By Teena Tarabochia, PHR
Director of Talent Acquisition, Arete Living
Recruiter: “I’m sorry, the candidates that applied are no longer interested in your position.”
Manager: “But they just applied yesterday.”
The dreaded email hiring mangers fear receiving. In today’s market, candidates and employees have the power. What does this mean for Arete Living and Avamere Communities? We must shift our thought process and act fast.
Some things to consider:
Speed up the interview process. Waiting one day is too long.
Schedule interviews the same day or day after they apply.
Do not for any reason miss a scheduled interview. If you miss an interview, you will lose the candidate.
Treat recruiting like marketing and hiring like sales
Connect with your candidates via text, video using OneDay, social media, email, etc.
Send reminders about their interviews with a video text expressing your excitement to meet them.
Treat candidates like potential residents, be respectful, courteous, flexible, and excited.
Think about what sets us apart from our competitors, drive the culture in your interviews.
Make a decision quickly after the interview. If you know you want to move forward with a candidate during the interview, make a verbal offer and let them know a written offer will follow.
Follow up often between offer date and start date.
Send videos and photos of building activities and awards.
Prepare a thorough onboarding and training plan for your new hire.
Check in with your new hire often and at the end of each day.
Prepare first day agenda.
Send email with what to expect on their first day and first day agenda. Include address of building, where to park, what to wear, what to bring, lunch plans, etc.
Prepare team for new hire so they can welcome them.
Provide coffee/juice/donuts and lunch for your new hire on their first day.
Connect with your recruiter for onboarding tools and resources.
We’re at a critical time where the best-in-class companies will evolve how they source and retain talent. Add personal touches and communicate in authentic ways with new hires to set a strong foundation. That personalized approach will be your greatest weapon against the Great Resignation.
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