3 Ways to Fire Up Your Recruiters This Week

June 2, 2014 at 6:00 AM by Kathleen de Lara

recruiting tipsIt's finally June, recruiters! And while summer's official start date isn't for another three weeks or so, it's safe to say that the sun is shining, the weather is sweet, and it makes you want to move your dancing feet. (Marley, anyone?)

Your team may be digging the change in season, especially after this year's especially cold, long winter, but staying focused in the summer can be exceptionally challenging when it looks like all the fun is being had outdoors. Help prevent your recruiters from burning out and keep them on track to meet their hiring goals with these techniques.

Create a realistic, reasonable plan of action.
June, July, and August are December and January's warmer cousins and like the holiday season, can be one of the toughest times to recruit talent. With candidates graduating, traveling, and enjoying more time outside the office, maintaining solid communication lines can become increasingly difficult. Most candidates are checking their email and phones less frequently in the summer, or are simply inaccessible because they're out of the office or even out of the country. Set plausible hiring goals for the team to avoid adding pressure to recruiters who may be putting in extra effort to reach out to candidates who are simply unable to meet their expectations.

Meet outside.
If it's sunny out, why not go for a walking meeting? Getting a peep of a nice day is alright from behind the windows, but let's face it — it sucks the energy out of you, and your recruiters are probably counting down the hours until the next time they're able to get their next dose of Vitamin D. Boost productivity and employee morale high by going outdoors for your next meeting. Short walk-and-talks with small groups of 2-3 people (or even one-on-one meetings) help destress the team and give recruiters a healthy break from sitting all day at their desks.

Read.
The summer months are an optimal time to plan your upcoming sourcing strategy, but taking a few hours to read each night can bolster the method. If you're unable to take time off this summer, try taking a mental, mini vacation as an alternative. Feel like you've hit a wall? Here a few books to get started on building an inspired plan: The Signal and the Noise by Nate Silver, The Tipping Point by Malcolm Gladwell, To Sell is Human by Daniel H. Pink. Looking for something slightly more foundational? Try these Amazon-recommended books for recruiters.

What are your tactics for staying motivated at work during the summer? Share them with us in the comments or tweet us at @Entelo! Don't forget to register for our upcoming webinar with Lyft on building an employee referral program!
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