Leading the Talent Hiring to the Next Normal
Leading the Talent Hiring to the Next Normal
The Coronavirus outbreak in Asia has brought unprecedented challenges to many businesses over the past three months. Seldom have people in this generation witnessed the unemployment rate spiking so fast with businesses unprepared for these painful and uncertain shutdown extensions.
At Spring Professional, we understand how important it is for employers to continuously attract and hire talented professionals to keep the hearts of businesses beating even during this challenging time. With more and more businesses in Asia starting to return to work, our recruiting experts at Spring Professional would like to address five important topics to navigate employers through the disorientation of professional talent hiring in the journey to the next normal!
Business Alignment
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Revisit the professional talent hiring plans based on the latest business objectives for 2020.
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Initiate discussions with business leaders to reemphasize talent succession and external talent attraction plan to prepare the company with outstanding professionals and leaders for the future business reformation or transformation.
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Temporary retention plans should be considered in case of losing core talent who keep the heart of businesses beating.
Talent Hiring
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Reprioritize the headcount demands of mid to senior level roles in 2020 based on the urgency, importance and hiring budget.
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Realignment on 2020 talent hiring budget with the line manager or head of business, and the finance department in case of any changes.
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Partner with third-party vendors who can provide interim management solutions to allow for support in a more flexible and cost-efficient manner.
Interview Arrangement
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Virtual interviews with candidates can always be arranged during the safe-return period. When it comes to senior level of roles, employers can follow up with face-to-face interviews given the situation stabilizes locally.
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Align with candidates on their health status and recent travel records before arranging face-to-face interviews. Prepare the office with body temperature checkpoint, visitor check-in, hands-cleanser and physical distancing signs. And be prepared for flexibility of interview rearrangement in case of unexpected issues.
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No career discrimination against professionals who get unemployed due to the unprecedented economic shifts during the pandemic.
Offer Management
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For MNC businesses with headquarter overseas, getting the greenlight for job offers for senior role needs to be considered.
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Clear communications to confirm the detail in job offers with recruiters or candidates. Alignment with candidate on a mutually agreed on-board date with personal safety as the top priority.
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Take care to avoid high reduction of proposed salaries because of the talent availability in the market. This can have a risk on employer branding and may make a new joiner susceptible to a quicker job-changing once the market normalizes again.
On-boarding Safety Check
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Clear safety on-board guideline prepared for candidates to specify temporary solutions related to safety concerns such as completion of health checks in hospitals or getting employment related documents at shutdown organisations.
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In case of high level of stress in the job transition due to the rapid changes that businesses make in the COVID-19 climate, regular contact with candidates in the process of on-boarding and regular assurances are good ways to keep new employees engaged.
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Arrange virtual introductions, orientations and trainings in the first two weeks of the on-boarding period in case of returning to work is not ready.
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Prepare a special welcome on-board safety package for candidates with facial masks, hands-cleansers and tissues.
With many employers realizing the importance to strengthen their resilience for mid-term survival and to reimagine the future of their business in the next normal for success. We hope the advice can provide support employers and spark creative ideas to lead the way of restarting the professional talent hiring in the safe return to work period.
Spring Professional is here to support you on professional talent hiring in Asia with a group of specialized recruiting experts who are passionate about making the future work for every talented professional! Our specialisms cover from Engineering, IT & Internet, Life Sciences, Supply Chain & Logistics, Sales & Marketing, Finance & Accounting, Human Resources, Legal to Property & Construction in different industries!
Please feel free to reach out via marketing@springasia.com if you have questions about restart hiring safely, or need support on professional talent hiring.