PIE 2019: Are Hourly Talent Acquisition Process Steps Dragging You Down? – Victoria L. Pero, Marlyn Group
PIE 2019: Are Hourly Talent Acquisition Process Steps Dragging You Down? – Victoria L. Pero, Marlyn Group
The Bureau of Labor Statistics recently announced job growth of 312,000 positions in December. Two sectors with notable growth included Food Service and Retail – industries that parking competes with for top talent. This makes the need for speed in hourly talent acquisition efforts more important than ever. Imagine yourself in a foot race with competing companies to get in front of and hire top candidates first.
Initial candidate screening and the interview process are common drag points that can slow down recruitment efforts allowing talent to slip away to the competition. Speed things up with a few changes to the process:
- Make initial contact with candidates via text instead of phone or email. This often gets a faster response and the success rate at actually speaking with a candidate quickly for initial screening will increase exponentially.
- Establish a group interview program, so you can evaluate more candidates simultaneously and eliminate rounds of interviews and time involved meeting with each candidate one on one. A huge side benefit of this approach is that when done well, this process allows for a more authentic evaluation of each candidate.
During my presentation at this year’s PIE Show and Exhibition on March 12th I talk specifically about tactics you can use to improve your hourly workforce talent acquisition processes, so you can fill open positions and focus on other priorities in your business. Join me for this interactive session and take your recruitment efforts to the next level!
Victoria L. Pero
Principal, Marlyn Group
Marlyn Group is a consultancy specializing in building and advancing strong teams in the parking industry. Our holistic approach combines executive search and placement with management consulting to provide unique insights. From search to strategy, we shape and advise excellent teams to drive business and intrinsic results. Learn more by visiting www.marlyngroupllc.com.