{"id":839,"date":"2024-08-04T07:16:41","date_gmt":"2024-08-04T07:16:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tojoeapen.com\/blog\/?p=839"},"modified":"2024-11-06T06:48:04","modified_gmt":"2024-11-06T06:48:04","slug":"balancing-respect-employers-and-candidates","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tojoeapen.com\/blog\/balancing-respect-employers-and-candidates\/","title":{"rendered":"Balancing Respect – Employers And Candidates"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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According to a recent Korn Ferry Briefings podcast (The Frenzy To Find Work), around 77% of job seekers were ‘ghosted’ (abruptly cutting off contact\/all communication) by companies last year. Studies from the platform Indeed also indicate similar percentages in recent years.

According to a report from the hiring platform Greenhouse, around 45% of job candidates have been ghosted after an initial conversation with a recruiter. Researchers also found that candidates from historically underrepresented backgrounds are 62% more likely to be ghosted after a job interview.
These studies may be U.S. focused but I’m guessing this aspect of India market is not different.

During recent years, we saw companies complaining about candidates doing the same. When the job markets are strong, the pendulum tends to shift.

All parties seem to be overly focused on the short term. The reasons for ‘ghosting’ on either side could be many. This leads to classic “Lose-Lose” situations.

How can we think “Win-Win”?

Companies need to figure out at a bare minimum, to use technology (most tools nowadays support this) effectively to at least inform\/update the candidates on where they stand (even if it’s a short message). Behaviors\/habits of recruiters\/recruitment teams need to be aligned. In many cases, these teams are short staffed and therefore, recruiters tend to focus\/prioritise completely on closing open roles. Companies need to ensure that their brand value and trust do not erode by ignoring this important aspect.

Similarly, candidates also have a responsibility to inform companies on where they stand in terms of their decision making.

Think long term, win-win. This builds engagement and effectiveness both ways.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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