Recruitment can be an intimidating process at the best of times. In recent years, hiring managers everywhere have been forced to think outside the box to find their next perfect hire.
Our work-from-home years and the modern expectations of workers have triggered many to think about the future of hiring processes and what they require to remain effective in a modern landscape. In this article, we’ll discuss some relevant points on how we can evolve our thought processes to keep up with the modern age of recruitment.
As hiring processes have required flexibility during the pandemic, companies everywhere have found the positives that could be taken from the experience.
We’ve proved that we can adapt quickly to using available technologies to fill the gap of the workplace we couldn’t visit. Conferencing software is now accepted as a mainstream business tool allowing more flexibility for businesses and employees alike.
What hasn’t changed is the need to hire new employees in an effective manner. It is more important than ever to make sure your new hire is the perfect fit for you and your company as workers request more flexibility and autonomy in their roles.
Employee retention and productivity remain a primary concern for managers so ensuring that your hiring processes are going garner the desired outcomes remains a top priority.
We have taken notes as the latest evolutions in the recruitment sphere have occurred and gathered some interesting points on the matter for you to consider when hiring.
Hire for Aptitude and Potential
Whilst we have often, in the past, looked to hire candidates that can slip comfortably into an existing role, this may no longer be optimal. Looking for someone with the skills to do what was necessary last time you hired is looking to hire for yesterday’s problems. More recent thinking leans toward identifying future issues and hiring with them in mind. Selecting a hire that can do what you need now, but also has potential to up-skill, develop and become someone that becomes more valuable is a strategy gaining in popularity as businesses negotiate the modern age of recruitment.
Craft your candidate search with flexibility
Employees have become more accustomed to being able to manage their own workspace and time during the pandemic. This does mean that potential employees may wish to have more influence over how they work or have expectations that differ to how we’ve always worked. This doesn’t mean employees should be able to dictate everything about their role, but making a position more attractive by discussing any aspects of the position that could be flexible will attract a more ideal candidate.
Is your ideal hire local?
Research shows that more jobseekers are looking outside their local area for work. Is your ideal hire someone that isn’t local? Obviously, there are many roles where being local is necessary, but is the role you’re hiring for now one of those? The tech that made us so agile during the pandemic is allowing us to hire outside the box if we want. The online space allows us to reach more candidates easily and perhaps they are the most qualified choice for your needs.
These points are worth keeping in mind as you negotiate your next employee hire. Thinking about the future is something that all businesses will need to do in order to remain productive and relevant, something we all want for our company.
Do you or your business require assistance with your next employee hire?
Assurance HR Management is able to help you navigate the modern age of recruitment with assistance offered on three levels. Our first tier offers assistance with recruitment by providing relevant templates and advice as you manage the process yourself. Tier two of our services offers a professional HR Manager to help you step through every step of the process with dedicated assistance. With our top tier of service, we can take over the entire process for you from start to finish, allowing you to continue doing what you do best, running your business.
To talk to one of our friendly professionals, call 1800 577 515, email info@assurancehr.com.au or get in touch via our website today.
One of our staff will be more than happy to talk you through the levels of assistance and what we can provide you with to continue growing your company to its full potential.
