Author: Kelly Bird

Cutting through the noise: Real-world lessons in Direct Sourcing
/Talent Acquisition doesn’t have to be complicated, but it can be. Especially if you don’t have the right support and […]
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TalentNet Welcomes Vish Baliga, one of Fieldglass’s Founders, to Advisory Board
/Former SAP Fieldglass leader brings expertise to Direct Sourcing leader Toronto, Canada – March 23, 2026 – TalentNet is proud […]
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Fighting back through Direct Sourcing: How to avoid AI-hacking in your hiring process
/Traditional hiring has made it so hard for candidates to get noticed that they’re starting to fight fire with fire. […]
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Only as strong as your team: How to build a successful Direct Sourcing program
/Your Direct Sourcing program is only as strong as the team you build to support it. That means choosing the […]
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Leveraging an essential workforce: How to re-engage retirees to boost your Direct Sourcing strategy
/You’ve already met your next contingent hire. And they’re likely a former employee. Re-engaging past employees is a key Direct […]
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Building stronger communication strategies: How to support a smoother hiring process
/If communication is a 2-way street, then miscommunication is a highway – loud, fast, and dangerous. This is especially true […]
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Let’s talk. A guide to optimizing your Direct Sourcing communication strategy
/Building a Talent Community isn’t enough. It doesn’t matter how large it is, how well you’re leveraging your company’s brand, […]
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An experience to remember: How AI-based talent agents are improving the candidate journey
/There is nothing more important to your hiring strategy than a positive candidate experience. If your company isn’t able to […]
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TalentNet launches enterprise AI Platform with Amazon Bedrock Safety Controls
/TalentNet, the originator of Direct Sourcing, delivers AI-powered recruiting with built-in compliance and security Toronto, Canada – October 28, 2025 […]
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Winning the race – How to build a thriving Direct Sourcing program- Part 3
/Every company has a different definition of success when it comes to a Direct Sourcing program, but when you get […]
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Walk before your can run: Optimize your Direct Sourcing program for sustainable success – Part 2
/Picture this. You’re a hiring manager and your company is in a phase of hyper growth. Your best bet is […]
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Crawl before you can walk: How to establish long-term growth using a solid framework – Part 1
/Overnight success doesn’t exist in Direct Sourcing. Behind every milestone is a carefully curated process based on years of experience. […]
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No more app downloads! How a multi-channel approach leads to better candidate experiences
/“There’s an app for that” is no longer the selling point it used to be. As mobile devices get increasingly […]
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Supporting Curation through AI: How companies are using machine learning to boost their hiring process – Part 2
/AI tends to get a bad rap. Professionals are worried about being replaced. Job applicants worry about impersonal rejection emails. […]
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Automation with a human touch: How companies balance AI with a personalized approach – Part 1
/Artificial intelligence isn’t taking over the recruitment process. It’s taken over. Past tense. As companies adopt Direct Sourcing practices, many […]
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Industry’s leader in data privacy achieves new ISO certification
/TalentNet’s latest ISO 27701 certification strengthens its commitment to global data privacy standards Toronto, Canada – June 17, 2025 – […]
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Job hunting in the digital age: How companies are boosting their candidate experience
/Applying for a job 20 years ago involved a lot of waiting. Waiting to speak with a manager face-to-face. Waiting to mail your resume and get a response.
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Making an impression: How to tailor your resume for a AI-based platforms
/As companies move from traditional hiring methods to a Direct Sourcing strategy, the job hunt is evolving. From AI-powered skill-matching […]
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What’s in a resume? Understanding the difference between skills Vs. experience-based hiring
/Hiring a candidate used to be straightforward. You would look at their resume, ensure they have the right degrees, check […]
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Staying ahead of the curve: Looking at the latest hiring trends
/The only constant in the hiring market is that it’s always changing. So far, in only a five year period, […]
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Keeping up with a changing hiring market: How Direct Sourcing helps companies grow
/The changing hiring market has changed so much in the 2020s that it’s become one of the most defining features […]
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Building your Direct Sourcing business case: How to get company-wide buy-in
/Direct Sourcing is no longer an emerging strategy in the talent acquisition sphere. Not only have companies taken notice of […]
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Ready to work: How to find the right Curation partner for your Direct Sourcing program
/A successful Direct Sourcing strategy is like an ecosystem. In order for your program to thrive, each moving part needs […]
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TalentNet launches generative-AI powered virtual feature with first client adopter
/TalentNavigator allows companies to streamline their hiring process by automating key talent acquisition tasks Toronto, Canada, November, 21 2024 — […]
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