Waiting until you have a vacancy in order to start recruiting can force companies to rush the process or feel obligated to settle on a candidate who is less than ideal. That is why companies of all sizes and across all industries are transitioning to a proactive hiring process. By making recruiting an organic and ongoing process, vacancies take less time to fill and more top talent is introduced into your workforce. Here are some tips for transitioning to a more proactive approach within your organization.
Make Recruiting a Strategic Priority
Too many companies are approaching recruiting as a bothersome necessity, rather than as a strategic endeavor. In order to change the culture and introduce a proactive approach, it is important that stakeholders throughout your organization understand the importance and challenge of recruiting. They need to make it a fundamental part of what they do and not wait until a vacancy exists.
Create a Talent Registry
Create a document repository that lists every single one of your employees, details about their background and skill-set, and any other relevant information your organization deems important. The document also should list current and past initiatives that the employee has been involved in. This will enable you to identify skill gaps that could affect the ability to secure and complete projects, should an employee leave the company.
Recruit Continuously
There is never a bad time to connect with top talent. Use a portion of your website to describe the kinds of professionals you want to hire, and solicit resumes and cover letters throughout the year, even if you don’t have a vacancy to fill. You can go a step farther by being active in professional organizations as well as colleges and universities.
Enlist Outside Help
One of the most reliable strategies for producing a streamlined, proactive recruiting process is to enlist the help of a staffing partner. Even if you have a dedicated human resources department, companies who specialize in workforce solutions have the time and resources to dedicate to the process that your company may not. In addition, they have already assembled a roster of quality professionals that are interested in making a career change, allowing you more time to focus on finding the best fit.
To find out more about how Resolute Technologies can help you create a proactive recruitment process, contact us today.