Another action-packed week here at Willo; I'm pleased to announce that we've raised $2.4m in additional investment with backing from the founder of global security giant Mimecast and 1818 Venture Capital, along with many other incredibly supportive investors.

Cultural fit is an important factor in finding the right candidate for a job. According to recruitment consultancy Robert Walters, candidates who mesh well with the teams they’re placed on are 84% better at meeting performance goals and 81% less likely to leave. These are real, tangible reasons to ensure your hires are a good fit for your company culture.

Recruiting students to your college or university is no longer a “sit back and wait” game. With so many options all vying for a limited pool of potential students, it’s more important than ever to have a strong recruitment strategy in place. 

For decades, the recruitment industry as a whole has leaned heavily on signaling devices—such as years of experience—as indicators for skill.This approach not only leads to reinforced biases because someone didn’t have the “right” credentials—and the simple reality of work not getting done because someone was great on paper but floundered in the role. 

Recruiters are often focused on finding the perfect candidate. And rightly so—a great hire can generate a lot of value for a company. However, it's also important to balance hire quality with the time it takes to find and hire.

Poor candidate experiences can really hinder your ability to attract and hire top talent. For instance, more than half of candidates have abandoned a hiring process after a negative hiring experience with the employer. Plus, they’re also 185% less likely to recommend your company to other job seekers.

Efficiency is a big deal in recruitment. However, a lot of recruitment processes are severely under-optimized. We can see this in the symptoms of inefficient recruiting.

Willo is honoured to have received recognition in the G2 Summer 2024 Reports, highlighting our dedication to providing the best video interviewing solution.