View From the Horizon: April 2024

Welcome to a new edition of SmartHorizons, the SmartRecruiters newsletter for all things talent acquisition. Thanks to your enthusiasm for our monthly deep-dive interviews with industry leaders, we’re adding a mid-month round-up of news, content, and event announcements. Join us for a look back and a sneak peek into what’s on the horizon.

In the news

SmartRecruiters is proud to report that we facilitated over 100 million job applications in our last fiscal year. That’s 100 million times someone made a bid for a better future. There’s no doubt that the right job can transform a person’s life, and the right person can transform a business. Our customers depend on people they hire through our platform to keep their businesses running, and we’re honored to serve them.

Lehua Stonebraker , our SVP of People was featured in the Future of Work Club by Jobgether . Check out the article for Lehua’s take on belonging, company culture, the skills of the future, and her go-to resources for all things HR.

Highlights from our blog

Do you follow our blog? It offers hiring tips, trends, and occasional glimpses into our product. Here are some recent highlights.

Given the pace of change in AI, it’s safe to say that statistics on companies' use of AI have a shelf life of less than a year. In 44 Statistics on AI in Recruitment for 2024 , we rounded up the most recent studies from LinkedIn, 美世 , Oliver Wyman Forum , and Leoforce to paint a picture of AI use in talent acquisition so far this year.?

Despite all the noise, AI isn’t being used as much as you think—less than 30 percent of companies in North America are using it in some capacity for recruitment, and even fewer in Europe. Check out the post .

ATS—HCM integrations are a big pain point for many companies and a common reason for not making an ATS switch. With today’s low-code tools, it’s easier than ever, and we gathered three tips in this post . By defining your data requirements, understanding system capabilities and limitations, and embracing an agile mindset, you’ll be well on the way to a smooth integration process when the time comes.?

Events

The spring event season is upon us, and we’re excited to connect with customers, partners, and prospects in person. There’s nothing better than meeting for drinks and sharing a laugh at our booth with Winston, the SmartRecruiters mascot.

HR Technology Europe

Our EMEA team will be ready to meet you in Amsterdam for HR Technology Europe on May 2-3. We have swag and fun activities to share, so please stop by if you’re there!

• Rebecca Carr , our Chief Product Officer and Interim CEO, will speak on the Tech Talk Stage on May 2 from 12:10 to 12:30 PM.
• Join us for cocktails “your way” at the SmartRecruiters booth (#7 near the entrance) on the afternoon of May 2.?

UNLEASH America

Visit our booth at UNLEASH America in Las Vegas May 8-9. Our North American team would love you to join them for cocktail hour on May 8.

Looking ahead

Stay tuned to the SmartRecruiters company page for news about our upcoming product release. We’ll also share photos and insights from HR Technology Europe and UNLEASH America!

Until next time,

The SmartRecruiters Team