Both the costs and the time can quickly add up when it comes to recruitment. Therefore it is important when you are a small business to take the right steps towards minimizes the resources and the money spent on it. The best way to do this is to research the methods, we are going to have a look at some of the things you can do below.

Not only is it really important to find the right fit for your business, but it’s also best to do it in a timely manner. There are some ways that you can reduce your time-to-hire without having to break the bank. Let’s have a look at some now: 

Create An Optimal Career Portal

It is important for you to optimize your company career portal as soon as possible. Your career site is a critical tool for job seekers to use when they are looking for open opportunities, and it also gives them an insight into what it’s like to work for your company. It needs to be mobile-friendly, robust, and representative of your employing brand. Having a portal that is accessible can help to motivate job seekers to apply for positions directly on your website, this, in turn, can reduce any recruitment agency or job board costs. 

Protect Your Business 

At times, you may come across problems with recruitment and unemployment after working for your business. You need to make sure you are protecting your business either way. Use tools such as an Unemployment Tracker, recruitment agencies, trial periods, and references as ways to make sure you don’t suffer a financial loss. 

Recruit Using Social Media 

Recent studies have shown that more and more companies are now starting to utilize social media as a way to recruit. There is a good reason for it too. A listing for a job vacancy on a job board or through a recruitment agency can easily, and quickly rack up a large bill, and it can be extortionate if you are on a recruitment drive and have several vacancies. On top of this, the reach is far less than what you can get from using social media, which is mostly free to use. Putting job advertisements on social media also targets people who may not be looking for a job, but see your company as an opportunity not to miss. Meaning you have a much larger talent pool. Using social media is a fantastic way to both reach a wider audience with more talent, as well as massively cutting back on your costs. 

Digitalize Your Interviews

If you use digital interviewing, you will be able to lower your recruitment. Using digital interviewing will enable you to screen any candidates anywhere and at any time. If you have the right video software in place it can help to minimize expenses such as travel and time-to-hire rates. 

These are just four of the ways you can reduce both your time spent and overall costs of recruitment. Do you have any other tips that could help another small business? Please share them in the comments below.