The FAST Take: Conduct a Collaborative Hiring Symphony

Have you ever felt like a one-person band in Talent Acquisition?

Juggling hiring manager expectations, navigating a global talent pool, and attracting top performers can feel overwhelming.

But what if you had a symphony supporting you?

Collaboration is the new currency in Talent Acquisition. Here's how to break down silos and build a genuinely collaborative global talent strategy:

The Three Key Players:

1. Hiring Managers: They understand the specific skills and experience needed for their teams.
2. Sourcers & Talent Insights Teams: Experts in sourcing and identifying talent from diverse markets.
3. Global Talent Acquisition Professionals: Strategists who bridge the gap between hiring needs and global recruitment realities.

Actionable Steps for Collaborative Harmony:

Hiring Managers:

• Bi-weekly Talent Check-Ins: Schedule regular meetings with recruiters to discuss team needs, desired skill sets, and any talent attraction challenges.
• Skills Gap Analysis Workshops: Partner with recruiters to identify current team skills and areas that need a global recruitment focus.

Sourcer & Talent Insights:

• Market Mapping Masterminds: Collaborate with your talent insight team (or hiring manager) to map the talent landscape in target markets. Identify talent pools, salary benchmarks, and the competitive landscape.
• Sourcing Strategy Sessions: Brainstorm candidate sourcing strategies together. Introduce hiring managers to new sourcing tools and platforms relevant to the global market.

Global Talent Acquisition Professionals:

• Feedback Loop Conductor: Establish a formal feedback loop. Hiring managers provide feedback on shortlisted candidates, while recruiters get insights into sourcing effectiveness.

Benefits of the Collaborative Symphony:

• Clearer Understanding of Talent Needs: Hiring managers gain insight into the global talent pool, while recruiters understand specific team requirements.
• Effective Sourcing Strategies: Recruiters leverage hiring managers' knowledge and regional expertise to identify top talent.
• Continuous Improvement: The feedback loop allows ongoing refinement of sourcing strategies and candidate selection processes.

Conduct Your Own Hiring Symphony:

Ready to build a world-class talent strategy?

• Schedule a Kickoff Meeting: Bring together hiring managers, recruiters, and global talent professionals to discuss global talent needs and develop a collaborative action plan.

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