The war for Talent is over, talent has won.
Tom Verstraeten
From Coffee to Hiring Dynamics365 Talent | Connecting Talent with CRM, ERP, BI projects | Building Sustainable Network & Delivering Results
A successful recruitment strategy, especially in the highly competitive field of IT, requires a multifaceted approach that extends far beyond mere sourcing. To attract, hire, and retain top talent, companies must implement a comprehensive and proactive recruitment strategy. Do you want to learn how? Use the list below and make sure you check off all the boxes at the end when you present the recruitment strategy. If your manager only wants to focus on 3 or 4 aspects below and thinks that "it should do the trick", your recruiters will struggle.
1. Defining Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Establish Clear Objectives: Set specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound (SMART) goals for your recruitment process.
KPI Examples: Time to hire, cost per hire, applicant quality, recruitment funnel effectiveness, and employee turnover rate.
2. Employer Branding
Develop a Strong Employer Value Proposition (EVP): Communicate what makes your company unique and a great place to work.
Promote Company Culture: Showcase your culture through social media, your company website, and employee testimonials to attract candidates who align with your values.
3. Candidate Experience
Streamline Application Process: Ensure the application process is user-friendly, accessible, and transparent.
Communication and Feedback: Keep candidates informed throughout the process and provide constructive feedback, regardless of the outcome.
4. Sourcing Strategies
Leverage Multiple Channels: Utilize job boards, social media, professional networks, and employee referrals to widen your talent pool.
Active and Passive Candidate Engagement: Engage with both active job seekers and passive candidates who may not be looking for a job but are open to opportunities.
5. Recruitment Marketing
Targeted Job Ads: Use data-driven insights to place job ads where your ideal candidates spend their time.
Content Marketing: Share articles, blogs, and videos that highlight your company's work environment and projects to attract interest from potential candidates.
6. Use of Technology
Applicant Tracking System (ATS): Implement an ATS to streamline the recruitment process, from job posting to hiring.
Recruitment Analytics: Use analytics to assess the effectiveness of your recruitment strategies and make data-driven adjustments.
7. Talent Pooling
Build Talent Communities: Create forums or groups where potential candidates can connect with your company and stay informed about future opportunities.
Maintain Relationships: Keep in touch with previous applicants and potential candidates through regular updates and networking events.
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8. Inclusive Hiring Practices
Diversity and Inclusion: Implement strategies to ensure your hiring process is inclusive and attracts a diverse range of candidates.
Bias Reduction: Train recruiters and hiring managers to recognize and reduce unconscious bias in the recruitment process.
9. Competitive Compensation and Benefits
Market Research: Regularly conduct market research to ensure your compensation packages are competitive.
Tailored Benefits: Offer benefits and perks that are valued by IT professionals, such as remote working options, continuous learning opportunities, and health and wellness programs.
10. Onboarding and Retention
Structured Onboarding Program: Ensure a smooth transition for new hires with a comprehensive onboarding process.
Career Development Opportunities: Provide clear pathways for professional growth and development to retain top talent.
11. Continuous Improvement
Solicit Feedback: Regularly gather feedback from candidates and new hires to improve the recruitment process.
Stay Informed: Keep abreast of recruitment trends and technologies to continually refine and adapt your strategy.
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12. Include Your Hiring Manager
As Yuri pointed out, including the hiring managers can significantly improve recruitment. On one hand, they will have a better understanding of challenges of recruiters and, on the other hand, they can provide valuable insights for the recruiters to increase the quality of hire.
13. Re-skill and Hire For Attitude
As pointed out by Jeroen, Re-skilling and Hire for attitude are 2 important elements. We all know those people, who made a successful switch to the IT branch, after re-skilling. It's true, we need more people like that.
The other element Hire For attitude, is equally important. We can't expect that everyone checks all the boxes during the recruitment process. Eagerness to learn is one of my focus areas when I interview. This indicates to me if someone will be ready to follow the fast-paced industry we're in.
*thank you Yuri and Jeroen for your extra tips!
Implementing a robust recruitment strategy that encompasses these elements will position your company as an attractive employer for talented IT professionals. It's crucial to not only attract but also engage and retain the right talent by fostering a supportive and dynamic work environment.
And it doesn’t stop here ;-) When you’ve checked off the boxes above, you have also do your homework for a Learning & Development strategy.
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9 个月Interesting article Tom Verstraeten. But i'm missing a topic like re-skilling or hire for attitude and train for skills. The fact is that there are not enough people to fill in all the open vacancies (and counting). This asks for game changing approaches. Yes, you need to optimize your hiringproces (and everything connected), but you also have to focus on getting more people in IT jobs. Focussing on attracking people with the talent for IT that fit your company will boost many things and solve problems like shortage of talent, diversity issues and inclusivity. I think think that a approach like this is more easy, more efficient and more fun.
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9 个月Super tips to read Tom! I'd also add to the list "include Hiring Managers in the journey". On one hand it will give them a better understanding of the challenges that the Recruitment Department is facing. On the other hand, they are the people that are most likely to know which language potential candidates are speaking. So by being involved, they could provide the Recruitment Team with valuable insights in order to find even better matches at an even quicker speed.