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Techday NZ
18-06-2025
- Business
- Techday NZ
How smart companies - and candidates - are getting ahead in the job market using AI
When global recruiters start sounding the alarm (or sounding the opportunity!), we should listen. According to Robert Walters, one of world's largest recruitment firms, AI is transforming hiring through five key areas: efficiency, bias reduction, consistency, data-driven decision making and better candidate experience. In a world where some jobseekers report sending over 300-400 applications before finding a job, AI is helping HR teams stay above the noise, filtering out poor matches and surfacing the right ones faster, fairer and smarter. But here's the twist: AI hiring tools aren't only for companies. The smartest candidates are also using AI-powered platforms to rise to the top of shortlists and be noticed first. It's not just about automation; it's about activation on both sides. AI is here and it works Recruitment hasn't just changed; it's evolved and the traditional model (post job, wait, sift, hope) has been replaced by something far more dynamic. According to LinkedIn's 2024 Global Recruiting Trends Report, AI tools reduce time-to-hire by up to 30% and increase candidate satisfaction when integrated effectively into hiring workflows. In high-volume hiring environments or lean HR teams, that's not just nice to have - it's business-critical. A smarter marketplace: two sides, one engine We often treat AI hiring as a one-way lever for employers - a shortcut to reduce effort - but what's emerging now is a two-sided AI-powered job marketplace that gives just as much power to the candidate such as EH Jobs and EH Hiring, innovations from Employment Hero. Mobile-first, candidate-facing platforms like this have been designed for how people actually job hunt today: fast and on-the-go using their mobile phones. EH Hiring is its employer counterpart - an AI 'matching engine' that plugs companies into a database of 1.5 million candidates across ANZ alone. It's not another "Tinder for jobs," but a connected platform that uses real HR data and predictive AI to understand who will thrive in what roles and why. For candidates, being on EH Jobs means being instantly eligible for AI-assisted shortlisting which is a game-changer in a crowded job market. In a world where uploading a CV sometimes isn't enough, being in the right system - one that's built to highlight your potential - can make the difference between dreaded silence and a first interview. The engine: SmartMatch Using SmartMatch technology, the tech doesn't just keyword match; it scans for high-fit candidates based on role performance indicators like tenure, career progression and alignment with previous successful hires. For businesses already using Employment Hero to manage their staff, it gets even smarter - it can find replacements that match your highest performers using internal benchmarks. Case in point: hiring, streamlined Kate Shuker, HR Lead at consulting firm Eliot Sinclair, manages the recruitment for up to 14 roles at once. In her words: "SmartMatch saves me four to five hours a week in peak periods because it puts the best-suited candidates at the top so I'm not scrolling through hundreds of CVs." That time gain means faster interviews, less stress and fewer costly hiring delays which is an outcome that matters when businesses are under pressure to move faster. Better smarts, not just more speed Yes, speed matters; but precision and insight matter even more for data-driven decision-making. With SmartMatch and EH Hiring, employers don't just hire quickly, they also hire wisely. The system learns what high performers look like in your specific environment and it flags risk factors like excessive job hopping. It also provides aggregated insights on candidate trends, such as skills that are in high demand, where applicants are clustering, or what benefits might be attracting top-tier talent. This isn't theoretical - it's happening now, with thousands of candidates entering the SmartMatch pool each week and employers receiving curated shortlists in minutes, not days. Right now, there are over 2 million jobs available on EH Jobs. These aren't just tools; they're infrastructure for the future of work and they remove guesswork, cut through noise and give both sides the clarity they need to make confident hiring decisions.
Techday NZ
07-05-2025
- Business
- Techday NZ
AI is the shortcut from 'Vacant role' to 'Hired'!
A job ad goes up and two weeks pass. Hundreds of applications pour in; and you're still nowhere near hiring. Sound familiar? For small and mid-sized businesses - the hiring process can feel painfully slow and impossibly crowded. What's more, the right candidate may already be out there, just not on your radar… Now, powered by some pretty nifty tech, there's a shortcut. The hiring process is broken Hiring today often follows this path: Write a job ad; post it on a board; wait for applicants; get swamped by irrelevant CVs; hope the right one's in there somewhere. It takes six to eight weeks on average to go from writing the ad to onboarding the new hire and that's if you're lucky. Job boards still dominate the scene, but they offer no real insight into who will succeed in your business - just a sea of hopefuls. Flipping the model Smarter tech can flip that model on its head, tapping into technology for the shortest distance between the employer and the candidate. Instead of casting a wide net, it can offer a curated shortlist of qualified candidates selected by AI from a database of 1.5 million jobseekers across NZ, Australia and beyond. Employment Hero has just launched EH Hiring, a free (for now) AI-powered hiring tool that taps into Employment Hero's proprietary SmartMatch tech. For the first time, any employer - client or not - can access SmartMatch's candidate-matching engine and get a ready-to-go shortlist of top talent - no ad fees; no subscription - just the fastest path from empty seat to first interview with the right candidates. Joined-up tech; not another 'Tinder for jobs' It's not just matching keywords or job titles - it's using real HR data and predictive AI to understand what success looks like in your business. When EH Hiring is integrated with our employee operating system which helps businesses manage end-to-end HR processes - we know who your people are, how long they've stayed, whether they were promoted or passed probation. That means when one resigns, we can instantly find someone with similar traits who's likely to thrive in that role too. That's something no job board can do. The AI also screens for key quality signals such as tenure, qualifications and career trajectory so you're not wasting time on job-hoppers or poor matches. It's a smart, scalable way to de-risk hiring, especially when you don't have a full HR team to lean on. A huge win for small businesses Small business owners often wear many hats and recruitment usually isn't their 'day job'. A single job listing can generate hundreds of applications and sorting through these steals hours from already packed schedules. EH Hiring levels the playing field - whether you're a one-person startup or a growing team of 20, it enables you to tap into pre-screened, high-fit candidates without paying up front. Case in point: Kate Shuker, HR lead at consulting firm Eliot Sinclair, manages up to 14 roles at once across HR and marketing and says SmartMatch saves her four to five hours a week in peak periods because it puts the best-suited candidates at the top so she isn't scrolling through hundreds of CVs. The 'front door' to smarter hiring EH Jobs is a mobile-first platform for candidates designed for the way people actually look for work today - on their phones and on the move. It's purpose-built for frontline industries including retail and hospitality, where speed and simplicity are critical. This is more than a job board. EH Jobs is the front door to a smarter hiring experience that works for both sides of the employment marketplace. Candidates who join via EH Jobs are automatically added to the SmartMatch candidate pool, where AI takes over to deliver precise, high-fit matches for open roles. Employers trying EH Hiring aren't just testing technology - they're tapping into a living, growing network of high quality, real-time talent. Why make it free? We believe we've created the biggest leap forward in recruitment since job boards first went digital and want everyone to benefit from it. EH Hiring won't be free forever, but for now, it's a chance for any employer to test drive what recruitment could (and should) feel like: faster, more focused and built for real business needs. Try it now, before the shortcut becomes standard.
Scoop
06-05-2025
- Business
- Scoop
FREE AI-powered Hiring Tool That Taps Into 1.5 Million Candidates Launches In NZ
Press Release – Employment Hero Employment Hero has just launched EH Hiring, a free (for now) AI-powered hiring tool that taps into Employment Heros proprietary SmartMatch tech. A job ad goes up and two weeks pass. Hundreds of applications pour in; and you're still nowhere near hiring. Sound familiar? For small and mid-sized businesses – the hiring process can feel painfully slow and impossibly crowded. What's more, the right candidate may already be out there, just not on your radar… Now, powered by some pretty nifty tech, there's a shortcut. Employment Hero has just launched EH Hiring, a free (for now) AI-powered hiring tool that taps into Employment Hero's proprietary SmartMatch tech. For the first time, any employer – client or not – can access SmartMatch's candidate-matching engine and get a ready-to-go shortlist of top talent – no ad fees; no subscription – just the fastest path from empty seat to first interview with the right candidates. The hiring process is broken 'Hiring today often follows this path: Write a job ad; post it on a board; wait for applicants; get swamped by irrelevant CVs; hope the right one's in there somewhere,' says David Holland, MD of 'SmartMatch' by Employment Hero 'It takes six to eight weeks on average to go from writing the ad to onboarding the new hire and that's if you're lucky. Job boards still dominate the scene, but they offer no real insight into who will succeed in your business – just a sea of hopefuls,' he adds. EH Hiring flips that model on its head. Instead of casting a wide net, it offers a c urated shortlist of qualified candidates selected by AI from a database of 1.5 million jobseekers across NZ, Australia and beyond. 'We wanted to tap into technology for the shortest distance between the employer and the candidate,' says Holland. Joined-up tech; not another 'Tinder for jobs' What makes SmartMatch tech (powering EH Hiring) different? 'It's not just matching keywords or job titles – it's using real HR data and predictive AI to understand what success looks like in your business. When EH Hiring is integrated with our employee operating system which helps businesses manage end-to-end HR processes – we know who your people are, how long they've stayed, whether they were promoted or passed probation. That means when one resigns, we can instantly find someone with similar traits who's likely to thrive in that role too,' explains Holland. He adds 'That's something no job board can do. The AI also screens for key quality signals such as tenure, qualifications and career trajectory so you're not wasting time on job-hoppers or poor matches. It's a smart, scalable way to de-risk hiring, especially when you don't have a full HR team to lean on.' A huge win for small businesses Small business owners often wear many hats and recruitment usually isn't their 'day job'. A single job listing can generate hundreds of applications and sorting through these steals hours from already packed schedules. 'EH Hiring levels the playing field – whether you're a one-person startup or a growing team of 20, it enables you to tap into pre-screened, high-fit candidates without paying up front,' explains Holland. Case in point: Kate Shuker, HR lead at consulting firm Eliot Sinclair, manages up to 14 roles at once across HR and marketing and says SmartMatch saves her four to five hours a week in peak periods because it puts the best-suited candidates at the top so she isn't scrolling through hundreds of CVs. The 'front door' to smarter hiring EH Jobs is a mobile-first platform for Candidates designed for the way people actually look for work today – on their phones and on the move. It's purpose-built for frontline industries including retail and hospitality, where speed and simplicity are critical. 'This is more than a job board. EH Jobs is the front door to a smarter hiring experience that works for both sides of the employment marketplace. Candidates who join via EH Jobs are automatically added to the SmartMatch candidate pool, where AI takes over to deliver precise, high-fit matches for open roles,' says Holland. Employers trying EH Hiring aren't just testing technology – they're tapping into a living, growing network of high quality, real-time talent. Why make it free? 'We believe we've created the biggest leap forward in recruitment since job boards first went digital and want everyone to benefit from it,' says Holland.
Scoop
06-05-2025
- Business
- Scoop
FREE AI-powered Hiring Tool That Taps Into 1.5 Million Candidates Launches In NZ
Press Release – Employment Hero Employment Hero has just launched EH Hiring, a free (for now) AI-powered hiring tool that taps into Employment Heros proprietary SmartMatch tech. Could AI be the shortcut from 'Vacant role' to 'Hired'? A job ad goes up and two weeks pass. Hundreds of applications pour in; and you're still nowhere near hiring. Sound familiar? For small and mid-sized businesses – the hiring process can feel painfully slow and impossibly crowded. What's more, the right candidate may already be out there, just not on your radar… Now, powered by some pretty nifty tech, there's a shortcut. Employment Hero has just launched EH Hiring, a free (for now) AI-powered hiring tool that taps into Employment Hero's proprietary SmartMatch tech. For the first time, any employer – client or not – can access SmartMatch's candidate-matching engine and get a ready-to-go shortlist of top talent – no ad fees; no subscription – just the fastest path from empty seat to first interview with the right candidates. The hiring process is broken 'Hiring today often follows this path: Write a job ad; post it on a board; wait for applicants; get swamped by irrelevant CVs; hope the right one's in there somewhere,' says David Holland, MD of 'SmartMatch' by Employment Hero 'It takes six to eight weeks on average to go from writing the ad to onboarding the new hire and that's if you're lucky. Job boards still dominate the scene, but they offer no real insight into who will succeed in your business – just a sea of hopefuls,' he adds. EH Hiring flips that model on its head. Instead of casting a wide net, it offers a c urated shortlist of qualified candidates selected by AI from a database of 1.5 million jobseekers across NZ, Australia and beyond. 'We wanted to tap into technology for the shortest distance between the employer and the candidate,' says Holland. Joined-up tech; not another 'Tinder for jobs' What makes SmartMatch tech (powering EH Hiring) different? 'It's not just matching keywords or job titles – it's using real HR data and predictive AI to understand what success looks like in your business. When EH Hiring is integrated with our employee operating system which helps businesses manage end-to-end HR processes – we know who your people are, how long they've stayed, whether they were promoted or passed probation. That means when one resigns, we can instantly find someone with similar traits who's likely to thrive in that role too,' explains Holland. He adds 'That's something no job board can do. The AI also screens for key quality signals such as tenure, qualifications and career trajectory so you're not wasting time on job-hoppers or poor matches. It's a smart, scalable way to de-risk hiring, especially when you don't have a full HR team to lean on.' A huge win for small businesses Small business owners often wear many hats and recruitment usually isn't their 'day job'. A single job listing can generate hundreds of applications and sorting through these steals hours from already packed schedules. 'EH Hiring levels the playing field – whether you're a one-person startup or a growing team of 20, it enables you to tap into pre-screened, high-fit candidates without paying up front,' explains Holland. Case in point: Kate Shuker, HR lead at consulting firm Eliot Sinclair, manages up to 14 roles at once across HR and marketing and says SmartMatch saves her four to five hours a week in peak periods because it puts the best-suited candidates at the top so she isn't scrolling through hundreds of CVs. The 'front door' to smarter hiring EH Jobs is a mobile-first platform for Candidates designed for the way people actually look for work today – on their phones and on the move. It's purpose-built for frontline industries including retail and hospitality, where speed and simplicity are critical. 'This is more than a job board. EH Jobs is the front door to a smarter hiring experience that works for both sides of the employment marketplace. Candidates who join via EH Jobs are automatically added to the SmartMatch candidate pool, where AI takes over to deliver precise, high-fit matches for open roles,' says Holland. Employers trying EH Hiring aren't just testing technology – they're tapping into a living, growing network of high quality, real-time talent. Why make it free? 'We believe we've created the biggest leap forward in recruitment since job boards first went digital and want everyone to benefit from it,' says Holland.
Techday NZ
06-05-2025
- Business
- Techday NZ
AI-powered EH Hiring tool offers free job matching in NZ
Employment Hero has introduced EH Hiring, an artificial intelligence-powered recruitment tool that allows New Zealand employers free access to a shortlist of candidates matched from a database of 1.5 million jobseekers. EH Hiring is built on Employment Hero's proprietary SmartMatch technology and aims to streamline the hiring process for small and medium-sized businesses. Unlike traditional job ads that generate large numbers of applications requiring manual screening, the new tool claims to present a ready-to-go list of potential hires without advertising fees or subscription costs. David Holland, Managing Director of SmartMatch by Employment Hero, described inefficiencies in traditional recruitment practices. "Hiring today often follows this path: Write a job ad; post it on a board; wait for applicants; get swamped by irrelevant CVs; hope the right one's in there somewhere," said Holland. "It takes six to eight weeks on average to go from writing the ad to onboarding the new hire and that's if you're lucky. Job boards still dominate the scene, but they offer no real insight into who will succeed in your business – just a sea of hopefuls." EH Hiring seeks to reverse this situation by shifting from a broad approach to a targeted one. The tool uses AI to curate shortlists of candidates from a pool covering New Zealand, Australia and beyond, filtering for specific criteria relevant to employers. "We wanted to tap into technology for the shortest distance between the employer and the candidate," Holland said. According to Holland, SmartMatch's differentiation is in its use of data-driven indicators rather than simple keyword or job title matching. "It's not just matching keywords or job titles – it's using real HR data and predictive AI to understand what success looks like in your business. When EH Hiring is integrated with our employee operating system which helps businesses manage end-to-end HR processes – we know who your people are, how long they've stayed, whether they were promoted or passed probation. That means when one resigns, we can instantly find someone with similar traits who's likely to thrive in that role too," said Holland. He added: "That's something no job board can do. The AI also screens for key quality signals such as tenure, qualifications and career trajectory so you're not wasting time on job-hoppers or poor matches. It's a smart, scalable way to de-risk hiring, especially when you don't have a full HR team to lean on." The tool is designed with smaller businesses in mind, recognising the challenges faced by those without dedicated human resources staff. "EH Hiring levels the playing field – whether you're a one-person startup or a growing team of 20, it enables you to tap into pre-screened, high-fit candidates without paying up front," explained Holland. Kate Shuker, HR Lead at consulting firm Eliot Sinclair, noted the time savings delivered by the SmartMatch technology. Shuker manages up to 14 roles at a time across HR and marketing functions. She said SmartMatch saves "four to five hours a week in peak periods because it puts the best-suited candidates at the top so she isn't scrolling through hundreds of CVs." EH Jobs, the candidate-facing part of the offering, is designed as a mobile-first platform, focused on industries such as retail and hospitality where quick hires are often required. "This is more than a job board. EH Jobs is the front door to a smarter hiring experience that works for both sides of the employment marketplace. Candidates who join via EH Jobs are automatically added to the SmartMatch candidate pool, where AI takes over to deliver precise, high-fit matches for open roles," said Holland. Employers who use EH Hiring become part of a network that, according to Employment Hero, consists of a dynamic pool of high-quality talent available in real time. Holland explained the rationale for offering the product free of charge initially. "We believe we've created the biggest leap forward in recruitment since job boards first went digital and want everyone to benefit from it," he said. The product will remain free for the time being, allowing employers to experience what Holland believes is a hiring process that is "faster, more focused and built for real business needs."
