Working with your clients to provide the best services possible in their industry brings benefits is one way to develop a lasting, trusting relationship between you and them. The staffing industry is continually evolving, and current employment trends only serve to highlight the need for comprehensive staffing business insurance to protect their company from the risks of the industry. As you help prepare your clients for what’s ahead, you should be aware of the changes taking place in the area of recruiting.
Bracing for the Changes in the Future Recruitment Process
A company’s recruiting process should take into account more than just the needs of the here and now. The industry will see changes over the next few years that have yet to impact an organization but still need to be taken into account. Addressing the forecasted changes early on create a broader foundation for developing strategies and collecting supportive resources. These are few of the things rounding the bend on the road to the future of recruiting.
Prioritizing Diversity
From the individual selections of employees representative of a more diverse culture or turning the company’s focus toward more inclusion and equity, the corporate world has turned the spotlight on diversity. Job descriptions are using language to attract the perfect diverse, inclusive person, but it isn’t just the companies making diversity a priority. Many job candidates are looking for a work environment that puts on emphasis on a diverse workplace.
Changing Outreach Options
If your client is struggling to attract ideal candidates, let them know about the trends in recruiting methods. It will require more than one channel to reach the most talented individuals. Network and career boards have become a key way to find job seekers who are qualified and eager to work. Leading sites include CareerBuilder, Indeed and LinkedIn, and many companies source over half of their labor pool from career boards. Social media is a go-to for almost 80% of job seekers.
Modernizing Traditional Practices
Recruitment has traditionally been a face-to-face experience between candidate and employer, yet technology has made it possible to conduct the entire hiring process remotely. From electronic applications completed online, AI-backed software to scan and isolate notable resumes and virtual interviews, modernizing traditional practices will create a more streamlined, efficient and highly accurate recruiting process. Data analytics can be used to work through labor pools, industry trends and issues like retention. Automation will save a company precious time and resources.
Preparing Your Clients
In spite of the benefits these changes may hold for your clients, there is an increased risk of liability in many cases. Human error, discrimination and non-compliance with government regulations will still be concerns that need to be addressed. Addressing these exposures with staffing liability insurance can alleviate the fears and financial risks of following progress.
About World Wide Specialty Programs
For the last 50 years, World Wide Specialty Programs has dedicated itself to providing the optimal products and solutions for the staffing industry. As the only insurance firm to be an ASA commercial liability partner, we are committed to that partnership and committed to using our knowledge of the industry to provide staffing firms with the best possible coverage. For more information about Staffing Professional Liability Insurance or any other coverage, we have available to protect your staffing business, give us a call at (877) 256-0468 to speak with one of our representatives.