In this age of intense competition for recruits and recruits ghosting want-to-be employers, any way to keep the process moving forward to capture your best recruits is worth your effort. Darren Bounds, CEO of Breezy HR, suggests using text messaging to gain these recruiting advantages:
- speed
- scheduling ease
- appointment reminders to limit no shows
Source: Human Resource Executive, April 25, 2019. Link. Seventy-three percent of U.S. millennials and Gen Zers interact with each other digitally more than they do in real life. If you want a fast answer, texting is the way to go.”
INSIGHTS: Email inboxes are overflowing. Business communication is becoming less formal. Take advantage of quick, digital communication to keep the pace.