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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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natasha.thakkarContent Marketing and Website Manager

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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natasha.thakkarContent Marketing and Website Manager

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

natasha.thakkarContent Marketing and Website Manager

7 Recruitment Trends You Shouldn’t Ignore in 2025Blog

The war for talent is raging. To win, you need more than a basic understanding of recruitment trends.Ready to snag the best talent in 2025? It’s a competitive world out there, and keeping up with the latest recruitment trends is key. Think of this as your cheat sheet to staying ahead of the game! We’ll dive into 7 key trends, sprinkle in some real-world examples, and give you actionable tips you can actually use in 2025!Read more

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natasha.thakkarContent Marketing and Website Manager

The Burnout Epidemic in TA: What Financial Services Recruiters Need to Know

Burnout is one of the top three challenges for Talent Acquisition (TA) teams in financial services.Surprised? So were we.When we partnered with Aptitude Research to survey TA leaders, we expected to hear about intense competition, economic uncertainty, and shrinking candidate pools. But burnout? That caught us off guard.And yet, it’s a reality. Burnout is silently undermining recruitment teams across the industry, even as leaders strive to meet ever-increasing demands. The question is, how do we address it before it derails productivity, increases turnover, and snowballs into a bigger problem?Read more

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natasha.thakkarContent Marketing and Website Manager

CIPD Labour Market Outlook 2024/25The UK labour market has become a central focus for the government as part of its mission to drive economic growth. The CIPD recently released a forward-looking Labour Market Outlook report, packed with valuable insights. Click here for access to the full reportAt Oleeo, we’re dedicated to empowering our clients with cutting-edge tools and insights to navigate talent trends effectively. From Diversity Insights to Benchmarking and the versatile Report Hub, our easy-to-use solutions are designed to help you make smarter, data-driven decisions.Discover how our tools can transform your talent strategy by visiting here:Diversity InsightsDiversity BenchmarkingReporting

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natasha.thakkarContent Marketing and Website Manager

The Battle for Healthcare Talent: How to Overcome Recruitment Challenges in the Care SectorNews

The care sector is facing a recruitment crisis. Are you prepared to navigate the challenges?This guide delves into the three key areas that make finding and retaining top talent in care so difficult today. Learn about the converging factors impacting your search and discover solutions to overcome these complex issues. Download Guide

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natasha.thakkarContent Marketing and Website Manager

AI IN TALENT ACQUISITION: KEY TRENDS SHAPING THE FUTURE IN FINANCIAL SERVICESNews

Discover How AI Can Revolutionise Your Hiring Process, Improve Quality of Hire, and Enhance Diversity & Inclusion.This independent report by Aptitude Research, based on insights from over 150 director-level talent and HR leaders, provides a comprehensive look at AI’s role in talent acquisition. It delivers practical recommendations to help organizations leverage AI effectively and responsibly to elevate recruiting and team productivity. Download Report

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natasha.thakkarContent Marketing and Website Manager

Case Study: University of the Arts London (UAL)News

UAL faced a complex recruitment landscape, managing both salaried and hourly-paid staff through decentralised systems that led to inconsistencies and an overwhelming administrative burden. With over 25,000 applications (and rising) to process annually, they needed a solution to centralise their recruitment processes, automate routine tasks, and create a more streamlined and efficient way of operating. Read More

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natasha.thakkarContent Marketing and Website Manager

How to craft winning Candidate Journeys with AI-Powered Recruitment TechBlog

The war for talent is raging. Top candidates are in high demand, and they’re not short of options. With almost 30 years experience in the recruitment world, we’ve seen firsthand how a clunky candidate journey can really hurt. Imagine an obstacle course where talented people trip and fall at every hurdle – that’s what it’s like when your process is frustrating and outdated. We’re here to help you build a strategic approach that prioritises candidate engagement throughout the entire recruitment process. Read more

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natasha.thakkarContent Marketing and Website Manager

Civil Service Stats: How departments compareBlog

Did you see the latest annual statistical bulletin on the Civil Service? In particular, how your department compared with others? Which departments had the greatest headcount increases? Which departments were most successful in moving jobs out of London to Places for Growth? Read more

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natasha.thakkarContent Marketing and Website Manager

Talent Pooling Power: Your Secret Weapon for Faster, Smarter HiringNews

Wave goodbye to endless scrolling through resumes and nail biting interview marathons!Strategic talent pooling is a forward-thinking approach in modern recruitment, offering substantial benefits in terms of time efficiency, cost savings, and the quality of hires. Download Free Guide

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natasha.thakkarContent Marketing and Website Manager

How to Make NHS Trust Vacancies Stand Out from the crowd in a Competitive MarketBlog

As we continue to navigate the complexities of 2024, the impact of the “great resignation” continues to shape the recruitment landscape. Although the initial wave has subsided, its ripple effects persist, with a substantial portion of the workforce actively seeking new opportunities. This ongoing trend poses significant challenges for NHS recruitment, where competition for skilled professionals remains intense.Read more

Kirsty JacksonCustomer Success Manager

🎓 Roadmap to the Future: Unveiling the Year Ahead

Join us for an exclusive look into our product roadmap for the next year. We'll reveal exciting new launches, significant releases, and provide a sneak peek into the future of our technology. This is your chance to stay ahead of the curve and get a first-hand look at what's coming next.

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natasha.thakkarContent Marketing and Website Manager

AI is rapidly transforming the Future of Work!News

AI is rapidly transforming the Future of Work, becoming an essential skill set for the modern workforce. According to a recent PWC research paper, AI is set to significantly impact jobs, wages, skills, and productivity. You can explore the findings here: PWC AI Jobs Barometer.At Oleeo, we’re committed to guiding our clients through the journey of AI adoption in recruitment. We currently host AI focus groups where we discuss AI and explore the trends highlighted in the PWC paper. If you’d like to be part of this important conversation and prepare for the changes in our industry, please join us here: Oleeo AI Focus Groups.Additionally, you can catch up on insights from our latest focus group session by reading our update here: Oleeo AI Focus Group Update.We look forward to your participation.

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Mark RudgeProduct Manager

How has the Oleeo accessibility environment changed over the last 6 months?We are always reviewing our system architecture, looking for opportunities to ensure it is as accessible as possible for every user. Here is an overview of the changes that we have made in the last 6 months:As new standards and needs arise, we meet that challenge and are constantly enhancing the system to improve accessibility for all usersThe key changes are as follows:BENEFITSThe system is easy to use for any user, no matter their special requirements. COSTSNo cost to you this is has already been added to your system. NEXT STEPSFor more information on these or any other accessibility enhancements please speak to your Customer Success Manager.

Accessibility Enhancements Overview February - August 2024Accessibility Enhancements Overview

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natasha.thakkarContent Marketing and Website Manager

How to Streamline Public Sector Recruitment: Top tips for Local and Central Government OrganisationsBlog

Recruiting top talent in the public sector is a challenge, with tight budgets, skills shortages, and the need for diverse perspectives. It can, however, also be an opportunity. With the right tools and strategies, local and central government organisations can transform their talent acquisition processes and attract a diverse pool of qualified candidates. Read More

natasha.thakkarContent Marketing and Website Manager

The NHS Burnout Crisis: A Recruitment and Retention ThreatBlog

Burnout among NHS staff isn’t just a well-being issue; it’s a critical recruitment and retention challenge. Exhausted healthcare professionals are more likely to leave their roles, exacerbating the existing staffing shortages and putting additional strain on the remaining workforce. It’s a vicious cycle that demands immediate attention. Learn more

natasha.thakkarContent Marketing and Website Manager

How to Write Unbiased, Inclusive Job Descriptions

Whether you are writing a job description, social job ad, email, text message or video job ad script, it is important that each and every communication is unbiased and inclusive. This begins with unbiased, inclusive job descriptions that attract a wide range of highly qualified—and diverse—candidates.Learn more

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customersuccessCustomer Success Team

In this 45 minute webinar you will find out about all of our newest releases and enhancements you may have missed over the last 6 months.

🎓 Features, Features, Hear All About Them!Webinar

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natasha.thakkarContent Marketing and Website Manager

Introducing Indeed Apply: Seamless integration between Oleeo and Indeed

We are excited to announce the launch of Indeed Apply, a new integration between Oleeo and Indeed that will enhance the recruitment process for both recruiters and candidates. We’ve often heard customers say Indeed can be a great source of candidates, but it can be hard to convert interest in a job into actual applications. Candidates click on a job ad, but get distracted or lose interest once they’re redirected to a job board and asked to make a new log in.Indeed Apply bridges this gap, helping you retain the interest and attention of candidates from the moment they view your job ad, through to submitting their application.Learn how it works

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natasha.thakkarContent Marketing and Website Manager

How to Craft a Community-Reflective NHS Workforce: Real Talk on Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI)Blog

In a recent webinar hosted by National Health Executive and Oleeo, a panel of NHS leaders and recruitment experts shared candid insights on the hurdles they face, the victories they celebrate, and the innovative approaches they’re experimenting with to build a more representative NHS.Read More

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natasha.thakkarContent Marketing and Website Manager

6 Top Tips to Save Time and Money on Public Sector HiringBlog

Hiring in the public sector comes with unique challenges, but that’s no secret!Limited budgets, strict regulations, and the need for transparency can make the process complex and time-consuming. However, with the right strategies, it’s possible to streamline your hiring efforts while still attracting top talent. Read more

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customersuccessCustomer Success Team

🎓Candidate Experience Masterclass: Proven tactics and tools to boost your employer brand and secure top talentWebinar

Ready to level up your candidate experience? Learn actionable tips and insights in our webinar to create a hiring process that candidates rave about.

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