In the latest edition of our Unlocking Success series, we look at why understanding the best strategies to attract skilled talent is crucial. Where options abound—from job boards to referrals, CRMs to career sites, and even AI-based matching.
Whether you are looking for a role yourself or are in a hiring capacity in your current role, it is always worth noting what others are doing that is successful in the marketplace. A recent Recruitment Survey Report issued by SmartRecruiters, provides valuable guidance that’s worth glancing at so we thought we would share it. Here's a detailed breakdown of the key takeaways:
Alignment with the Business
- As 60% of survey respondents are facing longer hiring times for hard-to-find skills compared to a year ago, it's crucial to align recruitment efforts with business objectives.
- Analysing data on time-to-hire and sharing it with stakeholders allows for setting realistic hiring targets.
Investment in a Smart Career Site
- Smart career sites emerge as the top technology for engaging hard-to-find talent, with 36% of respondents endorsing their effectiveness.
- While job boards and employer branding are important, a company's career site is where its unique culture and opportunities can truly shine.
Focus on Skills Development
- Upskilling and reskilling are critical strategies, with 92% of respondents relying on them to fill specialised roles.
- Companies exceeding hiring goals demonstrate a 120% greater reliance on reskilling and upskilling initiatives.
Leveraging the Power of Referrals
- Employee referrals remain highly effective, with 59% of respondents ranking them as the top talent attraction activity.
- Implementing structured referral programs can significantly increase hires from this channel.
Providing a Seamles Experience
- Equipping teams with user-friendly tools is essential for improving efficiency, as satisfaction correlates with exceeding hiring goals and filling positions faster.
- Conducting discussions to identify pain points in recruiting technology and enhancing processes can further streamline talent acquisition efforts.
Diversifying Talent Attraction Approach
- Combining various technologies such as CRMs, ATSs, AI-based matching, chatbots, and texting systems can increase the ability to exceed hiring goals by 29%.
- Mapping out the recruiting process helps identify areas where technology and process improvements can make talent acquisition more efficient.
Ultimately, attracting talent goes beyond simply filling roles; it's about building a future-ready organisation. Prioritising the candidate experience and investing in strategies tailored to the target talent pool are crucial for long-term success.
Finally
If you are looking to employ new talent into your organisation, these are some of the things you should think about asking.
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Marta Ortigas is a Director at Malikshaw Interim & Executive, a leading interim management and executive search firm exclusively focused on helping organisations achieve transformational change through delivering high performance, diverse, impactful talent teams.
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