Daria Bulanova

Daria is an experienced HR leader with over 10 years in IT recruitment, specializing in fast, efficient, and seamless hiring processes. As HRD at Skailer, she is building an advanced ATS & HR Core platform for recruitment automation, and at BBAgency, she leads IT/Digital recruitment for companies.

Beyond corporate HR, Daria is passionate about career development, serving as a career consultant, lecturer, and speaker on HR strategy, recruitment, and career growth. With experience in high-growth tech companies like Citymobil, X5 Foodtech, and HypeAuditor, she brings deep expertise in scaling teams, hiring in startups and enterprises, and balancing business goals with employee well-being.

Daria also develops HR & IT recruitment training programs and is launching her own HR school.

HR Technology

How to Choose an HR Core Platform: A Practical Guide

Choosing a CoreHR platform is a strategic decision that impacts the efficiency of the entire company. There are dozens of solutions on the market today, each offering a unique set of features. As the CEO of Skailer and someone who constantly communicates with HR professionals, I have compiled the key criteria to consider.

· Daniil Lokhanin

HR Analytics

Time-to-Hire: How to Measure and Reduce Hiring Time?

Time-to-Hire (TTH) is one of the key metrics for recruitment efficiency. The faster we fill job openings, the lower the costs for the business and the higher the chances of hiring the best candidates. In this article, I will explain how to measure TTH correctly, analyze the hiring process, and eliminate the main reasons for delays to speed up recruitment

· Daria Bulanova

HR Technology

Why AI Candidate Recommendations Don't Always Work: The Problem of "Blind Spots"

Recently, while talking with HR experts and recruiters, I've noticed increasing discussion about the reliability of AI algorithms in recruitment. At first glance, artificial intelligence seems capable of quickly and efficiently handling most recruiting tasks. However, in practice, we encounter "blind spots," leading to irrelevant candidate recommendations.

· Daniil Lokhanin

HR Technology

AI vs. Humans in Recruiting: Where Automation Helps and Where It Doesn’t

Artificial intelligence has already transformed many business areas, and recruiting is certainly among them. Today's AI tools analyze resumes, select candidates, optimize job descriptions, and even communicate with applicants through chatbots. Yet, despite these advancements, AI still encounters challenges with tasks demanding flexibility, empathy, and strategic insight.

· Daniil Lokhanin

HR Best Practices

How to Build an Effective Hiring Funnel: Optimizing the Recruitment Process

Working in HR is a constant balance between strategy and day-to-day tasks. One of the key strategic goals is building an effective hiring funnel. When the process is well-structured, a company can fill positions faster, attract higher-quality candidates, reduce recruitment costs, and increase hiring managers’ satisfaction.

· Daria Bulanova

HR Analytics

HR Analytics Gone Wrong: Why Companies Collect Data but Fail to Use It Effectively

HR analytics is a powerful tool for optimizing workforce management. However, many companies collect vast amounts of data but fail to use it for decision-making. As a result, analytics remains useless, and businesses miss opportunities for growth and cost reduction. Let’s explore the main mistakes in HR analytics and how to fix them.

· Daria Bulanova

HR Technology

How to Choose the Right ATS: A Breakdown of the Three Main Types

Choosing an Applicant Tracking System (ATS) can be overwhelming. The market offers a wide range of options, each promising to improve the hiring process. However, not all ATS solutions suit every business. In this article, I’ll help you understand the different types of ATS and how to choose the right one for your needs.

· Daniil Lokhanin

HR Technology

The Real Cost of Building Your Own ATS vs. Using a Ready-Made Solution

Automating the hiring process is not just a trend—it’s a necessity. Companies realize that without an ATS (Applicant Tracking System), hiring effectively becomes almost impossible. However, many HR leaders face a big question: should they build their own ATS from scratch or use an existing solution?

· Daniil Lokhanin

HR Best Practices

How to Organize HR Documentation to Reduce Chaos and Speed Up Work

As a recruiter with years of experience, I’ve seen firsthand how hiring processes can either be smooth and efficient or chaotic and overwhelming. Medium and large companies, in particular, struggle to keep up with high hiring volumes without a well-structured system in place.

· Daria Bulanova