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02/11/2023

🚀 Unlocking the Power of Speed and Automation in Recruitment 🤖

The latest findings from "The State of Recruitment and Automation" study conducted by The Stepstone Group in September 2023 have unveiled some important insights for both job seekers and employers:

🕐 Speed Matters: A whopping 61% of candidates expect companies to provide feedback and kickstart the application process within a week. However, many are left waiting in vain.

💨 Need for Speed: The study highlights that the speed of the application process directly impacts a company's appeal to potential employees. Two-thirds of surveyed employees are more inclined to choose a company with a fast and straightforward hiring process. Furthermore, 79% of respondents stressed the growing importance of application quality in recent years.

🔍 Insights Beyond the Resume: An impressive 75% of respondents believe they can glean insights about a company's corporate culture from their hiring process. For 63%, the application process serves as a litmus test for a potential employer's tech-savviness.

👤 The Power Shift: In today's labor market, the balance of power is leaning towards employees. Job seekers are confident, and their expectations are high. They want a streamlined, reliable process and a quick personal interview. The application process now plays a pivotal role in their decision-making.

📊 HR Overload: Many managers are feeling the pressure. More than six out of ten recruiters (62%) are juggling a higher number of positions than in previous years. With increased competition for talent, 89% of HR managers are feeling the heat, and 81% take longer to fill a vacancy. Nearly two-thirds (65%) are dealing with workloads that exceed their resources.

🤖 Automate and Elevate: The study suggests that HR managers could save a minimum of ten hours per week through automation. Surprisingly, 86% of them are still manually sifting through all application documents, and 80% craft job ads conventionally. Almost three out of four recruiters (74%) manually verify the completeness of application documents.

🚀 The Way Forward: "Many recruiting tasks are becoming easier to automate without compromising quality," says Dr. Tobias Zimmermann, labor market expert at The Stepstone Group. "Incorporating AI in the initial stages of recruitment can speed up the process for HR managers, aiding companies in meeting candidate expectations."

In a fiercely competitive talent landscape, companies need to embrace speed and automation in their recruitment processes. At Lisantix we have been developing digital recruiting processes for our customers that help them find the best candidates for years.

If you have any questions regarding the digitization and / or of your , contact us via our website or message us via LinkedIn.

For more info, read HR JOURNAL's linked article on the study. (German)

Fast 75 Prozent der Befragten glauben, aus der Art des Bewerbungsprozesses Rückschlüsse auf die Unternehmenskultur ziehen zu können, sagt eine Stepstone-Studie. „Schnelle“ Unternehmen punkten bei Bewerberinnen und Bewerbern. Durch Automatisierung kann HR mindestens 10 Stunden pro Woche beim R...

26/10/2023

In June of this year, the EU's new pay transparency directive (Entgelttransparenzrichtlinie) came into force.

Among other things, it includes measures to eliminate the unequal pay between men and women. The member states have three years to transpose the directive into national law.

Time for to take a close look at the Pay Transparency Directive and prepare for the expected changes.

Im Juni ist die neue Entgelttransparenzrichtlinie der EU in Kraft getreten. Wir erklären, was sie konkret für Arbeitgeber bedeutet.

22/09/2023

How constructive is feedback? Does it still make sense?

These questions have been circulating for a while now, especially within . More and more companies are using different terms and concepts for employee's performance reviews. Many among them have been adapting the term feedforward.

Joe Hirsch, Managing Director at Semaca Partners and author of the book "The Feedback Fix", explains the reason for this change on the Workhuman podcast:

“Performance reviews take a look back at a past that can no longer change. And because it's looking back and not looking ahead, people are powerless to do anything about it.”

He differentiates and as follows:

"Feedforward assessments focus on how you can improve a situation in the future. They don't dwell on past mistakes but rather look toward the road ahead. Feedback, both negative and positive, creates an uncomfortable environment which can lead to an unnecessary focus on small errors, thus creating a negative environment in the future."

Microsoft takes a comparable approach by replacing feedback with "perspectives" as Liz Friedman, Senior HR Director at Microsoft Viva, explains:

"We wanted to get past the instinctive defense mechanisms that our mind has when people say they want to give us feedback. If we can do that, then we become more willing to listen to perspectives our colleagues have for us—people want feedback, it’s just sometimes hard to hear.”

Microsoft's approach is based on brain science and is part of a larger, company-wide culture shift to encourage employees to build on each other’s work.

What are your thoughts on feedback vs feedforward and ?

For a deeper dive into Joe Hirsch's work and point of view, head over to the workhuman blog: https://www.workhuman.com/blog/feedforward-vs-feedback/

For Liz Friedman's take and the changes at Microsoft, follow the link below.
https://www.microsoft.com/insidetrack/blog/brain-friendly-employee-feedback-turning-the-tide-at-microsoft/

Learn how Microsoft is transforming the way its employees provide each other with "brain-friendly" feedback.

04/09/2023

has arrived in . More and more often, new employees give notice before they start their new job or simply do not start their employment without formal notice.

According to the new "Candidate Experience 2023" survey by the HR tool provider softgarden, this affects around ten percent of applicants.

But what prompts job seekers to "ghost" their potential employers?
A quarter of respondents cited receiving a better job offer as the reason.

Equally noteworthy, a significant portion expressed dissatisfaction with the behavior of their prospective managers during the application process.

In some cases, leaders failed to introduce themselves personally, while in others, candidates were denied the opportunity to meet their future teams.

Usually, ghosting occurs before the contract is signed. However, nearly four out of ten respondents mentioned that significant doubts arose only after they had signed the agreement.

One reason was the sudden negative change in their interactions with new colleagues. It also occurred that supervisors made post-signing alterations to tasks without consultation.

In addition to the well-known , these results also show a significant need for improvement in the and experience.

Strictly speaking, starts with the application. If applicants get the feeling that things are withheld from them or that communication leaves much to be desired, they will not remain loyal to the company for long.

For more results from the study head over to the linked DER SPIEGEL article or check out the report on the softgarden website.

Die ersten Monate im neuen Job gelten als Probezeit, zunehmend auch für Arbeitgeber: Frisch rekrutierte Mitarbeitende sind oft schnell wieder weg, zeigt eine Umfrage unter Bewerbern. Manche verschwinden sogar wortlos.

31/08/2023

In the ever-evolving landscape of , teams are taking center stage as strategic powerhouses. Thus, we’re entering the era of enablement - a dynamic role carving its niche within these teams.

📉 With organizations navigating workforce adjustments, the spotlight is on recruiters as a savvy cost-saving strategy. Dedicating resources to talent acquisition team enablement not only accelerates but also supercharges productivity.

🔑 As businesses reimagine the recruitment process, the rise of recruiter enablement underscores its vital role. Amidst transformations, empowering recruiters isn't just an initiative - it's a game-changer.

We have been training and empowering recruiters and managers for years to ensure that they can identify and convince the best candidates in the .

Read Amy Kirsch's informative article on the Greenhouse blog to learn more about how to sustainably upskill recruiters. (English)

Upskilling recruiters can be a great cost saving measure, as well as a tool for retention. Find out how in this blog.

22/08/2023

🤔 What constitutes the optimal scale for an HR department?

According to a new report by ADP Research Institute®, is on the rise. We have summarised some of its key findings:

In the midst of a rapidly evolving labor landscape, the demand for HR staffing is soaring to new heights. As the economy continues its resurgence from the unprecedented impact of the pandemic, the need for skilled workers is reaching boiling point. HR staffing ratios have surged by over 10 percent since 2018, reflecting the dynamic nature of our current workforce.

Industries are experiencing the ebb and flow of the labor market in distinct ways. The post-pandemic surge has particularly favored low-wage workers, propelling industries with a substantial frontline workforce to witness the most significant growth in HR staffing ratios. Surprisingly, this expansion even surpasses that seen in white-collar sectors, which traditionally boast higher HR staffing ratios.

The influence of extends well beyond large corporations. Small companies with less than 50 employees are also recognizing the value, averaging more than two HR staff members. While larger companies have experienced steady HR staffing ratio growth between 2018 and 2023, even the tiniest businesses have witnessed a 3.8 percent increase in their HR staffing ratios since 2018.

are at the forefront of HR staffing. The surging demand for workers in the U.S. has naturally led to an increased need for recruiters, as organizations compete to attract top-tier . Their share within the HR staff has surged by over 26 percent from 2018 through April 2023. However, this growth slowed from 11 percent to less than 1 percent between 2022 and 2023.

As employers consider expanding their HR teams, the potential benefits in reducing become evident. While the direct causal link between HR staffing and requires further exploration, existing evidence points to higher turnover rates with diminished HR staffing. Yet, it's worth noting that the positive impact of increased HR staffing reaches a point of diminishing returns.

The report focuses on the USA. However, from our experience we can say that the developments in Germany are similar. Especially in the , it is important to strengthen HR departments in order to keep turnover low and actively recruit new employees.

Follow the link for a deeper dive into the findings.

: We became aware of this report thanks to the great Recruiting Brainfood newsletter.

We wondered whether HR offices were growing or shrinking, and whether beefed-up HR staffing has an effect on employee turnover. To find out, we use ADP data to look at HR staffing levels going back to 2018.

17/08/2023

Diversity recruiting isn't just a trend – it's a fundamental shift that's reshaping the landscape of . Let's take a deeper dive into what makes so pivotal in today's dynamic workforce. 🚀

🔍 Beyond the Numbers: Diversity recruiting goes beyond meeting quotas. It's about creating a workplace where a variety of backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives converge. When diverse minds come together, innovation flourishes, and companies gain a competitive edge.

🌟 Driving Innovation: Diverse teams bring a wealth of ideas to the table. By embracing different viewpoints, organizations can address challenges from multiple angles and develop creative solutions that resonate with a broader audience. This approach is a catalyst for true innovation.

🤝 Inclusive Culture: Diversity recruiting isn't just about hiring diverse talent; it's about fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and heard. An culture boosts morale, engagement, and retention, creating a positive cycle of growth.

🌐 Expanding Reach: Diversity recruiting opens doors to untapped talent pools. By actively seeking candidates from underrepresented groups, companies tap into a rich pool of potential that might otherwise remain overlooked. This expands the horizons of organizations.

📈 Driving Results: Research consistently demonstrates a correlation between diverse teams and improved financial performance. Companies that prioritize and tend to outperform their peers, showcasing that a varied workforce is a strategic advantage.

🌈 A Continuous Journey: Diversity recruiting is an ongoing commitment, not a one-time effort. It involves building relationships, removing bias from processes, and creating pathways for growth for all employees. It's a journey that requires dedication and evolution.

At Lisantix we help our clients embrace the mosaic of human experiences and leveraging it to drive innovation, growth, and lasting success. It is our goal to create workplaces that reflect the beautifully diverse world we live in.

For more info on diversity recruiting, read our linked blog article (German).

Diversity Recruiting reduziert Bias und macht Unternehmen attraktiver und erfolgreicher. Wir geben Tipps.

14/08/2023

According to a recent study condcuted by Heidrick & Struggles, seems to be front and center on the agendas of CEOs around the globe.

Surveying 500 CEOs from corporations with revenues exceeding $2.5 billion USD across nine leading economies (USA, China, Germany, UK, France, Spain, Canada, Brazil, and Australia), including 50 CEOs of major German enterprises, the study reveals some compelling insights:

🌐 More than two-thirds of respondents now consider corporate culture a primary driver of economic success. Just two years ago, in the inaugural edition of the "Aligning Culture with the Bottom Line" study, a mere 26 percent identified culture as the key factor.

This sentiment is echoed among German CEOs, where the ranking aligns: "Culture" leading, followed by "Strategy" and "Talent."

Jens Vogt of Heidrick & Struggles observes, "Even during the pandemic two years ago, it became evident that CEOs across the globe recognized the significant impact culture has on a company's fortunes. This awareness has received an even greater boost now."

Interestingly, in 2021, "Strategy," "Leadership," and "Processes and Rules" were considered more pivotal for business success than corporate culture.

Today, is increasingly seen as a central element of strategy.

Three out of five corporate leaders believe that linking the two is crucial for success. In an era of increasingly volatile markets, a well-defined and lived corporate culture serves as an anchor, enabling organizations to thrive in an ever-changing business landscape.

As the business world evolves at an accelerating pace, workforce dynamics are also in flux. Employee mobility, particularly among sought-after professionals, is on the rise.

In light of these dynamics, is taking center stage. Over half of the CEOs surveyed by Heidrick Consulting (58 percent in Germany) believe that "our culture" is the glue that holds employees, surpassing factors like "Compensation and Benefits" and "Flexibility of Working Conditions."

Vogt emphasizes, "Amidst challenging talent shortages among skilled professionals and leaders, the binding power of corporate culture cannot be overstated."

This paradigm shift underscores the critical role that culture plays in shaping not only a company's bottom line but also its enduring success.

Helping our customers create holistic corporate and workplace cultures has always been one of our primary goals.

For more numbers and a more detailed summary of the findings, click on the link below (English).

Earlier this year, we surveyed 500 CEOs at large companies around the world about how they define culture and how it influences financial performance. We also asked them why and how they work to cultivate their own organizational cultures. During the pandemic and amid all the other varied challenges...

09/08/2023

To celebrate today's international coworking day, Katrin Müller, Lena Malies and Tobias York met up at Berlin's Edge Cowork coworking space to work on new topics together and spend time with each other.

At Lisantix, we work remotely and leave it up to our employees to decide where and how they can work best.

Nevertheless, it is important to us that we meet regularly to cowork, update each other and spend time together.

For this purpose, we regularly use coworking spaces, which are also available to all our employees.

07/08/2023

What developments are shaping the current labour market?

E-learning provider GoodHabitz has conducted a global survey to identify 3 global trends that are influencing the situation on the labour market.

The report gives important insights into the challenges and have to face when hiring and trying to lower the employee retention rate. We have summed up the 3 trends for you (for more details and numbers, follow the link to the report):

𝟏. 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐄𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐚 𝐆𝐫𝐨𝐰𝐭𝐡-𝐅𝐨𝐜𝐮𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐜𝐞
In the current landscape, employees are actively championing their own professional advancement and personal growth within the workplace. This shift signifies the evolution of personal development from a discretionary pursuit to an essential aspect, fundamentally reshaping the nature of the workforce.

𝟐. 𝐀𝐭𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐅𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞-𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐲 𝐒𝐤𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐒𝐞𝐭𝐬
The past decade has borne witness to a remarkable upheaval, compelling employees to swiftly cultivate novel proficiencies such as resilience, mental well-being, work adaptability, and digital literacy. Nurturing these essential skills has become a collective imperative for the workforce, necessitating your organization's steadfast support.

𝟑. 𝐄𝐦𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐇𝐮𝐦𝐚𝐧-𝐂𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐜 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩
As personal growth garners comparable significance to traditional compensation, a growing number of employees are seeking greener pastures to foster their development aspirations. This paradigm shift has engendered a novel strain of leadership known as human-centric .

Change is the only thing that is constant in life, which is certainly something we’ve all experienced over the last few years! With the rapid growth of technology and the impact of events such as the pandemic, inflation, as well as tightening financial conditions in most countries, or supply chain...

03/08/2023

While we are still discussion how companies need to change to become more attractive to candidates, a new generation is coming to the fore.:

Never heard of it? So far, we have only rarely. Who actually belongs to Generation alpha and is it really a clearly defined group? There are no scientific sources worth mentioning so far, it is primarily an online phenomenon.

The term was coined by the Australian Mark McCrindle. He chose alpha because it was the first letter in the Greek alphabet and symbolised something new.

Generation alpha is used to describe those born from / after 2010, who will realistically enter the labour market at the earliest from the end of this decade.

Nevertheless, from 's perspective, it makes sense to keep a close eye on Generation Alpha in order to become attractive to them in a few years.

You can find more information on Generation Alpha in the linked t3n Magazin article (German).