4 tips for 2024: Hiring more qualified workers
The year 2024 brings new challenges for HR teams in the DACH region, particularly with regard to attracting qualified workers. In view of the changing labor market landscape, it is crucial to develop and implement effective strategies. The following are four proven tips, enriched with up-to-date statistics, that can support your efforts in the recruiting process.
Tip 1: Reduce 'time to hire'
In some industries, the average 'time to hire' can be up to 46 days.
To shorten this time, it is recommended to use AI-based or automated recruitment tools. These tools speed up the selection process by quickly identifying the most suitable candidates from a wide range of applications. This results in a more efficient and effective hiring practice.
Tip 2: Adapted application processes for different target groups
About 60% of job seekers cancel their application before even submitting it.
To avoid this, it is crucial to implement flexible application processes. Quick, gamified and similar innovative approaches reach a wider target group and convey a modern image of the company, which improves the application experience and increases the success rate of the application processes.
Tip 3: Reaching Generation Z via social media
Gen Z will soo make up a quarter of the global workforce, is technologically savvy and digitally connected.
Companies should actively use social media to effectively address and recruit this generation.
Tip 4: Accurate and clear job advertisements
Studies, such as those from CareerPlug, show the importance of a precise job description.
Applicants attach great importance to the accuracy and clarity of the job description in order to get an idea of the company. Immediate communication with applicants after applying and during the process is also recommended to create a positive candidate experience.
In order to successfully attract qualified specialists in the DACH region in 2024, HR teams must apply innovative and targeted strategies. By implementing these four tips, companies can not only increase the efficiency of their recruiting process, but also build a stronger and more diverse workforce.
