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In a fast-paced industry like contact centers, it is important to hire quickly without sacrificing accuracy. I recently spoke with David Hadobas of CCNG to discuss this important topic. Our discussion centered around how an automated communication screening process empowers recruiters to focus their time on qualified talent, saving the recruiters hours—and often days—to screen for omnichannel bilingual talent.
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