Talent Acquisition Companies that have used virtual interviewing processes like gamification to remove unconscious bias have seen a 16% increase in their diverse pipelines. Source: EY US interviews. Game-based assessments can help by keeping candidates engaged throughout the hiring process. Candidates play a series of games that are aligned to the cognitive abilities and personality constructs of high performers. Each game has a time limit and a candidate will answer as many questions as they can in that timeframe. Not only does this approach make recruitment more interactive, but it is a fast way to advance in the hiring process while providing the talent acquisition team with useful insights on the applicant. According to EY US, gamification can also accelerate the interview cycle and screening process. While a 15- to 20-minute assessment doesn't necessarily eliminate the need for multiple interviews, it does help recruiters get to know the candidate faster and ask better questions. These assessments can test specific skill sets like innovative thinking, creativity, and time management- all of which wouldn't be as easily analyzed through a resume or a traditional interview. Plus, condensing the time between interviews and a decision on whether to extend an offer benefits both the candidate and the organization. Making Data-Informed Decisions Just as many companies are relying on data to make operations more efficient, so too are HR leaders leveraging it during the hiring process. The use of gamification gives organizations an opportunity to MARCH 2021 | www.hrotoday.com [57]http://www.hrotoday.com