The New World of Work and Hiring

Many talent acquisition executives tried
to keep normal recruiting practices during the pandemic. The restoration to the
status quo was delayed for months. The status quo could no longer be
maintained.While intimidating, it's also freeing
since you're no longer bound by a playbook. Here's how you utilize lessons from
the last 18-20 months to better compete for talent, enhance recruitment, and
give the greatest applicant experience.Find talent anywhereCompanies with big base of workers will
have a more geographically diverse talent pool with work-from-home options.
Some employees and job searchers in pricey metro regions no longer need to
reside there to work or find jobs. Workers left these cities for their
hometowns. You can find candidates everywhere thanks to remote work and talent
dispersal outside conventional centers.When location doesn't limit your talent
pool, you can focus on hiring people with the talents and expertise that
connect with your company's objective, not just those who are close.That's a better use of a recruiter's time
and more likely to lead to a job.Flexible schedulesMany organizations have spent months
contemplating how and where workers will work until offices are secure.Talent pool diversificationRemote employment may improve diversity
and inclusion in businesses. With access to untapped talent pools across the
country and world, you can attract a more diverse team. The change to a remote
workforce might also help you recruit individuals who find regular office
visits difficult.Humanize hiringIn these challenging times, recruiting
should always be human-centered. Your empathy can calm prospects during the
recruiting process. This can lead to a successful interview.Include flexibility for working parents
and anyone who may be struggling in your job descriptions. Personalize
candidate conversations so they don't feel like they're talking to a bot.You may text them. Virtual interviews
require tolerance, empathy, and comedy since distractions happen.The candidate's children may demand care,
or their dog may bark at a delivery person. To put prospects at ease, tell them
you recognize these aren't typical times and we can't separate our personal and
professional life when working from home. Showing empathy during interviews
will assist convince prospects to work with you.Be flexible when doing the interview.Ask applicants up front whether they need
any special accommodations for the interview, such as utilizing a phone instead
of video for those without a good internet connection.ConclusionThe recruiting process got more human when
many employees were compelled to work from home and rely on technology. You
can't show off your offices and provide free lunches to candidates anymore.
Open offices and pool tables won't energize candidates.Human engagement between the hiring manager &
IT, manufacturing or pharmacy
recruiters and the candidate has grown increasingly vital. The focus has
switched to your needs as an employer, your candidate's talents, and your
relationship. As we hire and develop, let's maintain meaningful human contacts.