Human Resources
5 Tips to Consider When Hiring and Onboarding in Bulk
May 24, 2016
Do you need to increase your workforce by a significant amount? Are you prepared for a large onboarding of new employees? Hiring in larger quantities can be a challenge for growing companies. While it may be a challenge, some careful planning and preparation will go a long way in meeting your needs. Below are some tips starting with the recruiting process involved with hiring in large quantities.
Maximize your recruiting efforts.
You need to have a game plan that requires you to utilize multiple resources while recruiting. The current job market is more job seeker friendly than employer friendly due to low unemployment rates, which means you need to think outside the box. Social media should play a large part in your success. When you think about the amount of time that everyone (literally everyone) spends on social media, it’s one of the best ways to seek out potential candidates. It is also important to decide what type of applicant you are seeking, and to gear your efforts towards where those candidates are likely to be searching. You may want to consider job fairs, both in person and online. You can reach a larger and wider variety of potential applicants using technology than hosting only in person job fairs. A good referral program can also go a long way in attracting talent. Some of your current employees would most likely be happy to reach out to friends, especially if there is an incentive involved.
Streamline your application process in a user-friendly manner.
Many applicants are using other methods to apply for work with the development of technology, especially smartphones and tablets. If you have a company website, is it mobile friendly? How involved is your application process? Consider the steps involved for candidates to apply. Employers have been changing their platforms rapidly, some making it as simple as submitting a resume online.
Set a clear process for taking applications and screening applicants.
Make sure you have a process ironed out and stay consistent! There should be a clear idea of the job requirements along with a job description for applicants. Internally, there should be a screening process. What types of testing are you using to weed out candidates that do not fit your criteria? Whether you are hiring for an industrial or skilled labor position or looking for more of a clerical position, there should be a way to qualify candidates. Decide on a clear interview process. It may help while hiring in bulk to do interviews on the spot at your job fairs. Once they have successfully completed the interview, schedule them for the next step in the hiring process. It helps to screen groups at set times and date. Don’t forget to follow up with candidates! Streamline your processes to effectively and efficiently onboard larger amounts of candidates in a shorter timeframe.
Have a system in place to track your applicants.
It is important to decide how to track applicants, especially when hiring so many in a short time frame. Does your company utilize applicant tracking software? Make sure there are ways to note the tasks that have been completed in your hiring process for each applicant. All of your information should be in an easily accessible, central location. An applicant tracking system can also provide metrics on both your recruiting efforts and overall onboarding success.
Consider using a workforce management company, like HireLevel that specializes in staffing services. Hiring a large amount of employees can be overwhelming, and time consuming. Using a staffing service can help your process move more efficiently and smoothly. Be sure to do some research before hiring a company to ensure they can meet your needs and have experience working with similar clients. At HireLevel, we specialize in hiring and onboarding in bulk. If you would like more information about our services, contact us today so we can help you take your business to a HireLevel.
