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8 Best Video Interview Software Tools to Streamline Hiring
Introduction Hiring top talent has never been more competitive, or more virtual. With distributed teams and busy schedules, video interview software has become an essential tool for recruiters, hiring managers, and HR professionals looking to evaluate candidates efficiently while delivering a great experience. In this post, we’ll cover the 8 best video interview tools, explain […]
Is your pre-hire assessment predictive of performance?
Most hiring assessments claim to be science-backed. But how many truly predict performance? From personality profiles to gamified puzzles, pre-hire assessments have exploded in popularity. But for all the bells and buzzwords, most have a fundamental problem: they aren’t actually predictive of on-the-job performance. And if they’re not measuring what success looks like in your […]
Realistic hiring, real feedback: ThriveMap’s new feature for candidate dropout insight
Every candidate dropout tells a story. But until now, most hiring teams have had no way to hear it. With ThriveMap’s new Withdrawal Reasons Capture feature, recruiters can finally get structured, real-time feedback from candidates who choose to leave the assessment process. It’s a subtle but powerful shift: turning candidate exits from black holes into […]
How ThriveMap’s new reasonable adjustments feature is setting a new benchmark for inclusive hiring
Fear, unfair practices, and a lack of transparency – these are just a few of the reasons candidates with disabilities often hesitate to apply for jobs. Despite increased awareness around workplace diversity and inclusion, the recruitment process itself remains a significant barrier for many. Few assessment platforms offer clear pathways for reasonable adjustments, and even […]
ThriveMap Shortlisted for Best Candidate Assessment & Selection Strategy at Talent Labs Awards
We’re thrilled to announce that ThriveMap, in partnership with Mitie and Equitas, has been shortlisted for the Best Candidate Assessment and Selection Strategy award at this year’s prestigious Talent Labs Awards. Why This Nomination Matters Prison officer recruitment is notoriously challenging. The role demands not only technical skills but also immense emotional resilience, situational awareness, […]
How Safelite reduced unfilled vacancies by 30,870 days annually in hard-to-fill roles
Some roles are notoriously hard to recruit. Not because the talent isn’t out there, but because what candidates think the job is… and what it actually is? Two very different things. This is especially true for operational roles like warehouse operatives, field technicians, contact centre agents, and carers, where high turnover is often viewed as […]
Becoming a Skills-Based Organisation? Here’s How ThriveMap Can Help
The way organisations hire, develop, and structure their workforce is changing. With job titles becoming less predictive of performance and traditional CVs offering limited insight, more companies are shifting towards becoming skills-based organisations. But what does that actually mean, and how do you get there? Let’s break it down and explore how ThriveMap can support […]
Inside the UK Hiring Taskforce: Why Parliament is putting recruitment in the spotlight
When 19-year-old Lewis applied for a warehouse job in Manchester, the process seemed straightforward: a quick online application form, an on-site interview, and a promise of full-time work. Three weeks in, he quit. The job was nothing like he imagined it to be. Lewis isn’t alone. Across the country, entry-level candidates are stepping into roles […]
6 mistakes to avoid when implementing work sampling assessments
Work sampling assessments can be a powerful way to predict how candidates will perform in a role—but only if they’re well designed. When implemented poorly, they can backfire, creating a frustrating experience for candidates and hiring teams alike. Let’s look at the common pitfalls when implementing work samples, what a well-executed work sample looks like, […]