Improve Your Candidate Sourcing Strategy
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The webinar covered strategies for finding and hiring better candidates in the current workforce environment. It discussed how the HR function is shifting from generalists to specialists focused on strategic initiatives like workforce optimization and analytics. New technologies allow for improved data access and integration across devices. The presenters provided tips for smarter candidate sourcing such as leveraging internal referrals, using social media strategically, considering non-monetary benefits, and casting a wide net across job boards and platforms.
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- 3. Quick Housekeeping • We will be recording the webinar • Chat box is available if you have any questions • There will be time for a Q&A at the end • Attendees will receive a copy of the slides/recording • Twitter hashtag: #SourceSmarter @JazzDotCo #SourceSmarter
- 5. Agenda • The state & future of HR and HCM • Workforce transformation & the talent shortage • Technological Impact • Recruiting Considerations • Tips to improve candidate sourcing • Additional resources • Q&A @JazzDotCo #SourceSmarter
- 9. The HR Team of 2020ish… HR Head Count • Industry wide movement from Generalist to Specialist • Teams focus on core competency • Stick to what you do best, contract someone for the rest • New found focus on cost containment • Solutions instead of salaries • Greater compliance pressure • Risk mitigation through outsourcing HR Outsourcing Activities @JazzDotCo #SourceSmarter
- 10. The Strategic Side of HR • HR will focus on greater strategic contributions • Outsourcing will absorb significant tactical workload • Teams will transition to leaner teams with generalist leadership and specialist support • The value of HR • Rooted in strategic guidance • Workforce optimization • Analytics and metrics • Leveraging Data Tactical Strategic HR Contributions @JazzDotCo #SourceSmarter
- 12. Workforce: Reinvented • Strategic Workforce Optimization • Efficient use of Human Capital • Lateral moves and reorganization • Redeployment • The right players in their places • Selectively grow teams to match needs • Expansion is done carefully and strategically @JazzDotCo #SourceSmarter
- 13. Enter Millennials • Gig employee • Average (2012): 4.4 years • Millennials: < 3 years • Shifts due to aging workforce • In 2015, Millennials had the greatest share of the US Labor Force • Global expansion • Remote management @JazzDotCo #SourceSmarter
- 14. Workforce Transformation • Employer Employee Match • More critical now than ever • Workplace culture factors • Flexibility • Opportunity for advancement • Who is shopping for who? • Recruiting in a new era • The employer has to provide candidates with a compelling story • Why work for me? • Recruiting becomes a blend of HR and Marketing Human Resources Marketing @JazzDotCo #SourceSmarter
- 15. Workforce Transformation • Employer Employee Match • More critical now than ever • Workplace culture factors • Flexibility • Opportunity for advancement • Who is shopping for who? • Recruiting in a new era • The employer has to provide candidates with a compelling story • Why work for me? • Recruiting becomes a blend of HR and Marketing @JazzDotCo #SourceSmarter Human Resources Marketing
- 16. Talent Shortage on the Horizon • The search for “qualified talent” • Increasing more difficult • Lack of confidence in education system • Employers will become more competitive • Transition to global growth • Source skilled/unskilled at reduced cost • As costs of naturalization increase, relocation of talent becomes less and less feasible • Training becomes a refocused initiative • Can you train young talent for advancement? • Begin the process early @JazzDotCo #SourceSmarter
- 18. Key Focuses • Cost containment • Integration • Accessibility (device usability) • Data and analytics are KING @JazzDotCo #SourceSmarter
- 19. Cost Containment • Efficient Cost Management • Savings from migration to the Cloud • Elimination of legacy systems • Inclusion of analytics • Free or add-on @JazzDotCo #SourceSmarter
- 20. Integration • Unified employee data • Time efficiency benefits • Consistent user experience • Endless storage possibilities @JazzDotCo #SourceSmarter
- 21. “Contextual Computing” • Cross-device functionality • Mobile accessibility is a prominent differentiator • Teams have unified technological solutions • Greater adoption → valuable (actionable) data @JazzDotCo #SourceSmarter
- 22. Data & Analytics • Necessity for intelligent business decisions • Actionable resource utilization data • The role of HR • Data capture • Analysis • Action @JazzDotCo #SourceSmarter
- 29. Tip 1: Start Before You’re Ready • Keep job descriptions up to date • Anticipate hiring needs • Get in front of candidates – advertise where they’re known to look • Have a search strategy • Don’t just post and hope for the best • Know where you should be posting for different jobs @JazzDotCo #SourceSmarter
- 30. Tip 2: Source From the Inside-Out • Internal referral programs • Incentives • Guidelines • Employee engagement • Happy, engaged employees = great referrals @JazzDotCo #SourceSmarter
- 34. Tip 3: Try Social Recruiting • Make it part of your strategy • Differentiate strategy by platform • Play up your employer brand @JazzDotCo #SourceSmarter
- 35. Tip 3: Try Social Recruiting • Make it part of your strategy • Differentiate strategy by platform • Play up your employer brand • Make messages personal and direct @JazzDotCo #SourceSmarter
- 36. Tip 4: Consider Non-Monetary Offerings • Salary is important – but some perks can seal the deal • Flexible work arrangements/work from home opportunities (work/life balance) • Bring your dog (or cat) to work • Transportation benefits (free/discounted parking or public transit passes) • Tuition assistance • Child care programs • Think about workforce demographics • Gen Y vs. Boomers have different needs/interests • Poll them! • Make sure there are programs for all @JazzDotCo #SourceSmarter
- 37. Tip 5: Cast a Wide Net • Use a tool to help you post everywhere at once • Free job boards • Premium job listings • Get out of your inbox • Adopt practices that allow for standardization • Don’t forget about social media @JazzDotCo #SourceSmarter
- 38. Resources Next Webinar • Product Deep Dive: Build Better Candidate Relationships Additional Resources • Blog: Sourcing From the Inside Out Through Employee Referral Programs • Blog: Sourcing Candidates – How to Balance Quantity with Quality • Blog: The Easiest Way to Source Top Talent @JazzDotCo #SourceSmarter