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Playbooks, product updates, and stories from teams hiring across Africa.
How AI CV screening works on HR Paddy (and what it doesn't do)
A plain-language look at how HR Paddy scores applications, what the score is based on, and why a recruiter still makes the final call.
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GuidesWriting job descriptions that attract the right candidates
Your job description is the first filter in your hiring process. Here is a simple structure that brings in better applicants and fewer mismatches.
HiringHow to reduce time-to-hire without cutting corners
Slow hiring costs you your best candidates. These practical changes shorten the process while keeping your standards high.
HiringFair hiring: practical ways to reduce bias in screening
Bias creeps into hiring through shortcuts. These steps help you judge candidates on evidence of fit rather than familiarity.
Product
ProductAI, video or in-person: choosing the right interview format
HR Paddy supports three interview formats. Here is when each one makes sense, and how to combine them in a single hiring round.
ProductBuilding shortlists your hiring managers will trust
A shortlist is only useful if the hiring manager believes in it. Here is how to present candidates so decisions happen faster.
Guides
GuidesWriting job descriptions that attract the right candidates
Your job description is the first filter in your hiring process. Here is a simple structure that brings in better applicants and fewer mismatches.
GuidesStructured interviews: a simple framework for growing teams
Unstructured interviews feel natural but produce inconsistent decisions. Here is a lightweight way for small teams to interview more fairly.
ComplianceCandidate data privacy: what HR teams in Nigeria should know
Recruitment involves a lot of personal data. Here are the privacy principles every HR team should build into its hiring process.