A study conducted in 2017 showed that almost three out of four employers were affected by a bad hire. That only strengthens the fact that bringing in the wrong person for a job can have a huge impact on the business. A surprisingly high number of start-ups learn this the hard way.
Not only employers but start-up employees also figure that the job is not what they expected soon after they join in.
(more…)Today’s competitive recruiting market has made it essential for the talent acquisition industry to improve the efficiency of their internal processes while measuring success simultaneously. The recruitment efficiency can vary from organization to organization based on talent acquisition KPIs.
These recruiting metrics or KPIs are essentially the measurements used to track the success of hiring and optimize the process of hiring candidates for an organization. These metrics, coupled with advanced tech solutions such as recruitment software, can help you efficiently evaluate your recruiting process and know whether you are hiring the right people.
(more…)A study shows any job position receives an average of 250 applications. So, shortlisting the right candidate from is just like finding the needle in a haystack.
Every job position requires different evaluation process and the method of shortlisting. The selection method you choose will depend on skills, attributes and knowledge required for that particular position. And of course, it will also need to be aligned with the prerequisite for the said position.
(more…)In India, the job market is largely driven by candidates. Recruiters need to find the right candidates and almost sell the job opportunity. Recruiters, therefore, should ideally know the USPs of their organizations and strengths of the role.
But how often do we come across recruiters who are well-aware of these?
Very few times!
(more…)Has your work culture changed from traditional office to working remotely? Are you still hiring more remote employees in the existing team? Covid-19 has brought forth a lot of challenges for every organization. Organizations have been compelled to make changes in the work culture within a shorter period of time.
Managing remote employees is not an easy task.
We all know this year, almost all the businesses suffered through the challenging time. The conventional way of hiring has suddenly changed to conform to the new normal.
If yes, perhaps you should relook at the hiring process and restructure it to fit into the new way of working.
(more…)Applying regularly for jobs every day but are not receiving interview calls? Is there something wrong from your end or from the employer’s end? Well it’s all because of the ATS, perhaps!
A few days back, I spotted a trending conversation on LinkedIn about how candidates are getting rejected by the applicant tracking software based on some algorithms or rules.
Now that reminded me of conversations that we at Talentpool often have with our prospects. Many organizations ask us for features that will block irrelevant candidates.
Having had worked with recruiters, we understand that relevance can be defined in more ways than one and it is dependent on the nature of the position that you are working on.
(more…)Having met many promising companies in the SMB segment who want to streamline recruitment, we have observed a pattern in how they seem to take their buying decision.
There is no denying the fact that more and more SMBs are becoming increasingly aware about the need for a system to manage recruitment. Whether it is services or product, organizations want to take an informed decision when getting an employee onboard. This is only possible when the entire focus of the team is on getting the right candidates in the funnel.
(more…)In this competitive market, talent and resources can be a game-changer for any organization. You cannot afford to lose the best talent to some other company or your competitors due to a lag or recruitment delay at your end. Human resource team and top management should therefore prioritize the recruitment process and weed out all the reasons that are causing delays in the process.
Recruitment delays can be caused due to a number of reasons. Since the implications of delays can cost a lot to the company; it is best to take stock of the recruitment process regularly to root cause of delays in the recruitment process.
(more…)The sudden impact of COVID has shaken the economic institutions all over the world. Many businesses had come to a standstill. However, as the dust begins to settle, we realize that this could be the new “normal”, businesses are thinking of ways to reinvent themselves – their offerings, value proposition and operating processes.
Of all business processes, the ones that are people and contact intensive, will have to go through major rehaul, one such process is recruitment.
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