An ineffective hiring funnel can lead to lost time and money, as well as missed opportunities. But knowing how to fix it can be challenging. Let’s take a look at how to solve some of the most common hiring issues to streamline your processes in the new year.
Misaligned Expectations
Baby Boomers are retiring quickly, while Millennials are entering their mid-career years and Gen Z has exploded into the workforce. Younger workers who came of age around the time of the pandemic have a brand-new set of expectations regarding the work environment. Flexibility is paramount, as these employees prioritize work-life balance. If you’re only hiring for in-person employment during fixed hours, you may struggle to attract and retain top talent. Instead, consider offering remote or hybrid work where possible. For hands-on roles, consider creative scheduling that allows workers some agency in picking their own hours.
Outdated Processes
At one time, hiring was expected to take time. The HR team would manually review each application, conduct initial screenings, call candidates in for multiple rounds of interviews, and even make their selection. Today, though, automation has changed the game. Thanks to technology, you can rapidly screen candidates to narrow the pool of contenders. Many companies even rely on artificial intelligence (AI) to conduct the preliminary round of screening interviews.
All of this means that candidates are now conditioned to expect a rapid hiring process. If you’re still doing things the old-fashioned way, you are likely to miss out on top talent. For 2025, consider adding technical tools to speed up the hiring journey.
Overreliance on Technology
Of course, it’s always possible to become too reliant on technology. Automated screeners are only as good as the information you give them. Relying solely on keywords and algorithms could cause you to overlook someone who would be perfect for the role. To ensure that you’re hiring the best, be sure to strike a balance that allows AI to do the heavy lifting while retaining the human touch.
Reactive Hiring
One of the biggest mistakes many companies make is thinking about staffing only when they urgently need to fill a role. To improve your hiring process in 2025, get out of the reactive hiring mindset by creating an overall staffing plan for the year. Consider everything from skill gaps in your current workforce to how many workers are likely to retire this year, and then develop a plan to proactively address these challenges. Your local staffing partner can help walk you through every stage of this process.
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