The COVID-19 pandemic severely disrupted the workforce. Many companies had to create innovative ways for their employees to work while staying safe. Some employers closed their facilities, and others permitted their employees to work remotely. Many businesses kept their doors open, but had to ensure that their workplaces were safe.
Now, many employers are contemplating slowly reopening their businesses. They have plenty of tasks to complete before they do. One of them may be trying to find new employees in a changed work environment.
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many businesses had to furlough, lay off or terminate their workers. Some employees had to quit working because they had to care for their children when schools closed, or they had to attend to sick family members. Additionally, many individuals did not want to return to their former positions due to the fear of catching COVID-19. Thus, where do business owners find good and dependable workers?
A good way for employers to get employees is by recruiting them. The recruitment process involves locating qualified candidates and recommending that they apply for the company’s open positions. First, the business owner should develop a recruiting plan so that he will have a clear vision as to how he will find top talent for his organization. Second, he should review the job description so that he truly understands what he is looking for. Third, the business owner should determine the characteristics of the ideal candidate. Last, he should implement the recruitment plan.
The business owner can start the process by posting an advertisement on all the well-known job sites, such as, Indeed and Zip Recruiter. LinkedIn and Facebook are also popular platforms for posting open positions. Another option for the business owner is to ask former employees if they would like to return to the workplace, if not, he can inquire if they know of any other people that may be interested in the available job. The business owner can speak with trade or professional organizations to see if they can inform their members of the company’s open positions. Also, he can reach out to recruitment agencies so that they can help look for viable candidates as well.
Although a business owner may have a good recruitment plan, the process of locating qualified workers takes time. It could take weeks or months. The recruitment process is not an overnight activity. Top talent is scarce and there are many business owners searching for it. However, a recruitment plan will definitely keep an employer on track in finding the best workers.
In conclusion, many employers are still facing difficulties during the COVID-19 pandemic. Some are challenged by finding qualified employees. Business owners should develop and implement a thorough recruiting strategy to assist them in locating top talent.
