Author: Rod Smyth

I’ve been working with recruiting and staffing leaders since 1997, many of whom were serving the industry since the 1980s and I find several things interesting on things they shared about recru

In today’s fast-paced recruitment landscape, especially within the healthcare industry, speed is of the essence. The efficiency of your hiring process can make or break your chances of securing top-ti

Over the decades the rapid pace of technological evolution has revolutionized industries, establishing a new order that demands adaptation for survival and success. Recruitment, part of the agile doma

I frequently see former colleagues or connections taking it upon themselves to “Build in Public” and in my mind I’m reasonably sure that the main intended beneficiary of this activity is themselves I

Watching a movie about a famous 19th century inventor I’m reminded of the many placards on Georgian houses around Dublin. If you’re not familiar, the algorithmic architecture synonymous wi

In the busy world of recruitment, time is a currency that is always in short supply. Recruiters face the daunting task of not only discovering talent but engaging with them in meaningful ways that lea

When assessing the cost-effectiveness of recruitment advertising sources like ZipRecruiter and Indeed, it’s essential to consider not just the immediate advertising expenses but also the comprehensive

A common hiring strategy is to use screening questions to filter out candidates, under the assumption that the ones who make it through the process are truly committed to the role. However, this appro

The journey towards Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) is a complex and multidimensional one. Reflecting on my thoughts during a flight to the UK in 2000, I find myself contemplating the evolution