Organizations in almost every sector are currently looking to acquire new talent. Earlier this summer, the number of U.S. job openings hit an all-time high, with employers advertising for more than 5.9 million positions during the month of July.
This surge seems to have continued into the fall. Last month, nonfarm private businesses added an estimated 154,000 jobs, according to employment data from ADP. In short, human resources professionals and recruiters have been busy as of late.
During these recruitment pushes, things can fall through the cracks, as generalists and screeners rush to fill operational voids. While you navigate this latest influx of prospective talent, be sure to keep a close watch on your processes and avoid some of these common hiring hang-ups:
Bringing on a toxic employee
Enterprises scaling up to meet market demands usually seek out proven executive leaders who have the confidence and tenacity to handle organizational growth. However, in an effort to quickly onboard high performers with these innate qualities, many businesses gloss over possible behavioral issues. Sometimes, this can lead to disaster, with new C-level staff revealing themselves to be toxic, according to Harvard Business Review.
You can avoid hiring destructive executives by carefully evaluating for civility during in-person interviews. Ask behavioral questions that force candidates to address their relationships with past subordinates and supervisors. Additionally, reach out to references to get a clear picture of their workplace personas.
"Abandon the job boards and connect with an executive recruiter."
Relying on online job postings
Human resources personnel tasked with filling many positions often gravitate toward online job boards – even when recruiting high-level business leaders.
Unfortunately, this method rarely yields favorable results, Business Insider reported. Truly talented individuals with margin-altering executive experience are normally already employed and not actively looking for new opportunities. And, even if these professionals wanted something new, they wouldn't be searching for it on some job site.
In these moments, global executive search firms are essential. These organizations leverage industry connections to source transformative talent and create long-lasting recruitment pipelines for their clients. If you're serious about hiring the right people, you should abandon job boards and connect with an executive recruiter.
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