Technology is evolving at a faster than ever pace. The good news is that these advancements are being applied to ag recruiting to streamline the process. Let’s take a look at the trends that are shaping recruiting and helping agriculture employers find the perfect candidates much faster than traditional methods.
Trends That are Shaping Recruiting
More Thorough Vetting Processes
Employers are quickly catching on to the value vetting potential employees brings to the table. Technology has allowed hiring managers to do a more thorough job of getting to know top candidates before bringing them on board. Examples include video chat and virtual simulation tasks.
Communication Through SMS Text Message
Yes, texting has been around for over a decade now, but it has just come to the fore-front as an acceptable communication method in the professional world. Texting makes it easier to have multiple conversations at one time without being locked down to your computer via email.
Another benefit is that potential candidates tend to respond quicker to text than any other form of communication. This means that negotiations, acceptances, and rejections can be facilitated much faster, making the entire hiring process much more efficient.
Streamline with Custom Chatbots
Chatbots are the way of the future for employers. With chatbots, employers can contact applicants, schedule interviews, negotiate interest, and so much more. This is thanks to highly complex algorithms designed to ease hiring managers’ workload by automating as much of the hiring process as possible, including communications.
The Use of Artificial Intelligence
Artificial intelligence is helpful in just about every industry, and recruiting is no exception. Carefully designed algorithms can scour the network for qualified candidates. They can even provide information about the candidates such as work history, social media sites, and so much more than can help hiring managers decide if it is someone they want to pursue.
Predict Your Top Performers
Wouldn’t it be great if you could predict which applicants should be your top producers? This is only part of what predictive analytics aims to do. Employers can use valuable data such as retention rates, performance indicators, and cost-per-hire to make intelligent hiring decisions.
Digitize the Hiring Process
Advancements in technology allow for the hiring process to be more highly digitized. For instance, working interviews can be held virtually, as well as onboarding paperwork and training. This streamlines the hiring process, freeing up your time to focus on other aspects of running the company.
Find Your Next Great Team Member, Hassle-Free
These are the trends that are shaping recruiting. In this ever-changing landscape, you can count on continued advancements in technology.
Morris Bixby has over two decades of experience assisting agriculture companies in finding the highest quality ag candidates to fill their personnel needs. Using cutting-edge technology and the latest advancements, we take the hassle out of the hiring process. Contact us today and see for yourself how we can help!