Due to the Coronavirus pandemic, most job interviews have been canceled in order to keep staff and candidates safe.
Despite this, hiring hasn’t stopped for many vital companies, and as a result, they have to come up with ingenious ways to interview and onboard new staff.
If you’re looking to hire during these trying times, then here are some tips to help you get your new staff onboard quickly, efficiently and, most importantly of all, safely.
Use Zoom With Caution
Now that most organizations have moved into remote working, they have started exploring the tools they can use to connect. Many companies have started using Zoom to interview and communicate with potential job candidates, but the tool might not be as safe as it should be. As such, you need to make sure that you keep confidential information off the platform, and use all of its security measures to reduce the chances of unwanted visitors appearing in your meeting.
Verify A Candidate’s Identity Digitally
During a normal candidate onboarding process, you’d have plenty of time to check references and review documentation. However, during this pandemic, many organisations need to hire staff quickly, because of sickness, increased demand or a need to move their business in a different direction. Have a read of this guide to identity verification to help you find the identity verification tool that can help you move your candidate onboarding process forward.
Reassure Candidates That They Will Be Kept Safe
Staff might be concerned about their new working environments, particularly if you are unable to allow them to work from home. As such, it’s vital that you offer them reassurance that you will be protecting them. Be transparent about the protective measures that your organisation has put in place to keep staff safe so that all new hires feel supported and valued.
Create Dedicated Online Spaces For New Employees
In this digital, remote working landscape, most businesses have online spaces for communication. Be they Slack channels or email chains, you should create a unique space for new team members. In these spaces, they can ask questions, chat together and generally feel like a part of the team. These spaces will also give new staff the chance to ask any questions they may have and know that they have somewhere to go if they need support, even if it is an online forum rather than a physical person or office.
Provide New Hires With The Support They Need
New staff who are working from home, or will not be able to shadow an existing team member due to the pandemic, need extra support. Provide them with all the equipment they need to work from home, either by sending it to their house or offering a no contact drop off. You should also provide them with guidance, either by phone or written instructions, on how they can set everything up and get started. It can be daunting to begin a new role in such isolated circumstances, so be considerate and supportive throughout this challenging process.