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A big consulting firm’s AI solution aims to aid both recruiters and candidates

HR Brew

In August 2023, KPMG launched an internal chatbot system, Kai, short for KPMG AI, in partnership with AI vendor Paradox. With Kai, we were able to improve the recruits' experience by giving them this interface that they can interact with, and they ask questions to get information. Kai gives us an opportunity to better track that data.

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How a Google accommodations leader’s ‘disability journey’ led her to push corporate America to rethink disability inclusion

HR Brew

After holding several roles in departments including sales and marketing at Google, while also running her own HR consultancy, she transitioned into HR in 2021 before landing her current role, where she supports disabled employees with workplace accommodations, in 2023. Whats the biggest misconception people might have about your job?

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Understanding Clean Slate Laws: Impact on Employers and Background Screening

Accurate Background

While the intent of these laws is to promote fairness and reduce the barriers that individuals with criminal histories face, they also introduce a range of implications for employers, particularly in the realm of background screening. What Are Clean Slate Laws? healthcare, financial services).

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2024 HR Tech M&A Activity: A Year of Resilience and Growth

Lighthouse

If you’re an employer, check out the Awards for ideas on which solutions might be right for your needs. We did some extensive research on this topic in 2024 and recently published a report in partnership with Insperity on the topic of HR outsourcing, payroll, and SMB HR trends. We follow the team at HRTech.sg Highly respect them.

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The importance of background screening in retail 

uCheck

In fact, the sector’s average staff turnover rate was estimated to be over 50% in 2023! Fortunately, there is a way for retail leaders to streamline their recruitment process, and it comes in the form of background checks. Why are background checks important for retail workers? And neither is recruitment.

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The Worker Protection Act 2023: What does it mean for your business?

uCheck

The implementation of the Worker Protection Act 2023 places a spotlight on the responsibilities of employers to create a safe and respectful workplace environment. Staff training: You should provide every member of staff with regular training sessions that inform them of ways to recognise sexual harassment and what to do if it occurs.

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Cost per Hire for U.S. Companies Rises to $4,700, New Survey Shows

Engagedly

In fact, the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) reports that average cost per hire has jumped from $4,129 in 2019 to $4,700 in 2023 —a 14% increase. In 2023, tech companies spent around $6,000 – $8,000 per hire, while healthcare organizations saw hiring costs of $9,000 – $12,000 to secure top professionals.