Why use E-recruitment?

“Today’s HR department requires a new direction, a shift of focus away from traditional recruitment processes that often prove costly and out-dated. Recently, more and more economic pressure is being exerted on HR teams to drive down their costs, whilst still increasing the speed, visibility, flexibility and quality of their results. Now, new proven e-recruitment solutions promise improved processes with complete flexibility, customisation and cost optimisation. Now is the time for every HR Manager to consider turning over a new leaf.

We all need more reliable and cost effective solutions to manage our recruitment processes. Many companies considering web-based solutions often wrestle with concerns about how it would work for them, fearing that if they were to adopt new technology it might in fact slow down their current systems. Are these fears unfounded? Can e-recruitment really put you back in control?

One thing is certain, everyone is talking about e-recruitment but are they ready to make the move and turn over a new leaf?”

One size does not fit all

Today’s e-recruitment systems aren’t simply a generic piece of software applicable to any organisation and environment; you can expect it to meet the specific needs of both the internal team and potential candidates. Technology is evolving at a rapid rate and e-recruitment is no exception - it is constantly adapting and evolving as is your organisation so you can maximize the advantages that new opportunities can bring.

Fundamentally it will provide you with a set of tools that will enable your organisation to manage its recruitment processes over the internet. It is far more than just advertising jobs on your website, career portal or a job board. Adopting the right approach and ultimately the right system will allow increased productivity and massive savings.

Partner of choice

Investing in the right technology can play a pivotal role in a successful recruiting strategy and it is vital that you find the right technology partner. An e-recruitment system should only be selected if it is able to engage all parties involved in the recruitment process. A successful implementation must use effective and timely communication through real-time access to current recruitment data - it needs to be a blend of web as a service, Internet technologies and best in-class recruitment processes. Together, these will help deliver a comprehensive solution by improving and automating all the key aspects of your recruitment.

What can e-recruitment do for the recruiter?

Streamlining of your recruitment processes with an automated recruitment solution.
Search engine optimisation allowing you to reach a much wider pool of candidates than available via traditional methods of advertising.
Embrace social networking and messaging media to engage with and attract the type of skill set you need and want.
Candidate screening capabilities will be improved, enhanced and accelerated.
Automatically build and maintain an appropriate talent pool for your organisation to utilise immediately or for future recruitment projects.
Increase in speed as time to fill vacancies will reduce due to the efficiencies e-recruitment guarantees.
Report management will improve with the level of data available and offers far more sophisticated reporting capabilities – including real time reporting is a given.
Reduction in recruitment costs as you become more efficient and rely less and less on traditional advertising routes.

Why should your organisation consider e-recruitment?

Build and strengthen your brand through a well designed website, will not only attract new business but most importantly, talented individuals who want to work for you.
Candidates are far more likely to pursue their application with you if they are able to engage with your website, clearly understand your company ethos and strategy enabling them to apply quickly and efficiently using an intuitive application process.
Recruiting directly through your website will save both time and money, your recruitment costs will reduce as your recruitment function becomes more streamlined and less reliant on traditional methods of advertising.
Specialist or highly skilled positions can be more easily filled based on market research driven campaigns, designed to seek out and attract historically difficult to recruit candidates.
Good communication is key and your management team’s capability to communicate on recruitment projects will be vastly improved as they can all access the system.

So, the next time you or your organisation asks ‘By moving away from a traditional approach and investing in an e-recruitment solution, can I really reduce my costs, attract the very best candidates and improve my recruitment processes?’ Your answer is more than likely to be ‘Can you afford not to turn over a new leaf?’