Already in 2021, this year still has a couple of months – we are not even halfway. So we can say that it is relatively new. And that means, whatever goals you had for your company for this year, you still have the time to accomplish them. With 2020, behind us, it is time to put your 2021 goals into action. One area that was really challenging for many companies in Singapore, was with recruitment exercises, where in fact, many companies were not hiring and some of them were laying employees off. Now, in 2021, things have started to get back to normal, where companies are advertising for job openings, and that means so many people are applying for these positions. Having said that, an overhaul of your recruitment process might be exactly what you need. With so many qualified candidates seeking jobs, now is the best time to relook and adjust your outlook on recruitment. We understand that getting started on these efforts is the tricky part of this process, which is why we’ve set aside the following resolutions;

Focus on diversity – if there is something that you should never ignore is to ensure diversity guidelines are adhered to when hiring. As a matter of fact, we recommend that you encourage diversity throughout the company, and ensure that you make it part of your recruitment drive, in all positions, whether senior or junior. One way to achieve diversity in your recruitment process is by using ensuring that your posts are written in an all-inclusive language. This will certainly expand your reach to top talent. Majority of the companies in Singapore are a little behind when it comes to diversity and inclusion. In a recent study, it was discovered that over half of the companies had less than 20% of women in leadership roles, while over half of the respondents felt that majority of the companies were not doing enough to support disabled workers. So, a lot still needs to be done, and it will start with you.

Enhance your application process – from the past, jobseekers have always applied for jobs online. The problem is, lately, most candidates have started to get tired and frustrated by the automated, impersonal applications that they are, and are now considering a more personalized application method. Adopting a personalized approach in hiring has many advantages, among them being the fact that the employer will get to know the applicants on a more personal level, and you will, therefore, know right from the onset whether you are making the right decision or not.

Become more efficient – the recruitment process in Singapore is quite extensive and costly too, as companies are seeking to find the best possible talent for their positions. But do you know that using a recruitment agency to manage your recruitment process, will help you cut down on time, costs, and energy you normally put into finding the right candidate? If you didn’t, now you do. You see, you have so many things to take care of, and so, you don’t have to add the challenges associated with recruitment into your plate, you know. Leave that to a team of professional recruiters.