Recruiters play a pivotal role in sourcing and securing exceptional talent, acting as gatekeepers to an organization's future success. However, the journey doesn't end once your newest hire has signed on the dotted line.
The success of a new hire is closely linked to the onboarding process, so it’s crucial for recruiters to recognize their role as stakeholders beyond the initial recruitment phase. It’s equally important to consider how the right software can give recruiters a more powerful voice when it comes to onboarding.
Let’s explore why recruiters must view themselves as integral players throughout the entire employee journey, from the first contact to the final integration into the team, and examine how integrated recruitment tools can help achieve this.
Recruiters are great at finding and hiring the right people, but their job doesn't stop there. The real test of their work shows up during the employee onboarding process. If onboarding is overlooked or done poorly, it can hurt the success of even the best hiring efforts. Poor onboarding can make new employees lose interest or leave the company early, wasting time and resources. It also makes the company less attractive to other potential candidates.
Recruiters need to extend their influence into the onboarding realm to ensure a seamless transition from candidate to engaged employee. Their role should encompass not just the attraction and selection of candidates but also a candidate's successful integration into the company culture. By shaping the onboarding experience, recruiters help build a stronger bond between the new employee and the organization, paving the way for long-term engagement and productivity.
An extended understanding of the onboarding process also helps recruiters align their talent acquisition story to ensure candidates don’t experience a disconnect between the picture painted during the recruitment process and the reality of the onboarding and wider organizational experience.
It’s all good and well to insist that recruiters need to be involved in the onboarding process, it’s an entirely different thing altogether to actually put this into practice. How exactly CAN talent acquisition professionals have a greater stake in onboarding? We’re glad you asked! Here are 4 ways to bridge the recruitment/onboarding gap:
1. Start with cross-functional collaboration
Establish strong collaboration between the recruitment team and the onboarding or HR team. Regular meetings, shared goals, and clear communication channels can ensure both teams are aligned. This approach ensures that recruiters understand the onboarding process and can set accurate expectations with candidates, while onboarding teams are well-informed about the new hire's background, strengths, and areas of focus.
2. Leverage preboarding activities
Implement a preboarding process that starts as soon as the candidate accepts the offer. This can include sending welcome messages, providing information about the company culture, outlining first-day logistics, and even beginning some of the administrative tasks. These activities help in maintaining engagement with the new hire and make the transition smoother when they officially start.
3. Establish feedback loops for continuous improvement
Create a feedback loop where new hires can provide insights about their recruitment and onboarding experience. This feedback should be regularly reviewed by both the recruitment and onboarding teams to identify areas for improvement. By understanding the strengths and weaknesses of the current process, both teams can work together to continuously refine and enhance the overall experience for future hires.
4. Invest in integrated recruitment tools
Investing in an integrated recruitment and onboarding platform is crucial for organizations aiming to streamline their hiring process and enhance employee engagement from the outset.
An integrated platform like Talmundo by Talentech will essentially take care of the first three items on this list for you, and bring a whole host of additional benefits to the table including:
Streamlining the entire hiring process:
By integrating recruitment and onboarding, the platform eliminates repetitive tasks and significantly reduces the chances of errors. This makes the entire process more efficient and less time-consuming for recruiters, ensuring a smoother workflow.
Improving candidate experience:
The right software will enhance the overall experience for candidates. With a push of just a few buttons, a new hire can be seamlessly transferred from one stage of the employee journey to the next, eliminating any fuss. This positive first impression can increase the likelihood of a new hire sticking around long-term and helps set the stage for increased engagement and satisfaction within the organization.
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The takeaway |
Recruiters are not just connectors between talent and organizations; they are essential contributors to the long-term success of new hires.
As we've explored, overlooking the onboarding process can significantly diminish the effectiveness of recruitment efforts, affecting both the new hire's experience and the organization's overall appeal. By extending their role into onboarding, recruiters can not only enhance the new employee's integration into the company but also reinforce the organization's commitment to its people.
Ready to bridge the onboarding/recruitment gap?
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