There's been a lot of discussion amongst your leadership in the last week needing to hire people faster. At the same time, some leaders have been grumbling about how much time the recruitment process takes. One of the valid concerns raised is the long lead time to get final candidates in front of the hiring manager and team members for a face-to-face or Zoom interview.

One leader has suggested switching to video interviews with a provider such asSpark Hire. Candidates would be provided three or four questions through the Spark Hire app and then record a 90 second response. Some managers are excited about the idea of "getting to know the person" through video instead of reading resume after resume. The leader who suggested using Spark Hire is volunteering to try out the service and will even fund the project out of his budget. He has rejected every candidate the Recruiter has brought forward; he insists he simply has high standards and needs someone who has strong 'executive presence' and cultural fit.

Your HR Director is concerned about unconscious bias creeping into the hiring process. She's asked you for another summary memo outlining the key risk factors, potential benefits, and your final recommendation(s).