Perhaps one of the main areas in HR impacted by COVID 19 has been recruitment. Often one of the most traditional in terms of processes, recruitment teams have had to fast-track re-invention of many of their processes and procedures to facilitate remote recruitment and onboarding. Along with changes in processes, there has also been a…
Category: Recruitment
Tips For Conducting An Online Interview
Many organisations use video conferencing systems to screen candidates during the recruitment process. It is now becoming commonplace to see them also used throughout the recruitment lifecycle from screening to interviewing, assessing, and even onboarding. When done well, online interviewing saves money on travel and can be much more convenient for the recruiter and the…
Can A Job Portal Improve Your Recruitment?
The search for talent has arguably never been more complex. Along with the impact of physical changes in the workplace, there has been a significant shift in recruitment priorities and focus in many organisations. Some of the challenges faced include: Building a strong employer brand Expanding candidate reach and attracting the right job candidates Targeting…
Top Skills for Recruiters
With the increasing need for organisations to attract and retain the best talent, developing an effective recruitment team is more critical than ever. Recruitment has faced unprecedented challenges and had to embrace the need for revising strategies and digitising processes and services. A core requirement is the need to re-evaluate and build skill sets in…
Using Social Media To Recruit
What is social media recruitment? When organisations use social media platforms and other internet-based sites such as blogs to search for and engage potential employees, this is commonly termed social hiring or social media recruitment. In many larger HR teams, there are recruitment staff who specialise and are trained in social media recruiting. In addition…
Searching For Talent
The COVID pandemic has led many organisations to reduce their workforce. As business reduced, so did the need for employees in many business sectors. All organisations dealing with customer-facing activities were hard hit, from the airline industry to hospitality, catering, and retail. For those who have survived, a new challenge is around the corner –…