Objectives

Objectives are the target points which are used for guiding recruitment strategies and processes. These objectives will illuminate the organization’s areas for recruitment, staffing, and hiring. Recruitment goals relate with the overall goals of the organization and include things like candidate quality, time-to-fill, diversity and inclusion, cost-per-hire and employer brand perception. Clarified recruitment objectives lead to direction, accountability and focus for the recruitment efforts, so organizations can measure their performance, call attention to the issues that need to be addressed, and make data-informed decisions which allow to make recruitment practices more effective.

Example

• Reduce Time-to-Fill: The aim of the organization is to cut by 20% the average duration of filling unoccupied positions within the current fiscal year.
• Enhance Candidate Experience: The organization intends to rise the candidate satisfaction rating by catering to the tailored application procedures, customized communication and rapid response strategies.
• Increase Diversity and Inclusion: The objective of the company is to improve the diversity in its workforce through the use of specific hiring goals for underrepresented groups and recruitment strategies that are inclusive.
• Improve Employer Brand Perception: The organization pursues an employer brand reputation enhancement goal by delving into the company culture, values, and job openings with targeted employer branding actions, such as employee testimony videos, online campaigns, and employer awards.
• Optimize Cost-per-Hire: This organization aims at keeping or raising the hiring quality while at the same time cutting the recruitment expenses through use of cost-effective sourcing techniques, and by involving in contract negotiations with recruitment agencies and by engaging in use of latest technologies.