Discover the transformative approach of skills-based hiring with our comprehensive guide. Uncover practical steps, templates, and strategies to revolutionize your talent acquisition in 2024.

Willo is a trusted human-first candidate screening platform, helping over 5,000 high-growth companies recruit faster and better—including brands like Toyota, Aggreko, and QVC. 

Looking for the best candidate assessment software in 2025? We’ve reviewed six top tools—backed by hiring trends and expert insights—to help you find the right fit for screening, skills testing, and interviews.

Despite the media headlines around return-to-office mandates, only 37% of employees work in the office full-time, with hybrid and remote work becoming standard practice. 

Recruiters are facing a talent shortage, with 86% of hiring managers reporting difficulties finding qualified candidates. But while many point to skill gaps and changing workforce expectations, another issue is flying under the radar: the recruitment process itself.

Corporate culture shapes how employees interact, collaborate, and align with a company's goals. The importance of this culture is clear—it’s the second most important factor candidates consider when choosing an employer.

Nearly half of companies operate fully remote or remote-first, transforming how teams hire and assess talent. While traditional in-person interviews and paper resumes still have their place, today's recruitment increasingly demands tools that work across time zones and borders.But remote hiring brings unique challenges. Talent teams must verify tech compatibility, maintain engagement standards, and evaluate candidates they'll never meet in person.

Between 85% and 97% of hiring managers still rely on gut instinct when deciding which candidates to advance. But relying on gut instinct has significant drawbacks. Not only can unconscious bias influence decisions, but it can lead to legal risks and damage your employer brand. Scorecards are a great way to bring objectivity into the mix. They let you evaluate all candidates using the same criteria, ensuring the best fit makes it to the next stage.In this Willo article, we’ll walk you through different scorecard templates to help you assess candidates fairly (and even show you how to create your own).