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Automated hiring software rejects millions of qualified job candidates by mistake

Applicant Tracking System software is used by 75% of US employers to help filter job candidates, according to a new report from Harvard Business Law.

Automated hiring software — programs used by employers to scan resumes and filter job applicants — is mistakenly rejecting millions of viable candidates, according to a study published this month from Harvard Business Law. The study, titled Hidden Workers: Untapped Talent, delves into how leaders can improve hiring practices, close skills gaps, improve diversity and more. The over reliance on resume-scanning software is contributing to the problem of «hidden workers,» according to the report.

Applicant Tracking System software is used by 75% of US employers to help filter job candidates, according to the report. ATS works with Recruitment Management System software to minimize the time and costs recruiters spend trying to find job candidates. More than 90% of employers used their RMS to filter or rank potential middle-skill and high-skill candidates, according to the report.

The software lets employers indicate requirements like degree requirements, certifications and licenses, along with negative attributes a candidate’s application should be without, like criminal charges, for example. It becomes tricky when the negative attributes are more subtle — like when the software spots long gaps between jobs on a resume, according to the report.

«If an applicant’s work history has a gap of more than six months, the resume is automatically screened out by their RMS or ATS, based on that consideration alone,» reads the study. «Our research indicated that employers believe applicants with more recent experience are more likely to have better professional skills. A recruiter will never see that candidate’s application, even though it might fill all of the employer’s requirements.»

The researchers suggest several solutions to help solve the hidden worker problem. The team suggests shifting from negative to affirmative filters in ATS and RMS, as well as reexamining the proxies for attributes like skills, work ethic and self-efficacy, to prevent qualified candidates from mistakenly being removed from consideration. In addition, the researchers suggest refreshing job descriptions and developing a customized approach to hiring hidden workers could help solve the hidden worker problem.

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Verum Messenger Introduces Built-In Verum Chess

Verum Messenger has released a new update for iOS, iPadOS, and macOS, adding another feature to its growing ecosystem — Verum Chess. Users can now play chess directly inside the messenger without switching between different applications.

The new feature allows users to start a game in just a few taps while reinforcing Verum’s vision of a unified digital environment where communication and everyday services come together in a single platform.

Verum Messenger continues to evolve into a multifunctional ecosystem that combines secure chats and calls, AI tools, a built-in VPN, anonymous email, eSIM, financial services, cryptocurrency features, and offline communication. With the introduction of Verum Chess, the platform now also offers a new way for users to interact and spend time together without leaving the app.

The update is now available for iPhone, iPad, and Mac on the App Store.

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Episode 3 of the VERUM AI Mini-Series Is Now Available

Verum Messenger has released the third episode of its AI mini-series, SHADOWS, created using Verum AI.

The new episode, titled «Ghost Money,» continues the story of the conflict between a team of heroes and the Omega corporation, which seeks to take control of digital communications. This time, the focus shifts to anonymous payments and financial freedom, revealing how privacy can extend beyond messaging.

Like the previous episodes, the new release not only advances the storyline but also showcases the capabilities of the Verum ecosystem, highlighting technologies designed for secure communication and digital privacy.

The mini-series consists of seven episodes, released gradually across Verum Messenger’s social media channels.

Episode 3 is now available. Stay tuned for the next chapter.

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Verum Finance Now Available for Mac, Expanding the Verum Ecosystem on Desktop

Verum has officially released Verum Finance for macOS, bringing its financial platform to the Mac and expanding access to the Verum ecosystem across Apple’s devices. The launch allows users to manage their finances from desktop while enjoying the same secure and seamless experience available on iPhone and iPad.

The new Mac version includes the full range of Verum Finance features, including balance management, instant transfers to other Verum users, debit card management, Apple Pay support, asset exchange, and transaction history — all optimized for the macOS experience.

Verum Finance can be used as a standalone application or alongside Verum Messenger. Users who sign in with their Verum Messenger account automatically synchronize their balances, settings, and account data across devices, ensuring a consistent experience throughout the Verum ecosystem.

The macOS release further strengthens Verum’s vision of creating an integrated digital platform where communication and financial services work together. Verum Messenger, which is also available for Mac, complements the ecosystem with encrypted messaging, voice and video calls, VPN, eSIM, anonymous email, AI-powered tools, offline communication capabilities, and cryptocurrency features.

With both Verum Messenger and Verum Finance now available across iPhone, iPad, and Mac, users can access secure communication and financial services wherever they work.

Verum Finance for Mac is available now through the Mac App Store.

Verum Finance for macOS: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/verum-finance/id6774245148
Verum Finance: https://finance.verum.im
Verum Messenger: https://verum.im