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Leveraging new age tools to improve talent acquisition

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In conversation with Charulatha, Correspondent, Siliconindia Magazine. Anupriya expresses her perspective on the ways in which virtual onboarding platforms and digital learning tools can enhance the onboarding process for new employees, ensuring a smooth and efficient experience.

Revolutionizing Talent Acquisition Strategies with Key Metrics and Indicators.
Leveraging data analytics and predictive modeling with a comprehensive set of interconnected data can be extremely beneficial. In the field of talent acquisition, it is essential to analyze not only individual data points but also the entire journey from candidate to employee. This includes examining reasons for shortlisting, performance in interviews, on-the-job effectiveness, length of employment, and employee satisfaction. By assessing this holistic data, it becomes possible to identify high-performing candidates and ascertain whether fresh graduates from specific educational institutions tend to excel and stay with the company for extended periods. Additionally, it helps in determining the primary sources of top talent as well as areas where talent attrition occurs. This interconnected data facilitates the use of predictive modeling techniques, which guide efforts to attract the most exceptional candidates. Furthermore, key metrics such as hiring ratios at different stages, time taken to hire, diversity across genders and regions, effectiveness of various hiring sources, and target companies are consistently tracked and evaluated.

Benefits, Challenges, and Effective Integration of Applicant Tracking and Requirement Management Software.
AI-based tools have provided valuable insights into candidate behavior, learnability, and performance qualities. Implementing top-notch technology demonstrates the organization's commitment to leveraging technology in the recruitment process. However, technology alone is not enough without proper process and data governance. Efficient processes supported by technology are crucial. Rigorous maintenance and monitoring of technology usage are necessary for successful integration. All stakeholders involved in the recruitment life cycle should collaborate to maximize the effectiveness of technology. Through the identification of pain points and the utilization of an ATS, the requisition process was streamlined, resulting in improved shortlisting. Automation, assessment platforms, and metaphors have enhanced hiring quality, reduced time, and eliminated manual dependencies. Digital avatars in the metaverse have proven effective for fresher recruitment drives.

AI-based tools have provided valuable insights into candidate behavior, learnability, and performance qualities


AI Power Tools: Revolutionizing Bias-Free Recruitment
In the realm of recruitment, AI power tools have emerged as game-changers, particularly in their ability to mitigate biases. A prime example is the process of shortlisting CVs, where the inherent biases of human decision-makers can significantly impact outcomes. However, with the advent of AI-powered recruitment tools, this concern is eradicated. The process begins with job posting and candidate applications, either through leveraging social profiles or uploading resumes. Basic screening questions are posed, which candidates respond to while applying. The tool then matches the uploaded job description, skill sets, and screening question responses, eliminating human bias. Additionally, technology facilitates initial rounds of interviews through robotic interviews, customized based on the job requirements. These AI tools solely assess competency, disregarding gender, background, or any other discriminatory factors. As TA team leaders, ensure that job descriptions and screening questions remain unbiased. Furthermore, associated dashboards enable us to track diversity and competency scores, ensuring fairness at every level. With AI power tools, recruitment transcends biases and fosters equal representation, promoting a fair and inclusive hiring process.

The potential risk and ethical consideration associated with using AI Power tool in talent acquisition.
In today's world, tools and technologies come with inherent risks, especially concerning data privacy, accuracy, and potential misuse. One major concern is data privacy, as these tools rely on vast amounts of personal information and videos. To address this, organizations must ensure that their tech platforms adhere to privacy controls, encrypt data, restrict access, and segregate data appropriately. Clear consent and communication about data collection purposes are vital. Establishing strong privacy policies and dedicated data privacy teams is crucial, along with treating data breaches seriously. Despite proctoring measures, offline checks are essential to prevent candidate deception. Educating recruitment teams on conducting thorough checks throughout the candidate's lifecycle is necessary to maintain ethical practices.

"The COVID-19 pandemic has compelled organizations to embrace virtual platforms for onboarding and continuous learning"

Ritual Onboarding Platform and Digital Learning Tools Enhance Onboarding Experience for New Hires, Boosting Effectiveness
The COVID-19 pandemic has compelled organizations to embrace virtual platforms for onboarding and continuous learning. Beyond a mere online portal, a deeper digital experience is crucial. For effective virtual onboarding, visualizing the entire journey from acceptance to the first 100 days is essential. Organizations need platforms that facilitate frequent communication; ensuring candidates are updated and engaged even before they join. Personalized welcome emails and detailed information about office setup, reporting managers, and expectations contribute to a smooth induction. An onboarding platform captures each phase accurately, while the learning platform takes over afterward, offering a structured 30-60-90 day plan with tactical tasks, trainings, and case studies. Combining tools like Smart Recruiter, Workday, Cornerstone on Demand, and custom development enables an end-to-end experience, with candidate feedback guiding continuous improvement and prompt corrective actions.

Harnessing Employee Referrals and Social Sharing for Active Participation
Creating a strong employee referral program is essential for organizations to leverage their employees as brand ambassadors. When employees genuinely enjoy their work and love the company they work for, they naturally spread positivity, which sparks curiosity and excitement in potential candidates. To achieve this, organizations must drive their employee value proposition and align it with their employees' personal values. An engaging referral program is crucial, involving continuous communication by the talent acquisition team, different types of rewards, and gamification elements such as leaderboards. Transparency is vital, ensuring both the referrer and the referred candidate have visibility into the process. While social sharing tools should be employed, it is important to limit them to selected platforms like LinkedIn, focusing on broadcasting to the right audience rather than opting for a free-for-all approach.