Recruiting Resources & HR Blog
Alana is a creative member of JOIN’s Marketing team. As a Junior Marketing Specialist, she focuses on crafting engaging and insightful content that supports recruiters and job seekers alike. With a strong interest in storytelling and talent acquisition topics, Alana produces articles that inform, inspire, and reflect JOIN’s mission to make hiring smarter.
Alana's articles
EU Pay Transparency Directive 2026: How HR teams can prepare now
From June 2026, the EU Pay Transparency Directive changes how employers communicate pay. Here's what HR teams need to prepare for.
Structured interviews: 5 steps to run fair and consistent hiring interviews
Learn how to design structured interviews that reduce bias, standardise evaluation, and help hiring teams make more consistent decisions.
How to hire employees without an HR department
Learn how small teams and founders can hire great employees without an HR department using a simple, structured process.
What’s new in JOIN: Product highlights from 2025 and early 2026
Explore what’s new in JOIN for 2025 and early 2026, from smarter collaboration to built-in scheduling and powerful new integrations.
AI literacy in recruitment: What it means for modern hiring
AI literacy is now core to modern hiring. Learn what it means, how employers assess it, and how recruiters apply it.
Candidate management: 5 Recruiting best practices for 2026
Candidate management brings structure to hiring, improves communication, and helps recruiters deliver a better candidate experience.
How to make job ads discoverable in AI search
Learn how recruiters can structure job ads for AI search to increase visibility, attract relevant candidates, and stay competitive.
Skill-based hiring: A practical guide for HR teams
Skill-based hiring helps SMBs widen talent pools, reduce hiring mistakes, and build teams based on what candidates can do.
Gen Z recruiting in 2026: Strategies and trends
Gen Z recruiting is changing fast. Learn what candidates expect in 2026 and how to hire with speed, clarity, and a human touch.
The benefits of collaborative hiring: How team-based hiring improves results
Discover how collaborative hiring helps teams make better decisions, share responsibility, and create a more organised hiring process.
SMB hiring trends 2025: Why job ads are becoming the new marketing strategy
Discover the key SMB hiring trends for 2025 and how marketing-driven job ads help small teams win talent faster.
How to write AI-assisted job ads that attract top talent
Discover how AI-assisted job ads help you attract top talent faster while keeping your company’s tone and culture authentic.
How to screen job applications efficiently and hire the right fit
Screen applications faster and fairer with structured hiring steps that help you find the right fit confidently.
How to build a scalable hiring process that grows with your team
As your team grows, hiring can get complex. Learn how to build a scalable hiring process that keeps your team organised, efficient, and ready to grow.
How automation tools help recruiters save hours every week
Recruiting automation simplifies hiring by managing posting, scheduling, and communication — saving time and creating a smoother experience.