Is the talent acquisition organization’s mindset shifting? Yes, it is!
A recent report from Beamery reveals that 90% of respondents state that talent engagement is a priority of their organization in 2019; and recruiters are relying more on building and nurturing relationships with talent, as opposed to reacting to explicit needs.
Along with the rise of candidates’ expectations, teams became more specialized and 86% of them already have or planned to build out at least one new specialized unit this year. 39% of them use a CRM, a recruitment marketing tool, or a talent engagement platform. This is up from 26% in 2018. This, in turn, helps nurture and build relationships with candidates.
“Innovation in Talent is becoming a core strategic priority for companies looking to create and retain a competitive advantage. The talent acquisition function has been maturing to become more proactive, with businesses seeking to build meaningful relationships with potential candidates and treat them like valued customers,” agrees Abakar Saidov, the Co-Founder and CEO of Beamery.
Why does your company prioritize talent engagement?
72% of respondents from the same report said that it creates a pipeline of high-quality talent
50% believe that it helps improve the employer brand
49% of respondents say that it enables the talent acquisition team to be more strategic
46% – It improves the candidate experience
25% – It’s part of a board-level or business-wide initiative
Candidates now have higher expectations: 72% of candidates who have had a bad experience have shared it (Workplace Trends), and 85% of candidates say they won’t consider a company again after a bad experience (Jobvite). Therefore, the recruiting function of organizations and talent teams’ responsibilities changed: 73% of recruiters state that the Talent Acquisition organization has gained a place in business executive decisions in the past 5 years.
The proactive approach to recruiting
This year, 84% of talent acquisition teams source proactively, only slightly higher compared to 83% last year. And for good reason: 94% of recruiters are convinced that engaged candidates are more likely to apply, and 80% of them see that the quality of their hires has increased as a result of having pipelines in place.
The first step in this new era of recruiting is to have a deeper understanding of what talent engagement is and find ways to create a solid and meaningful relationship with the candidate.
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