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Several things have made talent recruitment and employee retention a priority for many companies. But other daily tasks still need to happen. Where do you find the time to get everything done?
Many HR professionals feel like they’re being pulled in all directions. It might feel like you don’t have the hours needed to focus on recruitment. What if you could save time on routine HR tasks like background check review? It could be possible! With the right set of tools and tactics, you may free up capacity for more important activities. Let’s look at the challenges facing HR and potential ideas you may keep in mind as you work to increase efficiency in your background screening.
It seems like a perfect storm has come to consume all of HR’s time. For starters, COVID-19 continues to create new challenges. As employees return to the office, many companies are shifting to a hybrid workplace. HR is often at the heart of planning and coordinating these efforts. According to a Gartner survey, 60% of HR leaders say they plan to use a hybrid work model going forward. This means HR professionals are busy updating company policies, implementing new safety measures, and providing support to employees.
At the same time, just getting employees on payroll has become a major challenge for some organizations. The much-talked-about labor shortage has hurt some industries harder than others. But across the board, HR professionals are spending more time on and using different recruiting tactics than they have in the past. A survey by SHRM found that “57 percent of employers … are offering referral bonuses, 55 percent are hiring external or temporary workers, 44 percent are upskilling and reskilling staff, and 43 percent are boosting pay.”
When hiring is difficult, employee retention becomes extremely important. Unfortunately, this can be a challenge, too. A survey by Monster.com found that 95% of workers are considering changing jobs. HR may need to focus some energy on ensuring employees are happy and healthy while still actively scouting for new talent.
The combined impact of all these challenges has left HR with little time to spare. But there are ways you might improve efficiency. You may even be able to add hours back to your week and accomplish everything on your plate.
Choosing the right mix of technology tools in your background screening can help drive efficiency. Consider these tools some companies have used to reduce the time spent on background checks:
An efficiency-boosting screening strategy includes tactics that may not only save you time but could even make your life a whole lot easier. You could keep these methods in mind as you plan your background screening strategy:
In the HR world, time is always of the essence. But that’s especially true now as HR professionals try to navigate unique challenges. Finding small ways to take some of your time back can make a big difference in the long run. By increasing background screening efficiency, you could find more time for other tasks. Consider all the ways you might improve your screening process to give yourself just a little more breathing room.
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