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Watch the recording now and discover how AI chatbots can:Automate FAQs and free up your recruiters' time. Provide instant answers and enhance the candidate experience. Boost your employer brand and improve efficiency.➡️ Watch now: 🔎Feel like you're missing out, click here to join our AI community group and learn more.

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🌟 IHR Recruitment Awards (15th July 2025) - Share Your Story!News

Entries are now open for the 2025 IHR Awards, and it’s a brilliant opportunity to spotlight the incredible work your team has done over the past year. We’d love to support any of our customers who are thinking about entering. Whether you've delivered measurable impact, created standout candidate experiences, or built a culture that people want to be part of – this is your chance to be recognised. A few key categories include:🏆 Best Use of Technology🏆 Candidate Experience🏆 Best Place to Work🏆 Recruitment Team of the Year📌 You can browse all the award categories here: IHR Awards Categoriesand last years winners here: 2024 Winners.🗓️ Deadline to enter: 15th July🌟 Celebration for the finalists: 26th Nov🤝 We're happy to sponsor your entry and can help with shaping the submission if needed.Not sure if your story fits? Just reach out – we’d love to hear about what you’ve been working on.Let’s get your work the recognition it deserves!

16 days ago

natasha.thakkarContent Marketing and Website Manager

How to Convince Stakeholders to Invest in AI Recruitment ToolsBlog

The promise of AI in recruitment is tantalizing: faster hiring, reduced bias, and a more efficient process overall. Yet, convincing stakeholders to invest in these tools often feels like navigating a minefield of skepticism and budget constraints. How do you move beyond the buzzwords and demonstrate the tangible value of AI recruitment? Here’s a strategic approach to win over even the most hesitant stakeholders. Read more

28 days ago

natasha.thakkarContent Marketing and Website Manager

Police Scotland’s Recruitment Team is Leading the Force in AI Chatbot Innovation!

Police Scotland’s recruitment teams were spending a significant amount of time bogged down in answering repetitive candidate questions. This was taking valuable resources away from engaging with potential candidates. They recognised the need for an additional tool that would free up their recruiters to focus on what truly matters: finding the best talent for Police Scotland. Read more

natasha.thakkarContent Marketing and Website Manager

Oleeo is Award Winning Technology in 2025News

In the dynamic landscape of high-volume recruitment, your technology platform is more than just a system – it’s the engine driving your talent acquisition strategy. Winning the prestigious “Best ATS for Enterprises” award at the IHR Awards 2025 is not just a tremendous honour; it’s a powerful validation of Oleeo’s unwavering commitment to providing unparalleled scalability and reliability for organizations navigating high-volume recruitment. Read more

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Wilson Selects Oleeo’s Advanced Talent Acquisition Platform to Power Global Recruitment Strategies and Enhance Client ServiceNews

Wilson, a global leader in talent solutions, has chosen Oleeo’s AI-First Talent Acquisition platform to drive its recruitment strategy and support its expanding global client base. This strategic partnership will leverage Oleeo’s innovative technology to deliver faster, more flexible, and highly secure recruitment solutions. Read more

natasha.thakkarContent Marketing and Website Manager

Speak Their Language: How to Recruit Gen Z TalentBlog

Gen Z, the digitally native, disruption-loving, socially aware generation that’s flooding the workforce. However, if you’re still recruiting them like you did Millennials, brace yourself. Gen Z has shifted the rules of the game, and to win, you need to speak their language.Beyond the Buzzwords: Who Is Gen Z?Forget the “they’re all glued to their phones” stereotype.Here’s what defines Gen Z:Read more

natasha.thakkarContent Marketing and Website Manager

Webinar recap: Candidates using AI – Detect it, manage it, conquer it

The virtual room buzzed with anticipation. 112 attendees, a testament to the urgency of the topic, we’re ready to dissect the elephant in the recruitment room: Artificial Intelligence. Mark Lennox, co-founder of IHR, kicked off the webinar, setting the stage for a crucial discussion on how AI is reshaping the hiring landscape, not just for recruiters, but for the candidates they seek.Read more

2 months ago

natasha.thakkarContent Marketing and Website Manager

8 Essential Recruitment Reports You Need for 2025Blog

Recruitment reports are your starting point. In a world full of job boards and hiring tools, it’s easy to stick with what you know. But are those go-to platforms actually helping you reach the right candidates?Read more

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2 months ago

natasha.thakkarContent Marketing and Website Manager

Are You and Your Candidates Facing Cognitive Dissonance?

Cognitive dissonance is the psychology behind recruiter burnout when your values and behaviors are conflicted.Cognitive dissonance. It’s a phrase you might have heard, but what does it really mean? In simple terms, cognitive dissonance is the mental discomfort we feel when holding conflicting beliefs, values, or attitudes. Imagine believing you’re a kind person, but then snapping at a colleague – that internal conflict creates dissonance. In the context of hiring, this phenomenon affects both candidates and recruiters, often leading to frustration and burnout. But could AI be the solution?Read more

2 months ago

natasha.thakkarContent Marketing and Website Manager

How to Convince Stakeholders to Invest in AI Recruitment Tools

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At Oleeo, we are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible experience for all users, including those with disabilities. Our Applicant Tracking System (ATS) and candidate-facing website are designed and developed with accessibility in mind. Regular Internal TestingOur accessibility lead conducts bimonthly internal testing of our ATS and candidate side using multiple types of screen readers, including JAWS, NVDA, and Narrator. Additionally, we test with speech recognition software and various Windows accessibility features such as Magnifier and Reader Mode. Every front end developer has access to this. We use tools such as code linting and the axe tools page scanner to pick up issues during the development process. Our QC team also checks for issues such as keyboard accessibility and contrast failures as part of our regular 2 week release cycle. Involvement in the Development ProcessAccessibility is a key consideration at every stage of our development process. We incorporate a

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Webinar recap: Candidates using AI – Detect it, manage it, conquer itBlog

The virtual room buzzed with anticipation. 62 attendees, a testament to the urgency of the topic, we’re ready to dissect the elephant in the recruitment room: Artificial Intelligence. Mark Lennox, co-founder of IHR, kicked off the webinar, setting the stage for a crucial discussion on how AI is reshaping the hiring landscape, not just for recruiters, but for the candidates they seek.Read more

natasha.thakkarContent Marketing and Website Manager

Stop drowning In queries! Oleeo’s Conversational Candidate Chatbot Will Set Your Inbox FreeBlog

It’s probably fair to say your inbox is a battleground. Endless “Where’s my application?” emails, repetitive questions about benefits, and the constant barrage of “What’s the next step?” It’s exhausting, time-consuming, and frankly, it’s taking you away from the strategic work you’re meant to be doing.You didn’t get into recruitment to be a glorified FAQ bot. You’re a talent strategist, a relationship builder, a key player in shaping your company’s future. However, how can you be that when you’re constantly putting out fires? Read more

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Uncovering Hidden Talent: How to Use Boolean Search for Hard-to-Fill RolesBlog

Uncovering Hidden Talent: How to Use Boolean Search for Hard-to-Fill Roles Finding the right candidate for a difficult-to-fill role can feel like searching for a needle in a haystack. Traditional job postings and database searches often return a flood of irrelevant results, making the hiring process frustrating and time-consuming.This is where Boolean search strings come in. By using Boolean logic, recruiters and talent acquisition professionals can refine their searches, uncover hidden talent, and pinpoint the most qualified candidates—especially for niche or highly specialised roles.In this guide, we’ll break down how Boolean search works, how to create effective Boolean search strings, and provide examples to help you find top talent faster. What Is Boolean Search?Boolean search is a technique that uses specific operators (such as AND, OR, and NOT) to refine search results on search engines, LinkedIn, job boards, and databases like GitHub and Google Scholar. By using Boolean logic,

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Is It Human? How Are Conversational Chatbots Changing The Game In Recruitment?Blog

For years, the word “chatbot” conjured images of clunky, pre-programmed responses and frustrating dead ends. Trying to get help from these early bots often felt like navigating a maze of keywords, most likely leaving users more confused than satisfied. However, we’re happy to announce that with the rise of AI, things have changed dramatically. Today’s chatbots are evolving, becoming genuinely conversational and offering a far more human-like interaction. Read More

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HSkivHead of Product

🤖 Psst...Have You Heard? OleeoQ is Coming Soon! 🤖

Have you heard the buzz? 🤫 OleeoQ, our AI-powered candidate FAQ chatbot, is coming soon to revolutionise your recruitment process!Find out how it can enhance your candidate experience and streamline your hiring:

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Case study: Nottinghamshire County CouncilNews

NCC required an ATS that would support their unique hiring needs. The goal was not merely to find a solution, but to establish a partnership that would contribute significantly to the efficiency and success of their recruitment journey. Read More

natasha.thakkarContent Marketing and Website Manager

Is Quiet Hiring the Key to Unlocking Internal Talent?

Quiet hiring may sound secretive, but it’s simply about finding the right talent within your existing workforce. Think of it as internal mobility with a renewed focus: reskilling, upskilling, and redeploying employees to meet evolving needs. While internal mobility isn’t new, leveraging the right tools to effectively execute this strategy might be. Read more

HSkivHead of Product

The world of recruitment is changing rapidly, and AI is at the forefront of this transformation. But with the power of AI comes the responsibility to use it ethically and legally.Last Thursday, we hosted our second AI workshop, focusing on the critical topic of AI compliance. We explored two key regulations: the EU AI Act and the New York Bias Audit Law. These regulations are shaping the future of AI in recruitment, and it's crucial for organisations to understand their implications and ensure compliance.What We Covered:The EU AI Act: This ground breaking legislation sets clear guidelines for the ethical and safe use of AI, including specific requirements for high-risk AI systems used in hiring. We discussed the Act's risk-based approach, prohibited practices, and key requirements for compliance. The New York Bias Audit Law: This law mandates bias audits for automated employment decision tools, ensuring fairness and transparency in AI-driven recruitment processes. We explored the law's

Don't Get Caught Off Guard: Mastering AI Compliance in RecruitmentAI Compliance

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How to Create an AI Governance Plan for RecruitmentBlog

Artificial Intelligence is being adopted in recruitment at pace. However, as organisations increasingly rely on AI, the need for robust governance becomes critical. AI governance is not just about ensuring ethical and responsible AI use, it’s also about fostering trust and transparency with candidates, recruiters, and stakeholders.A well-crafted AI governance plan provides a framework for oversight, accountability, and ethical alignment. Importantly, it must also address when, if, and how candidates are permitted to use AI tools during their application process, ensuring fairness and clear communication at every step. This guide walks through the key steps to establish a comprehensive governance plan for recruitment.Read More

natasha.thakkarContent Marketing and Website Manager

Practical Tips for Successful AI Adoption in RecruitmentNews

As a busy hiring manager, you’re likely juggling multiple priorities, from sourcing candidates to conducting interviews and onboarding new hires. AI can be a game-changer, automating tasks, improving efficiency, and helping you make more informed decisions. In fact, LinkedIn found that 62% of talent acquisition professionals are optimistic about AI’s impact on recruitment.However, adopting AI successfully requires a strategic approach. This guide provides practical tips to help you navigate the exciting world of AI in recruitment. Download Guide

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AI in Financial Services Recruiting: Top Trends for 2025Blog

The world of AI in financial services recruitment is evolving fast. If you’re not preparing for what’s next, you risk falling behind.In 2025, we predict big changes—not just because the calendar flipped, but because AI is reaching a tipping point in how it transforms talent acquisition.Based on our recent study with Aptitude Research, surveying over 100 HR and TA leaders in financial services, we’ve identified the top trends that will define the year ahead.These trends are not just predictions—they’re opportunities to get ahead of the curve and shape the future of your recruiting strategy.Read More

6 months ago

natasha.thakkarContent Marketing and Website Manager