Employee activation as a success factor in recruiting
Finding applicants through employee recommendations? Employee activation makes it work!
Finding candidates through employee referrals? It works with employee activation!
Why Employee Involvement is the Key to Efficient Recruiting
Ingrid Example's boss asks once again during the quarterly meeting whether Ingrid knows anyone suitable for the open sales position. Ingrid knows someone but isn't sure if they fit perfectly and therefore prefers not to say anything. She's afraid to give a recommendation because it might reflect poorly on her if the person isn't right. And what were the names of the approximately 15 colleagues she completed sales training with 6 years ago?
Studies show that this very challenge is the main reason why employees are afraid to give recommendations to their employer. So, how do you find good candidates through your employees, who, given their training, actually have the perfect network?
The Key Factors: Digital Activation and Anonymity
There are two crucial factors: digital employee activation and anonymity.
First, employee activation should be as digital and straightforward as possible. By giving employees the opportunity to make recommendations "at the push of a button," the chances of finding suitable candidates through employees increase significantly.
Second, anonymity plays a crucial role in alleviating employees' fear of making recommendations. This way, they can recommend potential candidates without worrying about how their recommendation will be judged by superiors.
The Benefits of Employee Activation
Through successful employee activation, companies can improve recruiting and benefit from internal contacts. Compared to traditional recruiting methods, this offers numerous advantages:
- Increased efficiency in job searching
- Access to a qualified network of internal contacts
- Enhancement of the overall quality of applications
- Improvement of employee retention and job satisfaction
Interesting Insights and Further Information
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With successful employee activation, companies can harness the benefits of internal referrals and conduct efficient recruiting. Leverage the potential of your employees and find suitable candidates through their recommendations!
