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ThriveMap Co-Founder Chris Platts Joins UK Government APPG on Modernising Employment
We’re excited to announce that Chris Platts, Co-founder of ThriveMap, has been appointed to the Expert Panel on the UK’s Modernising Employment APPG. This cross-party initiative brings together Members of Parliament, industry experts, and leaders to help the UK become the world’s most attractive labour market. The “Faster Hiring” Expert Panel will focus on making […]
10 Big Reasons Why Recruiters Use Pre-Hire Assessments
1. Improved Quality of Hire 2. Reduced Employee Turnover 3. Increased Efficiency in the Hiring Process 4. Data-Driven Hiring Decisions 5. Consistency and Fairness in Hiring 6. Improved Candidate Experience 7. Cost Reduction 8. Compliance with Legal and Ethical Standards 9. Cultural Fit and Team Compatibility 10. Reduced Training and Onboarding Time
The Great Recruitment Shift: The Industry Isn’t Ready
The recruitment market is standing at the edge of a major transformation. Technology is advancing at lightning speed, promising to reshape how we attract, screen, and hire talent. But despite this, the industry is struggling to keep up. There’s a storm brewing, and while it offers the chance to revolutionize recruitment, many are clinging to […]
How ArcBest is hiring Data Input Specialists with ThriveMap
At ThriveMap, we love seeing our tools tackle real-world recruitment challenges. ArcBest, a multibillion-pound logistics provider, is a prime example. After successfully using our pre-hire assessments for Dock Workers and Operations Supervisors, they saw the potential to apply the same approach for Data Input Specialists—a crucial, detail-oriented role. Here’s how we’re helping ArcBest find the […]
The Future of AI in Recruitment Technology: It’s Not About Buying AI Tools
Everyone’s talking about AI, but let’s be clear: the future of AI in recruitment won’t be about buying standalone “AI solutions.” Instead, AI will quietly integrate into every tool you already use. It won’t be a separate thing—it’ll be everywhere, helping you do more with less effort. AI Will Be Embedded, Not an Add-On Right […]
Job Simulation Assessments: The future of better entry-level hiring
Times, they are a-changin’. The way we recruit—and the way candidates apply—is evolving rapidly. ‘One-click apply’ and AI tools allow applicants to fire off hundreds of CVs in seconds, and this means that many entry-level roles are overwhelmed with applications. So how do you, the recruiter, adapt and still deliver an excellent candidate experience that’s […]
Mitie leverages ThriveMap’s Realistic Job Assessments to recruit Prison Correction Officers
Mitie, one of the UK’s leading facilities management and service providers, has appointed ThriveMap to design and build a bespoke Realistic Job Assessment to support the need to rapidly fill a large number of Prison Correction Officers within HM Prison Service. The challenge: High-volume recruitment with precision The role of a Prison Correction Officer demands […]
Woo-hoo! We’ve Been Nominated for Two IHR Awards!
Okay, so maybe that headline gives away the big news, but we’re too excited to play it cool. We’re absolutely thrilled to share that ThriveMap customers have been nominated for not one, but TWO In-House Recruitment (IHR) Awards for best candidate assessment. It’s the award we’ve had our eyes on, and we’re delighted that our […]
Enhancing entry-level hiring with Realistic Job Assessments at goeasy
goeasy, a leading provider of consumer loans in Canada, aimed to transform their entry-level hiring process and selected ThriveMap’s pre-hire assessment tools. In this interview, Mark Michel, goeasy’s Retail Talent Acquisition Manager shares how incorporating Realistic Job Assessments into their entry-level hiring process has transformed their recruitment strategy. Here’s what he had to say: Q: […]