Open Hiring is a concept that was introduced in the United States over 35 years ago and has been gaining popularity in the Netherlands since 2015. Now, Belgium is also embracing this transparent approach to hiring. With Open Hiring, a candidate puts themselves on the list for a specific job opening, regardless of their education, background, or experience. This makes it particularly suitable for positions where degrees are less important and helps avoid lengthy application processes.
How exactly does Open Hiring work? When a job opening becomes available, the next person on the waiting list is automatically hired. The candidate receives an invitation to a welcome interview, during which the company is introduced and its operations are explained. During this interview, 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, they part ways, and the next candidate on the waiting list is considered. For employers, this is a time-saving and efficient way of working. For employees, it offers a fair way to apply for a job, where they are not judged based on prejudice or background.
Finding suitable employees can sometimes be a challenge, but Open Hiring makes the process easier and faster. As an employer, you can enlist the help of Update-pro, a payroll agency specializing in temporary employment, to arrange daily and weekly contracts for the temporary staff you’ve found through Open Hiring. If it’s a perfect match, you can reward the employee with a permanent contract, and if it’s not a match, the contract simply expires without any additional costs.
Are you interested in using Open Hiring and would you like to register your temporary staff in a flexible and cost-effective way? Then contact Update-pro today.