How to Hack Hiring

  • January 14, 2016
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Let’s clear up a few things about talent hacking! Talent hacking is based around growth hacking techniques applied to the hiring process. Growth hacking is a startup mindset, utilizing creativity and innovative technology to drive cost-effective conversions. Therefore, talent hacking has everything to do with applying these principles to spreading company culture, approaching talent and […]

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How Big Data is being used to Boost HR Departments

  • January 14, 2016
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Competing for talent and retaining top performers have long topped the priority list for HR professionals. Indeed, finding the talent to execute the corporate vision while providing valuable insights back to the business is crucial for recruiters. Descriptive analytics vs Predictive analytics Until recently, the descriptive data analytics failed to provide HR actionable insights for […]

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#HRUbrussels – 18th February 2016 in Brussels

  • December 28, 2015
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We are super excited and very happy to announce that Talentsquare, in partnership with Global HRU, will organise the first Belgian HR Unconference in Brussels the 18th of February 2016. #HRU provides an opportunity for HR professionals and recruiters interested in the latest HR innovations and developments to meetup. This will give them the opportunity […]

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15 Benefits of Using an ATS

  • June 10, 2015
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In the context of an indisputable talent war that keeps intensifying, the speed of attracting, identifying and hiring the best candidates has considerably boosted, pushing companies to re-think their recruitment strategies and tools. Many employers have already implemented or are thinking to implement new recruiting solutions and tools such as applicant tracking systems to help them cope with the changes, but […]

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[INFOGRAPHIC] Stack Overflow Careers in Numbers

  • June 8, 2015
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Stack Overflow Careers is the biggest Q&A platform for developers, making it one of the best places for sourcing and recruiting IT profiles. Programmers create profiles highlighting their work and exchange impressions on subjects close to their hearts. That gives employers an in-depth look at their expertise, as well as their interests. Let’s take a […]

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How Belgian Startups attract foreign talents

  • April 28, 2015
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For all Dutch speakers out there, Talentsquare is the first of 6 testimonials in this great Trends article, where we are sharing our perspective on the Belgian Startup environment and the ability of Belgian Start-ups to attract foreign talents. Don’t miss out! Talentsquare in Trends – Flemish Business Magazine, April 2015 from Talentsquare   Trends […]

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HR 2.0 communities and how businesses use them – Jon Ingham

At the HRmeetup micro, Jon Ingham, people and organisation development strategist (Strategic Dynamics Consultancy Services Ltd), recognised by HR Magazine as the 7th Most Influential UK thinker. He was in Belgium for a conference and accepted to come at their micro to speak about how businesses use social technologies and social approaches to develop their […]

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How good is your candidate experience?

  • April 10, 2015
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Creating a positive candidate experience has become an essential part of attracting and retaining top talent. Furthermore, the better the experience provided to candidates during the hiring process, the more likely an organization can attract the best talent due to word of mouth. According to a MisteryApplicant Infographic only 5% of candidates rate their candidate experience […]

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What’s so bad about job applications?

What’s so bad about job applications?

  • March 4, 2015
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It seems that, for some, completing a job applications has become one of the most dreaded stages of applying for a job, turning the interview into a piece of cake. Technology is supposed to make everything fast, nice and comfy, so why is the internet full of complaints? Well, first of all, technology is not […]

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Building A Compelling Employer Brand

Building A Compelling Employer Brand

The Employer Brand concept isn’t a new one, but many companies are only just starting to seriously embrace the idea. Many still question whether it’s worth their time to build an employer brand. Is it, really? Well, definitely! It’s a must, even. For a company, large or small, investing on one’s employer brand is a great way […]

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