Attracting qualified employees can be a challenging process. Long application procedures, biases, and lengthy selection processes can be frustrating for both employers and applicants. Fortunately, there is a new approach called "Open Hiring" that is changing the way we attract and select employees. In this blog post, you will discover how Open Hiring works and why it can be the easiest and fastest way to attract new employees.
Open Hiring is a concept that was introduced over 35 years ago in the United States and has been gaining traction in the Netherlands since 2015. Now, Belgium is also taking its first steps towards adopting this transparent hiring approach. With Open Hiring, a candidate puts themselves on the list for a specific job vacancy, regardless of education, background, or experience. This makes it particularly suitable for roles where diplomas are less important and helps avoid lengthy application procedures.
How does Open Hiring work exactly? When a position becomes available, the next person on the waiting list is automatically hired. The candidate receives an invitation for a welcome conversation, where the company's operations are explained. During this conversation, both the employer and employee get to know each other in a positive way, without the fear of rejection.
If there is no match between the candidate and the company, the paths separate, and the next candidate on the waiting list is engaged. For employers, this approach is time-saving and efficient. For employees, it offers a fair way of applying, where they are not judged based on biases or background.
Finding suitable employees can sometimes be a challenge, but with Open Hiring, the process becomes easier and faster. As an employer, you can rely on Update-pro, a payroll agency specialized in temporary employment, to handle the day and week contracts for your temporary personnel recruited through Open Hiring. In the case of a perfect match, you can reward the new employee with a permanent contract. If not, the contract simply ends without any additional costs.
Have you found someone through Open Hiring? Now, easily and cost-effectively register your temporary personnel through this link