A revolution in recruitment is being increasingly discussed in the context of using advanced tools for data analysis. Within ten years, data analysis will be an essential part of the job of recruiters and HR professionals. At the moment, there are two main obstacles preventing a greater use of data - fear and a lack of information. TLNT.com therefore recently published an article with the following practical tips on how to take the first steps toward analyzing data for the purposes of recruitment and overall business success of companies.
1. Focus on your company's business problems
Start with the problems faced by your company's top management that have the biggest impact on its economic results. Which of them could be completely or at least partially solved by recruitment data analysis?
2. Do not you set too ambitious goals
It is necessary to start with smaller projects that can bring immediate, visible results, this will help you get a bigger budget for recruitment data analysis.
3. Connect with finance and IT
The experience of your Finance and ITcolleagues in the field of data collection, purification and analysis can be very helpful. Linking recruitment data with business related data will open up new horizons.
4. Attach a story
Submitting data is not enough. You must be able to describe and explain the data in the context of the problem you are trying to solve. That is why you need an engaging story. If you are unable to gain anyone's attention, even the best data will be useless.
5. Do not get discouraged
Whenever you try to push something new, you have to be courageous and persistent. Expect setbacks, but do not stop believing that your analysis of the data obtained in the context of recruitment makes sense and can benefit the company.
What is your experience with recruitment data analysis?
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