The hiring process presents an ideal opportunity to make a good first impression on candidates, but it can often leave them feeling frustrated. Here are five ways to inject greater humanity into your process — and get better results.
Key Takeaways
- Don’t get hamstrung on decisions. A drawn-out process can cost you a top candidate. Set clear timelines and stick to them.
- Partner with your organization’s DEIB team to develop new hiring frameworks that consider diverse perspectives.
- Invest in a strong employer brand to attract great candidates and ultimately speed up the hiring process.
“Employers can’t continue to hire the way they’ve been hiring,” says Jessica Hardeman, Senior Director for Attraction and Engagement at Indeed. “The biggest disconnect I see is that candidates just want to be treated like human beings. But the human element has been taken out of the experience.”
In her role at Indeed, Hardeman has a clear view into the maze that candidates often navigate. Endless interview loops, unclear expectations and weak communication are common pitfalls, she says — and it’s not just candidates who lose when companies get hiring wrong. “The hiring process is the first interaction talent has with your organization,” Hardeman says. “This is your opportunity to show your approach to how you treat people under your care.”
We previously explored the “Great Disconnect” between what organizations offer and what job seekers expect. Now we’re zooming in on the hiring process itself and how it can be repaired. Hardeman offers five actionable steps that organizations can take to craft a candidate experience that offers greater humanity — and results.
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