamified skill simulations and tighter partnership approaches.
Filtering Out the Fraud: How to Recognize Fake Candidates During the Hiring Process
Recruiters face a growing threat of fraudulent candidates, with Gartner projecting one in four applicants could be fake by 2028. The article outlines ten red‑flags—from overly polished resumes and inconsistent contact details to video‑interview avoidance and weak assessment results—that signal...
Leveling Up: What the Latest Lever Product Enhancements Mean for Your Team
Lever unveiled a suite of design enhancements aimed at streamlining the recruiting workflow. The updates include a modernized interface with higher contrast and cleaner navigation, a drag‑and‑drop job posting editor, smarter application‑question controls, and a refreshed Automations Hub with search...
The Referral Advantage: Turning Employees Into Your Best Hiring Source
Employee referral programs remain dramatically under‑utilized, representing just 7.5% of hires in 2025 despite their proven advantages. Referred candidates typically deliver higher quality, faster time‑to‑hire, stronger cultural fit, and longer tenure, while lowering overall cost‑per‑hire. The article outlines eight core...
Debunking 7 Common Applicant Tracking System Myths
The article dismantles seven persistent myths surrounding applicant tracking systems, clarifying that AI supports rather than replaces human recruiters, and that ATS tools are valuable for organizations of any size. It explains that applications remain searchable, outreach can be personalized...
AI You Can Trust, Insights You Can Use: Lever’s Latest Innovations, Built for Confident Hiring
Lever unveiled a suite of AI‑driven hiring tools designed around trust and actionable insight. The platform now leverages IBM’s watsonx for built‑in governance, offering transparent recommendations and bias monitoring. New features like the AI Screening Companion and automated early assessments...
How to Improve Company Culture and Attract Better Candidates
Company culture has become a decisive factor in attracting, retaining, and energizing talent. The article outlines four proven strategies—defining mission/vision/values, frequent recognition, robust learning and development, and continuous feedback—to build lasting cultural strength. It emphasizes that talent acquisition teams are...