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Recruiting tech & ATS

Applicant tracking systems, sourcing tools, scheduling platforms, CRMs, and the rest of the recruiting tech stack. What actually integrates, what doesn't, and where the money goes.

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The 11 best staffing CRMs in 2026
Recruiting tech & ATS Apr 2026

The 11 best staffing CRMs in 2026

A side-by-side look at the 11 best staffing CRMs in 2026, with honest strengths, weaknesses, published pricing, and who each one fits.

Sean Griffith 19 min read
15 Best RPO Software Platforms in 2026
Recruiting tech & ATS Apr 2026

15 Best RPO Software Platforms in 2026

Most "best RPO software" lists pick a side: providers or platforms. This one covers the full stack RPO teams actually run on — 15 tools across ATS, CRM, screening, and conversational AI, with honest takes on where each one falls short.

Sean Griffith 19 min read
The best AI staffing agency tools in 2026
Recruiting tech & ATS Apr 2026

The best AI staffing agency tools in 2026

The only AI staffing tools list that tells you which category each tool actually falls into (sourcing, engagement, or screening), what the legal risks are, and how to wire them together without burning your tech budget.

Sean Griffith 12 min read
How to hire in South Africa
Recruiting tech & ATS Apr 2026

How to hire in South Africa

The pitch on South African talent is everywhere. The playbook for actually hiring there isn't. We talked to recruiters on the ground and did our own research to build one.

Rachel Hubbard 11 min read
I've tried 50 recruiter productivity tools — here are my top 14
Recruiting tech & ATS Mar 2026

I've tried 50 recruiter productivity tools — here are my top 14

I've tried 50+ recruiter productivity tools in the past year. These are the ones I keep coming back to.

Sean Griffith 18 min read
LinkedIn job posting cost: the number that matters isn't the ad spend
Recruiting tech & ATS Mar 2026

LinkedIn job posting cost: the number that matters isn't the ad spend

LinkedIn job posting cost gets all the attention. But the ad spend is a fraction of what it actually costs to hire through the platform.

Aliye Menzies 16 min read
Talent acquisition services explained for growing companies
Recruiting tech & ATS Mar 2026

Talent acquisition services explained for growing companies

Most companies looking for talent acquisition services are really trying to solve one problem: they have too many candidates and not enough time to screen them. Before signing a contract, figure out what's actually eating your hours.

Sean Griffith 13 min read
What is passive candidate sourcing? The complete guide for 2026
Recruiting tech & ATS Mar 2026

What is passive candidate sourcing? The complete guide for 2026

70% of the talent pool isn't looking for a position. This guide covers how to find them, get them to respond, and screen them fast enough that they don't ghost you.

Rachel Hubbard 16 min read
What is recruitment as a service (and do you actually need it)?
Recruiting tech & ATS Mar 2026

What is recruitment as a service (and do you actually need it)?

Recruitment as a service promises to solve your screening bottleneck. But the technology RaaS providers sell at a premium is now available in-house for a fraction of the cost.

Rachel Hubbard 12 min read
What is Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO)?
Recruiting tech & ATS Mar 2026

What is Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO)?

We talked to hundreds of recruiters who've been on both sides of RPO contracts. Here's what they wish someone had told them before signing.

Sean Griffith 14 min read
Your candidate database is full of ghosts. Here's how to fix it.
Recruiting tech & ATS Mar 2026

Your candidate database is full of ghosts. Here's how to fix it.

Most candidate databases are graveyards of outdated resumes. Here's how to build one that actually helps you hire.

Aliye Menzies 14 min read
Why we built Truffle
Recruiting tech & ATS Feb 2026

Why we built Truffle

We're on a mission to make hiring more consistent, more comprehensive, more impartial, and more kind.

Sean Griffith 7 min read
3 popular Workable alternatives in 2026
Recruiting tech & ATS Feb 2026

3 popular Workable alternatives in 2026

This article explores three top Workable alternatives: BreezyHR for its simplicity, Homerun for its employer branding, and Truffle for its automation and affordability.

Aliye Menzies 8 min read
7 JazzHR alternatives to try in 2026
Recruiting tech & ATS Feb 2026

7 JazzHR alternatives to try in 2026

This article explores seven top JazzHR alternatives—Recooty for its simplicity, BambooHR for its HRIS, and Truffle for its automation and affordability.

Aliye Menzies 10 min read
An unbiased review of 4 text recruiting platforms
Recruiting tech & ATS Feb 2026

An unbiased review of 4 text recruiting platforms

An unbiased review of the top text recruiting platforms for SMBs, with no sales pitch attached.

Sean Griffith 10 min read
Applicant tracking system cost comparison (& pricing for 30+ ATS in 2026)
Recruiting tech & ATS Feb 2026

Applicant tracking system cost comparison (& pricing for 30+ ATS in 2026)

An ATS can produce a massive return on investment over time. But, choosing an affordable ATS and the right fit for your business is essential. Many factors can affect an ATS's cost, so understanding ATS pricing when evaluating your options is vital.

Sean Griffith 9 min read
Everything you need to know about Indeed employer resume search
Recruiting tech & ATS Feb 2026

Everything you need to know about Indeed employer resume search

In this guide, we’ll break down everything you need to know about Indeed’s resume search for employers, from how it works to the benefits it offers you.

Sean Griffith 4 min read
Everything you need to know about Recruit CRM
Recruiting tech & ATS Feb 2026

Everything you need to know about Recruit CRM

Explore our in-depth Recruit CRM review, including features, pros and cons, pricing plans, and the top three alternatives for small businesses.

Sean Griffith 6 min read
Five easy-to-use alternatives to Indeed for employers
Recruiting tech & ATS Feb 2026

Five easy-to-use alternatives to Indeed for employers

In this guide, we’ll explore five easy-to-use alternatives to Indeed that can provide you with the tools to find the best talent.

Sean Griffith 6 min read
How to post a job on Indeed in 5 easy steps
Recruiting tech & ATS Feb 2026

How to post a job on Indeed in 5 easy steps

In this guide, we’ll walk you through the process of how to post a job on Indeed, including costs, tips, and options for posting jobs for free.

Sean Griffith 7 min read
How to recruit on LinkedIn without sending a single InMail
Recruiting tech & ATS Feb 2026

How to recruit on LinkedIn without sending a single InMail

The inbound LinkedIn recruiting playbook for busy founders and overwhelmed hiring teams.

Sean Griffith 7 min read
I tried every recruiting tool out there—here are the best in 2026
Recruiting tech & ATS Feb 2026

I tried every recruiting tool out there—here are the best in 2026

Finding the right talent can make or break your small business. While 85% of small business hiring managers struggle to find skilled candidates, the right recruiting tools can level the playing field and help you build your dream team faster than ever.

Rachel Hubbard 11 min read
I tried the best BambooHR alternatives so you don't have to
Recruiting tech & ATS Feb 2026

I tried the best BambooHR alternatives so you don't have to

BambooHR covers broad HR, but some teams need deeper screening. Here are 11 alternatives, from full ATS platforms to AI-assisted candidate screening tools like Truffle.

Rachel Hubbard 24 min read
The 7 best AI note-taking tools for recruiters in 2026
Recruiting tech & ATS Feb 2026

The 7 best AI note-taking tools for recruiters in 2026

We compared seven AI note-taking tools built for recruiters, covering transcription accuracy, ATS integrations, pricing, and which tools fit solo recruiters, in-house TA teams, and agencies.

Rachel Hubbard 11 min read
The best online recruitment tools to try in 2026
Recruiting tech & ATS Feb 2026

The best online recruitment tools to try in 2026

Most recruitment tool lists dump 30 logos on you and call it a day. Here's a better framework: organize your stack around the six jobs your hiring process needs to do, and pick tools that fix your actual bottleneck.

Rachel Hubbard 10 min read
The complete guide to Lever ATS
Recruiting tech & ATS Feb 2026

The complete guide to Lever ATS

An honest look at what Lever gets right, where it falls short, and how it compares to other screening options.

Rachel Hubbard 4 min read
The complete Homerun ATS guide
Recruiting tech & ATS Feb 2026

The complete Homerun ATS guide

Learn about Homerun ATS's pricing, features, pros and cons based on a careful product review and 100 independent reviews

Rachel Hubbard 7 min read
Top 7 Recooty alternatives in 2026
Recruiting tech & ATS Feb 2026

Top 7 Recooty alternatives in 2026

Recooty is solid for small teams, but it's not the only option. Here are 12 alternatives worth considering, from full-cycle ATS platforms to dedicated screening tools like Truffle.

Rachel Hubbard 17 min read
Top 8 interview scheduling tools for 2026: Free & paid
Recruiting tech & ATS Feb 2026

Top 8 interview scheduling tools for 2026: Free & paid

Discover the best interview scheduling tools of 2026, including free and paid options. Streamline your hiring with top scheduling software.

Rachel Hubbard 12 min read
What makes Truffle an excellent recruiting tool for fast-paced hiring environments
Recruiting tech & ATS Feb 2026

What makes Truffle an excellent recruiting tool for fast-paced hiring environments

Struggling to keep up with high-volume hiring? This guide breaks down the best recruiting tools for 2025 and shows you how to pick the right one to save time.

Rachel Hubbard 7 min read
15 best remote interview tools for building a global team
Recruiting tech & ATS Dec 2025

15 best remote interview tools for building a global team

Discover 16 of the best remote interview tools tailored for small businesses. We cover everything from async video to automated phone screening and AI-assisted feedback.

Sean Griffith 19 min read
The 6 best applicant tracking systems for small businesses
Recruiting tech & ATS Mar 2025

The 6 best applicant tracking systems for small businesses

These aren’t glowing infomercials. We went deep on Reddit threads, customer reviews, and most importantly free trials (where we could) to assess the six best ATS for small businesses.

Rachel Hubbard 15 min read
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