Centralizing Talent Acquisition

Learn how and why today’s organisations are moving toward a total talent approach.
By Michael Switow
From direct sourcing, alumni referrals, RPO, and redeployment to full-time workers, freelancers, SOWs, interns, and robots, the universe of talent acquisition has never been more complicated. Contemporary HR and talent acquisition (TA) professionals now manage more than a dozen potential talent streams, with one eye on recruiting and retaining the right workforce and another on keeping costs under control.
AI as an Enabler

New tech tools can help HR improve hiring processes.
By Michael Switow
Before he joined Allegis Global Solutions, Paul Martin applied for a job at an Australian bank. He thought he was more than qualified for the role, but months went by without any word from the company. After four months, Martin received an automated email stating that he did not get the role. As an HR professional, he understood the requisition was closed and that companies use automated technologies to reply to applicants. But the fact that a formatted letter was the only communication he received left a bitter aftertaste.
Assessing Assessments

The benefits and challenges of integrating testing into the hiring process.
By Michael Switow
Although the world of assessing talent has been upended by new digital technologies and the proliferation of smartphones, the rate and manner in which HR departments are adapting varies greatly from company to company.
Improving the Candidate Experience

A trio of strategies organisations can leverage to attract top talent.
By Michael Switow
Most HR professionals say that it’s harder to recruit candidates now than it was a year ago. In fact, the two issues most likely to keep HR leaders up at night, according to a global survey commissioned by Korn Ferry Futurestep, are quality of hire and competition for talent.
The Role of the Recruiter

Three trends impacting how HR teams approach talent acquisition.
By Michael Switow
Set against a backdrop of a global war for talent—and leveraging 21st century tools such as smart data, targeted communication, machine learning, and gamification—talent acquisition teams increasingly customise the candidate experience in order to create more successful outcomes.
Editor’s Letter: A Closer Look – APAC

By Debbie Bolla
This year’s HRO Today APAC Forum in Hong Kong was redesigned to enhance collaboration, learning, and best practice sharing. This workshop-based approach focused on problem-solving in order to help executives “Drive Corporate Strategy.”
If you were unable to attend the Forum, this special digital supplement will provide you with some of the solutions you missed.
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