14 HR TIPS FOR 2014 2013 icims, Inc HR Tips for 2014
1 Attract Candidates on the Go with a Complete Mobile Experience Reduce candidate drop-off and showcase your employment brand by adopting mobile-optimized, responsive design technologies. Provide candidates with a consistent application process whether they apply by computer, phone, or tablet. 86% of Job Seekers Use Mobile Devices for Job Searching 1 2013 icims, Inc HR Tips for 2014 1
2 Keep Busy Stakeholders Informed with Mobile Technology In an increasingly mobile world, keep key stakeholders involved by sending approvals, communications, and resumes to their phone or ipad, while tracking all correspondence within your talent acquisition suite for future reference. 2013 icims, Inc HR Tips for 2014 2
3 Improve Your Approach to Recruitment Marketing by Targeting Multiple Channels Candidates learn about an organization through multiple channels before they decide to apply for a job. The most valuable approach to recruitment marketing is through a combination of social media, employee referrals, job boards, and SEO optimized career sites. Facebook LinkedIn CareerBuilder Monster Twitter Job Candidates Consult Approximately 15 Different Resources Per Job Search 2 2013 icims, Inc HR Tips for 2014 3
4 Hone in on Skilled and Experienced Candidates by Targeting Niche Job Boards Consider location-based or industry-focused job boards when contemplating where to post your positions. Niche job boards attract candidates who possess specialized qualifications and have more relevant, up-to-date experience. Nearly 1/3 of Job Board Hires Came from Niche Boards 3 Monster 12.1% 29.1% Other Job Board Sites 32% Niche Boards 26.8% Indeed 2013 icims, Inc HR Tips for 2014 4
5 Distribute Your Jobs Where the Candidates Are On Social Media The majority of online adults use social networking sites 4. Encourage your employees to promote job openings to their networks, and develop a job distribution strategy for your corporate social media accounts. Optimal times for posting to Social Media Facebook: For maximum exposure, post between 1pm and 4pm Twitter: For maximum exposure, post between 1pm and 3pm LinkedIn: For maximum exposure, post between 7am and 9am or 5pm and 6pm Google+: For maximum exposure, post between 9am and 11am 5 2013 icims, Inc HR Tips for 2014 5
6 Give Candidates the Tools They Need to Showcase Their Talents Leverage video cover letters to quickly identify best-fit talent based on displayed creativity, professional presentation, communication skills, and passion. Get to know your candidates with this modern, cost-effective method for streamlined candidate screening. Name: Alan Bremmen Location: 34, PineCrest Houston, Texas Email: alanbremmen@gmail.com Name: Alan Bremmen Location: 34, PineCrest, Houston, Texas Name: Alan Bremmen Location: 34, PineCrest, Houston, TexasName: Alan Bremmen Location: 34, PineCrest, Houston, Texas Email: alanbremmen@gmail.com Name: Alan Bremmen Location: 34, PineCrest, Houston, Texas Email: alanbremmen@gmail.com Name: Alan Bremmen Location: 34, PineCrest, Houston, Texas Email: alanbremmen@gmail.com 81% of organizations were able to achieve organizational key performance indicators (KPIs) with a strategic, business-driven approach with video 6 2013 icims, Inc HR Tips for 2014 6
7 Leverage Screening Tools to Identify the Most Qualified Applicants Screening questions not only are a valuable tool for organizations, but also provide star applicants with the chance to shine. Strategic organizations use screening tools to save recruiters time as well as enhance the applicant s interest in working for your organization. Ask Hiring Managers to Assist with the Development of Job-Specific Screening Questions for More Accurate Screening Responses Screening Questions Without Hiring Manager Input Please rate your experience with AJAX. None Limited Good Extensive With Hiring Manager Input Regarding my development experience using AJAX: I'd be new to using AJAX for web applications I've built a site where I dynamically manipulated the DOM using JavaScript I've written JavaScript that makes remote XML over HTTP calls back to a server to display interactive data Above, plus I understand how to build AJAX applications such that they work with multiple browser versions Immediately above, plus the work was done for an mobile application All I know about AJAX is that he never got over playing second fiddle to Achilles 7 2013 icims, Inc HR Tips for 2014 7
8 Prioritize Relationship-Building between HR and Hiring Managers Recruiters are hiring experts, and hiring managers are subject matter experts. By fostering honest, specific discussions with hiring managers about must-have qualifications, recruiters will more easily be able to identify candidates who meet or exceed the hiring manager s expectations. 2013 icims, Inc HR Tips for 2014 8
9 Develop Your Sourcing Strategy for a Constant Pipeline of Talent No matter what positions you have open today, you still want to hear from top talent in all areas! Keep the attention of applicants who are interested in your company by developing a sourcing strategy. Use your Talent CRM to attract and engage applicants until the ideal position becomes available. Is this job a good fit for me? 93% of Job Seekers Don t Progress Beyond the Job Description Stage, as Demonstrated by icims Proprietary Research. Why? X X Nothing Matched Their Skill Set Not Ready to Apply 2013 icims, Inc HR Tips for 2014 9
10 Monitor Your Applicant Email Campaigns to Demonstrate Their Performance Once you have connected with passive talent, use your Talent CRM to create automated email campaigns to keep them engaged. Analyze your campaign effectiveness by tracking opens, clicks, and applications to job openings. + $ $ + $ + $ 0 500 1000 1500 2000 2500 2013 icims, Inc HR Tips for 2014 10
11 Build a Positive Employment Brand to Increase Interest and Retention Create an experience for candidates that is consistent with your brand image, while keeping your message consistent across all employment marketing channels and candidate communications. By attracting candidates who fit with your unique culture, you can increase new hire engagement and retention. 2013 icims, Inc HR Tips for 2014 11
12 Support Process Improvements by Tracking Key Metrics Use simple, comprehensive reporting tools to track all of your key metrics. While time-to-fill is a great starting place, make sure that you dive deeper into your reports in order to identify and address any bottlenecks in your process. 2013 icims, Inc HR Tips for 2014 12
13 Increase HR Productivity with an Eye on Onboarding Provide HR with a direct view into tasks that require completion while you bridge the gaps between departments involved in the onboarding process. Onboarding reports allow you to streamline processes, regain productivity, and eliminate oversights as you clearly identify your new hires in each department and see how they have progressed. Closed No Show Onboard In Progress Onboard Complete 2013 icims, Inc HR Tips for 2014 13
14 Prepare for Big Data In the modern world, more and more HR-related data is stored and tracked daily. This has created a huge focus on data-driven decision-making in HR. Right now, only 6% of HR departments believe they are "excellent" in data analytics 8. Now is the time to prioritize the tools and practices that you will need to profit from Big Data tomorrow. BIG DATA 2013 icims, Inc HR Tips for 2014 14
14 HR TIPS Share: 1 http://theundercoverrecruiter.com/infographic-how-jobseekers-smartphones-use-them-search-jobs/ 2 http://www.careerbuildercommunications.com/pdf/srg-q22013-report.pdf 3 http://www.careerxroads.com/news/sourcesofhire2013.pdf 4 http://pewinternet.org/reports/2013/social-networking-sites.aspx 5 http://socialmediatoday.com/brianna5mith/1453951/best-times-post-social-media-infographic 6 http://aberdeen.com/aberdeen-library/7776/ai-video-talent-acquisition.aspx 7 http://www.recruitingblogs.com/profiles/blogs/the-missing-piece-to-ats 8 http://www.bersin.com/blog/post.aspx?id=574b5527-ce55-4ec6-8c45-c8f05f85162e 2013 icims, Inc HR Tips for 2014