Successful Recruiting: The Importance of Culture
To excel in recruiting, having skilled recruiters is essential. Culture in talent acquisition, whether corporate or agency, has evolved significantly over the past five years.
The Shift in Recruiting Culture
I was fortunate to begin my career in a supportive organization that valued both employees and clients. Historically, recruiting agencies often mistreated employees, demanding long hours, offering low pay, and managing through fear. When recruiters left, agencies reaped the benefits without paying commissions, perpetuating a cycle of exploitation.
This approach is outdated. Retaining recruiters long-term enhances training and fosters a positive culture, improving profitability. Experienced recruiters have extensive candidate networks, quickly understand job requirements, and maintain strong client relationships.
Culture in Corporate Talent Organizations
Culture is equally crucial in corporate recruiting, a field characterized by repetitive processes, high pressure, low budgets, and high expectations. Some traditional talent acquisition teams still view recruiting as a mere process, but this mindset is ineffective.
Recruiting teams should be strategic, consultative partners, adept at collaborating with hiring managers and attracting top talent in a competitive market. Recognizing that talented people are a company’s greatest asset, it’s vital to include recruiters in this vision.
Building a Positive Culture
A robust recruiting culture should include three key components:
- Reward Hard Work and Success Beyond Placements:
- Acknowledge team efforts during challenging times. Celebrate achievements in team projects, organizational growth, new technologies, social media, and branding.
- Offer New Learning Experiences:
- Invest in comprehensive training: cross-department skills, new technologies, employee propositions, finance, health, wellness, leadership, and personal growth. Supporting personal development leads to overall success.
- Have Fun:
- Simple yet vital, fostering a fun work environment boosts morale and engagement.
By focusing on these elements, you can create a thriving recruiting culture that attracts and retains top talent, ensuring long-term success.
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-Candice
