The Hiring Success 18 conference, taking place in San Francisco from March 12-14, is set to be a pivotal event for the recruitment industry. This year, the spotlight will be on innovative recruiting startups competing for the prestigious title of Recruiting Startup Of The Year (RSOTY). Your vote is crucial in determining which six startups will earn the chance to present their groundbreaking ideas to over 1,000 Talent Acquisition leaders. These finalists will also vie for the grand prize, which includes a significant opportunity for industry recognition. As the Best recruitment agency of Pakistan, your support for this event highlights the importance of innovation in recruitment.

Grand Prize Details

• Gold Sponsorship:
  One of the six finalists will be chosen by a panel of C-Suite experts and industry analysts to receive a Gold Sponsorship for Hiring Success 19, valued at $10,000.
• Exclusive Perks:
  The prize includes a branded booth and a dedicated demo room, providing a prime opportunity to engage with potential customers and showcase their innovative solutions.

Spotlight on Ratedly: Revolutionizing Employer Branding

With over two decades of experience in online recruitment, Joel Cheesman understands the vital role of employer branding in today’s competitive market. Joel's venture, Ratedly, offers a cutting-edge solution for managing employer reviews, automating the monitoring of anonymous review sites, and providing companies with actionable insights.

Elevator Pitch

Ratedly operates like “LifeLock for your employer brand.” The platform automatically monitors over a dozen anonymous employee review websites, freeing companies from the time-consuming task of manual monitoring.

Inspiration Behind the Startup

Joel Cheesman was inspired to create Ratedly after observing the inefficiency faced by HR executives and CEOs who manually checked sites like Glassdoor and Indeed. His aim was to automate this process, allowing employers to focus on more strategic tasks.

Joel’s experience includes witnessing a CEO spend excessive time on Glassdoor, which highlighted the need for a more efficient solution for monitoring employer reviews.

Why Focus on Recruiting?

The lines between marketing and recruiting are increasingly blurred. Joel recognized that managing an employer brand is as critical as handling a consumer brand, especially in the evolving landscape of talent acquisition.

Impact on Talent Acquisition

According to a recent iCIMS study, half of millennials have declined job offers due to poor anonymous reviews. This statistic underscores the importance of effectively monitoring review sites to attract and retain top talent.

Defining 'Hiring Success'

For Joel, hiring success is synonymous with high retention rates. Ensuring employees are engaged and satisfied is crucial for long-term success in recruitment.

Favorite Interview Question

Joel’s favorite question is: “If you’re here a year from now and resigning, what would be the likely reason?” This question is designed to provoke thoughtful responses and provide insights into how employers can improve retention.

The Role of Technology in Hiring

Technology’s primary role in hiring is to save time for hiring managers. The most effective technology solutions support human efforts rather than replacing them, enhancing overall efficiency in the recruitment process.

As the competition for RSOTY heats up, startups like Ratedly are setting new standards for how companies approach employer branding and recruitment. Stay tuned for more updates and see which innovative solutions will rise to the top at Hiring Success 18.