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The Adoption Gap: Why Great Recruiting Software Fails (And How to Fix It)

by Emma Clary | December 9, 2025

You just signed on for new recruiting software. In theory, everything should flow smoother—faster job postings, better candidate tracking, unified workflows. But then reality sets in: your team i…

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AI in Recruiting Applicant Tracking System (ATS) Future of Work

Modern Applicant Tracking Systems: What to Look For in 2026

by Emma Clary | November 7, 2025

Your recruiting team is stretched thin. You’re managing hiring across multiple departments, juggling a dozen disconnected tools, and still manually chasing down interview feedback. Meanwhile,…

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AI in Recruiting Applicant Tracking System (ATS) Recruiting Automation

5 Essential Recruitment Automation Tools to Streamline Your Hiring Funnel

by Emma Clary | October 29, 2025

You’re drowning in way more applicants than usual, yet you still have to manually sort through them all. Coordinating schedules? It’s taking a dozen emails just to book one interview sl…

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Greenhouse vs. Ashby: Before choosing, read this guide

by Emma Clary | September 30, 2025

As you begin your search for hiring tech, you’ve likely encountered Greenhouse and A…

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iCIMS vs. SmartRecruiters: Is there a better alternative?

by Emma Clary | September 25, 2025

iCIMS and SmartRecruiters are

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Applicant Tracking System (ATS) News & Updates

Why TA Leaders Trust Employ: 255% ROI, 4-Month Payback

by Jordan Patterson | July 16, 2025

The hiring stakes have never been higher. TA teams are being asked to do more with less and getting tough questions from business leaders: Are we hiring fast enough? Are we hiring the right people?…

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Mastering Your Applicant Tracking System: A Complete Guide

by Emma Clary | May 2, 2025

Hiring teams can only attract the best talent by using the best tools. Furthermore, you need software that’s built for your hiring team’s unique needs. That’s where an

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Applicant Tracking System (ATS) Recruiting Automation

How to Select the Right ATS: Key Questions for Buyers

by Emma Clary | April 17, 2025

Hiring today is a high-stakes game. Talent acquisition teams are expected to deliver standout candidate experiences, meet aggressive hiring goals, and provide strategic insights to the business—a…

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Applicant Tracking System (ATS) Recruiting Automation Talent Acquisition

15 Best Applicant Tracking Systems to Add to Your Toolkit

by Emma Clary | September 23, 2024

The talent acquisition process can vary greatly depending on whether you’re part of a large internal talent acquisition team or are a one-person crew. However, one aspect teams of all sizes certa…

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