Recruiting for management consultancies: Practical report from 10 years of experience – How we support consulting firms in talent acquisition

Recruiting for management consultants 10 years of practical experience

Why consulting recruiting is particularly challenging The consulting market is one of the most competitive recruiting markets of all. While many industries are competing for specialists, management consultancies are not only competing with each other – from large consulting firms to specialized boutiques and medium-sized companies – but also increasingly with private equity portfolio companies, […]

AI Act training: How companies will fulfill the AI training obligation from 2025

EU AI Act Compiance - Anforderungen und Schulungspflicht

What does the EU AI Act training obligation mean in concrete terms? Which companies are affected? And how can the requirement be implemented in a practical and legally compliant manner? This article provides you with a fact-based overview without scaremongering – with concrete recommendations for HR managers and compliance officers.

EU AI Act in recruiting: What HR needs to know now

EU-AI-Act-Checkliste für Recruiting von Kooku

The EU AI Act is the first European law to categorize AI systems according to risk class. Recruiting tools are automatically considered “high-risk” and must meet strict requirements for transparency, bias control and human oversight from 2025/26.

Candidate journey: 6 steps to improve the experience of your applicants

Boost Your Recruitment Strategy: Picture two professional women connecting through a friendly handshake in a sleek, modern office environment – perfectly embodying the "Good Vibes Only" neon sign illuminating the space. The dynamic scene showcases diverse talent and inclusivity, with one woman sporting stylish curly short hair, dressed in a chic black top and grey pants. Her counterpart, exuding experience and wisdom with white hair and glasses, wears an elegant white blouse while confidently holding a clipboard. This imagery reinforces positive workplace culture, fostering an engaging recruitment atmosphere essential for attracting top-tier candidates in today's competitive job market.

With all the technical terms such as active sourcing, key performance indicators and data-driven recruiting, it is important to never lose sight of what recruitment is all about: people. The Candidate Journey helps to shift the focus back to the people behind the application process. Candidate Journey By creating an authentic candidate journey, companies are […]

Mastering Your Recruiting Process – Blog 2/5: Passive & Active Sourcing

Mastering Your Recruiting Process - Blog 2/5: Passive & Active Sourcing

1. sourcing | introduction What is Sourcing all about? Simply put, it is about identifying & acquiring the candidates you are looking for. Basically, we can divide candidates into two groups: actively looking candidates (the applicants), and passive candidates (those who are not actively looking for a job change) who may be open for a […]