--- title: Recruitment 2.0 | Kate Smedley (2) description: Latest industry information and discussions about recruitment, talent management and HR online systems. (2) ---  ![](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 ## [Top 10 HR & Recruitment Blogs For 2017](https://blog.advorto.com/recruitment20/top-10-hr-recruitment-blogs-for-2017) Posted by [Kate Smedley](https://blog.advorto.com/recruitment20/author/kate-smedley) on 20 Dec 2017 [![](https://blog.advorto.com/hubfs/images/Top_10.jpg)](https://blog.advorto.com/recruitment20/top-10-hr-recruitment-blogs-for-2017) A huge thanks to our subscribers and regular readers as this year we were named in the Top 100 Recruitment Blogs! [Read More](https://blog.advorto.com/recruitment20/top-10-hr-recruitment-blogs-for-2017) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.advorto.com/recruitment20/top-10-hr-recruitment-blogs-for-2017#comments-listing) Topics: [HR software](https://blog.advorto.com/recruitment20/topic/hr-software) ## [4 Benefits of AI In Recruitment](https://blog.advorto.com/recruitment20/4-recruitment-benefits-of-automation-ai) Posted by [Kate Smedley](https://blog.advorto.com/recruitment20/author/kate-smedley) on 19 Dec 2017 [![](https://blog.advorto.com/hubfs/images/ATS.jpg)](https://blog.advorto.com/recruitment20/4-recruitment-benefits-of-automation-ai) A report from the McKinsey Institute suggests that AI will be responsible for the automation of 800 million jobs globally by 2030, affecting 20% of the UK workforce. Artificial intelligence is, however, also regarded as the ‘biggest commercial opportunity’ for today’s economy. Predictions suggest it could add 10% (c£232 billion) to UK GDP by 2030. [Read More](https://blog.advorto.com/recruitment20/4-recruitment-benefits-of-automation-ai) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.advorto.com/recruitment20/4-recruitment-benefits-of-automation-ai#comments-listing) Topics: [HR software](https://blog.advorto.com/recruitment20/topic/hr-software) ## [How To Attract Talent In A Candidate Scarce Market](https://blog.advorto.com/recruitment20/how-to-attract-talent-in-a-candidate-scarce-market) Posted by [Kate Smedley](https://blog.advorto.com/recruitment20/author/kate-smedley) on 18 Dec 2017 [![](https://blog.advorto.com/hubfs/images/Job_Openings.jpg)](https://blog.advorto.com/recruitment20/how-to-attract-talent-in-a-candidate-scarce-market) Last week’s further fall in unemployment prompted REC chief executive Kevin Green to warn HR and recruiters of a ‘candidate scarce’ market in the New Year. [Read More](https://blog.advorto.com/recruitment20/how-to-attract-talent-in-a-candidate-scarce-market) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.advorto.com/recruitment20/how-to-attract-talent-in-a-candidate-scarce-market#comments-listing) Topics: [talent engagement](https://blog.advorto.com/recruitment20/topic/talent-engagement) ## [Friday 15th December 2017 - Recruitment Roundup](https://blog.advorto.com/recruitment20/friday-15th-december-2017-recruitment-roundup) Posted by [Kate Smedley](https://blog.advorto.com/recruitment20/author/kate-smedley) on 15 Dec 2017 [![](https://blog.advorto.com/hubfs/images/Office_Party.jpg)](https://blog.advorto.com/recruitment20/friday-15th-december-2017-recruitment-roundup) This week’s recruitment roundup reveals that one in four people dread the office Christmas party, unemployment has fallen to another record low and asks - could your next boss be an algorithm? [Read More](https://blog.advorto.com/recruitment20/friday-15th-december-2017-recruitment-roundup) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.advorto.com/recruitment20/friday-15th-december-2017-recruitment-roundup#comments-listing) Topics: [recruitment-roundup](https://blog.advorto.com/recruitment20/topic/recruitment-roundup) ## [7 Essential Recruitment Trends For 2018](https://blog.advorto.com/recruitment20/7-essential-recruitment-trends-for-2018) Posted by [Kate Smedley](https://blog.advorto.com/recruitment20/author/kate-smedley) on 13 Dec 2017 [![](https://blog.advorto.com/hubfs/images/Recruiting.jpg)](https://blog.advorto.com/recruitment20/7-essential-recruitment-trends-for-2018) What recruitment trends will help, or hinder, your success in attracting, hiring and retaining talent as we move into 2018? [Read More](https://blog.advorto.com/recruitment20/7-essential-recruitment-trends-for-2018) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.advorto.com/recruitment20/7-essential-recruitment-trends-for-2018#comments-listing) Topics: [talent engagement](https://blog.advorto.com/recruitment20/topic/talent-engagement) ## [Developing A High Impact Talent Acquisition Function](https://blog.advorto.com/recruitment20/developing-a-high-impact-talent-acquisition-function) Posted by [Kate Smedley](https://blog.advorto.com/recruitment20/author/kate-smedley) on 12 Dec 2017 [![](https://blog.advorto.com/hubfs/images/Talent_Acquisition_3.jpg)](https://blog.advorto.com/recruitment20/developing-a-high-impact-talent-acquisition-function) The skills shortage remains the primary concern of talent leaders and the biggest threat to a successful talent acquisition strategy, affecting both productivity and profit, according to a recent survey[\[1\]](https://blog.advorto.com/recruitment20/author/kate-smedley/page/2#_ftn1). [Read More](https://blog.advorto.com/recruitment20/developing-a-high-impact-talent-acquisition-function) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.advorto.com/recruitment20/developing-a-high-impact-talent-acquisition-function#comments-listing) Topics: [HR software](https://blog.advorto.com/recruitment20/topic/hr-software) ## [Kallidus Acquires Advorto](https://blog.advorto.com/recruitment20/kallidus-acquires-advorto) Posted by [Kate Smedley](https://blog.advorto.com/recruitment20/author/kate-smedley) on 31 Oct 2017 [![](https://blog.advorto.com/hubfs/images/Recruitment_Software.jpg)](https://blog.advorto.com/recruitment20/kallidus-acquires-advorto) We’re pleased to announce that Kallidus ([www.kallidus.com](https://www.kallidus.com/)), a leading UK provider of talent and learning management solutions, has acquired Advorto to support the next stage of its growth strategy. [Read More](https://blog.advorto.com/recruitment20/kallidus-acquires-advorto) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.advorto.com/recruitment20/kallidus-acquires-advorto#comments-listing) Topics: [HR software](https://blog.advorto.com/recruitment20/topic/hr-software) ## [Friday 20th October - Recruitment Roundup](https://blog.advorto.com/recruitment20/friday-20th-october-recruitment-roundup) Posted by [Kate Smedley](https://blog.advorto.com/recruitment20/author/kate-smedley) on 20 Oct 2017 [![](https://blog.advorto.com/hubfs/images/Top%2020.jpg)](https://blog.advorto.com/recruitment20/friday-20th-october-recruitment-roundup) Today’s recruitment roundup reveals the world’s best employers for 2017, the news that UK unemployment has fallen again – and the real reason your staff aren’t performing. [Read More](https://blog.advorto.com/recruitment20/friday-20th-october-recruitment-roundup) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.advorto.com/recruitment20/friday-20th-october-recruitment-roundup#comments-listing) Topics: [recruitment-roundup](https://blog.advorto.com/recruitment20/topic/recruitment-roundup) ## [Friday 13th October 2017 - Recruitment Roundup](https://blog.advorto.com/recruitment20/friday-13th-october-2017-recruitment-roundup) Posted by [Kate Smedley](https://blog.advorto.com/recruitment20/author/kate-smedley) on 13 Oct 2017 [![](https://blog.advorto.com/hubfs/images/Annoying%20Office%20Phrases.jpg)](https://blog.advorto.com/recruitment20/friday-13th-october-2017-recruitment-roundup) Today’s recruitment roundup reveals the 9 most annoying office phrases, the top 10 UK locations for a pay rise and the huge growth of AI jobs in the UK. [Read More](https://blog.advorto.com/recruitment20/friday-13th-october-2017-recruitment-roundup) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.advorto.com/recruitment20/friday-13th-october-2017-recruitment-roundup#comments-listing) Topics: [recruitment-roundup](https://blog.advorto.com/recruitment20/topic/recruitment-roundup) ## [Friday 6th October 2017 - Recruitment Roundup](https://blog.advorto.com/recruitment20/friday-6th-october-2017-recruitment-roundup) Posted by [Kate Smedley](https://blog.advorto.com/recruitment20/author/kate-smedley) on 6 Oct 2017 [![](https://blog.advorto.com/hubfs/images/Bad%20Job%20Descriptions.jpg)](https://blog.advorto.com/recruitment20/friday-6th-october-2017-recruitment-roundup) Today’s recruitment roundup reveals 15 science backed tips for your job descriptions, the best UK region for recruitment right now and how to differentiate between Robocop and Snotbot. 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