A bad hire hurts. But using assessments that can’t be legally justified? That can cost far more — in tribunal payouts, reputation, and compliance penalties. From the UK to North America, employment law is converging around one principle: selection tools must be fair, evidence-based, and clearly job-related. Regulators, candidates, and courts are now asking what […]
Continue reading
Over half of candidates now use AI at some point in their job search.That’s not a threat — it’s a signal that hiring needs to evolve. As Chris Platts, CEO of ThriveMap, puts it: “It’s not about beating AI. Companies use AI too. The real question is: how do we design hiring processes that still […]
Continue reading
Hiring one person can feel tough enough. Hiring hundreds—or even thousands—within a matter of weeks? That’s high volume recruiting. It’s a different world of talent acquisition, and it comes with its own challenges, processes, and tools. High volume recruiting—sometimes called volume hiring or mass recruitment—is the process of hiring large numbers of employees in a […]
Continue reading
Recruitment is one of the most critical processes in any organisation, but also one of the most inconsistent. That’s why the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) created ISO 30405, a global benchmark for recruitment. The standard sets out best-practice guidelines for hiring that is fair, transparent, and effective. In 2023, ISO updated the standard to […]
Continue reading
If you’ve been invited to take a ThriveMap assessment, welcome! In this article, we’ll explain what to expect and share a few tips to help you feel confident going in. What is a ThriveMap assessment? A ThriveMap assessment is a Realistic Job Assessment. That means instead of abstract questions or puzzles, you’ll be asked to […]
Continue reading
Hiring in the UK is at a turning point. Employers are under pressure to fill frontline and entry-level roles quickly, while also ensuring new hires stay and succeed. Yet the UK currently has one of the slowest hiring processes in the developed world — averaging 27 days. Next week, industry leaders will come together to […]
Continue reading
Every candidate dropout tells a story. But until now, most hiring teams have had no way to hear it. With ThriveMap’s new Withdrawal Reasons Capture feature, recruiters can finally get structured, real-time feedback from candidates who choose to leave the assessment process. It’s a subtle but powerful shift: turning candidate exits from black holes into […]
Continue reading
Fear, unfair practices, and a lack of transparency – these are just a few of the reasons candidates with disabilities often hesitate to apply for jobs. Despite increased awareness around workplace diversity and inclusion, the recruitment process itself remains a significant barrier for many. Few assessment platforms offer clear pathways for reasonable adjustments, and even […]
Continue reading
We’re thrilled to announce that ThriveMap, in partnership with Mitie and Equitas, has been shortlisted for the Best Candidate Assessment and Selection Strategy award at this year’s prestigious Talent Labs Awards. Why This Nomination Matters Prison officer recruitment is notoriously challenging. The role demands not only technical skills but also immense emotional resilience, situational awareness, […]
Continue reading