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Revolutionary software and hardware advancements have given birth to a galaxy of technology ‘stars’ that perform human tasks with greater efficiency than even humans themselves. Predictive hiring technology is a great example. It has many professionals in HR and elsewhere asking: Is automation going to put me out of work? The answer is no. A recent article published in McKinsey Quarterly examined the topic of automation technologies with some comforting results for workers in every sector: “Even when machines do take over some human activities in an occupation, this does not necessarily spell the end of the jobs in that… Read More
When business owners and hiring managers sleep, they dream of talking to intelligent, skilled candidates who have talent and drive and who understand their company’s corporate culture. Then they wake up to the reality: in today’s marketplace the best candidates have their pick of which organisation to work for. This begs the question, “How can I target great applicants in my recruiting efforts and not get swallowed up by the process?” It’s a good question, and one Team Expr3ss! wants to help answer. Predictive Hiring Technology Repairs Recruitment’s Image & Success Recruitment is not a popular topic in most… Read More
“I wished I’d never hired that person!” This is a common complaint we hear from business owners who settle for second best because they don’t want to get caught up in the seemingly endless cycle of résumés, phone calls, and interviews, not to mention the endless flow of money into recruitment adverts and employee training. Choose Wisely or Pay the Price The Expr3ss! team has reported to you previously on the high price tag of bad staffing practices. We’ve uncovered even more essential bottom line intel: a Harvard study contends that never hiring a toxic worker or getting rid of… Read More
Millennials are frequently in the spotlight when it comes to recruitment. Adjusting to what is soon to be the largest segment of workers, employers are struggling to understand the hopes and expectations of this generation. They include: Prioritising work/life balance over financial reward Accelerated career progression Skills improvement opportunities A desire to work overseas And, perhaps unexpectedly The opportunity to work with older generations Putting a high value on being mentored (Source: PwC) The value of older workers is clearly appreciated by employees, but employers who may not be aware of the best way to reach this rich… Read More
According to an article in Inc. Magazine, open positions in companies, thanks to the ease of electronic applications, can draw as many as 250 resumes. As a result, HR professionals are drowning in candidates. Predictive hiring technology (PHT) can be their life preserver. PHT lets software take over the heavy lifting in HR. It reviews job applications quickly and efficiently, saving both time and money. 3 Ways Predictive Analytics Front-Loads Hiring Expr3ss! counsels clients to rely on predictive analytics in the pre-employment hiring process. It offers three key benefits: Improves the quality of hires – Predictive analytics assess a candidate’s… Read More
Expr3ss! knows that when it comes to staffing and recruitment, a single goal is shared by companies of all sizes: to hire the “best of the best”. When selecting employees, however, too many businesses are laser-focused on an applicant’s skill set. That’s a mistake, as skills are just part of the equation. Why does Expr3ss! endorse turning things around and hire for attitude, train for skills? In this article, we look at the importance of attitude in the workplace and how it can enhance or undermine the value of even the most skilled worker. 5 Reasons 46% of New Hires Failed… Read More
If imitation is, indeed, the highest form of flattery. All of us at Expr3ss! are extremely flattered to learn that companies worldwide are following our lead and using technology to identify top candidates based on proven algorithms, to increase productivity and profitability and to reduce expensive employee “churn”. Expr3ss! sees a Kindred Biz Spirit in US business Pal’s. Recently, the Harvard Business Review published an article on an American fast-food chain called Pal’s Sudden Service. While many things contribute to the success of Pal’s, its focus on hiring the right employees has led to great things. With a dedicated and… Read More
This past February, Expr3ss! welcomed some of Australia’s best-loved businesses into our 7-Day Club. It’s not an exclusive club. Quite the contrary. Anyone can become a member when they reduce time-to-hire to 7 days or less. Does that goal sound impossible? It’s not. In this article, we share good news from the frontlines of recruiting in Australia and insights that can help you take back control of your own recruitment. Expr3ss! Solves Too Much of a Good Thing With the Internet bringing literally millions of new talent to the pool, finding good applicants has become easier. What has become more difficult… Read More
At Expr3ss!, we know that time is a precious commodity, and, in our experience, investing time to work on, rather than in, a business pays huge dividends. That’s why we’ve spent a decade working with hundreds of Australian companies to help them save time. We streamline staff selection processes and find ways to accelerate efficiencies, while simultaneously taking our clients to the next level of business success. The key is innovation. Simon Raik-Allen, the Chief Technology Officer of MYOB, wrote recently that everyone wants to be innovative. Unfortunately for small or mid-sized business owners whose staff resources may be as… Read More