In an era when about half of newly hired employees fail to meet expectations within a year, the conversation with Bas van de Haterd, co-author of "Talent Acquisition Excellence," offers a fresh look at the challenges and solutions within HR and recruitment. The conversation reveals that there is no one-size-fits-all way to successfully execute recruitment, but there are myriad methods for tackling it effectively and inefficiently. 

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The talk emphasizes the crucial role of technology and innovation in recruitment, pointing to HR's progressive position in technology adoption. Bas talks about the importance of applicant tracking systems and AI-driven tools for bias checking and generating job postings, which are essential for attracting good candidates. Of interest is the focus on candidates' potential and skills, not only based on their current abilities, but also on their ability to learn and grow within the organization.

The interview with Bas van de Haterd offers valuable insights on how companies can refine their recruitment processes through a combination of strategic thinking, technology tools and a focus on the long-term potential of candidates.

Takeaways

• Integration of recruitment and talent strategy: The importance of seamless integration between an organization's recruitment strategy and its talent strategy is emphasized. A good example of this is Transavia, which uses unique approaches to attract talent aligned with their corporate values and goals, such as providing retraining and growth opportunities rather than competing on salary.
  
  
• The progressive role of technology in recruitment: Technology and innovation play a crucial role in modernizing recruitment processes. From applicant tracking systems to AI-driven bias checking and job posting generation, these technological tools not only improve the efficiency of the recruitment process, but also provide better quality candidates.
  
  
• Focus on potential and learning ability: The discussion highlights the importance of recognizing candidates' potential and learning ability over their current skills or experience. Organizations should assess candidates on their ability to grow and adapt to future roles within the company, ultimately contributing to the long-term success of both the employee and the organization.
  
  
  

Links

More on Bas van de Haterd.

Check out the book "Talent Acquisition Excellence Using Digital Capabilities and Analytics to Improve Recruitment" here.

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