--- title: Recruitment 2.0 | Kate Smedley (30) description: Latest industry information and discussions about recruitment, talent management and HR online systems. (30) ---  ![](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 ## [Does HR Only Have Itself To Blame For The Skills Shortage?](https://blog.advorto.com/recruitment20/does-hr-only-have-itself-to-blame-for-the-skills-shortage) Posted by [Kate Smedley](https://blog.advorto.com/recruitment20/author/kate-smedley) on 24 Mar 2016 [![](https://blog.advorto.com/hubfs/Gender_Pay_Gap.jpg)](https://blog.advorto.com/recruitment20/does-hr-only-have-itself-to-blame-for-the-skills-shortage) The growing furore over the gender pay gap in the UK has identified a fundamental issue affecting the skills shortage. HR is at risk of making it difficult or, at times, impossible to attract the talent it needs to meet business objectives. [Read More](https://blog.advorto.com/recruitment20/does-hr-only-have-itself-to-blame-for-the-skills-shortage) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.advorto.com/recruitment20/does-hr-only-have-itself-to-blame-for-the-skills-shortage#comments-listing) Topics: [Rants](https://blog.advorto.com/recruitment20/topic/rants) ## [Is A Bigger Salary The Only Way To Retain Graduate Talent?](https://blog.advorto.com/recruitment20/is-a-bigger-salary-the-only-way-to-retain-graduate-talent) Posted by [Kate Smedley](https://blog.advorto.com/recruitment20/author/kate-smedley) on 23 Mar 2016 [![](https://blog.advorto.com/hubfs/Graduate_Pay.jpg)](https://blog.advorto.com/recruitment20/is-a-bigger-salary-the-only-way-to-retain-graduate-talent) Attracting and retaining the best available graduate talent will become more problematic for employers as the skills gap widens in sectors such as tech and engineering. The Association of Graduate Recruiters [(AGR)](http://www.cipd.co.uk/pm/peoplemanagement/b/weblog/archive/2016/03/01/internships-key-to-retaining-top-talent-finds-report.aspx) has found that just under 10% of graduates leave within a year of completing their initial training programme. Over 90% of employers lose graduate talent to a competitor offering a higher salary.  [Read More](https://blog.advorto.com/recruitment20/is-a-bigger-salary-the-only-way-to-retain-graduate-talent) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.advorto.com/recruitment20/is-a-bigger-salary-the-only-way-to-retain-graduate-talent#comments-listing) Topics: [graduate recruitment](https://blog.advorto.com/recruitment20/topic/graduate-recruitment) ## [Why Nobody Cares About Talent Acquisition](https://blog.advorto.com/recruitment20/why-nobody-cares-about-talent-acquisition) Posted by [Kate Smedley](https://blog.advorto.com/recruitment20/author/kate-smedley) on 22 Mar 2016 [![](https://blog.advorto.com/hubfs/images/Bad_Hire.jpg)](https://blog.advorto.com/recruitment20/why-nobody-cares-about-talent-acquisition) Nobody cares about talent acquisition. That’s the only conclusion we can draw after the latest survey from the Office Of National Statistics [(ONS)](https://www.ons.gov.uk/employmentandlabourmarket/peopleinwork/employmentandemployeetypes/articles/analysisoftheuklabourmarketestimatesofskillsmismatchusingmeasuresofoverandundereducation/2015) found that nearly one in three workers are in the wrong job. [Read More](https://blog.advorto.com/recruitment20/why-nobody-cares-about-talent-acquisition) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.advorto.com/recruitment20/why-nobody-cares-about-talent-acquisition#comments-listing) Topics: [HR software](https://blog.advorto.com/recruitment20/topic/hr-software) ## [Friday 18th March - Recruitment Roundup](https://blog.advorto.com/recruitment20/friday-18th-march-recruitment-roundup) Posted by [Kate Smedley](https://blog.advorto.com/recruitment20/author/kate-smedley) on 18 Mar 2016 [![](https://blog.advorto.com/hubfs/images/Reebok_Sweets.jpg)](https://blog.advorto.com/recruitment20/friday-18th-march-recruitment-roundup) Your weekly dose of news and blog highlights, condensed to a few links. Read on for interesting stories regarding recruiting, technology and other random topics. [Read More](https://blog.advorto.com/recruitment20/friday-18th-march-recruitment-roundup) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.advorto.com/recruitment20/friday-18th-march-recruitment-roundup#comments-listing) Topics: [recruitment-roundup](https://blog.advorto.com/recruitment20/topic/recruitment-roundup) ## [Before You Hire The Perfect Candidate, Make Sure They Are!](https://blog.advorto.com/recruitment20/before-your-hire-the-perfect-candidate-make-sure-they-are) Posted by [Kate Smedley](https://blog.advorto.com/recruitment20/author/kate-smedley) on 17 Mar 2016 [![](https://blog.advorto.com/hubfs/images/Rejected_Candidate.jpg)](https://blog.advorto.com/recruitment20/before-your-hire-the-perfect-candidate-make-sure-they-are) As it gets harder for employers to hire the talent they need, the temptation to skip background checks before formally confirming a job offer may be too much to resist. Learn from the mistakes of others. Your candidate may seem perfect but it’s essential that your hiring decision is based on more than ‘gut feel’. The Risk Advisory Group reports that CV inaccuracies and ‘blatant candidate lies’ are on the rise, up to 70% in the last year. Background checks are the vital final step in your recruitment process. [Read More](https://blog.advorto.com/recruitment20/before-your-hire-the-perfect-candidate-make-sure-they-are) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.advorto.com/recruitment20/before-your-hire-the-perfect-candidate-make-sure-they-are#comments-listing) Topics: [marketplace](https://blog.advorto.com/recruitment20/topic/marketplace) ## [7 Powerful HR Strategies To Address The Performance Management Gap](https://blog.advorto.com/recruitment20/7-powerful-hr-strategies-to-address-the-performance-management-gap) Posted by [Kate Smedley](https://blog.advorto.com/recruitment20/author/kate-smedley) on 16 Mar 2016 [![](https://blog.advorto.com/hubfs/images/Performance_Management.jpg)](https://blog.advorto.com/recruitment20/7-powerful-hr-strategies-to-address-the-performance-management-gap) A growing number of businesses are following the lead of global brands. such as Google, Accenture and Deloitte, by abandoning the performance review in favour of more regular feedback. Problems arise when HR ceases to have contact of any kind with its staff, which is the very real experience of UK workers. [Read More](https://blog.advorto.com/recruitment20/7-powerful-hr-strategies-to-address-the-performance-management-gap) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.advorto.com/recruitment20/7-powerful-hr-strategies-to-address-the-performance-management-gap#comments-listing) Topics: [Rants](https://blog.advorto.com/recruitment20/topic/rants) ## [5 Facts About Recruitment Software That Will Put You In a Good Mood](https://blog.advorto.com/recruitment20/5-facts-about-recruitment-software-that-will-put-you-in-a-good-mood) Posted by [Kate Smedley](https://blog.advorto.com/recruitment20/author/kate-smedley) on 15 Mar 2016 [![](https://blog.advorto.com/hubfs/images/Happy_HR.jpg)](https://blog.advorto.com/recruitment20/5-facts-about-recruitment-software-that-will-put-you-in-a-good-mood) HR is facing enough problems in the next few months. From a widening skills gap and the introduction of the National Living Wage to the small matter of the EU referendum, hiring managers could be forgiven for feeling overburdened. We’re here to make your life easier. If you didn’t think recruitment software could lift your mood, think again:- [Read More](https://blog.advorto.com/recruitment20/5-facts-about-recruitment-software-that-will-put-you-in-a-good-mood) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.advorto.com/recruitment20/5-facts-about-recruitment-software-that-will-put-you-in-a-good-mood#comments-listing) Topics: [HR software](https://blog.advorto.com/recruitment20/topic/hr-software) ## [Friday 11th March 2016 - Recruitment Roundup](https://blog.advorto.com/recruitment20/friday-11th-march-2016-recruitment-roundup) Posted by [Kate Smedley](https://blog.advorto.com/recruitment20/author/kate-smedley) on 11 Mar 2016 [![](https://blog.advorto.com/hubfs/images/Zero_Hour.jpg)](https://blog.advorto.com/recruitment20/friday-11th-march-2016-recruitment-roundup) Your weekly dose of news and blog highlights condensed to a few links. Read on for interesting topics regarding recruiting, technology and other random subjects. [Read More](https://blog.advorto.com/recruitment20/friday-11th-march-2016-recruitment-roundup) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.advorto.com/recruitment20/friday-11th-march-2016-recruitment-roundup#comments-listing) Topics: [recruitment-roundup](https://blog.advorto.com/recruitment20/topic/recruitment-roundup) ## [Will Graduate Recruitment Be Obsolete By 2041?](https://blog.advorto.com/recruitment20/will-graduate-recruitment-be-obsolete-by-2041) Posted by [Kate Smedley](https://blog.advorto.com/recruitment20/author/kate-smedley) on 10 Mar 2016 [![](https://blog.advorto.com/hubfs/images/Graduates.jpg)](https://blog.advorto.com/recruitment20/will-graduate-recruitment-be-obsolete-by-2041) A new survey from [CV Library](http://recruitmentbuzz.co.uk/think-graduates-can-plug-the-skills-gap-think-again/) suggests that the value of the degree is declining by 2% every year. At current levels it suggests that the degree will be obsolete by 2041 – and with it graduate recruitment. [Read More](https://blog.advorto.com/recruitment20/will-graduate-recruitment-be-obsolete-by-2041) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.advorto.com/recruitment20/will-graduate-recruitment-be-obsolete-by-2041#comments-listing) Topics: [graduate recruitment](https://blog.advorto.com/recruitment20/topic/graduate-recruitment) ## [HR & Brexit : The Debate So Far](https://blog.advorto.com/recruitment20/hr-brexit-the-debate-so-far) Posted by [Kate Smedley](https://blog.advorto.com/recruitment20/author/kate-smedley) on 9 Mar 2016 [![](https://blog.advorto.com/hubfs/images/Brexit.jpg)](https://blog.advorto.com/recruitment20/hr-brexit-the-debate-so-far) With over three months still to go, the debate over the effect Brexit might have on HR and the jobs market is being strongly contested. In this article, we look at some of the principal issues and arguments presented by each side including:- [Read More](https://blog.advorto.com/recruitment20/hr-brexit-the-debate-so-far) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.advorto.com/recruitment20/hr-brexit-the-debate-so-far#comments-listing) Topics: [industry-article](https://blog.advorto.com/recruitment20/topic/industry-article) [Previous](https://blog.advorto.com/recruitment20/author/kate-smedley/page/29) [All posts](https://blog.advorto.com/recruitment20/all) [Next](https://blog.advorto.com/recruitment20/author/kate-smedley/page/31) ## 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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