Three ways to make recruitment more efficient

Delays in recruitment are bad for an organisation. They leave it short of essential talent while also leading to a build-up of work.

A slow recruitment process will bog down HR too, taking time away from other important tasks. So, what can you do to reduce delays? Here are some strategies.

Get moving before there is a vacancy

If you are running an organisation where there are roles that repeat – for example customer support or software developers – you can start the process before a vacancy appears. You know you will need people for those roles, so put together your list of potential candidates and get talking to them as soon as possible.

Make use of technology

Technology can speed up recruitment. You can deploy automation tools for applicant screening and AI sourcing for scanning profiles and picking out ones that fit the requirements. If you do not have access to the latest tech, you could outsource recruitment to HR services in Buckinghamshire. Consultancies always use cutting-edge software.

Structure and reduce interview rounds

One mistake made by recruitment managers is to think more interview rounds will produce better outcomes. In fact, it is more likely to frustrate qualified candidates. It is smarter to come up with a clear structure for the process – e.g. first call is for role fit, second for technical matters and third for culture fit. That will let you cut the number of rounds while still addressing the important issues.

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