The structural scarcity in the job market over the past years has shown that employee retention and recruiting both permanent and temporary staff are top priorities for organisations. Furthermore, in the coming years, a large group of baby boomers will reach retirement age, affecting the size of the workforce. Organisations must now develop strategies to retain knowledge and skills while simultaneously attracting and training new talent.
Recruitment technology and recruitment marketing technology can play a crucial role in this, particularly if the focus is on improving the candidate experience. In the current digital age, where sourcing and recruitment & selection primarily take place online, recruitment technology offers numerous advantages:
- Time-saving: Automated systems and digital tools enable recruiters to work faster and more efficiently, saving time on administrative tasks and allowing focus on finding suitable candidates and building relationships with potential candidates.
- Improved candidate experience: Recruitment technology helps organisations streamline the application process and tailor it to specific target groups, resulting in a better experience for candidates and the development of a strong employer brand to attract talent.
- Greater reach: Thanks to new recruitment marketing technologies, organisations can reach easier and more efficient a wider audience and gain access to a larger pool of potential candidates, increasing the likelihood of finding the perfect match for open positions.
- Data analysis: Modern recruitment applications provide advanced analytical capabilities, which help identify bottlenecks and measure the effectiveness of different recruitment channels. Combined with current labour market data, recruitment strategies can be continuously adjusted to the most recent situation.
- Competitive advantage: Organisations investing in the latest technology can benefit from a competitive advantage in the battle for talent. By adopting advanced technologies, companies can position themselves as innovative and forward-thinking employers, which is attractive to potential candidates.
In summary, investing in recruitment technology is a strategic choice for organisations that want to improve their recruitment efforts, expand their reach, and ultimately attract and retain better talent.
About the author
Ron Bosma is Managing Partner at TalentIn. With more than 30 years in the industry his expertise helps organisations build and execute their workforce strategy, making sure that what is designed can be implemented.
TalentIn has extensive national and international experience in developing and improving strategies for the recruitment of your permanent and temporary staff including the underlying technologies. We know how these strategies can be designed and implemented successfully. We advise, but can also provide practical support. Are you interested? Please contact us for an appointment without obligation via www.talentin.eu, info@talentin.eu or +31103075422