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Alari Aho

HR and Talent Acquisition Expert | CEO at Toggl Hire
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Alari Aho
CEO at Toggl Hire | HR and Talent Acquisition Expert

Alari Aho is a serial entrepreneur, human resource (HR) technology innovator, and the CEO of Toggl Hire, a pioneering skills-based hiring platform revolutionizing how companies assess and recruit top talent. As the co-founder of the Toggl suite of products—including Toggl Track, Toggl Plan, and Toggl Hire—Alari has dedicated his career to building efficient, user-centric SaaS solutions that empower businesses to work smarter, hire better, and grow faster.

A bootstrapping legend in the Baltics, Alari has built and scaled multiple successful companies without venture capital, proving that innovation and resilience can drive sustainable business success. Under his leadership, Toggl Hire is transforming recruitment by replacing outdated CV screening with objective, skills-based assessments, enabling companies to hire faster, fairer, and with more confidence.

Alari regularly shares insights and expert commentary on skills-based hiring, hiring efficiency, talent acquisition, recruitment, candidate assessment, remote hiring, hiring bias, and human resource technology.

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  • Turning Internships into Full-Time Jobs: Expert Tips from Toggl Hire CEO
    Alari advises treating internships as "extended interviews," showcasing initiative and contributions. If a job offer isn't immediate, update your résumé with achievements, seek recommendations, and network actively. Consider part-time or freelance roles to bridge gaps. Highlighting your impact during the internship can enhance future job prospects.
  • Maximizing Internship Success: Expert Tips for Small Businesses
    Alari emphasizes the importance of clear goals and mentorship for interns. He advises small businesses to seek curious candidates and engage with college career centers. "Giving participants the chance to lead—even on small-scale projects—will open up avenues of creativity." Regular check-ins ensure mutual benefits, making internships rewarding for both students and businesses.
  • AI in Hiring: A Double-Edged Sword for Fairness
    Alari notes that AI can promote fairer hiring by anonymizing resumes and focusing on skills. However, "AI can just as easily replicate and even magnify bias" if trained on flawed data. Employers must audit AI decisions and maintain human oversight to ensure fairness. AI should enhance, not replace, human judgment to reduce bias and improve efficiency.