WEBINAR
You’ve Been Ghosted:
3 Steps for Becoming an HR Ghostbuster
Wednesday, June 3 • 1:00 p.m. (Eastern)
Candidate ghosting. Employee disengagement. Hiring processes that seem to lose momentum overnight. If it feels harder than ever to attract and keep talent, you’re not imagining it. Today’s workforce—especially younger employees—has different expectations, and employers who fail to adapt are seeing candidates disappear mid-process or new hires check out before they’ve settled in.
In this practical webinar, we’ll break down why ghosting happens—and what HR professionals can do to stop it. We’ll also cover why you should not ghost candidates. From simplifying the application process to clearly communicating “what’s in it for them,” you’ll learn how to make your organization more appealing from the very first touchpoint. We’ll also explore how job boards, employer branding and messaging can either attract the right candidates or drive them away.
Beyond recruiting, we’ll dive into the interview process itself: how to engage candidates, get hiring managers fully invested and create a seamless experience that keeps applicants interested and committed. You’ll walk away with actionable strategies to improve communication before, during and after interviews—and build a hiring approach that resonates with today’s purpose-driven workforce.
WEBINAR AGENDA:
- Why candidates and employers are ghosting—and what’s driving the trend.
- How to simplify your application process to reduce drop-off.
- Crafting job postings that clearly answer “What’s in it for me?”
- Best practices for using job boards to attract qualified candidates.
- Improving the interview experience—and getting managers fully engaged.
- Key steps before, during and after interviews to keep candidates connected.
✔ A 3-step framework to reduce ghosting and improve candidate engagement.
✔ Practical ways to align your hiring process with today’s workforce expectations.
✔ Strategies to create a more compelling, candidate-focused experience from start to finish.
PRESENTED BY:

Steven J. Smith, SHRM-CP, PHR, will be the first to tell you that recruiting is marketing. He earned his bachelor of science in finance at Brigham Young University and started his career in recruiting in February 2005. In 2008, he took a risk during a recession to help start a new company with Ryan Kohler, called ApplicantPro, a full-suite HR platform for small to mid-sized businesses. In March 2025, ApplicantPro became iSolved Talent Acquisition, now serving 200,000 companies and nearly 9 million employees.
REGISTRATION BONUSES:

Everyone who signs up will receive a copy of Conducting Better Interviews, a practical guide that helps you navigate the interview process with confidence. Learn how to identify the best-fit candidate the first time—reducing costly rehiring—and discover techniques for making a strong impression so top candidates choose you as their next employer.

You’ll also receive one month of exclusive access to The HR Weekly, our comprehensive service with all the HR advice and compliance tools to simplify your job … and to keep your organization out of court. So that you continue to benefit from The HR Weekly, we will continue your subscription after that for the then current rate, unless you tell us “no, thanks”—your choice.
RECERTIFICATION CREDITS:

Business Management Daily is recognized by SHRM to offer Professional Development Credits (PDC) for SHRM-CP® or SHRM-SCP® recertification activities.

This Program has been pre-approved for 1.25 HR (General) credit hours toward aPHR®, aPHRi™, PHR®, PHRca®, SPHR®, GPHR®, PHRi™ and SPHRi™ recertification through HR Certification Institute® (HRCI®).
Save 90% on a Complete Year of Training Webinars
Train Big. Save Big. Win Big.
Access around 100 live, expert-led training sessions each year… for just $1,599

WE PROMISE YOU’LL BE SATISFIED:
If this webinar fails to meet your needs in any way, we will refund 100% of your tuition – every penny you paid – but your course materials and registration bonuses will be yours to keep. No hassles, no questions asked.

P.O. Box 9070, McLean, VA 22102 • (800) 543-2055
Copyright © 2026 • Business Management Daily • All rights reserved