5 Tips to Recruit Talent in a Tight Labor Market

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As the Great Resignation continues to affect companies across all industries, HR leaders face the daunting task of filling an ever-growing number of vacant roles. A new survey from isolved, an HCM software, and services company, reveals that 56% of HR leaders say that recruiting talent was more difficult last year, and 48% expect recruiting to be ever more difficult this year.

Of course, transforming your employee experience is critical if your business wants to attract and retain top talent. Today’s workers are demanding better salaries and benefits, they expect their employer to support their holistic well-being, and they want to work for a company that aligns itself with broader societal and environmental goals.

But what if your organization is getting all of these things right, yet you’re still struggling to hire workers? Then it might be time to take a closer look at your recruitment practices, especially in today’s employee-driven job market. There’s no question that workers are in the driver’s seat right now — as of December of last year, there were about 4.6 million more job openings than workers.

Add to this the fact that most employers are recruiting for remote roles, which means they’re competing with a much larger number of companies for the same talent, and it’s apparent why so many are struggling to fill their vacancies.

The good news is that some simple tweaks to your company’s recruitment practices can go a long way toward attracting talent — and not just any talent, but the right talent for your business and your culture.

Here’s a sneak peek at 5 best practices that can bolster your recruitment efforts and help your organization overcome the Great Resignation. Want to read the full article? You can access it in the?Workplace Intelligence Insider Archives . To receive the new edition every Monday morning,?subscribe ?for free.

1.????Showcase the benefits that people want the most. Companies should highlight flexible and remote work options, as well as family-friendly benefits and health and wellness perks.

2.????Focus on selling your employee experience. Nearly 4 out of 10 HR leaders say improving the employee experience is a top priority because they want to boost recruitment.

3.????Get your employees involved. isolved’s research revealed that the most valuable recruiting tool for HR leaders is employee referrals, yet 23% don’t offer referral incentives.

4.????Reach job candidates where they’re searching. Employee review sites and social media can play a significant role in recruitment efforts — especially for younger applicants.

5.????Reevaluate your requirements. Some employers are dropping their degree requirements in a move to widen their talent pool and diversify their workforce.

Thanks for reading – be sure to join the conversation below and share any helpful recruiting tips that your organization has put into practice!