As the global pandemic continues to cause rapid changes in work environments around the world, it’s important for recruiters and employers to stay informed of the latest updates. Here are some recent recruitment news headlines worth reading:
People Analytics Are More Important than Ever During Pandemic — Data-driven decision-making is critical for both recruitment and retention. Companies need to understand how a candidate’s past performance – and how they respond to stressful environments – impacts their success and overall fit within an organization. Performance metrics may need to include soft skills that are sometimes difficult to measure. The right analytics can help you reduce implicit bias in your hiring process – key to building a diverse workforce AND attracting candidates who want to work for organizations that are committed to diversity and inclusion.
5 Ways to Decrease Hiring Costs When the Economy Reopens — Many companies will be faced with smaller budgets when they are finally given the green light to resume hiring activity. Some key ways to decrease hiring costs while maintaining high-quality applicants include promoting from within and establishing employee referral programs. Promoting from within allows you to reduce costs associated with posting jobs, vetting candidates, and running background checks. You already know the employee, and they already know your organization, so the risk of turnover is also lower. Good referral programs can reduce the time you spend on screening interviews and vetting. Look for other hiring-related tasks that can be automated or otherwise streamlined to keep costs in check.
5 Lessons Managers Can Learn from Casinos About Reopening Their Business — As businesses begin to re-open, there is some wisdom to be gained from policies and protocols used by casinos. A good first step is to ensure that clear safety procedures are in place and highly visible. For customers who want to return to your business, they need to feel confident that you are committed to their health and safety. This can include signage, sanitation stations, and extra communication. It is OK to limit activities within your business where social distancing and other guidelines are difficult to meet. For example, many casinos in Las Vegas do not have their poker rooms available yet.
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