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Article, Candidate sourcing, Recruiter tips

How to write effective email subject lines to attract candidates

Email outreach is one of the most effective ways to find and attract top talent, but getting prospects interested in opening those emails is a constant challenge for recruiters. That’s why crafting an email subject line that grabs people’s attention and convinces them to read your email is a vital skill. A strong email subject line can help facilitate conversations with prospects and increase your email open rate.


Article, Candidate experience, Industry news

How to attract talent in an extremely competitive market

In today’s talent climate, candidates have the upper hand. Companies that are slow to respond, don’t provide a transparent look into their interview process and culture or don’t engage candidates throughout the hiring process are losing out on talent. Hear how talent leaders from tech’s fastest growing startups are making candidate experience their key advantage to winning talent.


Article, Company culture, Distributed hiring & work

The future belongs to people-first companies: Constructing a people-first culture

People-first companies follow a philosophy of embracing people-first practices where they prioritize people in all their decision-making. They understand that people are their most valuable asset, so they regard all their people-practices – especially hiring– as strategic rather than administrative functions. They distinguish themselves by attracting top-quality talent and working to create a diverse and inclusive environment in which talent can flourish.


Article, Candidate experience, Industry news

Even with a potential recession, job seekers still have the upper hand

No matter what happens with the economy, the pressures to attract and retain talent aren’t going away. We explore the highlights from the new Greenhouse Candidate Economic Sentiment report, which shares insights into candidate trends such as flexible work expectations, value alignment with the company and much more.


Article, Company culture, Distributed hiring & work

The forces shaping the future of work

Putting people first is a powerful idea – and certainly overdue. I became curious to understand how it came to be a current focus. I wanted to better understand the tectonic shifts that were occurring in the world of work, how the pandemic accelerated these existing trends and why top talent is seeking work at companies that put their people first.


Article, Company culture, DE&I

3 keys to being a more inclusive leader: Learnings from the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity

What’s the secret recipe for being a great leader? As many of us know – whether through research or personal experiences – it usually includes excellent communication skills, self-awareness, integrity and empathy. But what advice do exceptional leaders know, live by and bring to life that makes the biggest difference to both their employees’ lives and the bottom line? This is the question I was keen to answer while at the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity – a place buzzing with incredible leaders and the brightest minds in advertising and business in Cannes, France, June 20–24, 2022.


Article, Industry news, Talent strategy

Learn to embrace a culture of great hiring at RecFest 2022

We’ve got big news: Greenhouse is hosting a session on Talent Makers at RecFest UK, in Knebworth on July 7. Get ready for connecting with the team, meeting new people, learning hiring insights and – of course – a great cocktail bar. Find out more here.


Article, Candidate sourcing, Recruiter tips

Why having a strong candidate sourcing strategy is key to successful recruitment

To be successful in today’s competitive talent market, it’s essential to make candidate sourcing an integral part of your recruitment strategy in order to attract and engage quality candidates. That’s why we’ve compiled this list outlining what you need to know to optimize your candidate sourcing strategy.