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Advancement in technology has had a massive impact on society. All the major industries that concern people, i.e – customer service, finance, insurance, and staffing have seen a major boost.
Technology has opened up new avenues. People in the staffing industry have upgraded and are making use of technology to make the future better.
Wondering how technology affects the staffing industry, then let’s have a look at how technology has been influencing staffing requirements.
Impact on the staffing industry
The staffing industry has continuously upgraded to the current situation. Post-pandemic, hiring the right people is all the more critical.
What happened in the pandemic is known to us all. A large part of the workforce was left unemployed whereas some left due to the negative impact on their regular payroll.
There was a significant impact but there was an increase in the job openings as well. Companies leveraged this opportunity to look for talents who were ready to work remotely from the comfort of their homes.
Changing the gears and allowing people to work from the comfort of their homes worked in their favor and the staffing industry boomed.
Using social media for recruitment
Social media paved the way to attract a larger audience even during the pandemic. Talent management has become super easy and convenient for hiring managers. Communication is hassle-free and talents can be hired efficiently.
Businesses that still disregard the advantages of technology and recruitment automation tools are likely to lose their candidates to tech-savvy competitors. On average, HR managers lose 14 hours a week, manually completing tasks that could be automated. That’s a considerable waste of time and productivity
Development in technology has proven to be a huge boon and the staffing industry has already taken the plunge. We can already see flourishing growth and that the industry is here to rise bigger and better.
Also published on Medium.