In the post-COVID era, employers are grappling with the new challenges of attracting the best, new talent.
On Tuesday, June 15 BenefitsPRO's Paul Wilson and Emily Payne joined Risk Strategies' Robyn Tikia, Brazen's Ed Barrientos, Tallo's Casey Welch, Nelu Solutions' Uche Enemchukwu and EY's Larry Nash for a Twitter chat discussing the challenges and opportunities hiring managers are facing in 2021.
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The group discussed a series of eight questions about the challenges companies are facing, what recent grads and even established workers are looking for and more.
"All candidates, regardless of whether they are a recent grad or more experienced, want an environment that supports flexibility, offers many learning opps and supports teaming," Nash tweeted. "They want to know that they can build their career."
See highlights from the conversation below. A full recap is available on BenefitsPRO's Twitter profile or by viewing the hashtag #BPROHiring on Twitter.
Companies today are experiencing 'talent wars.' Attracting & retaining top talent means prioritizing #flexibility and employee choice. #Hybrid #workforces, competitive pay/benefits and work/life balance translate to employee satisfaction and reduced costly turnover. #BPROHiring
— Edward Barrientos (@SnowCrash65) June 15, 2021
Opportunities for candidates to move outside the realm of their defined role. Having a hybrid WFH/on-site, they are not confined to the particular duties & responsibilities but can take initiative & create opportunities & more visibility with peers in other offices. #BPROHiring
— Robyn Tikia (@RobynTikia) June 15, 2021
Virtual processes are here to stay. Finding the right balance between virtual and in person will be a key aspect in providing the right candidate experience and the right insight into your corporate culture #BPROHiring
— Lawrence Nash (@LarryNash_EY) June 15, 2021
In addition to looking for a hybrid work environment, recent grads want to personally connect w/ their career. They want a job they find personally fulfilling, & this desire has increased during the past year w/ the many challenges society has been faced with #BPROHiring
— Casey Welch (@CaseyWelchTallo) June 15, 2021
Grads are looking for diversity. An increasing number of recent grads have stated that they are less likely to work for an employer if their diversity numbers are poor. #BPROHiring
— Nelu Diversified Consulting Solutions (@NeluSolutions) June 15, 2021
Mid- and senior-level #talent who are unhappy in their current roles will put themselves back in the job hunt in 2021/2022 and get snapped up quickly by competitors. Competitive pay, #benefits, PTO and flexibility will emerge as top incentives to attract top talent. #BPROHiring
— Edward Barrientos (@SnowCrash65) June 15, 2021
Candidates want to have their overall well-being supported (physical, emotional, social & financial). Org can take a holistic approach to their programs, but also need to continuously adapt to meet the unique, evolving needs of their people. #BPROHiring
— Lawrence Nash (@LarryNash_EY) June 15, 2021
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