Today the World Health Organization declared the novel coronavirus outbreak a pandemic, as cases have spread to 110 countries. Most of our normal work routines have been upset - social distancing, no face-to-face interactions, working remotely, etc. These drastic actions are necessary to not only safeguard our health but to protect the health of those most vulnerable in the communities where we work and live. How can we take this turn of events and turn it into an opportunity to re-examine our productivity and how we function at work? One article I read suggested how to “evolve and interrogate your process” and understand what is hindering your productivity or ability to function in your role.
For recruiters and hiring managers, inefficiencies in sourcing and screening candidates are well-documented. Use this time to research and reach out to vendors in the HR technology SaaS marketplace that can improve efficiencies in your process. Consider assessments that can be deployed at the top of the recruiting funnel to cut through the volume of candidates and recommend top candidates to move onto the interview phase. The talent assessment market is broad in the scope of what is being measured and how the modality in which it delivered. Here are a few tips based on the experiences of our client base.
Consider, the user story of a typical hiring manager going through yet another debilitating experience trying to find the right person. Why is hiring done wrong?
So how can hiring be done right? Evaluate assessments based on their ability to:
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