Morgan Russell

Stay up to date with all things recruitment on our blog. Includes tips, guides, and insights into modern hiring.

How Occy’s Hiring Analytics Engine Predicts Recruitment Bottlenecks Before They Happen

Check out this blog to learn how our approach can support hiring teams to keep things running smoothly.

Proving the ROI of Recruitment Marketing with Analytics

In this blog, we will explore how hiring teams can prove ROI from marketing campaigns to demonstrate real business impact, strengthen strategic decision-making, and drive smarter recruitment outcomes.

4 Hiring Analytics Trends to Watch in 2026

In 2026, hiring analytics will move beyond simple dashboards and reports, becoming more predictive, personalised and integrated into every stage of the recruitment journey.

Are You Hiring Better or Just Hiring Faster? How to Tell with Data

Keep reading to learn our tips for implementing this way of thinking and to understand more about the perils of prioritising fast hires over quality ones.

Video in Hiring Playbook: Employer Branding and Candidate Sourcing

In this guide, we’ll explore why video is becoming essential to modern hiring, how it can help you strengthen your employer brand, and the proven tactics you can use to optimise candidate sourcing.

Video in Hiring: Candidate Screening

This guide will explore why recruitment is breaking down, the risks of over-relying on AI screening, and how video screening (when done well) can both improve candidate quality and strengthen the human experience of hiring.

Strategic Data Analysis: How First Principles and Incremental Improvement Transform Hiring

Learn how HR leaders and managers can use two frameworks to solve hiring challenges, drive continuous improvement, and win board-level credibility.

Simple Reporting Isn’t Enough: Why Hiring Teams Must Turn Hiring Data into Insight

Learn the difference between reporting and insight in hiring analytics. See how Virgin Media and Dell used data to save millions, and discover a framework to turn metrics into action.

10 Essential Hiring Metrics Every HR Leader and Manager Must Track

Discover the 10 essential hiring metrics every HR team must track, including their formulas, tactical uses, and strategic impact.

Everything You Need to Know About Cost-Per-Hire

There are various factors that come into effective recruitment and budget management. This includes everything from using the right applicant tracking system to selecting the best accounting software.

Pinpoint Alternatives

For teams that are looking to onboard an ATS that’s budget friendly but doesn’t compromise on features or the practical integration of AI, there may be better options on the market. We’ve summarised 6 alternatives that are suitable for mid-market teams looking to source a new platform below.

Greenhouse Alternatives

In this post, we review the top alternatives to Greenhouse to help you decide which ATS is best for you.