AI in Hiring: The Legal Wake-Up Call Every Business Needs to Hear
The recent lawsuit filed by Derek Mobley against Workday has sent shockwaves through the hiring world — and rightly so. Mobley, a qualified candidate with over 100 applications rejected, alleges that Workday’s AI-powered screening tools discriminated against him based on race, age, and disability. Whether or not the case succeeds, it’s a clear signal: AI in hiring […]
Why It’s Time to Rethink How We Value Talent Acquisition
Recruiters Aren’t Button Pushers; They’re Growth Drivers Why do some roles, like investment professionals at firms such as Goldman Sachs, command eye-watering salaries, while recruiters often lag far behind? It’s ironic because recruiters are the ones who find those high-value individuals in the first place. Without them, those seats stay empty and as we know, an […]
“Too Old for the Role?” Why Inclusive Hiring Starts with Objectivity
Breaking Bias and Building Better Recruitment Journeys Have you ever felt like you’ve been deemed “too old” for a role? You’re not alone. According to Tribepad’s Stop the Bias Report 2024, ageism remains one of the most persistent barriers in hiring. Despite progress in diversity and inclusion, many candidates still experience bias based on age—whether they’re […]
“In God We Trust. All Others Must Bring Data.” Why Recruitment Needs Both Data and Humanity
Balancing Analytics with Authenticity in Talent Acquisition W. Edwards Deming famously said:“In God we trust. All others must bring data.” In business, and especially in Tech and IT recruitment, data has become the ultimate decision-maker. From Data Warehouses to Big Data, Data Lakes, and now Data Science, the last decade has been dominated by analytics. […]
Why Recruitment Should Feel Like San Pellegrino’s Foil Lid
Why does San Pellegrino have foil lids on its bottles? Aside from hygiene, it’s not the most financially rational choice. But that’s the point—it’s different. It has character. Just like KitKat with its foil wrapping – it feels special, authentic and memorable. One of our three core values at Coreus is #Uniqueness. We celebrate individuality, […]
Why Sincerity and Individuality Should Be at the Heart of Talent Acquisition
Hiring Beyond Skills: Building Teams That Believe in What They Do Thomas Carlyle wrote:“The merit of originality is not novelty; it is sincerity.” In today’s competitive talent market, this insight is more relevant than ever. Businesses often chase candidates with the most impressive CVs, the latest certifications, or the flashiest achievements. But originality—the kind that […]
The Empty Seat: Why Recruitment Is About More Than Filling a Vacancy
How Unfilled Roles Put Pressure on Teams—and Damage Customer Experience An empty seat isn’t just a gap on the org chart. It’s a silent strain on your business. When a role remains unfilled, the pressure doesn’t disappear—it shifts. Existing team members pick up the slack, managers step in to cover tasks they shouldn’t be doing, […]
What Monopoly Teaches Us About Gamification in Talent Acquisition
How Gamification Principles Can Transform Talent Acquisition and Candidate Engagement Monopoly isn’t just a board game — it’s a masterclass in gamification. Every roll of the dice, every property purchase, and every strategic trade keeps players engaged for hours. Why? Because it taps into core human motivators: competition, progress, and reward. Now imagine applying those same […]
Luck, Timing, and Diversity: What Recruitment Can Learn from Charithra Chandran’s Journey
For some, the pandemic was a period of uncertainty; for others, it opened unexpected doors. Take Charithra Chandran, for example. Fresh out of Oxford with a first-class degree in PPE, she was set on a career in consulting. Then Covid hit. Lockdown gave her time to reflect—and pivot. Instead of following the traditional path, she […]
Why Internal Recruiters Deserve a Seat at the Strategy Table
From Processors to Growth Drivers: Rethinking the Role of Internal Recruitment Why do some roles—like investment professionals at firms such as Goldman Sachs—command such high salaries, while recruiters often lag behind? After all, recruiters are the ones who identify and attract these individuals in the first place. Perhaps it’s time to shift the perception of internal […]