How to improve your recruitment process

Constantly recruiting, or struggling to fill key roles? It's time for a new approach!

Why is a strong recruitment process important?

Constant recruitment costs time and money. So, let's help you get it right first time! But it's not just a case of saving money in the long run. You'll free up your recruitment team to focus on other areas within your business.

A strong recruitment process contributes towards a positive brand image. It also instils confidence among employees, customers and jobseekers.

Keep questioning your process!

Before you start, check if your existing employees have potential to fill the role. Upskilling or reskilling can save on recruitment costs and improve employee retention.

If you do need to recruit, ask yourself these questions about your process:

is it fair and inclusive?
does it encourage diversity?
is it organised and clear?
does your culture shine through?
is it unique to your business?
does it reflect your vision and values?

Our top tips to improve your recruitment process

Ask applicants for feedback. Whether they got the job or were unsuccessful, ask how they found the recruitment process.
Use your vision and values. Make sure you incorporate them into your job advertisement and interview process. It'll give potential employees a taste of your culture.
Remove unconscious bias from your process. This is when we assume or judge something about a person or situation. It's often unintentional and based on our own past, prejudices, culture and environment.