It's up to recruiters and hiring managers to ensure the language barrier doesn't become an employment barrier for ESL candidates, according to an expert who says that unless spoken language skills are a key component of a role, an interview might not even be necessary. read more
ChatGPT's proliferation has been a gamechanger for automation in the recruitment industry, with vastly more candidates engaging with tech-driven hiring processes, according to SmartAI CEO Peter Stackpole. read more
Recruiters are overlooking some simple ways to make their application processes more accessible to marginalised candidates, according to representatives from four different organisations. read more
An employee's defamation claim against two former managers, who allegedly gave bad references to her prospective employer, has been struck out because of "incurable deficiencies" in her allegations. read more
An Australian researcher has taken a deep dive into technology-assisted recruitment practices, looking for ways to reduce discriminatory behaviour and outcomes. read more
Reference checks are falling out of favour, according to talent acquisition leaders, who say they slow down recruitment processes while not adding enough value to hiring decisions. read more
Recruiters that proactively adopt a new, little-known workplace screening standard can mitigate risk for their clients and themselves, and secure a competitive edge, a compliance specialist says. read more