General Manager, Remote Talent and Jobs

Gillian O'Brien

Is your office work meaningful — or just performative? This Severance-inspired piece explores how modern jobs mirror fictional busywork, and what we can do about it.

(seo) Is the fictional ‘Lumon’ office from ‘Severance’ all about busywork?

Is the fictional ‘Lumon’ office from ‘Severance’ all about busywork?

Dylan’s awkward job interview in Severance feels like a scene from a dystopian thriller—because it basically is. The hiring process is often an endurance test, but what if we skipped the worst parts? A smarter hiring future could be possible, where we do away with outdated methods, and let AI streamline the tedious parts.

(seo) Dylan’s job interview scene in Severance is too relatable. 

Dylan’s job interview scene in 'Severance' is too relatable. Shall we skip this part of hiring?

Remote launches Recruit — the AI-powered hiring tool that helps you find top talent faster, smarter, and globally. Streamline recruiting with AI matching and data-driven insights.

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Introducing Recruit: The AI-powered hiring tool for faster, smarter, global recruiting

Learn how to stay ahead as AI transforms the hiring scene. Remote shares key insights on how employers and job seekers can use AI to their advantage and thrive.


seo - Recruiterless recruiting: Finding the right hires fast with AI

Recruiterless recruiting: Finding the right hires fast with AI

Avoid costly recruiting mistakes that slow hiring and hurt retention. Learn what mistakes to avoid to streamline your recruiting process and hire top talent with confidence. 

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10 costly recruiting mistakes (and how to avoid them)

Learn how to use an applicant tracking system (ATS) to streamline your hiring process, improve candidate experience, and optimize recruitment workflows. Discover key features, best practices, and common pitfalls to avoid when using an ATS.

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How to use applicant tracking systems (ATS) for quick recruiting 

Discover how an applicant tracking system (ATS) streamlines the hiring process, automates candidate tracking, and improves recruitment efficiency. Plus, learn how innovative ATS solutions help companies find top talent faster while enhancing the job-seeking experience for applicants.

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What is an applicant tracking system (ATS) and how can it help?

What is an applicant tracking system (ATS)? How can it help?

Discover how to identify, map, and develop your workforce talent and strategically plan for your organization's future.

seo - A guide to talent mapping for HR professionals 

A guide to talent mapping for HR professionals 

Discover the top hard and soft skills to prioritize when recruiting candidates. Learn why you need to recruit for both soft and hard skills and how to recruit well-rounded candidates.

seo -The best hard and soft skills to recruit for

The best hard and soft skills to recruit for

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