--- title: Recruitment 2.0 | Kate Smedley description: Latest industry information and discussions about recruitment, talent management and HR online systems. ---  ![](https://blog.advorto.com/hs-fs/hubfs/logo-final-RGB-letterbox.jpg?width=499&name=logo-final-RGB-letterbox.jpg "logo-final-RGB-letterbox.jpg") - +44 (0) 1285 883 900 - [Contact us](https://www.kallidus.com/contact-us/) - [Try now](https://comms.kallidus.com/recruit-free-trial-0) - [Home](https://www.kallidus.com/) - [Product](https://www.kallidus.com/recruit/) - [Resources](https://www.kallidus.com/resources/) - [Contact us](https://www.kallidus.com/contact-us/) # [Recruitment 2.0](https://blog.advorto.com/recruitment20) ## Kate Smedley ### Recent Posts ## [From The GDPR To The Gig Economy : Is HR Prepared For Change?](https://blog.advorto.com/recruitment20/from-the-gdpr-to-the-gig-economy-hr-change) Posted by [Kate Smedley](https://blog.advorto.com/recruitment20/author/kate-smedley) on 8 Feb 2018 As 2018 unfolds, employers are set to see some significant changes to requirements affecting data protection, the definition of an ‘employee’ – and that’s not forgetting Brexit. [Read More](https://blog.advorto.com/recruitment20/from-the-gdpr-to-the-gig-economy-hr-change) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.advorto.com/recruitment20/from-the-gdpr-to-the-gig-economy-hr-change#comments-listing) Topics: [industry-article](https://blog.advorto.com/recruitment20/topic/industry-article) ## [6 Tips To Get The Most From Your ATS](https://blog.advorto.com/recruitment20/6-tips-to-get-the-most-from-your-ats) Posted by [Kate Smedley](https://blog.advorto.com/recruitment20/author/kate-smedley) on 6 Feb 2018 For hiring teams new to HR technology, harnessing the benefits your ATS brings to your recruitment process is a priority. [Read More](https://blog.advorto.com/recruitment20/6-tips-to-get-the-most-from-your-ats) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.advorto.com/recruitment20/6-tips-to-get-the-most-from-your-ats#comments-listing) Topics: [HR software](https://blog.advorto.com/recruitment20/topic/hr-software) ## [How To Hold On To The Talent In Your Pipeline](https://blog.advorto.com/recruitment20/how-to-hold-on-to-the-talent-in-your-pipeline) Posted by [Kate Smedley](https://blog.advorto.com/recruitment20/author/kate-smedley) on 1 Feb 2018 Within a couple of days of posting your job your talent pipeline is looking healthy – but by the time you reach the interview stages, candidates are abandoning their job application in droves (and let’s not even mention job acceptance levels). [Read More](https://blog.advorto.com/recruitment20/how-to-hold-on-to-the-talent-in-your-pipeline) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.advorto.com/recruitment20/how-to-hold-on-to-the-talent-in-your-pipeline#comments-listing) Topics: [HR software](https://blog.advorto.com/recruitment20/topic/hr-software) ## [7 Recruitment Lessons From Your Competition](https://blog.advorto.com/recruitment20/7-recruitment-lessons-from-your-competition) Posted by [Kate Smedley](https://blog.advorto.com/recruitment20/author/kate-smedley) on 30 Jan 2018 If you’re looking for inspiration to improve your hiring process, the answer may lie in your competition and the recruitment lessons they can offer you. [Read More](https://blog.advorto.com/recruitment20/7-recruitment-lessons-from-your-competition) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.advorto.com/recruitment20/7-recruitment-lessons-from-your-competition#comments-listing) Topics: [HR software](https://blog.advorto.com/recruitment20/topic/hr-software) ## [HR & AI : The Perfect Collaboration?](https://blog.advorto.com/recruitment20/hr-ai-the-perfect-collaboration) Posted by [Kate Smedley](https://blog.advorto.com/recruitment20/author/kate-smedley) on 26 Jan 2018 Tech solutions for HR are getting smarter, requiring a more innovative and agile approach from employers to respond effectively to almost constant change. New research from Accenture[\[1\]](https://blog.advorto.com/recruitment20/author/kate-smedley#_ftn1) suggests that business success will depend on ongoing collaboration between people and technology, to drive efficiencies and innovation.   [Read More](https://blog.advorto.com/recruitment20/hr-ai-the-perfect-collaboration) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.advorto.com/recruitment20/hr-ai-the-perfect-collaboration#comments-listing) Topics: [industry-article](https://blog.advorto.com/recruitment20/topic/industry-article) ## [The Right Way To Reject Your Candidates](https://blog.advorto.com/recruitment20/the-right-way-to-reject-your-candidates) Posted by [Kate Smedley](https://blog.advorto.com/recruitment20/author/kate-smedley) on 24 Jan 2018 When it comes to the job search, the first impressions that qualified candidates have of your brand count – but so do the last.   [Read More](https://blog.advorto.com/recruitment20/the-right-way-to-reject-your-candidates) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.advorto.com/recruitment20/the-right-way-to-reject-your-candidates#comments-listing) Topics: [talent engagement](https://blog.advorto.com/recruitment20/topic/talent-engagement) ## [5 Signs You Need To Change Your Hiring Process](https://blog.advorto.com/recruitment20/5-signs-you-need-to-change-your-hiring-process) Posted by [Kate Smedley](https://blog.advorto.com/recruitment20/author/kate-smedley) on 22 Jan 2018 A much needed change in recruitment methods is long overdue - that’s according to LinkedIn’s latest Global Recruiting Trends survey which describes today’s hiring processes as ‘transactional’ and 'repetitive'.   [Read More](https://blog.advorto.com/recruitment20/5-signs-you-need-to-change-your-hiring-process) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.advorto.com/recruitment20/5-signs-you-need-to-change-your-hiring-process#comments-listing) Topics: [talent engagement](https://blog.advorto.com/recruitment20/topic/talent-engagement) ## [How To Meet Your Recruitment Priorities With An ATS](https://blog.advorto.com/recruitment20/how-to-meet-your-recruitment-priorities-with-an-ats) Posted by [Kate Smedley](https://blog.advorto.com/recruitment20/author/kate-smedley) on 17 Jan 2018 [![](https://blog.advorto.com/hubfs/images/HR%20Software%20Problems.jpg)](https://blog.advorto.com/recruitment20/how-to-meet-your-recruitment-priorities-with-an-ats) Traditionally, January often means a surge in job applicants for employers – an often welcome trend for hiring teams facing a talent shortage. This year, it isn’t helping to resolve that challenge. Nearly three quarters of organisations are now facing a lack of relevant candidates for their vacancies according to research from CV Library, which is affecting their recruitment priorities[\[1\]](https://blog.advorto.com/recruitment20/author/kate-smedley#_ftn1). [Read More](https://blog.advorto.com/recruitment20/how-to-meet-your-recruitment-priorities-with-an-ats) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.advorto.com/recruitment20/how-to-meet-your-recruitment-priorities-with-an-ats#comments-listing) Topics: [HR software](https://blog.advorto.com/recruitment20/topic/hr-software) ## [3 Talent Acquisition Tips You May Be Overlooking](https://blog.advorto.com/recruitment20/3-talent-acquisition-tips-you-may-be-overlooking) Posted by [Kate Smedley](https://blog.advorto.com/recruitment20/author/kate-smedley) on 4 Jan 2018 [![](https://blog.advorto.com/hubfs/images/Recruitment.jpg)](https://blog.advorto.com/recruitment20/3-talent-acquisition-tips-you-may-be-overlooking) In order to develop a competitive edge in talent acquisition, employers seek out alternative sources and strategies to bridge the skills gaps in their businesses. [Read More](https://blog.advorto.com/recruitment20/3-talent-acquisition-tips-you-may-be-overlooking) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.advorto.com/recruitment20/3-talent-acquisition-tips-you-may-be-overlooking#comments-listing) Topics: [HR software](https://blog.advorto.com/recruitment20/topic/hr-software) ## [Friday 22nd December 2017 - Recruitment Roundup](https://blog.advorto.com/recruitment20/friday-22nd-december-2017-recruitment-roundup) Posted by [Kate Smedley](https://blog.advorto.com/recruitment20/author/kate-smedley) on 22 Dec 2017 [![](https://blog.advorto.com/hubfs/images/Christmas_R-up.jpg)](https://blog.advorto.com/recruitment20/friday-22nd-december-2017-recruitment-roundup) This week’s recruitment roundup features 5 recruitment tips from Santa, 34 of the worst ever holiday gifts from co-workers and asks, will you be hiring for 2018’s most in-demand skill?   [Read More](https://blog.advorto.com/recruitment20/friday-22nd-december-2017-recruitment-roundup) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.advorto.com/recruitment20/friday-22nd-december-2017-recruitment-roundup#comments-listing) Topics: [recruitment-roundup](https://blog.advorto.com/recruitment20/topic/recruitment-roundup) [All posts](https://blog.advorto.com/recruitment20/all) [Next](https://blog.advorto.com/recruitment20/author/kate-smedley/page/2) ## About [Recruitment 2.0](https://blog.advorto.com/recruitment20) Latest industry information and discussions about recruitment, talent management and HR online systems. 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