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The Future of Work? (Post-COVID)
January 16, 2021
Once upon a time, people went to work. They rose early. Depending on their commute, or upon whatever wee hours of the morning their employers
RPOA Partners with ThisWay to Bring Diversity and Inclusion Tools to the RPO Community
December 15, 2020
Original Source: The Recruitment Process Outsourcing Association (RPOA) The Recruitment Process Outsourcing Association (RPOA) is delighted to welcome ThisWay Global as a new technology partner.
Holiday Gifts Diversity in 2020
December 7, 2020
Winter is here, and that means one thing – the holiday season is upon us. You can always buy traditional gifts like a new coffee
COVID-19 information and resources for nonprofits
December 1, 2020
Original Source: Monitor Institute by Deloitte Monitor Institute by Deloitte is a team that works with social impact–-focused organizations and their leaders, providing COVID-19 information
1 big thing: Systemic racism drives corporate turnover
December 1, 2020
Original Source: Axios Another pandemic worry: Companies that don’t pay attention to their internal cultures could drive their Black employee turnover rates even higher, reports Axios’ Erica
Texas A&M to honor eight outstanding former students at annual event
November 24, 2020
Help us in congratulating ThisWay Global’s CEO & Founder Angela Hood on being selected by Texas A&M University as 2020’s Outstanding Alumni! Outstanding Alumni is
50 Cognitive Biases in the Modern World
September 29, 2020
Original Source: Visual Capitalist Cognitive biases are widely accepted as something that makes us human. Every day, systematic errors in our thought process impact the
10 Unique Recruiting Ideas to Win Top Talents
July 28, 2020
Attracting talented recruits is not a matter of chance. In today’s competitive job market, a killer recruitment strategy is a must. A lone job advertisement
How Diversity Improves Business Performance and ROI
July 28, 2020
Most people usually equate diversity to race, age, or gender, ignoring the less visible but equally important dimensions such as political beliefs or even communication
How Small Businesses Can Leverage AI to Battle Bigger Competitors
July 16, 2020
Original Source: Entrepreneur Previously relegated to Hollywood fantasy, artificial intelligence (AI) is now one of the fastest-growing industrial capabilities. In fact, AI as an industry is projected to surpass
How Job Search Behavior Has Shifted
July 13, 2020
Priorities for companies, employees, and job seekers across the country have changed and so has their outlook on the future. Here’s how job seekers are
Job recruitment adopts social distancing as coronavirus alters practices
June 22, 2020
While unemployment and COVID-19 cases may be on the rise, many states are moving forward with their plans to reopen. But as businesses begin post-lockdown
8 questions an interviewer should ask every candidate
June 16, 2020
When it comes to interviewing candidates, it’s just as important for HR professionals and business owners to prepare as it is for candidates. If
3 steps for a better pre-interview process
June 15, 2020
On average, a corporate job posting will attract 250 applicants, but as millions of Americans are left without work, post-COVID-19 corporations are suddenly receiving thousands
The Importance of Talent Acquisition and How It Differs from Recruitment
May 21, 2020
Anyone involved in high-level decision making within a company is familiar with the process of recruiting new talent. While recruitment can be painstaking, a solid
Should you hire for “job fit” or “culture fit”?
May 21, 2020
In a perfect world, the process of recruiting people for any given position would be very simple. All the candidates applying for a given position
10 skills every recruiter should be improving
May 18, 2020
In a competitive job market, finding and placing top talent is important for many industries. For people seeking how to become a good recruiter, success
If post-coronavirus hiring practices don’t change, it will be devastating for many workers being laid off now
May 11, 2020
Original Source: MarketWatch The COVID-19 pandemic and associated economic challenges have made issues of life, death and survival front and center. At some point, though,
Diary: Work ThisWay
May 6, 2020
March 6th: It’s not an accident that our office sits minutes away from the doors of one of the greatest tech events in the
Hot Tips For Working From Home
March 27, 2020
COVID-19 has swept the world, bringing a lot of people home to stay for a while. Some of us are lucky enough to be
DHS Relaxes Form I-9 Review Requirements
March 20, 2020
Original Source: SHRM The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced that it will defer the requirements for employers to review Form I-9 documents in-person with
Unbiased Matching is Industry Winner at HR Technology Conference & Expo
October 22, 2019
sources: Yahoo Finance & PRnewswire AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 15, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — ThisWay, an HR tech start-up offering innovative, unbiased matching for the global recruitment and staffing
Considering AI At Your Company? Here’s How To Implement It—Even If It’s Not In Your Budget
September 9, 2019
There’s a popular Chinese proverb that says: “The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The second best time is now.” This
AI Often Adds To Bias In Recruiting—But There’s A New Approach That Could Change The Game
August 2, 2019
Original Source: Brandon Metcalf, Chief Strategy Officer, ThisWay Global. Most people aren’t trying to be biased, but bias is inherent—it influences how we view any
Diversity of Thought – What Is It & Why Does it Matter?
July 31, 2019
Original Source: Newton Brown, Business Development Representative, ThisWay Global. “Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a
Here’s How A Small, Austin-Based Tech Startup Did What Amazon And Google Failed At (And Why You Can, Too)
July 30, 2019
Original Source: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/heres-how-small-austin-based-tech-startup-did-what-amazon-angela-hood“ “The world is moving so fast these days that the man who says it can’t be done is generally interrupted by someone
Startup Founders Get No Shortage Of Advice — Not All Of It Good. Here’s How To Filter The Signals From The Noise
July 18, 2019
Original Source: https://www.minutes.co/startup-founders-get-no-shortage-of-advice-not-all-of-it-good-heres-how-to-filter-the-signals-from-the-noise“ “Bad shit is coming. It always is in a startup. The odds of getting from launch to liquidity without some kind
A Meaningful New Approach to AI & Machine Learning
July 10, 2019
Original Source: https://www.peoplematters.in/article/hrtech/a-meaningful-new-approach-to-ai-machine-learning-22274 “Human bias plays a significant role in the development of HR technology.” When a tech team sets out to solve a problem
Slow to embrace diversity in the workplace? It’s probably affecting business.
July 9, 2019
Original Source: https://www.fastcompany.com/90376242/diversity-in-the-workplace-is-a-smart-business-practice If you’re unwilling to embrace diversity for diversity’s sake, do it because it’s better business. “Diversity is being invited to the party;
Women Of WBENC
June 26, 2019
Women in business, at least those who attend the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council’s Annual Conference, know how to dress. There is a diversity to
WBENC Capability Statement Tips
June 25, 2019
Each attending business, whether certified or not, should develop their Capability Statement. This document shares your firm’s capability in a two-page document that generally includes
Here’s What Every Female Startup Founder Needs To Know About Being A Certified Woman-Owned Business
June 25, 2019
Original Source: https://www.minutesmagazine.com/heres-what-every-female-startup-founder-needs-to-know-about-being-a-certified-woman-owned-business “I never dreamed about success. I worked for it.” – Estée Lauder It’s an exciting time to be a female entrepreneur. Today,
Demystifying AI: Here’s What It Is—And What It Isn’t
June 19, 2019
Original Source: https://www.minutesmagazine.com/demystifying-ai-heres-what-it-is-and-what-it-isnt/ When it comes to AI, there’s a lot of noise out there, but very little clarity. These days, it’s hard to read
How AI Is Transforming HR With More Sophisticated, Less Biased Recruiting
June 19, 2019
Original Source: https://uscham.com/2IkLgcpAuthor: Denise Power Intensifying competition for talent has employers turning to technology that finds answers humans can’t. Like with many other facets of
Preventing human and AI bias when recruiting
May 14, 2019
Author: Victor Assad Source: Preventing human and AI bias when recruiting Many pundits and HR leaders are raising legitimate concerns about bias in Artificial Intelligence
AI Is Not Just Hype, It’s Changing The Way Businesses Operate
March 28, 2019
If you’re an avid reader of Forbes, TechCrunch, and other tech publications, you’re probably tired of hearing about how AI and machine learning technologies are changing business.
Brandon Metcalf Joins ThisWay Global
January 29, 2019
ThisWay Global, the industry leader in AI matching technology, today announced that veteran technology and staffing executive Brandon Metcalf has joined the company as Chief Strategy Officer.
Top 7 Trade Careers that Don’t Require a Degree
January 3, 2019
Are you preparing to take the next step after leaving school? Going to university is a great opportunity, however it’s not the right choice for everyone.
Matching that Matters – Diversity
December 20, 2018
Our experience is that many people think of diversity as about being solely about gender and/or ethnicity, when in fact true diversity is about so much more and relates to traits that you can’t necessarily ‘see’.
Hiring Recovering Addicts and Alcoholics
December 10, 2018
Millions of people of all ages in the US alone deal with alcoholism and/or drug addiction. That is a lot of people, many of whom have extensive experience and knowledge in their fields.
LGBTQ+ Hiring
November 18, 2018
There are many benefits to increasing diversity in any workplace. Companies that employ a diverse workforce experience 35% higher financial returns than the national average.
8 Women-Led Startups That Are Changing the World
April 1, 2018
A study by the Harvard Business Review reported that women are rated higher than men when it comes to leadership competencies —with women outscoring men
Startups vs. Corporations: Which Is the Better Fit for You?
October 2, 2017
It seems like every week, there’s a new startup with a mission to revolutionize the way we eat ice cream or make everyday tasks a
Is Virtual Reality the Next Big Thing in Recruitment?
September 25, 2017
Virtual Reality (VR) is rapidly evolving and becoming increasingly applicable to a wide range of industries, apart from traditional applications entertainment and gaming. According to
Jump Back Into Your Career, Mom!
September 18, 2017
ThisWay Global’s Founder and CEO, Angela Hood, has taken more than one stab at the start-up venture. She’s built beautiful, customized homes, designed fashion-forward sportswear
18 New Recruitment Software to Try Today!
September 11, 2017
In the fast-paced world of recruitment, it’s your responsibility as a business to keep up with the latest trends in the industry like using the
What Is It Like to Be an Environmental Consultant?
September 5, 2017
The rules and regulations that protect the environment today can be complex. Environmental consultants like Rachel Tuohy, 26, work to help organizations understand how to
3 Key Concepts of an Enjoyable Workplace Culture [Part 3]
August 23, 2017
Whether your company culture is more like the creatively propelled Warby Parker, the competitive-to-no-end nature of Amazon, or somewhere in between, there are a
Neurological Research as a Career: What You Need to Know
August 16, 2017
As a term used to describe someone’s career, “neurological research” sounds a bit vague. So, I asked Cameron Blount, 22, to expand on what her
Why Google for Jobs is a Big Deal for Recruiters and Job Seekers
August 8, 2017
While working 9-to-5 jobs is hard work, the process of looking for one is often just as exhausting. You need to craft a good-looking resume,
15 Influencers Every Recruiter Needs to Follow on Twitter
August 1, 2017
Social media has become a major part of everyone’s lives. Even businesses have integrated social media into their workforce recruitment campaigns, which has considerably
Personality Tests Useful in Your Professional Career
July 26, 2017
The premise of personality tests ranges from Friends episodes to ice cream flavors, superheroes, and more. It’s hard to deny they can provide excellent entertainment
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Successful Culture Creation – More Than One Approach [Part 2]
July 20, 2017
In Part One: Intro to Workplace Culture – It Makes A Difference, I touched only briefly on a few of the things that set eyeglasses
7 Biggest Diversity Issues in The Workplace
July 14, 2017
Workforce recruitment companies always battle diversity issues every day. While some believe that diversity in the workplace is as simple as meeting the required quotas
4 Warning Signs Your Recruitment Strategy Is Headed for Failure
July 6, 2017
Recruiters and HR professionals sometimes focus on the wrong tactics and use inefficient recruitment platforms. This results in steep recruitment costs, lengthy recruitment processes, and
How to Stop These 16 Biases That Can Influence Your Hiring Decision [Infographic]
June 27, 2017
Hiring exceptional talents depends on an objective workforce recruitment process. However, most hiring practices are laden with different unconscious biases, and companies are spending
10 Unique Recruiting Ideas to Win Top Talents
June 22, 2017
Attracting talented recruits is not a matter of chance. In today’s competitive job market, a killer recruitment strategy is a must. A lone job advertisement
Introduction to Workplace Culture – It Makes A Difference [Part 1]
June 7, 2017
While the conversation surrounding workplace culture seems relatively new, it has been an important aspect of the workplace for as long as people have been
4 Qualities of a “Unicorn Hire” and How to Attract This Kind of Employee
May 29, 2017
The Starbucks Unicorn Frappe has been making some pretty big waves on social media. This sweet-n-sour, pink and blue, swirly sprinkle-topped concoction is drawing
8 Strategic Steps to Successful Volume Recruitment [Infographic]
May 24, 2017
A major challenge faced by recruiters is volume recruitment. Volume recruitment also goes by such labels as bulk recruitment, ramp-up recruitment, or seasonal recruitment.
How to Solve the Top 5 Problems Faced by Recruiters Today
May 12, 2017
Modern-day recruiters face a new set of challenges stemming from a variety of factors. There’s the pressure of keeping abreast with fast-changing technologies. In some
ThisWay Global launches strategic partnership with HireAbility to power recruitment with Artificial Intelligence
May 5, 2017
ThisWay Global, a Cambridge-based technology company that has launched a software platform powered by machine learning for the recruitment industry, has joined forces with HireAbility,
Normal Hiring Process VS Machine Learning Recruitment: A Comparison Guide
April 20, 2017
Most companies and businesses invest a lot of time, money, and human resources in finding the perfect talents for an open position. A huge portion
8 Critical Recruiting Facts That Will Make You Rethink Your Hiring Strategy
March 15, 2017
Sourcing candidates for a job is never an easy task for both the HR department of companies and head hunters. Typically, the recruitment process goes
ThisWay Global launches AI software platform to transform the recruitment industry.
March 14, 2017
ThisWay Global, a Cambridge-based company, founded and developed at ideaSpace at University of Cambridge, launched its Artificial Intelligence (AI) software platform, GPS, at South by
How to Determine If You’re a Good Fit for the Job
March 8, 2017
There are plenty of job sites out there, offering standard resume-to-opening or dropdown menu matching based on job experience, availability, and other standard qualifiers. At
SXSW 2017: What We’re Looking Forward To
March 1, 2017
Every year, South by Southwest (SXSW) brings people from all kinds of industries together to throw one of the country’s most anticipated creative conferences. SXSW
Why Diversity and Inclusion Are More Important Than Ever
February 27, 2017
In less than a hundred days of being sworn into office, United States President, Donald Trump, has already signed three strict executive orders related to
The Impact of Artificial Intelligence in Business and Other Sectors
February 13, 2017
Artificial Intelligence has undoubtedly played an important role towards enhancement of the performance and accuracy of our daily duties. It doesn’t only help in
Global Statistics Shaping Recruitment Trends [Infographic]
February 1, 2017
Five years ago, 39% of recruiters globally didn’t see their hiring volume to change, according to LinkedIn’s Global Recruiting Trends Report. And between 2011 and
The Fastest Growing Jobs for 2017
January 7, 2017
The New Year comes with the chance to start with a clean slate. Whether you are a new graduate looking to get your foot in
Machines vs. People: Recruitment Industry by 2018
December 15, 2016
As machines continue to evolve, more recruiters utilise automation to streamline their processes. While this turn of events is something to welcome and look forward
A Number of Ways Technology is Changing Recruitment
November 2, 2016
Do you remember the good ‘ol days when job hunting meant flipping through pages and pages of newspapers? And resumes were either mailed or
How Brexit Will Affect Jobs and Businesses
September 15, 2016
In June, the United Kingdom (UK) voted to leave the European Union (EU) and has led to a series of mixed reactions and emotions. While
How Brexit Could Impact Diversity in Recruitment
September 1, 2016
United Kingdom’s (UK) historical departure from the European Union (EU) has resulted in many people worrying about their jobs. After all, freedom of movement is
How Diversity Improves Business Performance and ROI
August 22, 2016
Most people usually equate diversity to race, age, or gender, ignoring the less visible but equally important dimensions such as political beliefs or even communication
Why You Should Vote for ThisWayGlobal in the 2017 SXSW Conference Panel
August 19, 2016
Diversity is an evolving culture and value in the workplace. But more than a battle cry, true diversity presents numerous opportunities for businesses, as well
Careers of the Future: 10 New Jobs That Will Exist By the Year 2030
August 8, 2016
65% of children entering primary school today will ultimately end up working in completely new job types that don’t yet exist, according to the World
Lean Startup Lab – Cambridge
June 17, 2016
Transparent Investor & Startup Workshop Are you in the market for some insight knowledge on how to get your startup off the ground, then this
Lean Startup Lab – London
June 15, 2016
Transparent Investor & Startup Workshop Are you in the market for some insight knowledge on how to get your startup off the ground, then this
