{"id":433,"date":"2023-10-20T15:58:03","date_gmt":"2023-10-20T15:58:03","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/isar-international.com\/?p=433"},"modified":"2023-10-21T04:05:59","modified_gmt":"2023-10-21T04:05:59","slug":"how-hybrid-work-has-changed-talent-acquisition","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/isar-international.com\/index.php\/2023\/10\/20\/how-hybrid-work-has-changed-talent-acquisition\/","title":{"rendered":"How Hybrid Work Has Changed Talent Acquisition"},"content":{"rendered":"
Have you noticed that many job listings now have the word \u201chybrid\u201d in the job description? Hybrid work refers to a working model where employees work partly at the office and partly from home. This arrangement gained momentum during the pandemic, and it is increasingly prevalent in the modern workplace. Many companies have realized the benefits of continuing operations remotely, at least part-time.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n According to Gallup, <\/span>52% of workers<\/span><\/a> are hybrid or remote, and a majority of the workforce prefers remote or hybrid work. This desire for flexibility is now affecting hiring processes.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Collaboration among team members can be challenging when some are on-site and others are remote. We can find an example of this interdisciplinary collaboration in Go-To-Market (GTM) teams. <\/span>GTM teams<\/span><\/a> are already complex, usually consisting of product marketers, sales, customer support, and product development staff. When you add remote and hybrid schedules to the mix, maximizing productivity can be especially difficult. How can employers strike a balance between what workers want, and what\u2019s best for the team?<\/span><\/p>\n With a variety of working arrangements available, job descriptions must be specific. Will the position be remote, on-site, or hybrid? For hybrid or remote jobs, it\u2019s particularly important to describe the essential functions, roles, and responsibilities, along with the specific skills required to work from home.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Not all jobs can be done remotely, and some others may have restrictions. <\/b>For example, if the job requires handling confidential information, the employee may need to connect only from a home office and not from a public WiFi connection. If a job must be done on-site, that should be made plain in your job description.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n When a position is remote, tech skills\u2014especially proficiency in virtual communication tools\u2014are some of the capabilities you should list in the job description. <\/span>Abilities like using digital tools, having good writing and communication skills, being a self-starter, and being able to collaborate with others are critical current job requirements.\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n Due to the pandemic, many companies had to adjust to hybrid and virtual recruitment and staff management to continue operations.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Many components of the virtual recruitment process may be automated or supported by digital tools, resulting in greater efficiency. Tools like video interviewing, screening chatbots, and text recruiting are some methods organizations are using to hire faster, improve the candidate experience, and reduce sourcing costs.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Remote interviews and virtual recruiting have been around since the early 2000s, but they gained momentum out of necessity during the COVID-19 pandemic. Now, virtual recruiting has become standard for part or even most of the recruitment process.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n If you\u2019re not sure where to start improving your skills, here are some top video-interviewing tips:\u00a0<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n Remote onboarding is becoming a priority for HR managers. According to market forecasts, the value of the onboarding software market may reach <\/span>$1.35 billion by 2025<\/span><\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n An <\/span>effective onboarding<\/span><\/a> process is critical for the success of employees and the organization.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Screening and assessing remote workers can be tricky. Managers must evaluate whether candidates have the necessary skills\u2014and also whether they can work effectively on their own.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Working remotely, even part-time, is not for everyone. A remote employee needs to manage their time efficiently and <\/span>prioritize work<\/span><\/a>. They need to be focused and organized. How can you assess those work-from-home skills before hiring?<\/span><\/p>\n A work-from-home skills assessment can determine if a job candidate has the required skills to excel in remote work. Some of the skills you may look for are self-discipline, communication, and the ability to focus. Besides reviewing their resume for remote work experience, you can give them a test task to evaluate some of these abilities.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Assessing how well an employee fits into your company culture is relatively easy when you can see them in action. Building a strong company culture is essential for remote teams that may otherwise feel disconnected from the organization. However, achieving a cultural fit for remote employees can be challenging.<\/span><\/p>\n Apply these strategies for integrating remote team members:\u00a0<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n As the hybrid workplace continues to evolve and become more prevalent, hiring the right candidates for it becomes ever more important. Human resources professionals need to adapt their hiring and onboarding practices to leverage the benefits of hybrid work arrangements. Using virtual recruitment tools and remote work assessments can simplify the hiring process and ensure you find the right person for the job. <\/span><\/p>\nHybrid Work Creates New Considerations for Job Descriptions and Skill Requirements<\/span><\/h2>\n
Establish Clear Expectations in Job Ads<\/span><\/h3>\n
Shop for the Right Skills<\/span><\/h3>\n
Virtual Recruitment and Onboarding Processes Have Become Standard Practice\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n
Perfect Your Remote Interviewing Techniques<\/span><\/h3>\n
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Establish Effective Virtual Onboarding Strategies<\/span><\/h3>\n
The Evaluation and Selection of Remote Candidates Has Changed\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n
Assessing Remote Work Skills and Self-Management<\/span><\/h3>\n
Ensuring the Remote Employee Integrates Into Your Culture and Team\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n
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What\u2019s Next for Talent Acquisition In the Era of Hybrid Work?\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n