Ethical Consulting

Practical ideas, real-world stories, and smart strategies for HR tech success.

Behind the Scenes: The Research That Powers Our Vendor Comparisons

Discover why we’ve chosen not to accept referral fees from ATS vendors—and how we use ChatGPT Deep Research to deliver fast, unbiased, and data-backed software evaluations. Learn how to apply the same method yourself and make clearer, more confident decisions about the tools your team depends on.

iCIMS vs HCM applicant tracking system

Why I Walked Away from Referral Payments (and What We’re Building Instead)

At my first HR tech conference, I started questioning the ethics of referral payments in vendor selection. This post explains why I walked away from referral fees, how we’re using AI and real user insights to guide buyers, and what we’re building to make software selection more trustworthy for everyone.

System Admin Insights Newsletter

Real-world lessons from the people who make iCIMS work on the client side. Each week, we share insights from system administrators, consultants, and tech leads navigating the realities of iCIMS optimization.

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