Searchlight

Searchlight, developed by AllyIQ Incorporated, is an AI-powered platform designed to enhance the hiring process. According to the vendor, it predicts the competencies, soft skills, and cultural traits required for each role, aiming to help organizations attract, engage, and hire the right talent. Searchlight is said to be suitable for companies of all sizes, from small businesses to large enterprises, and is commonly used by professionals in Human Resources, Talent Acquisition, People Operations, Talent Management, and the Technology industry.

Key Features

Quality of Hire Metrics: According to the vendor, Searchlight provides organizations with an intuitive and configurable formula to measure the quality of hire. This feature is said to enable the creation of executive-level metrics that can drive visibility on hiring quality and employee outcomes.

Predictive Trait Mapping: The vendor claims that Searchlight utilizes AI to allow organizations to map and quantify the soft skills, competencies, and cultural traits that predict high performance within their specific organization.

Efficient Hiring: The vendor states that Searchlight aims to streamline the hiring process, helping companies hire efficiently and reduce costs. It is said to automate reference checks, qualify candidates with peer-validated insights, and provide hiring teams with the information they need to make quick and confident hiring decisions.

Accurate Hiring Decisions: According to the vendor, Searchlight leverages AI and behavioral data to enable organizations to make more accurate hiring decisions. It is claimed to predict candidate performance post-hire with an accuracy of 80%, compared to traditional reference checks which predict high performers less than 20% of the time.

Connected HR Technology Stack: Searchlight is said to seamlessly integrate with existing HR systems, such as ATS, HRIS, Slack, email, and other platforms. The vendor claims that this integration ensures a connected experience across the HR technology stack, allowing organizations to leverage Searchlight's features within their existing workflows.

Ethical AI: According to the vendor, Searchlight is committed to building fair and ethical AI systems. They state that it continuously audits its AI to ensure zero adverse impact and to mitigate bias in the hiring process. The vendor claims that Searchlight's AI predicts performance and retention better than traditional interview processes, while maintaining a user-friendly experience for candidates.