The grass is greener where it gets watered Candidate shortages, multiple counter offers, managing expectations, and not enough hours in the day. How do we give our people the tools to thrive in this environment? Glenn Chaffey, General Manager, Strategy and Corporate Services, at Exclaim IT writes.
Recruitment is a tough gig. Much tougher than many outside the industry might anticipate. Contracts, extensions, start dates, compliance, the list goes on. Not to mention that the ideal time for new requirements to come our way is at 5:25pm on a Friday! Add to that the time pressures and fill ratios of contingent work, and it can be easy to see how it can become overwhelming. As this happens, we see some recruitment professionals question whether a change of employer would bring a change of circumstance. However, everywhere we go, there we are.
In the world of recruitment, there are some undeniable truths: There are always other offers The ideal candidate accepted a role yesterday The budget, timeframe, skill-set, location isn’t quite right Our client needs 20 of the highest demand resources by next week Our people need to effectively self-analyze, manage wellbeing, and identify areas for upskilling to sustainably perform in a demanding industry. Some days are tougher than others.
Glenn Chaffey General Manager, Strategy and Corporate Services, Exclaim IT
In a long-term recruitment career, there will be mountain tops and valleys and we need to effectively manage both. To better equip people for success requires a multi-modal approach. At Exclaim IT, we run a monthly book club (Brene Brown is a favourite), training seminars, and regular meditation sessions, amongst other initiatives. By supporting each individual, we increase their capacity to achieve more – for clients, candidates, themselves, and each other. Recruitment is equally rewarding, challenging, enjoyable, disappointing, and filled with the unknown. We can teach our people to take heart in the knowledge that it does get easier – as we become more effective at managing and understanding our landscape. With this knowledge, they can stay planted, have fun, and grow.
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