Why hiring managers should embrace automation

Why hiring managers should embrace automationOne of the most important aspects of the Human Resources professional is right there in the name human. And if you value the humanity of the processmeeting new people, finding the exact right fit for recruits, helping people get settled into their new jobsthen the new wave of technology- and automation-focused hiring can feel a littlecold. But it doesnt have to be that way. Embracing this new wave of technology can enhance your work, and help make your job mora efficient. googletag.cmd.push(function() googletag.display(div-gpt-ad-1518041901437-0) ) Automation is inevitableNothing is certain except death, taxesand new technology. Im guessing youre elend using a rotary phone or a typewriter anymore, so its time to acknowledge that automating the hiring and recruiting processes (at least somewhat) is the way the industry is moving forward. In fact, according to recent research,75%of hiring managersuse applicant tracking orrecruiting software to improve their hiring process.Automation saves timeHow much of your time is spent reviewing resumes or cover letters? And how many of those materials are from people who arent a good fit, and would never qualify for an interview? While youre investing time toward a specific goal (finding the ones who are qualified to bring in for an interview), the process could be so much cleaner by the time it gets to you. Having an automated first responder, like screening software, does a lot of the prework that doesnt really serve the ultimate goal. Spend your time on people, not on the paperwork.Automation helps improve the hiring processAutomated software and processes can yield more data than we could ever get from eyeballing resumes. With raw data on whos applying for positions and what qualifications they have (based on a parsing of their resume), hiring managers can get clear pictures about the applicant pool, and also use that data to refine job descriptions, interview questions, and t he more qualitative aspects of the job search. Automation now can make your hiring process easier and easier in the future.Automation can do deeper analysisIts not just reading or scanning software that can improve the processits also digital tools for automating interviews. By analyzing everything from word choice to speech patterns to facial expressions, predictive programs can give data-based analysis of how well a candidate aligns with qualities you set ahead of time.

Having A Frenemy At Work Is Actually Good For You Heres Why

Having A Frenemy At Work Is Actually Good For You Heres Why Has it ever crossed yur mind that the co-worker you bestattungs lunch (and share juicy workplace gossip) with may not actually have your back? According to a study published in the Journal of Management, these types of schleierhaft relationships with co-workers who may or may not be real, loyal friends aka frenemies have a bigger impact on us at work than you might realize.Jessica Methot, a Rutgers School of Management and Labor Relations associate professor and co-author of the study, looked at whether or not workplace relationships that are considered hot and cold affect our emotions at work and consequently our job performance. And wouldnt you know, she discovered that these relationships often create mixed feelings among employees in the workplace, which is likely to lead to job performance that is also unpredictable.Surprisingly, though, there is a bright side to that unpredictability. While most of us know that rela tionships with people we love to hate can cause stress thats bad for our health, chances are, they can also motivate us to do better at our job.In a review of the findings in Rutgers, Methot says, prior studies have shown a link to increased stress, high blood pressure and rapid aging suggesting that frenemies are worse than enemies. Yet, ambivalent relationships are also associated with greater creativity and higher productivity, perhaps because they fuel a competitive spark.Sound familiar? Personally, I can definitely attest to some pretty kick-ass projects finished after a confrontational run-in with a work frenemyIf nothing else, Methots findings reaffirm what many of us who have been on the other end of these love-hate relationships already know. Relationships with co-workers are some of the most complicated interpersonal interactions we have. Hopefully, if yours are on the ambivalent side, you can use any stress that may cause to your advantage rather than letting it drag you down.--This article was originally published on SheKnows.com.Related stories5 Women on the Thrills and Challenges of Working in Tech15 jobs with flexible schedules for busy working momsFlexible part-time jobs for students can seriously offset college expensesFairygodboss is committed to improving the workplace and lives of women.Join us by reviewing your employer